Accessizzleries: Ankle Boots

Accessizzleries: Ankle Boots

Bootie…shootie…ankle boot…shoe boot… Whatever you call them, it’s hard to deny the versatility and great look of an ankle boot. If you don’t like the idea of wearing these with skirts and dresses (I get how the chopped up line…

Flats for Fall 2012

Flats for Fall 2012

It’s always fun to shop for heels and platforms and knee-topping boots, but you know that it’s more of a challenge to find the shoes that we’re actually going to wear on a day-to-day, all-day basis. Here is a small…

Fall Transitional Wardrobes: Transitions Can Be Fun!

Fall Transitional Wardrobes: Transitions Can Be Fun!

If you’ve ever spent any time around toddlers, hearing the word “transitions” might elicit feelings ranging from mild anxiety to full-blown cold sweats. There is nothing more wracked in a toddler’s world than transitions: bedtime, leaving the park, waking up,…

Olympics, Shmalympics: Forget the Athletic Gear. I Want Chelsea Boots.

Olympics, Shmalympics: Forget the Athletic Gear. I Want Chelsea Boots.

You could plaster yourself in the Union Jack, or suddenly start wearing “trainers,” or otherwise make some sartorial nod to the fact that people will be performing amazing athletic feats in England next week.  Here in Los Angeles that seems…

Kembrel: A Flash Sale Company With A Little Flair

Kembrel: A Flash Sale Company With A Little Flair

Today I’d like to welcome a new sponsor to the site.  Kembrel is a flash sale company with a rotating assortment of  merchandise for women, men and what is probably your very gracious home. What I really liked about Kembrel…

Sneakers, Not Running Shoes

Sneakers, Not Running Shoes

My Chuck Taylors are wearing on me. I mean, they’re not being worn on me very much.  Around here, the middle school crowd has completely dominated the Converse market for the last seven years or so. I actually inherited my…

Nude Pumps: I Said, “Nude”! And Can You Tell I Have a 13-Year-Old?

Nude Pumps: I Said, “Nude”! And Can You Tell I Have a 13-Year-Old?

Ooooh, a reader request. I’m so excited.  V writes, “Is there such a thing as a decent heel that is in between the hooker and granny shoes out there? KT- I need help! Dreaming of nude peep toe pumps…” V,…

Plastic Shoes: What Say You?

Plastic Shoes: What Say You?

I love these shoes: …and they’re only $42, because they’re plastic. Or as vinyl is now know, “vegan leather.” Ha ha ha ha ha. Vegan leather: The tofurkey of footwear. I’m no vegan, so I don’t have a political or…

You Make the Call: Platform Cage Wedge Sandals

You Make the Call: Platform Cage Wedge Sandals

I was in Target buying water shoes for my son’s camping trip and found these lovelies. The leather is better looking in person; matte and not so grainy. Oh, and they’re really comfortable. But I didn’t buy them. I just…

Can’t Wait ’til Monday: Flash Sale Alert

These shoes are too good and will sell out too quickly to wait for Monday. Boutique 9 “Phylicia” Leather Sandal, $79.90 at Rue La La Lucky Brand “Netta” Jute Wedge Sandal, $49.90 at Rue La La.