guilty pleasures

Although it feels not like Summer yet, I know I have to stash up something for Summer because we all know, temperatures will rise eventually and then I will be sorry not bringing these silver beauties home.

The heels are based on the low Gucci Marmont block heel pumps ; I'm pretty sure they feel comfortable and easy to walk Mediterranean streets this holiday. I really like silver to match bare feet ; especially when they are bronzed and well pedicured. So pretty.

Speaking 'bout those Gucci pumps, I've been in doubt like for ever if I will buy them/not buy them. The only women I've seen wearing them were all 50 plus and I'm afraid I have to bow to my husbands reasons why he finds them hideous ! Because they look like granny shoes ..

I totally understand men will find these Gucci's just awful but they are so cute ; love them in bright fuchsia and gold.
So maybe these silver darlings have best of both worlds ; the block heel and the feminine front to show off well pedicured young feet.

Oh well, maybe I'll buy them on sale .. so it does not feel too bad when I'm only wearing them when hubby does not have to walk beside them haha.

silver sandals by HM 

Also found this cute embroidered vichy blouse ; think Brigitte Bardot's style during the 1950-ies !

The glittery flowers on my shoulders give this beauty that extra bling ; aren't you guys longing for some bling from time to time ?

Now and then I like a change from my monochrome grey-black-vieux rose outfits.

This fabric screams instant Summer.

find it here before it goes - they're currently back in stock ! 

Shoe-spiration ..

aka my Instagram pictures with the most likes.

I get likes on whatever I might post on Instagram but I always notice hysteria when I'm posting shoes. My shoes.

I can honestly say I have a sick collection.

My outfits are mostly demure and monochrome but the bling-factor is almost always seen at my feet.

Now new collections start to emerge everywhere in fashionista-land, I'm pretty thrilled and excited to discover my next purchase.

Shoes are for me what wedding dresses are to others ; I really need to feel it's wow-factor and a calling out to me like this :

buy me !

need me ! feel me !

When my hart starts racing and I feel a shoegasm coming up, I know I just have to say Yes to that dress pair of footwear. 

more shoes on marble is the new black 

similar model (less bling) also by giuseppe zanotti

brogues by Eli1957

it's almost time ..

Almost time to decide what to wear for your NYE party ! 

Have you decided yet ? Was this outfit already hanging in your closet for weeks or will it be a last minute decision ? 

guilty pleasures

Say no more … my sneaker exhilaration has reached new heights ! 

Graanmarkt Komedieplaats 5 !

Graanmarkt 13 moved their shoestock to a new location on Komedieplaats number 5 in Antwerp.
This beautiful house is stashing loads of shoesboxes filled with tidbits your feet will love !
Isabel Marant, Kenzo and many more labels will be exposed and appeal to women passing by.

I could not resist these Kenzo Vans ; my dismay in buying the Kenzo loafers online has been dissolved.
The RAS loafers will be next on my list and tiger overkill will stack my closet once again, sneakerwise.
Meanwhile, when you visit Antwerp, make sure to put this shop on your to do list.

Dilemma !

Or 1st world problems ! The (1) RAS loafers are amazing but the (2) Kenzo shoes really rock .. Just can't decide .. I know lots of you guys will prefer the Kenzo ones but after 2 sweaters, a T shirt and a quintillion reproductions on the tiger subject .. I'm not sure anymore.
The tiger overkill made me pull away from anything Kenzo right now .. though the shoes are just fabulous !!

Always happy to hear about a new shoestore ..

Komedieplaats 5 is a new address by Tim and Ilse, the driving forces behind Graanmarkt 13. Small and charming, the boutique houses stylish shoes by Isabel Marant, Marni, Cédric Charlier, Ancient Greek Sandals and Kenzo. A special place near the Graanmarkt where you can truly indulge and treat your feet. 

When the stock room at Graanmarkt 13 started to overflow with shoes and the boxes began to find their way into the office, the stairs and every other free nook & cranny, a second location seemed like an excellent plan.  

Komedieplaats 5 is the ‘best-kept secret’ for both show and edition collections by top brands. Happiness right at your heels. Opening soon.

CNC dress ... school uniform dark blue is back

The good thing about quality brands is, they can hang in your closet for years and then they pop up again because trends tend to come back every now and then. This dress is the perfect late Summer dress ; soft, feminine and easy to combine with a nice glittery heel and Vanessa Bruno cabas.
As dark uniform blue is one of the trends this AW sesaon, I'm a very happy to pull this Costume National dress out of the dark caverns of my closet once again. The lacy part of this dress is the reason I fell for it. It makes a demure dress sexy and feminine.

dress Costume National (old)

shoes Mellow Yellow similar here

cabas Vanessa Bruno here