Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts

Sunday, August 26, 2012

The End of August Groweth Near...

     I have never been very fond of summer, which is why I am always made happy by the knowledge that August is almost over. No more August = presence of September and October, my favorite months. The time is coming when you can once more break out the boots, the plaid, the sweaters, the berets, and the dark colors with no shame whatsoever.
     Luckily for me, knee-high boots seem to be in this fall, as part of a military-inspired look that has been spotted on the runways. More on this fall's trends later, after I've finished researching them. I don't want to be giving y'all false information. :-)



Thursday, May 17, 2012

Discovered Polyvore

     Elen sila lumen omentielvo*, all! Just the other day, I discovered something fun called Polyvore.
Naturally, I decided to play with it in a manner that is very true to my inner Elf. Enjoy!


The Mrs. Legolas

The Mrs. Legolas by Elavria on Polyvore
    
     * JRR Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

     Coming soon. . . Beach post on swimsuits!


Friday, December 30, 2011

Shopping!

     Whilst at school, I was forced to discard too many shoes. They had been worn out beyond reasonable repair, due to age and much use on a hilly campus. Naturally, I took advantage of this ill happening and bought new shoes when I got home for Christmas Break. Behold what I bought at Rack Room Shoes:




  Superhero boots! I love boots. Speaking of which, here is a bit of Gloria's advice concerning boot wearing: If you want to tuck the hem of your pants into your boots, please only do it if your boots come at least halfway up your calf. If you wear ankle boots with slim fitting pants, it just makes you look top-heavy and disproportioned. Also, ensure that the heels of these boots are practical, being neither too high nor to skinny. Wearing pants inside of boots with skinny and/or high heels nearly always tends to look a bit too provocative. Skinner/higher heels can, however, be worn with a skirt.
     What's funny is that I didn't plan on going to this store, but when I went, I found what I wanted, and I found it on sale! (Unfortunately for my wallet, I forsee that I still have a tad more shopping to do before May cometh along.) I have to say that my mother is to thank for that; she suggested going to the store, and I'm glad I did!

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Coffee...

     Mmmmm... Coffee..... I love the stuff. Coffee is just plain amazing; provided, of course, that is has milk and sugar in it. :-)
     Besides being the ambrosial drink that many people love, coffee is also a color. There are loads of pieces (especially cold-weather ones) that have that rich, warm, coffee color.



     I really like the skirt on the left. Very autumnal. Jewelry made with wooden beads also has the warm, mocha effect, and goes nicely with a simple, white blouse. For some people, brown eyeliner or eyeshadow really works. It's great for a natural look.
     Now go get some coffee!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The Apple of My Eye

     Accessory time! With jewelry and the like for you, you really want to pull the attention to any place but the torso (particularly the midriff). Therefore, bright, large accessories that stand out will be good choices. Large necklaces, long earrings, long scarves, short scarves that are more like neckerchiefs, etc.
     When most people hear "large, bright," they tend to think "loud and gaudy." Sometimes this is true, but not always. There are come rather classy accessories out there that are quite large. You just need to get out there and look. :-)

     I was able to find you some really cool examples of apple-phile accessories:




     Wedge heels will also look good on you. Don't pick skinny shoes or skinny heels-- they are hard to walk in, and will not flatter you as well as other shoe types. Again, with the long theme, long-strap purses will be better for you than hobo-style bags.




     Well, that just about wraps up my say on apples for now. Next, we'll finally delve into movies!


Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Staples-R-Us, Part 1

     Today we are dealing with staples: things every girl should have.
     As far as clothes go, every girl needs to have multitaskers, pieces that go with just about everything. Here's a list; notice the pattern...

     1. Skirts
                 A. Denim
                 B. Khaki
                 C. Black
     2. Pants
               A. Jeans
               B. Khaki
               C. Black dress pants
    3. Tops
               A. White blouse
               B. Coat (NOT a snow jacket, an actual coat)
               C. Black, white, beige, or grey layering sweater or cardigan
    4. Shoes
               A. Black dress shoes
               B. Sneakers
               C. White, off-white, or beige dress sandals or shoes
               D. Brown or tan semi-dressy sandals

     As you can see, there is a good deal of black, white, and tan. These three colors are almost guaranteed to go with anything you wear, thus giving you more outfit options for less money. (And that's always a good thing. :-) )  All these items are essential for the average modern lady. Having these creates a base for a great and versatile wardrobe.