Let's talk shoes.

My latest obsession is over shoes. Autumn in Texas is really like summer everywhere else. With the weather being much cooler this summer than it has been in years, I expect the summer will last well into autumn. It's such a shame too, because I love autumn weather! It's really beautiful for a brief period of time when temperatures are cool, the breeze brushes gently against the aging trees, and the leaves change colors. This only lasts about month, though, before we start fighting the frost bite and sleet.

That was so way off subject. Back to my shoe fetish... So I've been looking around for good fall shoe trends. .. Thats how I got off subject. I really do like to pay attention to what the latest buzz is all about, and I often give into the latest fads, but most of the time, I stick with the good old-fashioned classics so that I can buy one great item and really get my money's worth year after year. I usually look for pieces from last season that can easily transition into the next season, or even all year-round. The best part is, they're on sale by the time the new season starts!

Starting from the top left:

1) Nude pumps are a must. I've always liked to have a pair of nude colored pumps/heels at hand. I had a pair in high school that I wore all of the time, but I've moved around so many times since then, I have no idea where they went. Luckily, I found these Michael Kors pumps on sale at Neimans.

2) Booties are the latest trend. These are Michael Kors also. They're pretty classic and versatile. Besides the fact that they are extremely easy to wear with just about anything, I didn't really find anything extraordinary about them. The real trend is with lace-up booties.

3) These are great. They're on clearance at Steve Madden. The color is extremely suitable for fall. They are super cheap too!



I have pretty flat feet, so I can't wear heels all day, every day. Comfy flats are a definite necessity in my life.

1) These mary-jane strap flats are from Chloe. Just because its autumn, it doesn't mean you can't add a little flare to your wardrobe. I usually like to keep the bling and bright colors to a minimum in autumn, but there are definitely ways to keep it subtle and tasteful.

2) These flats are from Lanvin. They're satin. I'm loving satin shoes right now. I think it might have something to do with the red satin heels that Reese Witherspoon wore with her yellow strapless dress. Just FYI, I idolize Reese Witherspoon's wardrobe. If there were any celebrity I would say depicts my style the best, it would be her. Okay, off subject again... Lanvins are also supposed to be really comfy too, so these are just great for everyday.


We'll talk special occasion and winter shoes later.

Back in the game.

I've been a bit off course this past week, but I promise, I think that I'm much better now. I didn't realize how much catching up I had to do after only missing one week of reading fashion, beauty, and celeb gossip blogs!

So, I've recently made the decision to leave my science career behind me and pursue something completely different--something I've been dreaming of since I started college--FASHION! No, not design. I'll leave that to my sister. I LOVE to shop, and lately, I haven't been able to put my mind on anything but, so I decided to pursue fashion merchandising and buying! This was by-no-means a spontaneous decision. I've spent long hours of being miserable in my lab coat and reading my healthcare books and dreaming of what I will wear tomorrow under my lab coat. Wish me luck!

For those of you who are broke with an addiction to shopping like me, here are a few pretty things I've found at exceptional prices. I still can't afford it, but I hope everyone else can find them useful!


So one color I've always been fond of was turquoise. The color is bright, but still feminine. It goes well with a lot of other colors even though itself is so outstanding. Modish found this really great pair of turqoise drop leaf earrings from Miss Misa. I just love the simplicity of the drop earing and the rustic detail to the leaf makes it look delicate and antique. It's only $24! I'm not usually an earring-wearer, but I can imagine this pair of earrings going with many pieces in my closet.









Next, I've been eye-ing these blue bangles from Target for a very long time. They're only $9, but I am currently unemployed, so $9 for an accessory is a bit steep for me at the moment. They're simple, light-weight, and bold.







Now these peeptoes are from PAYLESS! can't you believe it? Payless is really impressing me lately. They're really trying and its beginning to show. These are faux croc-skin peep-toes for $19.99.