Reunited And It Feels So Good

We were introduced to one another a couple years back. I, then a graduate student in Philly, had just purchased two pairs of boots after realizing that my "open toe shoe game" was NOT going to get me through the Philly winter as I lived in the middle of the city and walked pretty much everywhere. So I saw her, but used my better judgement and bought two other pairs, leaving this beauty there. For two years this decision would haunt me and the patent-leather princess would have a soft spot in my heart.

Oh but thanks to the wonderful internet, we've been reunited and I just got her in the mail yesterday! Ok, yes, I obsess over shoes sometime and in this case I'm being extremely dramatiK, but you have to understand, this shoe is awesome.Besides the fact that its patent leather which I love, it's got the subtle "SHAPOW" factor with the cheetah printed heel. It'll surely command attention!

I mentioned that there was a list of shoes "lacking" from my closet. I needed a black patent leather situation really bad. Remembering my love for this shoe, I hit the e-streez and found them! My quota for sexy black heels has now been met (I copped another pair in Florida the other day because it was such a good deal). I'm finito with the black shoe game for a minute. Now about that red shoe I'm longing for....

In other news, my intense appreciation for a mean shoe game has led me to start another blog which will be launching very soon. Stay tuned for "Clothing Optional, Shoes Required".

Obsessions

It's only Tuesday and I'm completely Obsessed!

I spotted the PLV Rima about a month ago. Love at first sight. Last week I was having a moment (which I'm still having)....and I NEED a shoe. Here's the thing, I actually have a list of the shoes that I need : a nude/grey sandal, black patent leather sandal, red something, and another color! I spent all day Friday looking and didn't come up with anything. Rima is a check off of the list, but I feel like there's more out there. Meh, the search continues, but for now, I think I'll have to roll with PLV on this one.

I'm also in LOVE with the nude dresses making a name for themselves this season. I've seen these dresses done totally right and I must confess that I'm obsessed with Pleasure Doing Business' nude and black petticoat dress. I spotted this little cutie Primped and Polished nail bar/boutique. It fit perfectly (on me) and looked great. I might have to make this a BDay dress. It looks terrible on the model and I think if I would have seen it online first, I would have never given it a second look. But I think its the perfect little dress for pretty brown girls.

What are you obsessing over this spring?

My Little Obsession...

The Kenneth Cole "Midnight Rain" rain boot. Super cute AND the purchase benefits amfAR (HIV/AIDS research). I got my pair this weekend as a gift and I'm completely obsessed. Now I have shoes that are more appropriate for all of the snow that continues to fall in the DMV. What I like best is that they look great with everything! The rubber isn't obvious as they look like a nice black boot upon first glance.

KC didn't stop with the ladies either. The "Electric Rain" boot is a HOT motorcycle styled rain boot for the guys. A friend tried them on when we purchased mine and I must admit...they looked great on him. Very versatile! And again they worked hard to make this look less like a "rain boot" and more like a shoe that happens to work well in wet weather.

Both are available in limited sizes and quantities at www.kennethcole.com. Here you can also find more about Kenneth Cole's support of amfAR. A great purchase for a wonderful cause!