Bridal Binge, Shoe Edition, Vol. 2

As I look and look for the perfect weddin' shoe (see volume 1, wherein I bemoan the price of the perfect shoe), the shoe craving grows stronger.



Botkier "Elena" ruffle sandal, $445. This could've been a wedding contender (if not for the price): the perfect shade of teal! And yet maybe a little boxy...but LOVE that ruffle.

These are also possibly in my wedding colors, but possibly too wacky even for me:



Betseyville "Pabla" sandal, $114.95.

I'm sorta leaning toward agreeing with Tamar, who posted this one some time ago as a possible cute-ass wedding shoe:



Melissa Anglomania Plus Melissa Lady Dragon in Metallic White rubber slingback, $149. Nothing says "lifetime commitment" like technologically engineered thermoplastic, right?

I seem to have a hankering in my heart, when I look at wedding shoes, for red ones. But red isn't among my wedding colors. Maybe I can make it so? As an accent with teal and aqua? Say I can! Then I can get these, maybe:



Poetic Licence "Frills" sandal, $115.95. Check out the soles!

Or these:



Delman "Sema" sandal, $160.99 (and only in size 7).

Or these:





Nina "Camaren" knotted-toe slingback, $79.95.

Or these:



Luichiny "Duchess" sandal, $69.95, although I don't care for the mirrored heel.

Uh, you get the drift. And I haven't even *looked* at Zappos yet! Questions, advice, catty remarks?

Solestruck's Puppy Ad Is Quite Possibly The Cutest, Least-Annoying Ad Ever

HOW could I just possibly go ahead and DELETE this McCuterspie ad from Solestruck? It utilizes the naturalistic collage style -- graphic design types, is there an actual name for this, because I just made that up. It was huge in the '80s, as seen here on the game board of Girl Talk... ... And that kinda treatment always reminds me of the inside of the Grease record album. Anyway, the Solestruck ad also struck me (har) because it employs one of my favorite '80s bubbly fonts AND a cute smooshy, wrinkly widdle puppy. Well done, Solestruck! I know I clicked!

And if you do, here are three pairs I'd click to buy! And you can't turn your nose up at free shipping, which they offer on the regulado, 24/7-ness.

($94.95, Betseyville, Solestruck)

I like how they're sorta '90s riot grrrl meets YSL.

($139, Madison Harding, Solestruck)

I SO can't do a wedge, but perhaps you can?

($99.95, Hunter, Solestruck)

Hardestcore splishy-sploshy rain boot cuteness. These Hunters also come in olive green and black with red detailing. Here, lemme show you, 'kay?

Batty Betsey Bags

Even though both Betsey Johnson and her Betsyville line of bags are basically synonymous with Crazytown, the wackadoo side of me still sorrrrrta loves some bags from both lines...

($335, Betsey Johnson, Nordstrom)
Far more subtle than what we usually see or expect from Betsey. Not bad at all!


($295, Betseyjohnson.com)
Also totally toned-down. For Betsey.

($283, Betsey Johnson, Zappos)
Love the croc combined with the chain handle detail.


At first I was into the 24K Oversize Satchel, which is all sold out at Nordstrom. Then I realized that it was actually clear and not white. Which made me not really care after all that it's sold out. I still love the handle though.



($95, Betseyville, Nordstrom)
So much cognitive dissonance happening with this bag. It's both awful and awesome all at once.




($125, Betseyville, Zappos.com)
No lovey the ribbon ties, but the paper doll print is fun.



($95, Betseyville, Jestjewels.com)
Busy but fun.


($75, Betsey Johnson, Hot Topic)
Yes, this is from Hot Topic. Oh well. It's cute!



($67, Betsey Johnson, Macys)
Without the strap, this clutch is actually really cute.




(Betseyville, Macys, sold out)
Okay, now I'm really starting to scare myself. At least I know I just like the IDEA of the Diamond Girl bag, and not the actual bag itself, as I'm quite usually quite opposed to wearing any other face on my person aside from my own. (Though if you're looking for one for yourself, check eBay.)


($20, Betseyville, Jestjewels.com)
Cosmetic case = probably the safest best yet.