Sign Of Spring: Rachel Comey Bergen Shoe

It's a sign of spring... 1968! Rachel Comey's miraculously sunny "Bergen" shoe -- it's like an open-toed Oxford! It's a platform! It's a clog! All in one! It makes me wanna hang up a fern in my apartment, open up a window, spin around a couple times, and then lay on the floor and listen to The Mamas & The Papas all day. But In a GOOD way.

($330, Rachel Comey, ForwardForward.com)

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Paul Smith Heels!

Seriuosla Janola, what's not to love about these fun Paul Smith heels in yellow patent leather? I love the Pantone-y piping that keeps them from looking too Eastery egg-y, and the whimsical curved heel.

($198, Paul Smith, Zappos)

Vince Camuto's O'Shea Shoe: Perfect Valentine's Heel!

Eee! A late edition to today's Valentine's shoe-related post:

($119.95, Vince Camuto, Nordstrom)

Okay, these "O'Shea" pumps look a l'il wack from the front, but check out the side view:

Perfecto for the current architectural shoe trend, no? And I'll be honest, while the pink ones are fun -- I wouldn't wear them prolly, but if I saw a girl walkin' down the street in them, I'd clap for that shit -- I really want the yellow ones to be my Valentine:
Actually, I think I want Vince Camuto to be my Valentine! Every time I pause to admire shoes in a store window or online, they end up being Vince Camuto. (I sort of think of them as more upscale Steve Madden). And Vince, if you're reading this: I'm a size 8. Call me.

Is Jeffrey Campbell The New Irregular Choice?

Jeffrey Campbell and Irregular Choice are similar in that when it comes to their shoes, I either LOVE 'em and would wear them in a second because they're fun and loud (just like me!), or they're so appalling that I think that they were designed while someone was tripping balls on a combo of meth, acid and horse tranqs.

Here are a few loves and not-so-loves:
($98, Jeffrey Campbell, Urban Outfitters)
For those rare instances when you wanna keep your ankles warm and toasty but let your toes chill. dlakfjdl;kafjl;dsafj!!!!


($89, Jeffrey Campbell, Solestruck.com)
Ugh. Not even if I were freezing to death in the Alps.


($94, Jeffrey Campbell, Amazon)
Lord have mercy. While I do love jeweled shoes, I certainly don't love them unconditionally. The little chunky heel just kills me.


($125, Jeffrey Campbell, Zappos)
I'm sorta on the fence about these, but I sorta also like 'em, especially in black. (Though the tan iteration is way too cowgirl.)


($142, Jeffrey Campbell, Zappos)
I'm a little more into these.


($59, Jeffrey Campbell, Zappos)
Oy. Just... oy.


($139, Jeffrey Campbell, Zappos)
... And I'm okay with these, basically. Though I don't know about that patent leather detailing.



($74, Jeffrey Campbell, Zappos)
Yay! Fun fun fun jeweled flats!


($59, Jeffrey Campbell, BarefootTess.com)
Wuv in every color. Flats are deffo what Jeffrey Campbell does best.




($39, Jeffrey Campbell, Shoes.com)
These are sorta fun in an old-school grandma way.



($84, Jeffrey Campbell, Shoes)
These are by far my favorite. They'd look so hot with an all-black nighty-night time outfit.



($75, Jeffrey Campbell, Kitson)
Whereas these would look good with absolutely nothing...



($95, Jeffrey Campbell, Kitson)
Very D&G/ Fendi, no?






($71, The Sisters Campbell, Lulusfashionlounge.com)
Okay, so I FINALLY solved my own little mystery about who the eff The Sisters Campbell (not to be confused with the Jackson Twins) are/is. Per an interview on Fred Flare's blog (thanks guys!), it's Jeffrey Campbell's junior line, and it's named for his daughters. Cute! Now if only JC would get on that pesky little "I don't have a Website" issue! (There's only this Myspace page) DUDE! It's 2002!

Birthday Binge! Part III: The Reality

It's been a week since my actual beeday, but I've also spent a week fantasy binging (mmmm that sounds pleasant!) to bring you the very best of what I'd buy ME ME ME if pesky pennies were no object.

Here's what I bought in reality.

($64, Hayden Harnett)
I've wanted this for months, and it's finally on sale (half off!) just in time for fall. Weee! Also, check out the rest of their sale items: sick!



($60, Urban Expressions, Shopsueyboutique.com)
Um, this was an impulse buy. But it comes with free sunglasses! w00t!



($49, Comptoir Des Cotonniers, La Redoute)
Good fall piece, good price, and it comes with some free weekender bag or something. (I'm such a sucker.)



($70, Jeffrey Campbell, Piecesofbklyn.com)
I bought these but they ended up being sold out. Oh well, because a few months ago, I bought these...
($89, Steve Madden)
I love these. But I've yet to receive them because they're pre-order. Hos.



...So, speaking of Steve Madden, check out some mortses from their new fall line:
($59, Steve Madden)


Per the description: These sneaker slides are a year round staple, sure to become a fast favorite in your casual rotation.

Per me: No.


($109, Steve Madden)
These should stay in the early '90s, where even then, they sucked.


($149, Steve Madden)
Are these even legal? I thought these were banned with foot binding. I can't decide if they're better or worse in yellow:



($109, Steve Madden)
These I actually love. But whyyyyy so high? In typical Steve Madden fashion, their heels are always like 2 inches too too high. Oh well.

Monday Musts

Okay. Here are just a few cute things to start off your Monday. And one awful thing to ruin it.



($203, Fornarina, Asos.com)
OMG. OMG. It's got little blowdryers on it!!! WANT! NEED!



($280, Mara Hoffman, Shoprapunzels.com)



($174, Elizabeth Gillett, Couturecandy.com)
This dress would sorta look okay with a really hot tan. Spray-on, of course.



($126, Cachou, LFSstores.com)
I'm sorta okay with the preppy plaid trend that's going on when it's kept light like this.



($268, Orion, LFSstores.com)



($246, Salvador Sapena, Asos.com)
Absolutely gorgeous.



($110, Jeffrey Campbell, LFSstores.com)
Ultimate yellow shoes! At long last, I've found you!



($120, Jeffrey Campbell, LFSstores.com)
Ohhh Jeffrey Campbell. With one hand you giveth, and with the other you taketh away. This is absolutely terrifying. I love this part of the description:

Pair these knockouts with some ankle stockings for maximum chicness, and try 'em with fishnet socks if you are really adventurous!

... Or if you want to look like a Port Authority meth slut! ( -- ed.)

Toodles, poodles!

And It Was All Yellooooooooooooowwww...

CERTAINLY you're aware that Cami D has been gallivanting about Paree in some seriously yellow stilettos, no? While I'm not always a huge fan of a LOT of, say, all-over yellow on white-white girls like myself, yellow accessories and footwear can be fabs, and I actually do like her simple spike heels. Observe:



Now go get some of your own...


($29, Amazon)



($28.50, Amazon)
Love the cut.



(BCBG, Amazon.com)
I love these BCBG Open-toe Library Pumps, but they're becoming increasingly harder to find in yellow. Boo.



($54, BCBG, Overstock)
These pale yellow BCBGirls heels are really cute. And I like that they're called "Sunshine." Tee!



($38, Amazon)
Pale AND slutty!



($18, Soda, Amazon)
Totes cute slingbacks. It's odd -- I usually can't stand high-heeled slingbacks. Only low heels. I know you feel better knowing that.



($241, Loeffler Randall, Shopbop)
The dots are so subtle that they're not barfily little girlie. Yay! And, also, yay to Jesse Randall for Loeffler Randall's win at the CFDA Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Accessory Design. Check out this adorbs photo of her:


(Photo credit: CFDA.com)



($102, Matiko, Couturecandy.com)
Very very cute.



($60, Tribeca By Kenneth Cole, Piperlime)
Cute! Courtesy of Mary-Kate's Websleuthing skillz.


And now for some yellow non-footwear:


($341, Julie K, Couturecandy.com)
Funs!



($28, Amiciaccessories.com)



($30, Asos.com)
Tee! In the style of Lily Allen.



($57, Bebe, eBay)



($48, Santeealleythestore.com)


And now for something heinous...


($237, Nina Ricci, DesignerExposure.com)
What they DON'T want you to see: the unfortunate purging side of bingeing.