remixing fashion and luxury for reality

I can’t get them out of my head. Or maybe they are stalking me. Everywhere I turn they’re there. At the mall, on my computer screen, in my dreams… it’s gotten out of hand.

The Real Deal:

What I love about these is that they could go with practically anything. Denim, slacks, pencil skirt, cuords, the list goes on. They are understated as far as snake prints go. The heel is moderate and the shoe is sturdy. I tried them on last week and I could defn wear these for 7-8 hrs at a time.

Jimmy Choo Watersnake Pumps $650.00

Some comparable options for less:

Steve Madden Cypriana Sling Backs

Pola Heel by Michael Antonio $20.99

BCBGirls Lavina Pump $88.95

I’d pass on these but they might work…

Stacy Adam’s Tasha Pump $79.95

It’s Saturday. You’re about to head out for a day with the girls toting around Union Square… the Ferry Building Farmers Market… or maybe just strolling down the Haight. You know you’ll be on your feet until dusk and you’ll want to be fully focused on the task at hand — shopping. Here’s a look I’d pick out just for you. Comfortable flat boots your feet will thank you for, a slouchy hobo you won’t waste arms or hands on, and a durable distressed leather jacket so hot you know every sales clerk will give you the nod.

Links:

Mike & Chris Distressed Lambskin Jacket

Blue Heights Paige Denim Sinny Jean

Jean Paul Gaultier Leather Hobo

Loeffer Randall Kit Boots

Disney Couture Tinkerbell Necklace

My first Project. I’m helping a friend step up her look to a new level. She’s not unstylish by any means but she wants to freshen up her look. I applaud her for leaning out of her comfort zone. So many women have the potential to improve their daily style but seem content to walk into the office everyday with the same old ribbed sweater and basic slacks. I can’t say I’m not guilty of falling into a style rut every once in a while but it’s important not to fall too deep. On those days I spend a little extra time putting my look together I find myself more effective at work that day or a little more loose and light.

I’ll go into more detail as to how I’m approaching this new project but for now I’ll leave you with my very first "look" for my girl "Snoopy".

This is something I see Snoopy wearing to the office or to meet a client (she works in Real Estate). She could also pull this off for a social day time gathering on the weekend. What I like about this look is that it’s classy with the romantic peasant top and soft trench, but the pants add the edge and helps to offset too much sweet. Same with the eelskin slingbacks. Nobody will mess with a girl in snake skin stilettos. The bag is so hot I want one myself! Snoopy said she wanted a big bag. I think this one is big enough but has structure and such a nice finish to it, it’s not one of those bags which overtake the outfit.

Here’s the breakdown:

Kiku Blue Peasant Top
Alice + Olivia Beige Wide Waistband Pant
Dolce and Gabbana Eelskin Slingbacks
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Swing Coat
Decoupage Pendant
Kooba Parker Bag in Camel

Hope you like it Snoops!

What started a month ago as a blog about my obessions revolving around style and shopping has evolved (not to mention wordpress also really sucks and i’ve given up using their blog service) so I’d like to introduce my new blog — "Luxe Mix"…

To the short lived…Obessions of a Virgo