Color Study - Creams

When I started doing the Color Study for whites, I new I had a lot of neutral shoes to do as well and that they would be their own category, but as I was setting them all out there were quite a few pairs that didn't seem to fit in either group. To dark for whites but not really nude or neutrals.

So thus the cremes! Or cream. Or off-white. Whatever you prefer.

Not as big a group, only 15 here, but with a few lovely players.



I did get to take some nice shots though...

Okay, Row 1 - left to right:

- Isaac Mizrahi for Target Hannah in tan

- Martinez Valero Adam in stone linen

- Kate Spade Joan in a zebra-y pattern

- Paco Gil Oyat

- Naughty Monky Vishti in gold beaded

Row 2 - left to right:

- Nine West Eriley

- Via Spiga Branny

- Nicole Brundage Sinamon

- Alexandra Neel Coconut

- Ralph Lauren slingbacks

Row 3 - left to right:

- Enzo Angiolini Eamaxino

- Marc Jacobs Fab Rose

- Jimmy Choo Voyage

- Via Spiga Portillo

- Nina Melia

I just love the details in the group...

All images enlarge and there are more on flickr and don't forget to see Color Study - Pink and Color Study - White.

Saturated Colors and Plentiful Prints - Summer 08

If you've looked at any of the stores, high and low, you will see tons of saturated colors in the shoes coming out. But colors are not just plentiful in solids, they are also appearing in gorgeous prints on everything from sandals to flats.

Here's a list of pretty patterns that are just tempting me to grab a few pairs.

These just say fun, carnival to me.

Betsyville by Betsy Johnson Vivacios Sandal - $100 - Nordstroms

I adore the candy pattern on this.


Betsyville by Betsy Johnson Vixon Pump Black - $90 - Nordstroms

But I think I like it even better in white.


Betsyville by Betsy Johnson Vixon Pump White - $90 - Nordstroms

Just a few floral items from Guess here. The shapes are simple but the patterns are so pretty.



Guess Carrie6 Black VanGogh - $94 - Zappos


Guess Carrie6 White - $94 - Zappos


Guess Carrie8 Natural - $94 - Zappos




Guess Carrie8 - $94 - Zappos


Guess Empower2 - $114 - Zappos


Guess Newbury - $114 - Zappos

I heart these Lacroix beauties. They're a bit crazy but then again, so is Lacroix.


Lacroix 983906 - $399 - Zappos




Linea Paolo Sharen Slingback - $100 - Nordstroms

This sandal is amazing. How great does the blue and brown look? And a perfect flirty bow.



Martinez Valero Camila Sandal - $127 - Nordstroms

These remind me of the black and white heesl from the Lacroix SS 2008 Couture show.


Martinez Valero Candela Pump - $135 - Nordstroms

Sophisticated polka dots!


Martinez Valero Whisper Peep toe pump - $130 - Nordstroms

These, I think are my absolute favorite of the bunch. I love the fabric and the colors are so great.


Pura Lopez L481 Pump - $245 - Nordstroms

There are tons of flats out with patterns too, but these just look so sunny and fresh. Wouldn't it be a great look to mix these with a floral pattern?


Sam Edelmand Carmen Silk Flat - $95 - Nordstroms


Soooo much cuteness!