Have you heard about this?
Started by sisters Ilissa and Dori Howard, you can design your own shoes over at Milk & Honey.
For $250 you can design your own pair of heels and for $200 your own pair of flats.
All shoes (except rush orders) take approximately 6 weeks to produce. (check out their "how it works" page for more)
The only problem after all that work is, what if they don't fit?
Well, they have a policy for that too: you can return or exchange unworn shoes within 30 days.
Have any of you tried this? Is it something you would do?
I'm so tempted!
I love this pair from their inspiration gallery as it mimics the Valentino's I so covet!
(Image viaGarance Doré)
Garance Doré Inspiration
(Image via Harper's Bazaar)
I was inspired by this photograph taken by Scott Schuman of Garance. I think she looks so carefree and elegant and easily put together.
Here's my take on this look. I'm a huge fan of rolling up my sleeves to a 3/4 length, otherwise I just look stumpy!
Is this something you'd wear?
Leap Year
Here's some Spring fashion inspiration from Amy Adams's character in Leap Year (have you seen it?). It's such a cute little film and Matthew Goode is yummy!
I can't believe she was walking around in those 4.5 inch Louboutins (and the things she got on them!)
What Kate's Wedding Shoes May Look Like
Footwear designers have shown some potential wedding shoes for Kate Middleton to wear down the royal aisle. What do you think? I'd love a pair of the Blahnik's and the Goodman's. *Le Sigh*
Manolo Blahnik
His design: An ivory silk pump with organza lilies of the valley and sea pearls
“It represents springtime and everything fresh and new, which is what Kate Middleton is all about.”
Giuseppe Zanotti
His design: A black satin sandal with large sapphire centerpiece and surrounding diamonds, on a metal-tipped stiletto
“I wanted her shoes to match the classic and sophisticated elements of her ring, but with a younger, modern edge. Jewelry for the feet is my DNA, so designing for a princess comes very naturally.”
René Caovilla
His design: A white satin sandal with marabou feathers and multicolor Swarovski crystal gems
“This shoe is fit for a princess because the sandal is elegant, sexy and precious, and it suggests a magical atmosphere.”
Cesare Casadei
His design: A single-soled silk pump with jeweled straps and embroidered floral details
“Kate reminds me of a 2011 Audrey Hepburn. ... This elegant design is customized with embroidery and multishaped clear crystals, to create a waterfall of stones dancing down the foot. I can see Kate dancing all night in this ‘new tango’ heel.”
Georgina Goodman
Her design: An antique Welsh lace pump with
Scottish seed pearls and pearl-inspired heel
“I wanted to create something special with an intrinsic emotional value; something old and at the same time mirroring Kate’s fresh modernity. ... I have aimed for a balance between history and femininity fitting the occasion; a kind of luxury recycling.”
(via www.wwd.com)
BESTS: Cate, Mila, Mandy, Natalie, Sandra, Helen, Reese, Anne, Amy, Halle, Aishwarya, Jennifer, Jennifer, Oprah, Penelope, Javier, Gwyneth
Happy to see so many beautiful colours on the red carpet!
My favourites?
Cate did Cate and I think this was my favourite look of the night. Such a wonderful lavender Givenchy haute couture dress from the Spring 2011. LOVE HER! She looked absolutely regal!
Photo by Getty
Mila's Elie Saab dress too, definitely. Such a gorgeous lavender colour on her and the lace detailing was so delicate and pretty.
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America
Mandy's Monique Lhuillier gown was absolutely stunning.
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America
Natalie had on a lovely purple Rodarte gown that really suited her growing belly and brought out that glow.
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America
Sandra's pop of red (Vera Wang) was wonderful and I loved that she pulled back the bangs!
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America
Ever elegant and never matronly, Helen was wearing gray gown by Vivienne Westwood. Such a classy lady, no? 
Reese looked lovely and sleek; loved her 60s pony tail! Her Armani Privé black and white dress reminded me of Julie Roberts' vintage Valentino the year she won the Oscar.
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America
Anne looked classy in her opening cream Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown (I also loved her custom made Brian Atwood heels she wore with her tux during her singing number). She also pulled off the shiny blue number later in the awards show.
Amy's blue L'Wren Scott gown and retro hairdo really looked stunning on her.
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America
Halle looked as elegant as ever in a nude Marchesa gown; her hair and jewellery were understated as well.
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America
Aishwarya and Abhishek were there! Ash looked great in a bronze coloured Armani Privé gown.
Photo Credit: Splash News
Jennifer Hudson; omg you guys, how much weight is this woman losing? Enough now, I say. Loved the tangerine Versace on her; and understated makeup. Lovely. 
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America
Jennifer Lawrence did a sleek Calvin Klein gown in red, looking effortless and age-appropriate.
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images North America
Oprah! was there! Oprah! She looked like Oprah :)
Penelope and Javier = win! (Penelope also wore L'Wren Scott! LOVE!)
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images North America
Gwyneth and her Calvin Klein gown was perfect on her svelte figure. Brian Atwood golden puppies on her feet!
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America
My Misses?
Scarlett (as my BFF said, was too "matronly"), Annette ( I liked the Naeem Khan dress, but not on her, it did nothing for her), Marisa (great colour but not flattering), Hilary (too many feathers, and would it have killed her to wear some earrings?), Nicole Kidman (looked like a napkin or tapestry; too much going on and didn't care for the few strands of hair in her face), Michelle in Chanel (BO-RING! But lovely makeup).
Those are my picks cats!
How about you?
Hello Pretty Shoes
Bows! Bows! Bows! I'm in love.
(via Pretty Much This Way)
Flats
I recently picked up a pair of grey Converse All-Stars, to add to my collection...which is really only another pair of light pink Converse All-stars :)
Converse Women's Chuck Taylor Ox ($39.99 via Finishline)
They were super comfy for walking around in Paris last summer. I alternated between those and my BC Thunder Oxfords, which are super cute and comfortable!
(Sold out via endless.com)
Here are some other flat shoes I'm coveting for walking around in Spring.
Michael Kors 'Winsor' Loafer ($100.82
via Nordstrom)
Frye Carson Ballet Flat ($147.95 via Walking Shoe Online)
What type of comfy walking shoe do you turn to when you need to be walking around for hours?
Wish list: Prada
I am so in love with Prada's Spring 2011 collection of shoes. Have you seen these beauties? I do own a black pair of patent leather Prada flats I bought last summer in Paris, but I've been eyeing these lovelies:
via Twila's Vintage.
Sigh.