Ideal Spring Sneakers: Keds + Kate Spade

If you follow me on instagram you probably know that I am a super fan of the classic Keds. In fact, they are a staple in my comfy weekend wardrobe. Specially the red and white ones - I make them match any outfit I choose to wear. (Seriously!)

Remember my previous Keds + Kate Spade blog post? Well, today I bring you my favorites from this season's collaboration where they use trends like leather, neon, mesh, cork and floral fabrics.

Cork + Lemon + Mesh + Leather

My favorite? The last style in metallic leather because it adds a subtle touch of elegance with it's shiny, metallic color. What's your favorite? I'd love to know how you feel about KEDS. Share your thoughts in the comments below. 

Cheers! Cristalia

5 Flats Trends for Spring :: MyFriendBettySays.com

I am over at MyFriendBettySays.com today with 5 flats trends for Spring. Click here to check them all out!

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Design your own shoes: Milk & Honey

Milk & Honey is the one-stop-shop for when you need a specific shoe style, with certain color, material, etc. You can design your shoes by first picking a style (see image below) and then select the materials and colors you want.

With free shipping & 365 days returns is definitely worth the try because sometimes you buy shoes and don't wear them until months after the purchase, so then you realize that they don't fit right.

You can also check out the Inspiration Gallery to get your creative ideas going. This is also great for brides, quinceaneras and those celebrating their sweet 16 because often times we know what we want and it's a waste of time trying to find the ideal shoe.

Now tell me, have you tried Milk & Honey before or any other similar sites? Would you give it a try? I'd love to know your thought in the comments so please share. ;)

Love & cheers!
Cristalia

The Spring Perfect Walk with SJP!

The SJP Collection is finally available at +Nordstrom and I am loving way too many styles. To quote Carrie Bradshaw "...sometimes it's really hard to walk in a single woman's shoes. That's why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little more fun!" 

Ok, fine! I am not single but I totally get what she meant. We need variety in our closet to make dressing up fun and feel fabulous every step of the way -- specially in NYC where there is so much walking to do every single day!

Here are my favorite 6 items from the collection which by the way, are all pretty perfect for spring. ;)

1 - Bobbie Sandal  2 - Ina Pump  3 - Maud Sandal  4 - Jill Sandal  5 - Leslie Espadrille  6 - Inez Wedge

Fabulous right? Click here for the complete collection and please, do tell your favorite in the comments below. 

Love and cheers!
Cristalia

Shooties = Shoes and Booties

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I might have been living in la-la-land but maybe this is a new word to you too. I just learned the word shooties and I'm assuming it came from combining the words shoes and booties for those shoes that aren't really booties. It's a funny word so that gave me a reason to share six pairs from DSW.com, where I found the interesting word.

Brown shoes are my favorite because they are usually better looking than the black version but I'm including one black shootie. What do you think? Is this the first time you read about shooties? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Black Shoes for Fall & Winter

Enjoy my selection of black shoes that we can all use this Fall and Winter seasons. I am in love with the Alice & Olivia pump (#1) and the Jessica Simpson ankle tied pump (#6.) I've been looking for a snow boot and think that the Sorel Boot (#7) is cute and will definitely keep me warm. What do yo think? Which is your "must have" from my selection?

1: Pumps  -  2: Wedge Bootie  -  3: Rain Boot   -  4: Flat Tall Boot   -  5: Flats  -  6: Ankle Pump  -  7: Snow Boots

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Tiptoe: The Metallic Cap Shoe Trend

The cap shoe trend has been going on for a while but lately it's been all about metallic caps. One of my first posts about flats (here) included a very stylish Enzo Angiolini pair with metal details in the front and back of the shoe. Sorry, it's no longer available but no worries because today's post has some very trendy pairs too.

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My favorite? The red flat by +H&M for just $30!!! Tell me which is your favorite pair in a blog comment. Cheers!

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Thick heels: On Trend with the Etta Pump!

I've been noticing the thick heel trend and my favorite so far is the Etta pump by J.Crew - of course. This pump is priced from $238 to $375 and they are handmade in Italy with fine, high quality materials.

It's on my to-do list to stop by one of their shops to feel how comfortable they are but from how they look, I already love them. They are perfect for work and some styles are on trend like the studded heel in number 1. Cute! ;)

I will try to figure out which one I want, while I save for a pair and cross my fingers that they go on sale soon. Tell me your favorite in a comment. Cheers! 1 :: 2 :: 3 :: 4 :: 5 

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These brown boots are made for walkin'!!!

My shoes must be comfortable, fashionable, and durable. If I need to decide between a brown or black shoe I would definitely go for the brown. I like to be comfortable 24/7 so when you do see me wearing heels don't bother asking if they are comfortable because they sure are. ;)

The weather in NYC is nothing like the usual hot August. It's been cool and breezy as if Fall is getting closer, so we are all here wondering if the heat will come back and hoping it does.

While the weather decides what to do, I've been browsing the web for some cute brown boots. I am not sure how durable or comfortable they are, but I do know that they are cute and fashionable. Enjoy my boots wish list and listen to the boots song below. Cheers!

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From Haiti, for Haiti

I've always been a fan of the TOMS brand not just because they help the world be a better place but because they do so in a creative way.

By commissioning 30 Haitian artists for this limited edition collection, they help create local jobs and provide the world a view of Haitian culture; creative, colorful, and vibrant.

My favorite four are shown below but view the full women's collection here.

My Favorite 4 TOMS from the HAITI Artist Collective

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Metallic Shoe Shop!

Shine on with these metallic color shoes and sandals! I started googling metallic shoes and the first link that caught my attention was +Nordstrom. I try to pick my features from different websites but they had so many cute and sexy choices that I had to feature all six from their site. I am personally going cucu for number 4, 5 and 6. Which are your favorites?

1: $50 - 2: $81 - 3: $70 - 4: $110 - 5: $60 - 6: $67

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Vegas Inspired Typographical Installation

Fall in love with this Vegas inspired typographical installation by Studio Xag. As they described, each letter has it's unique story that can be tracked back to real Vegas signage.

Have you been to Vegas? Share your thoughts in a comment below. Cheers!

Mount St photography by Susie Rea

let it rain!

Cloudy and beautiful day in New York City. The trees are finally getting some green colors - or pink like cherry blossoms - and there is a nice breeze as if rain is on it's way. I like wearing my rain boots because they make my life easier - it's very uncomfortable getting home with your jeans soaking wet so for today I decided to put together my top rain boots selection. My favorite one is the tretorn boot in red but let me tell you, I am eyeing number six because it seems very convenient to be able to fold and pack these to work or elsewhere.

Share your thoughts in the comments below. Do you own a rain boot? Which is your favorite from my selection?

1. Tretorn Skerry Rain Boot  | 2. Kamik Ellie Rain Boot  |  3. Hunter Original Tall Rain Boot  |  4. Crocs RainFloe Boot  |  5. Chooka Full Gore Riding Boot  |  6. Foldable Japanese Rubber Boots

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let's go!!!

If you read or see my blog post, by now you should know I like shoes and preferably comfortable ones. I also like brand collaborations such as TOMS + Element, + FEED, and Charlize Theron.

This week a new collaboration that caught my attention was not with TOMS but, Keds for Kate Spade  these 4 limited edition sneakers were created to celebrate Kate Spade's 20 year anniversary.

My two favorites are the white with black polka dots ($75) and the pointer neon pink ($85). Which is your top pick?

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flowery steps!

Have you noticed how flowers are popping up in stores lately? It's like fashion is desperate for spring
to get here! ...or maybe the desperate one is me so I keep noticing them everywhere I go. 

Anyways, the trend is really cute so I thought some flowery shoe inspiration would be perfect
because even though it's still snowing in NYC, Spring is around the corner. I really can't wait!!!

Scroll down for links and to post you favorite. 

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flats fever!

Happy Sunday! Spring is getting closer and closer and I keep adding flats to my shoe wish list. From dressy to casual which would you choose to walk around in the city? I say, comfort above all but that doesn't mean I'll give up the trendy styles. ;)

Honestly, I want them all but that can't happen! Post your favorites in the comments below. 

1. CWonder Bow Tassel Metallic Leather Driving Moc  |  2. Enzo Angiolini Pointed Toe Flats  |  3. Kenneth Cole Get Low Flat  | 4. Ann Taylor Hadley Printed Leather Loafers |  5. AK Shelton Nubuck Mocassin  |  6. DV Soloman Flat  |  7. TOM'S Ash Canvas Classics |  8. Sam Edelman Noah Flat

Cheers to a fantastic new week!

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