Wedding Season: the bridesmaids
Personally there is nothing I hate more than being a bridesmaid- and no, not because I have wedding envy, but because its a lot of effort, often drama, and a day of me wearing a potentially hideous outfit and uncomfortable shoes…. As the maid of honor in my older sisters wedding she happily tortured me in a bubble gum pink princess-style (over 15 layers of tulle!) floor-length gown. I looked like reject Cinderella who had an all out color war with the tooth fairy and lost. That was probably the worst bridesmaid experience though others rival it… thinking back to the puke green ensemble I once had to wear…
Anyhow, as a bride, you do not want your gals to upstage you, but you also don’t want them to be uncomfortable and miserable (recalls the flesh tone dress) because frankly they will just end up being cranky and not the best helpers to fluff your train, or do the multiple of other duties that are requested of a bridesmaid.
The days where the girls should all wear the same thing have passed; a nice contrast is the same color dress but in different styles to flatter the individual’s shape. The same can be said for shoes. The same shoe does not work for everyone. The thoughtful bride will let her gals pick out shoes that will not only flatter the foot but be comfortable for lots of standing, walking, and dancing.
(Above shoes: GeeWawa “Brave,” Indigo “Bardolino,” Camper “Rachel,” Tsubo “Boleyn”)
Though we have many many other that are stylish and comfortable. by all means, bring your ladies in, dresses and or swatches and let us help you find the right shoe that compliments the dress!
Have fun!
-AJ
On the Road Again
A combination of opportunity, sunshine, and wanderlust make summer the perfect time for traveling. Whether by plane, train, or automobile, you’re going to need the right footwear. Traveling, especially abroad, means narrowing it down to the absolute essentials, and looking chic is a must.
Packing lightly is easier said than done, but you have to admit, it certainly makes for an easier trip in the long run (how much of that stuff do you end up wearing anyway?)
In my humble opinion, here’s what you need to get your motor running on your next trip:
1. A flat sandal. No, not a flip flop! A pretty, versatile, flat, comfy sandal. Unless you’re going somewhere cold, you will need a sandal. One that looks great with jeans, slacks, dresses and shorts. The right pair isn’t going to hurt your feet or your wallet, either.
(L-R: Esska “Ona,” Camper 21361, Born “Ninia.”)
2. A comfy dress shoe. There’s a good chance you will end up at a nice dinner or schmancy party, and it is in your best interest to be prepared for that moment. Unless heels are your “thing” and you’re ok with suffering for beauty and stuff, I definitely recommend you go for a comfortable pair so you can go on about your adventure in peace. Dinner? Drinks? Dancing? Getting lost? Yeah, you want comfy heels.
(L-R: Indigo “Bardolino,” Gee WaWa “Frenchy,” Giraudon #6029 )
3. An all-day walking shoe. Wherever you are visiting, you are sure to do a fair amount of walking, no? It’s the best way to see the sights! You don’t have to default to your old muddy sneakers that scream “tourist.” You can be comfortable and chic. In terms of versatility, I suggest either a menswear-inspired oxford or a little loafer or boat shoe. Perfect for summer!
(L-R: Bronx “Heat of Nite,” J Shoes “Jazzy Fab,” Clarks “Kenzy Deck.”)
Bon Voyage!
xoxo,
Sally
sock it to me.
If you’ve learned one thing from this blog, I want it be that I am a huge supporter of making socks a part of the outfit. Specifically, I like wearing a fashionable sandal with a great sock. I know I’m not alone (right? … right?!)
Even as the temperature rises, I find myself wearing lightweight socks (Happy Socks are perfect for this!) with my lil Summer sundresses. As one final bit of inspiration, I stumbled across this photo while “window” shopping on the Revu. website:
How cute and Summer ready does she look? Love the chunky sandal with a plain sock, complimenting the dress and adding a special touch to a simple outfit.
Check out a few similar styles that we have at Manifesto:
(L-R: BV3122 by Biviel, “Grass” by Esska, #985 by Antelope)
And a few at pedX that fit the bill too:
(L-R: :Brave” by Gee WaWa, “Spano” by Gentle Souls, “Rachel” by Camper)
So next time you need to spice up your fave sundress, try layering a sock underneath your stylish sandal! But there are some rules to follow, as always.
1. This is not to be done with any sort of thong sandal. No, no, no!
2. This look works best with a simple sandal, a simple (as in one color) sock, or both if you’re just testing the waters.
3. Keep it in the same color family. Or, try a neutral shoe (tan, taupe, black, etc.) so you can get a little wild with the sock, or vice versa.
Have fun playing around, and let us know what you think on facebook!xoxo,
Sally
(via pedxshoes)
New style, just in from Gee WaWa! These are “Sara,” in Pewter. Do you know hard it has been for me to find a peep toe ballet flat? Prayers = answered!
We got some got some GORGEOUS goodies in from Diba, Bronx, and Gee WaWa! It’s most definitely Fall out there, folks, and you know that that means: Boots, boots, and more boots!
