Three for the Fourth: Weekend Ready

IMAGE: Adam Katz Sinding

Hello lovas, well its finally here. The long weekend we have all been waiting for - the 4th of July! If you're in need of a quick shoefix for the festivities that are to take place like I am, here's a quick hit list of the 3 must-have styles that will get you through it all.

KATE SPADE BACAU SANDAL $187

Rock these lovely blue bejeweled sandals to the beach with friends. They add just enough punch to take your look from day to night in a summer breeze.

NYLA MEEKUS SANDAL $59

If you're keeping it local, these NYLA gladiators are the right move. Dress 'em up or down and keep it pushing!

SCHUTZ ORQUYDIA $200

Pay homage to the red, white and blue with these slick and sexy Schutz pumps. Slide them on for a night out with the girls - these babies deserve a spin around town. 

The morale of the story is, all of these shoes are available at their respective retailers. NYLA can be found sandals can be found at these

Walk Pretty, be safe and have a helluva weekend!

The Must Have Shoe For Spring & Summer

Loeffler Randall. Acne Studios. Givenchy. Marni. Birkenstock.

Hey lovas, I know its been a while and I promise not to abandon you again. I love this - talking about shoes, looking at shoes, and more importantly buying shoes. As you all may or may not know, I moved to LA and in the mist of trying to get adjusted decided it just wasn't for me and now I'm back in the NYSizzle and ready to get ish poppin' again. Anywhot, enough of that crap. 

There are so many scrumptious sandal options to choose from for this spring and summer, but I am personally all over the 'jesus be cools' as I like to call them AKA Birkenstocks or slide-ons. Now we all know this style has been done and done and done again. In fact, most of us rock these sandals back in JHS, but I can never get enough. 

Ranging from breaking open the piggy bank to ATM friendly, here are a few that I want to add to my spring #shoecollection. Enjoy. 

Flower chid Ash slides. Available at Bergdorf Goodman for $175.

The classics - Birkenstock Arizona. Available here for $129.

You can never go wrong with Sophia Webster - EVER. Available at Bergdorf Goodman $375.

Dolce Vita does a chic 'wear every day' version in black and nude. Available here $105.

Steve Madden chic and affordable. Available here $89.

Step it up a notch with these lovely Loeffler Randall 'jesus be cools' with a kick. Available at Saks $350.

Step light and right with this flatform style from semi-new brand Flamingos. Available here $245.

For the budget fashionista stop by Nine West and snatch up two pair one in gold and one in silver. Available here $69.

My favorite pair of them all, up and coming shoe designer Minna Parikka, better known for their bunny ear sneakers, has this fun, flirtatious pair that I most certainly need STAT. Available here $421.

These few barely scratch the surface of whats out there. So as always, get ta shoppin ;0)!

Images were taken from each respective site available in links noted as 'available here.'

Obsession: Ankle Strap

So I'm going to let you in on a little secret....ankle strapped heels are THE best. I've been obsessed with they style since I was a tot rummaging through my moms closet to find her black patent leather ankle strapped heels; I would pretend I was going somewhere fancy, the opera, a dance, shopping and the only heels suitable for the occasion were those ankle straps. 

And just so you're clear, here's a few reasons why ankle straps just can't be beat...

1. It's versatile - you can have an ankle strap wedge, pump, sandal, bootie et al
2. Straps can be hidden to tone day your day look and exposed for evening
3. I believe they make your legs, all shapes and all sizes look great - just adds a level of chic and class that can't happen with any other style outside of a pump or slingback (my other obsession)
4. They work with almost any outfit, shorts, pants, skirts, dresses; they look well with tights and socks 

Ok enough of that, you get the point. Check out some of my favs below....

Love these Gianvito Rossi Buckle Strap sandals. I'd rock these on the beach or at the club! 

Sleek, chic and sophisticated these red patent leather Casadei's will spice up any outfit. 

Chloe, Chloe, Chloe I can count on you for the rough, rugged and fierce all at the same damn time. I need these in my collection ASAP. Rain, snow or sunshine these leather ankle tie shoes will surely give you the case of happy feet!

My shoe designer crush, Sophia Webster hits the nail on the head every. single. time. Mama is definitely winning! I can close my eyes and see myself prancing down the street with these and some cute cutoffs and a white tshirt. aoww!

J'adore, J'adore, J'adore. Leave it up to, yup, Sophia again on her delicious shoe collaboration with J.Crew. I'm still on the hunt for these. Time to get on the phone with my crew connect. 

Another shoe designer crush, Charlotte Olympia creates masterpieces full of detail and shape perfection. I'd rock these with a denim on denim look, just because I can. 

Last, but most certainly not least, Tom Ford patent leather lock ankle straps. These look almost identical to my moms shoes from many moons ago. Need 'em. Want 'em. Gotta have 'em.

As always gyals click on the images for shoepping!

Ciao lovas.