Great on the Great - MJ Inspired on BIG Bday

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Though I look like I am not having it {I was giving face hunty}, I was full of JOY yesterday as it was the first of many warm and sunny days to come. I didn't want to get too excited and freeze my ass off in the evening so I layered up, grabber my trusty motorcycle jacket, opened up my new Yves Saint Laurent clogs, threw on my red socks for a pop of color and was on my merry way. 

What I didn't realize is that I was serving up some Mike J. for the gawds! It was fab if I dusse so myself. Welp kids be on the look out for more of my getups. I'm gonna try this 'personal style' blog thing out while I continue to bring you shoe-worthy news. 

And lastly, we love the spring and summer. It's always great and unbeatable energy in NYC. 

See below on how to get the look!

The Look: MJ Babe

Location: NYC

Shoes: Hee-Hee. Fell madly in love with these YSL clogs. The detail is subtle, but still makes a statement. Steve Madden has a super cute pair here on-sale for $50

Socks: Ralph Lauren Dress Socks $9.99

Jeans: The GAP

Jacket: Vintage Schott Moto Jacket from Sara's Closet. Get similar one here. Prices vary. 

Turtleneck: Zara and I love Uniqlo's too. 

Bag: Marc Jacobs. Find similar styles at Nordstrom. Prices vary.

Dress: worn as vest BCBG. If you have time scour through Amazon! 

Till next time...scnarf ;) 

Run It Back

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Hola mi gente. It's been a minute I know. The last time we had a Shoe Files moment, I was living in Lala Land. Though I loved it, my time was up and I returned to my stomping grounds of NYC. Something great came out of that experience and I hope to be sharing it very soon.

Some tangible lessons - Fear not! Just do and respond to your vibration with the universe. Move as God tells you to. Everything will be alright.

With all of that said, we are back in full effect. Shoe Files is slated to become a regularly updated feature to the site that I hope you will enjoy. In the mean time and in between time, check out my wears and links on where to buy similar styles.

The Look: Biker Babe Chic Shades: Ray-Ban Clubmaster Shirt and Pleather Pants: H&M Boots: Chanel Bag: 31 Hour Phillip Lim Coat: J.Crew

The Location: New York Fcukin City

Rebel With A Cause: REVOLTing...

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On Tuesday I had the pleasure of accompanying a very dear friend of mine to her DJ set of the REVOLT Live show at the Highland in Hollywood. It was a great experience and super fun. Of course I had to ensure I donned a relaxing yet chic look. I decided to go for unbothered-rockstar which meant, wild hair, red lipstick, ripped denim of some sort and boots.  

The Look: Jacket: GAP; Tank Top: GAP; Pants: GAP - honestly the GAP should cut me a check! Shoes: Chloe heeled motocycle boots

Location: REVOLT Studios Hollywood and Highland 

Shoe close up....

I love nothing more that a twist on a classic style boot. This round toe and stacked heel = ultimate comfort.

Want the boots? Shoebox has a pair in size 8.5 only or you can search 'Chloe Boots' on ShopStyle (my favorite for locating what I NEED). 

Ciao lovas.

P.S. These boots are also avail in the classic moto boot style - I may need to have those too!

Here's a peek at DJ C. DeVone on set


Welcome to LA LA LAND

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Hello lovas, its been a minute since my last Shoe Files post, but ya girl has been busy basking in this LA sun. I recently relocated from New York City to Los Angeles and let me just tell you what a joy it has been! I've stepped fully outside of my comfort zone so I can get some shit POPPIN! With that said, you best believe I have already hit these LA streets donning some of my fav and recently 'straight out the box' footwear. Have a look-see for yourself...

On the train ride out west - yes I took the Amtrak this journey is all about comfort zones - I purchased these baby blues from Barney's Warehouse. They were promoting an offer that just could not be refused - an additional 50% off CLEARANCE. 

The Look: Bare legs: mine; Shoes: Pierre Hardy.

Location: Macy's in Glendale as I was purchasing cookware.

During GRAMMY week I hit the town with my beauxs. We hit up every spot from the Hollywood Hills down to DTLA. 

The Look: Shades: Ray-Ban; Bag: Phillip Lim; Dress: GAP; Earrings: Henri Bendel; Shoes: Isabel Marant.

Location: Hollywood Hills, Mulhoulland Drive Mansion.

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Next, I had the pleasure of witnessing the wonderment of Mr. Stevie Wonder himself during a taping of his GRAMMY tribute. Everyone from Beyonce to Jill Scout to Janelle Monae to India Arie to Jay-Z were in the building.

The Look: Jacket: H&M; T-Shirt: GAP; Denim: GAP; Necklace: Zara; Earrings: Henri Bendel; Watch: Michael Kors; Bracelets: Various; Bag: Phillip Lim; Shoes: Alexander McQueen - and yes yall have seen these before they are my FAV.

Location: LA Live/Nokia Theatre.

On my next jaunt, I hit up the Louis Vuitton Series 2 exhibit sponsored by LACMA. 

The Look: T-Shirt: Zara; Leather Skirt: Vintage; Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Moon: My personal star.

Location: Hollywood, LACMA

Close up: My Galata sling back and these luscious LV's, which I need by the way. 

Here some flicks from the exhibit:

Shoe making process; something you must see at some point in life...

Yes pink heel....

The bootie that was being made...

Reflections of my shoe future..Greta Garbo's shoe trunk....

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Couldn't resist the wears....

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And finally, OSCAR week arrived and all my ladies from ESSENCE magazine were in town for the illustrious Black Women in Hollywood event. On my way out to meet up with the homie, I needed to make some adjustments to my attire. I purchased these lovely sandals at a sample sale and the zipper on the left foot had the nerve to get stuck. Welp, I got some scissors and went to town on them heauxs creating a 'new' sandal.

The Look: Sandal: J. Crew; Bag: Marc Jacobs; Denim: GAP

Location: My loft