WEDGE WANTS: Wisteria Chiffon Tie Wedges

WHERE TO BUY: Topshop

PRICE: $135 

WHY: Red is the color of passion and also number 1 out of all the colors I love (if you didn't know). There's also something remotely romantic yet sexy about the shoe. Perfect for a date and a night out on the town. There's only one size left on the website, but you might be able to snag it at the nearest Topshop.

XOXO

My Top 5 Platform Wedges of The Summer

'Tis the season for shoes!

Summer is not my favorite season. In fact, I actually hate it. I hate the weird looking bugs that seem to come out of nowhere and I hate the frequent hot and humid days. However, I do like the summer for one reason: SHOES.

Summer allows a footwear fashionista like moi to pull out all the stops. Sandals and pumps, oh my! I'm so happy that one of the current shoe trends happens to be platform wedges. And as the self-proclaimed Wedge Wizard, I've decided to put together a list of my top 5 must-buy platform wedges of the season!

*The list is in random order.


1. Hoofkin, $69.98 Aldoshoes.com. What type of countdown would this be if I didn't have my beloved shoe store addiction ALDO?


2. Smith by Jeffrey Campbell, $124.95 Solestruck.com. All hail the platform wedge master maker Jeffrey Campbell. If you don't own a pair of JC shoes yet, then you're missing out.


3. Darneshia Sandal, $108 French Connection. The classic Espadrille! If you can only have one platform wedge this summer, make it an Espadrille. This material never goes out of style.


4. Enigma, $62 Lori's Shoes. I find that a shoe with cork material in the heel is usually light on the feet.


5. Daybreak, $89.95 Steve Madden. I love, love this shoe. It's a perfect combination of a shoe that is light on the feet and is on trend with zipper detailing.


XOXO

Outfit Post: Barbie Pink Nails, Jeffrey Campbell & Jeggings

It was unusually warm in New York yesterday, but HEY, I'm not complaining! I was able to go outside in just my long gray sweater and cropped black satin jacket. And as promised, I said I'd be doing more outfit posts... when I have the time. It's midterm season and I took a break from studying, grabbed one of my best gal pals who's a photographer (she snapped this photo of me) and had a mini photo shoot. Oh, and did I mention I like jeans again? I know I ruled them off, but after going through two pairs of American Apparel leggings in 4 months, I decided it was time for me to suck it up, enter the denim trenches and find a good pair of jeans. In fact, I found FOUR great pair of jeans thanks to American Rag from Macy's. My dears, jeans aren't a lost cause! I also painted my nails Barbie Pink. I don't know the exact name of the color (it wasn't on the bottle?), but the pink nail polish is by POP Nail Glam and the glitter is from Nicole by OPI. I became obsessed with glittery nail polish over the summer. It's a growing addiction that I am proud of. I love working in an industry where my crazy nail color is appreciated!

WHAT I'M WEARING: My jacket and sweater are from H&M, my jeggings--yes, I said JEGGINGS--are from American Rag, my shoes are Jeffrey Campbell (<333!!!) and my sunglasses are Chanel.

Kicking it in the unusually warm weather!


Pulling up my jeggings!


Return of the jumping picture!


Woo! Super Secretista!


Super excited about my nails! Childhood is calling.


A closer look at the nails.


Jeffrey Campbell, Je t'adore.


Oh, it is love.

Photos by Scarlett Hubbard.

xoxo

My Open Love Letter to ALDO Shoes

Trying to carry a third of my Aldo shoe collection.

It's no secret I am an Aldo Addict. I own at least 11 pairs (and counting) of Aldo shoes. From a mix of sky-high heels, to platform wedges, to flats and my favorite knee-high boots, I LOVE Aldo. I also own one of their handbags. Almost two years later, and I am still a devoted customer. One of the main reasons I love Aldo is that the shoe selection is always delectable and fashion forward. I can honestly say that I have never spotted someone else wearing one of my shoes. The prices are reasonable and they always have my size (I'm big-footed, remember?)!

My growing obsession with Aldo began in the Summer of 2008. Heading back to school and starting my first fashion internship, I wanted a pair of shoes that would make a statement. I headed to Aldo because one of my friends worked there and suggested I give it a shot. When I entered the store, I spotted the most incredible pair of platform wedges--aka Roadtown. It was the combination of comfort and chicness that made me pour over with love and adoration for my new purchase--springing my current addiction to wedges.

Impressed by my first Aldo buy, I decided to head back to the shoe haven for a new winter-ish boot. That's when I bought my over-the-knee leather boots (!!). Always ahead of the shoe curve, Aldo had me looking like I just walked off the runway with the soon-to-be boot trend.

At one point, I even started a website devoted to Aldo Addicts. I knew I had a serious addiction when I found myself typing "aldoshoes.com" into my browser before Facebook and Twitter. Yeah. I know. I'm sick.

And as I type this post, I can't stop thinking about the shoes I want to buy. Aldo just unleashed their Spring 2010 collection and there are so many pairs I want, that I can't decide which ones I want! Oh, life decisions...

So Aldo, I have three words for you: I LOVE YOU.

xoxo

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Wearing My Michael Kors Wedges

Apparently, a lot of my male friends do not like wedges. Put a sock in it because I think they are fabulous! I wore them last night for my friend's 21st soiree.

What do you think of my booties?

xoxo

Yum, Shoes!

So, Santa's little elf lied to me! I got wedged pumps from ALDO (picture below) instead of the leather wedged booties I showed you all a couple posts ago. Either way, I'm happy and had a good holiday with my fam. How was your holiday?

(Pic via: ALDO Addicts Anonymous)

HILLEARY
ALDO SHOES
$110

xoxo

What Santa is Bringing Me!

This Christmas I asked Santa for a watch and ALDO booties. And so far, a little elf has told me I'll be getting both!

You see, watches are my secret obsession. What? Secretista has a SECRET obsession? YES! Well, it's not so secret anymore... Over the summer I went to a G-Shock party and had the time of my life looking at all the different watches and ignored the multiple famous faces that surrounded me--it was all about the watches baby! Now that I think about it, I want a G-Shock watch (my 21st Birthday is next month *HINT*HINT*). Anyway (sorry for digressing), I asked the jolly old white-haired man for a thin and elegant watch. I thought it was time I have a watch I can wear with my formal attire. It's a good investment.

Next, I asked Santa baby for the Tureson wedged leather bootie from ALDO Shoes. Santa's (aka my pops) reaction was, "Those are ugly! Do you really want those?" I then responded, "Yes dad. I really want those." Mums-the-word is he sent his little elf, uh my older brother, on a hunt for the booties and the little elf told me that he found them in the mall right near our house--and in my big-foot size! Here's my soon-to-be 10th addition to my ALDO Shoes collection:

Tureson
ALDO Shoes
$130.00

What did you ask Santa for?

xoxo

A Me Day Leads to A Michael Kors Purchase

Yesterday marked the day of my very first purchase of a Michael Kors shoe.

I took a "me day" yesterday because it was the last day of my finals and I needed to relax and focus on moi. I took a trip to the mall to do some Christmas shopping and spend the remaining amount of money I had on a Macy's gift card.

After a couple hours of dealing with incoherent Sale Associates, I didn't buy any Christmas gifts. Instead, I spotted a pair of Michael Kors heels on the clearance rack, but my size was not in stock--I'm a 5 foot 7 gal with a size 10-11 foot--I almost cried because I wanted those shoes so bad. Someone once told me that a Michael Kors shoe will probably be the most comfortably expensive shoe one could ever purchase. I then proceeded to look around for the Michael Kors section, picked up two boots and calculated if I could afford them. With the help of a recent paycheck, I could!

In the end, I purchased the boots below. I'm astonished at how comfortable these treasurers are. They are a wonderful combination of a snow and chic boot.

Berkshire Wedge
Michael Kors
Just two words for all of you: Hello lover!

xoxo

Wedge Wants: Feeding My ALDO Addiction

With Black Friday sales around the corner, I am looking forward to buying the shoes below. It's a done deal. They will be mine and I will wear them all the time. This will lead me one step closer to my goal of wearing nothing but ALDO shoesies for the rest of my life.

The ROSSINGNOL looks like a wearable version of the McQueen Spring 2010 heel. The ROADTOWN is a shoe I already own. I have it in black, but could use it in white. However, my size is not in stock so I guess I'll have to see about that one. If not, I've got my eyes on a pair of black flats because I am in DESPERATE need of a simple black flat. But let me shh and let you look (and possibly drool):

ROSSINGNOL
ALDO Shoes
$90.00

MINE.
BACK OFF!


ROADTOWN
ALDO Shoes
$59.98 CLEARANCE
Please get my size SOON.
Thanks.


xoxo

ALDO Addiction

I logged onto my computer yesterday morning to do some quick NY Times reading before my journalism quiz, and look what ALDO sent me in my e-mail! HOW DID THEY KNOW I WAS OBSESSED WITH THEIR SHOES AND WEDGES?!

And yes, I still use AOL mail.

It's Destiny!
Destiny.

xoxo

Wedge Wants

I'm taking this new found obsession with wedges to a whole new level.

As soon as I get my pay check on Friday, I'm ordering these bad boys from Alice + Olivia for Payless. Sure this may be an irrational decision and I can't really afford to be throwing cash at my fashion lusts, but I can't help it baby! Wedges are where my fashion heart's at!

xoxo