Liv a Little
You all know how much I like a versatile shoe! And a colorful shoe… and well, I guess just shoes. And I’m a strong believer that a colorful shoe is a versatile shoe!
A shoe that can dress up or down, or can be worn a variety of different ways, isn’t reserved for black and brown. And lucky for us, the perfect example of this came in the other day; meet the Fly London “Liv!”
This sunny, vintage-inspired shoe is wonderful for spring, and looks just as cute dressed down for a daytime picnic as it does with a dazzling dress, ready for an evening party or concert! Check it out:
Throw on your favorite jeans and a feminine top with these comfy almost-flats, and you’re ready to seize the day!
“Lucy Crossbody” bag from Shiraleah, Small Bow Hoop Earrings from Minoux, Rotary Phone Circle Scarf from Snoozer Loser.
And then, when it’s time to check out that new bar for happy hour, slip on a fun printed dress, your new favorite flats, some fun jewelry, and add a sleek clutch in a contrasting color (and tights if it’s chilly!)
Earrings and necklace from Jesseca Anne Jewelry, “Lauren” clutch/wallet from Hobo, nylon tights from Happy Socks.
It just goes to show ya that whether you’re getting gussied up, or gussying way down, a fun shoe can do the job in style!
xoxo | Sally
Flatforms!
It’s a flat..
It’s a platform…
It’s a FLATFORM!!!
Now you don’t have to choose between two of the most delicious shoe styles.
The best part- comfortable as a flat but with the height of a heel as well as double the cuteness.
1. Gee WaWa Daphne
2. Fly London Yaya
3. Miz Mooz Kegan
Stay Heightened Portland!
-Marika
A Rainbow of Shoes
Spring is here! At least for your feet it is… the weather will catch up at some point. When it is really grey and dreary outside, I like to wear a lot of neon colors in order to brighten up the day. I also like to shop to brighten up my day. Why not do both? PedX has a delightful rainbow of shoes for all your color needs or maybe just your color wants, either way, TOTALLY WORTH IT.
Left to Right:
row 1(top): fly london yaya, biviel 3357, biviel 3356, indigo, plush bea.
row 2: fly london yaya, born dorota, biviel 3357, miz mooz panther.
row 3: seavees tennis shoe, cydwoq settler, biviel 3356, seychelles freesia.
row 4: OTBT tazewell, born britania, jeffrey campbell birdie, gee wawa daphne.
Stay bright, Portland! Don’t let the rain keep you from shining like the sun!
Marika
*SHOE CHALLENGE! Try wearing only brightly colored shoes for a whole week, maybe even a month if you are feeling daring! This means no neutrals ladies! Good luck, I want to see pictures!
Blue Jean Baby, Part 3
Hey there, blues fans! We’re back with another installment of Blue Jean Baby for all you Blue Jean Babies. This time I thought we should explore another denim essential (and I do mean essential:) the light wash skinny jean. The beauty of these beauties lies in their casual-yet-stylish essence.
Using this as your canvas, I suggest either polishing them up with a chicer sneaker (chic-ker?) for those running errands kinds of days, or perhaps a rugged ankle boot with an oversized cotton top, and for a more feminine look, try some comfy-cute wedge sandals and an embellished tank top!
The height of casual-versatility, right? So go find yourself the perfect, softly worn pair!
xoxo,
Sally
(Top to bottom: “Reggie” from Gee WaWa, “Water Row” from Indigo by Clarks, and “Becca” from FLY London.)
Spring Colors: Goldenrod
Though technically spring, we Portlanders know that one day of sunshine doesn’t allude to months of nothing but nice days. One day of sandal weather leads to three of of rain boot weather, and so on and so forth until July. Don’t let the emotional rollercoaster getcha down— spring can be a state of mind, too!
The key here is to trick your brain and rise above the weather, and (aside from lots of Vitamin D and fresh produce) you can do so by adorning yourself in the colors of the season. This is the part where I would tell you to “banish the black” or whatever, but let’s be realistic instead, k? I will amend this to say wear as little black as humanly possible. Perhaps challenge yourself to go several days without wearing black, or perhaps only accessorizing with it. The thing about black (versatile as the shade may be) is that it ends up feeling heavy, and it drags down your happy outfit, so just experiment with ditching the goth staple. How’s that sound?
Let’s start with one of my favorite colors ever, which just so happens to be all the rage this spring: goldenrod yellow.
Pick a shade that works for you, anywhere between pale yellow and something a bit richer and mustardy. If this cheerful shade seems a little overwhelming for you, start with a smaller take on the shade, like your shoes or bag. If and when you warm up to the idea, try a happy top or dress. Can’t you feel the spring sun already?
Check back soon for another happy spring color that’ll keep you from getting the sads!
(Clockwise from top left: “Yaya” by Fly London, bags by Latico, Carson Harness Ballet Flat by Frye, “Spano” by Gentle Soul, socks by Happy Socks, “Attract” by Cydwoq.)
NUCLEAR WINTER?!
I think we can all agree by now that we’re better off listening to the voices in our heads than the weatherman on TV these days, but Portland is allegedly going to get between 0 inches and 1 foot of snow “sometime” this week “maybe”, so why not be prepared?
pedX and Manifesto both have some goodies in stock necessary to your survival (whether it snows or not.)
(Clockwise from top left: Mocaroon Slippers, SmartWool; Pom pom hat, Coal; Knit headband, Wooden Ships; Tights, SmartWool; Socks, Happy Socks; Cranbrook boot, Groundhog; Fan boot, Fly London; Mittens, DeLux; Earflap hat, Coal; 500 boot, Blundstone; Socks, SmartWool; Pampa Tactical boot, Palladium.)
Check with us for weatherproofing tips and supplies, too!
