Note to Self

Easy Espadrilles

Why do I keep blogging about shoes? I don't know. Maybe because I walk at least 2 miles a day to and from work—at least, I do when I'm feeling motivated and the weather is nice. Needless to say, I hate the thought of wearing anything that can't last the journey. Entering warmer months, I'm looking to this signature shoe to make it work. Aren't they cute? (Image via)

Also, I made a new espadrille print. That's love, baby.

The goods: 1. Mara cap-toe calf hair espadrille, Loeffler Randall $225 (I just got these! They're super comfy and well-made.) 2. Lynn espadrille flat, Sam Edelman $70 3. Neon lace espardrille, Rebecca Minkoff $175 4. Soludos Barca Striped espadrille $43 5. Mara cap-toe espadrille, Loeffer Randall $195 6. Steven by Steve Madden Lanii flats $99

 

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Pointed Pretties

I think you know me well enough to understand how much I hate wearing heels. I admire them as a fashion staple from afar and readily applaud those that make the effort. But when it comes to actually executing my own outfits, (on very rare occasion) I come to the conclusion that I would rather be comfortable than falling all over the sidewalk. (This is, of course, a reflection on my own general clutziness rather than the practicality of heels in general. In theory, I am pro-heel. No one freak out.)

Consequentially, I am a connoisseur of flats. Like many women in New York City, my lowest file cabinet drawer is filled with "office shoes" so I can trudge in wearing whatever happens to be comute-practical and make a stealth switch with no one but the security guard being the wiser. And here's where we come full circle: my office shoe of choice is a pointed flat. I find them to have the elevated feel of a heel, but with the composure and comfort of having ones entire sole on the ground. Can you really hate on that? Better still, this Spring designers seem to be going all out in terms of patterns and shades. Behold, some personal favorites.

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Links: 1. Gap printed flats in navy stripe 2. Loeffler Randall Emma d'orsay flats 3. Gap printed flats in navy polka 4. J.Crew patent Viv flats 5. J.Crew Lucie slingbacks 6. Dolce & Gabbana brochade jewel-toed flats 7. Kate Spade New York Gabe flats 8. Club Monaco Erika bow flat 9. Anthropologie Medocie palm flats

Wish List: Blues

printed pumps Tory Burch $325

monogrammed catch-all Clare Vivier $74

tailored print shirt Gap $49

bow coat ROMWE $62

new prints, pillows, etc! The Print Shop $18

floral jacquard mini J.Crew $150

Carina undies set Anthropologie from $30

ikat painted bowls West Elm $9

And you thought Wish List was just for the holidays...

Maybe I'm still hung up on Rebecca's apartment, but lately I'm loving all things azure. Cool blues are soothing, especially at home (which is why I painted my bedroom a calming grey/blue!) Plus, you can't go wrong with navy anything—it's the classic that keeps on giving year after year.

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Wish List: Dudes

skull notecards set East Dane $20

buck knife 10/110 Best Made Co. $138

engraved flask funnel Izola $9

Bond 50: The Complete Collection Amazon $119

lambswool half-zip sweater J.Crew $75

"dapper" dopp kit Izola $45

leather duffel bag Polo Ralph Lauren $498

Stillwell 38MM watch Jack Spade $350

I'll go against the grain and say that men can be really fun to shop for, so here are some gifts just for them. (That duffel is especially nice and I want it for myself.)

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