Shoes, Shoes, and more Shoes!

I am a shoeaholic and proud to be. This spring you can catch me showing off my ankles in these puppies “Steven by Steve Madden ‘Demetra” in hot Hues like orange or pink … no beige for this fashionista.

I also plan on taking a walk on the wild side in Cut-Out Booties or Fringe Shoes such as these “Jessica Simpson ‘Geni’ ”

Designers being as resourceful as they are have found a way to extend the life of booties by cutting away parts of them – bring Fall booties into Spring. And booties aren’t the only Fall carry-over. Apparently, the powers that be want to milk Fall’s fringe trend just a little bit longer, since sandals, flats and heels with fringe accents are hitting the shoe store shelves for Spring.

I loved Russell Crowe in Gladiator so of course I also love the Heeled Huarache and Gladiator Sandals which have been featured in the Victoria Secret’s catalogue for the past two years.

Okay so the world is in an economic slump but that doesn’t mean I have to give up my one addiction, does it?

LONG LIVE THE SPRING SHOE!!!

Designers around the world is kicking off another new year with refreshing new ideas and trends. I would love to go to these shows and see them for myself! However, travelling isn’t in my immediate agenda unfortunately, so I will share some info on the shows with you and if you happen to be in the area you can check them out for me and maybe take some pictures!

Here you have the list of events that I find interesting and perhaps, worth going. Since Couture Fashion Week is right in New York, hopefully I can make it to that. For more information on these events, check out my profile on ShesConnected.

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I don’t know how they got my name, but for the first time in a long time I’m glad I ended up on a mailing list.

A catalog arrived at my house today from a company called Athleta.com (I had never heard of them). I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything in it, from the first page to the last. They have beautiful and unique swimwear (you can mix and match tops and bottoms for the right fit), dresses, coverups, pants and shorts, workout wear, t-shirts… everything is totally my style.

I also like that they have longer tops, tankinis and “skorts” for those of us trying to disguise a little extra weight here and there left over from pregnancy.

Anyway, I wish I could afford to buy the entire collection. I highly recommend checking out their site.

If you want some new spring styles without spending a lot, you really can’t beat TJ Maxx. I’ve been shopping there for decades, and they just keep getting better and better.

The secret is to stop by often, because they’re constantly getting in new merchandise. From one day to the next, you never know what you’ll find. Some days I don’t see anything I like, and other days I wish I could buy everything in the store.

I just got one of the new short-sleeved silk shirts in citrus colors that you see everywhere (mine is yellow) and it was only $14.  Now that’s spring fashion I can afford!

Don’t you love spring? Everything’s new again, and it’s a great time to give your wardrobe a fresh start.

The biggest trend to try on for size is big, bold prints. You’ll find fun and fabulous styles everywhere that take this allover approach.

One caution, though: if you’re petite, you might look lost in large blocks of color. Don’t worry, though, you can still stand out (without looking like an overstatement) by opting for a new bold print bag to complement your solid (or subtle) whites and brights!