Love: Louis Vuitton Bow Pumps

Photos from Style.com

Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved mary janes, especially patent leather mary janes.  I still remember when my mom bought me two pairs of the same style of shoes for me, one nappa leather, and one patent leather, and I would always want to wear the patent leather one.  Girls love shiny things. 

I was flipping though a Harper's BAZAAR on the plane ride to Hawaii and saw one of the new Louis Vuitton shoes from its 2011 Fall RTW collection displayed in a shoot.  It was a pair of black patent leather pumps with three black bows on it and I immediately went ga-ga over it.  It brings back memories of me prancing around the house in my shiny black shoes.  Louis Vuitton modernized the classic mary jane with dainty bows, a high chunky heel, and different color combos.  I can definitely see myself prancing around the house in these, but at over $1000, I will only dream about prancing.  :)

Shoe-Love

 I have a love-love relationship with shoes.  That is one thing I cannot stop buying.  I wonder if anyone ever did some psychological research on the relationship between a woman's brain and shoes.  Let me google it really quick...nope, nothing really.  The closest thing I found was this quote - "Dutch brain scientists have discovered that when a woman sees cute shoes affixed to Sarah Jessica Parker's feet, her medial orbitofrontal cortex goes bonkers."  The 'bonkers' could be due to SJP or the shoes, who knows?  I just know that for me, it's the shoes.


My mom usually says to me about once a month, "New shoes AGAIN?"  What she doesn't realize or she just refuses to realize is that she does that same thing too.  Like mother, like daughter.

The shoes don't have to be ultra high or sexy or expensive to give my brain activity. These Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Tops in purple and black give the same effect.  It gives me a huge grin when I look at them.  It could be that I look like a teenager wearing them, but hey, I didn't have these when I was a teen, so I'm making up for it now.  I am proud of picking such a pretty pair for my first hi tops.

I love everything about them, the double tongue, the white stitching, the metallic purple against the black canvas, the purple trim.  Shoe-love defined.

Summer Shoes - Wedges Edition

I bet by now you have noticed one thing:  I love shoes.  Most of my friends would be rolling their eyes now since I am stating the obvious.  Now, back on topic.  In the summer time, the best shoes are definitely wedge sandals.  They are comfortable and still give the illusion of having long, lean legs.  What woman doesn't love long, lean legs?  Well...men love that too, but that's a totally different story.  I digress...

The following are some of my finds online, priced from low to high.



Dolce Vita for Target Rope Wedge Sandals in Nude

Get it at Target for $29.99

Dolce Vitas are usually over $100 per pair.  In Dolce Vita's collaboration with Target, you can get the look for less!  Nude sandals will blend in with your legs and make it look mile-long.  Wear it with shorts to enhance the effect.


Tory Burch Lace Up Wedge

Get it at Bergdorf Goodman for $99

These Tory Burch Wedges come in White and Olive.  The lace gives off the impression that it's Tory's summer version of a bootie...which is a trend that is not going away soon.  These are even better when it's on sale at Bergdorf Goodman for $99.  

Aldo Dyle Wedge Sandal

Get it at Aldo for $100

I first saw this on another awesome blog Refinery29 where they did a slide show of their staff's shoes.  This pair from Aldo is affordable and has nice details on it.  The two tone platform along with the braided trim looks a lot more expensive than it really is.  Comes in tan and white.  The colors will carry you all through summer.

Paloma Barcelo Velati leather wedge sandal

Get it at Net-a-Porter for $315

I have actually already finished writing this post, but then I saw this pair of Paloma Barcelo leather wedge sandals on Net-a-Porter and I must add it to the post.  Love the contrast between the navy and tan leather.  The rope trim on the platform breaks up the platform nicely.  Pair it with a pair of colored pants or white shorts as they did on the website for a chic relaxed look.

Miu Miu Stitched Platform Wedge

Get it at Saks for $405.99

Shoes with a lot of detail always appeal to me...whether it be stitching or studs.  The white stitching on this Miu Miu wedge is doing a great job of giving dimension to the blue leather and also balancing the darker colors.  The other thing I love about this wedge is the strips of blue that cover the platform, not like the normal completely exposed platform or completely covered platform.  Another solid pair of shoes from Miu Miu.

Dior 'Tahiti Platform Wedge Sandal

Get it at Nordstrom for $504.90

My absolute favorite pair of wedges this summer is this pair of Dior 'Tahiti' wedge sandals.  I love them so much that that it deserves two pictures.  The bright red/orange combo is so vibrant and looks great paired with the espadrilles.  The red rope laces around the ankle is just sexy.  One word, HOT.

Yves Saint Laurent 'Baobabo' Python Platform Sandal

Get it at Nordstrom for $1189.90

Okay okay, I don't expect us to be able to rock this at the beach, but this pair of YSL python wedges is so intriguing to look at.  It has a huge platform but dainty straps.  It has a cutout in the middle of the platform so it is actually a wedge/heel combo.  The python makes this shoe that much more exotic.  I can definitely see someone like Kim Kardashian rocking these shoes!

Which one is your favorite?

Cute flats I need

Okay, maybe need is the wrong word...nobody NEEDS cute shoes, but it's definitely desirable to have them.  Actually, I take that back, every girl needs a pair of cute flats.  

I have a hard time buying things full price, so I will always try to post things that I find on sale.  

For work, I like to have flats that have a bit of embellishments on them so it's not so boring in the workplace.  Check out these Marc by Marc Jacobs flats.  They are the universal color black but still fun with the stones on the bow.

Get them here for $198 at 50% off.

Another designer I really like is Miu Miu for flats.  Again, classic ballerina flat design.  Versatile colors to wear for work or on the weekend.

Get the black version here for $314.99 and the white version here for $331.

On those days you want to have some fun, consider these flats.  These Marc by March Jacobs Mouse Calf Hair Ballet Flats are super adorable.  The mouse design with the calf hair spotted mouse pattern is definitely quirky like many of the MbyMJ designs.  It makes me giddy just looking at it.  

Get the Mouse Flats here for $191.99.

Last one, and my personal favorite.  Miu Miu Polka Dot flats.  Every girl needs something that is polka dot prints.  It brings out the little girl in me and makes me smile every time I wear them.  I found them on Rue La La, this site that has different sales every day.  

Now you can get these Miu Miu flats here for $309 + VAT.

If you find something you like, please let me know too!  I love looking at other people's finds!

One Life to Shop's Grand Opening!

I started to post links of all the things I 'like' on Facebook, and I was getting feedback that my friends 'like' the same things, and this is how this blog came about.  I wanted a place where I can talk about everything I find and liked and want to recommend it to everyone else without bombarding my Facebook friends with shopping talks, I figured the boys don't like it as much.  So...I hope everyone will enjoy my finds and my links! You only have one life to shop!

Let's start - I have been obsessing about two sales lately:


Nordstrom Designer Sale.  They have brands like Tory Burch, Jimmy Choo, YSL, Fendi, Burberry, and Lanvin at up to 40% off right now.  Great return policy if it doesn't fit...you can either mail it back or return it in store, no time limit.  Customer service is awesome, and they always match a competitor's price.

Nordstrom Designer Sale

Net-a-porter sale.  The have the most awesome stuff that are not always carried in the big department stores.  Order processing is super fast and customer service is great there.  Do check it out if you haven't.


Net-a-Porter Sale 2011


My favorite thing at the Nordstrom sale right now is this pair of Jimmy Choo platform Sandals. I feel that words cannot describe how unique these shoes are.  I never thought red and fuschia works together, but it does here!  Wear this with any outfit to spice it up.  These shoes are HOT with the 5.5" heel.  If you are worried about walking in it, no worries, it has a 1.5" platform to help out.  If 4" heels is a challenge still, practice practice practice!  These babies are worth it!

Jimmy Choo Platform Sandal at Nordstrom

At 40% off, it's still $1009, so I am going to wait for a super clearance...if it ever makes it.  For now, I will just drool over it.


Another pair that I think it totally cool are the Valentino Studded Leather and Lace Pumps.  It's girly X rocker.  The lace and bow is so pretty, and the studs balance out the extreme girliness.  It's perfect!  I am just dreaming about it ALL the time. Somebody, Please buy it...and then tell me all about it! I would be so happy!

Get these beautiful shoes here -
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/97082