Spring Espadrilles

I've been drooling over these since I saw them on Mary Katrantzou's spring runway. I don't think they were ever officially produced.

($545 from Net-a-Porter)
Then I found out Christian Louboutin does all her shoes. He doesn't make them in funky colors, but these black ones are still sigh-worthy. Unfortunately, they're out of budget—by a lot.

(Sam Edelman Leroy $149 on Piperlime)
I've found several shoes that are similar, but too close for comfort. I don't like exact replicas. So I've ordered these. They have a similar feel, but not identical. Here's hoping they work out!

Look Ma, No Black!

It's sad, but I rarely go a day without at least one piece of black on me. This spring, I'm determined to inject some real color into my wardrobe. Now, I have two sets of wishlists. My completely unrealistic, designer-filled one—the one where I buy a Proenza Schouler PS11 in every color—and my more reasonable, borderline cheap one. Since I am sadly working on a fashion writer budget without a trust fund (and am in no mood to torture myself), I present color—the high street way!

1. Zara Maxi Dress with Belt
2. ASOS Leather Saddle Bag
3. Topshop Peach Sunglasses
4. Topshop Luminate Grey Ankle Strap Sandal
5. ASOS Chiffon Crop Top Dress
6. ASOS Envelope Laptop Case
7. ASOS Haven Block Heel Suede Platform Sandals
8. ASOS Leather Patent Belt
9. Topshop Knitted Dark Rose Crochet Shift Dress
10. Warehouse Color Block Wrap Dress

Loving Leila Shams

I was going to attempt an experimental outfit post today, but that didn't happen. I also tried to sew a skirt, but I completely screwed that up. Instead, I just inhaled a plate of leftover pasta—Ikea meatballs with awesome homemade tomato sauce for the win—am nursing my second glass of red wine while watching trashy TV on E! and drooling over Leila Sham's spring designs.



I'm a former rider and girl who never grew out of her horse phase. Therefore I love anything with a horse print on it. I would kill for this dress.



I may make fun of mullets, but I secretly love them in dress form. This dress may be one of the best mullets I've seen.



As a SF resident, I love the albino alligator at the Academy of Sciences. Claude on a dress? Represent!

If you've got more disposable income than me, shop at http://leilashams.com/shop.html

Missing NYFW

I would give anything to be able to do this again. The fashion, the energy backstage, the people watching—it was heaven! P.S. I shot most of this!

Rain rain go away

 
It's rainy and cold here in San Francisco, so of course all I can think about is all things eyelet. After a long, cold winter—I can't wait for summer! Free People has been charming me lately with their bohemian style, a sure sign that I'm counting the days till the sun shines bright again. More than one of these items are on my wish list, here's waiting till next pay day!

1. Eyelet Scalloped Short
2. Center of Attention Eyelet Dress
3. Eyelet Boot
4. Ruffled Eyelet One Shoulder
5. Trimmed Edges Eyelet Top
6. Eyelet Shift Dress