On Shoe Wants

I've been thinking a lot about what my closet is missing lately, and I think I have it: SHOES.  Not that I don't have, but the shoes I *do* have I find aren't fitting where I feel like my style is going.  There have been times recently where I can't wear a coordinate I thought up because I don't have the shoes for it.  And since shoes often make or break an outfit, I want to have shoes that I can work into any look.  Makes sense, right?  ^ ^
Of the shoes I have, I find that I don't wear some of them at all, while others I feel are strictly seasonal.  And still others are pretty much dead (like my seven-year old red & black Converse hi-tops).  So I totally think it's time for new shoes!  Sometimes I wish that I could snap my fingers and trade each pair of shoes that I don't wear or are not suitable to wear for a pair that I would wear and love to death.  :D  But since I can't do that (yet), I've got to do things the old-fashioned way and buy them.  ^  ^

Lately, the kinds of shoes I'm wanting to wear are sandals, boots, and mary janes.  I love shoes in non-regular colors and designs, so here are some of the shoes I want in my life:

Jeffrey Campbell LITA Boots

Photo from CCW blog.

I know these are, like, SUPER popular right now, and with good reason!  They're cute, and they come in TONS of colors.  And I mean TONS.  I think that I'd go for the brown leather Litas in the middle row, but I also really like the purple suede pair.  I haven't gotten my hands on a pair of these yet, but you can check out Pink Kitten, Cherri Pop Fiction, and Universal Doll for more info and posts on different styles and colors the Lita comes in and where to buy.  Even if these were off-trend for Gal or anything else, I'd *still* want and wear them.

 Torrid Blue & Brown Triple Medallion Sandal

Available at Torrid, both in-store & online.  Photo from Torrid website.

I was in a Torrid store the weekend before last, and these almost instantly caught my eye.  They had a similar pair last year around this time, so I was pleasantly surprised to see these sandals in store!  I think they're perfect for making a simple summer outfit based around shorts or a skirt with a cute top a little more dressed up.  But because they're so flat, I'd have to put some cushioning in... do they make shoe inserts for sandals like these?

Jeffrey Campbell TARDY Boots

Photo from Where Did You Get That? blog.  Mentioned in this post.

OMG, I love these! I don't know if I could handle wearing these in our lovely San Bernardino County heat, but I'd love to try!  I've always had a fondness for red shoes, so of course I'd find these fabulous.  ^  ^  These make me want to find a cute minidress to pair with them~

 

BIRTHDAY GIRL Maryjanes by Gala

Photo from Gala Darling.  Shoes available there too, if I'm correct!

I also love fun shoes, and these definitely fit the bill!  For these, I'd go with neutral coordinates, with just a few pops of complimentary color so you can really appreciate the love of these shoes.  I have a black pair with a shorter heel that I love, but crazy prints and color really appeal to me!  Such a great twist on a classic.  ^  ^

Cowboy Boots

Photo from Designer Fashions UK blog.  Find at this post.

I've never owned a pair in my life, but the idea of having a pair of cowboy boots really grew on me after I kept seeing them in Gal magazines and elsewhere.  I really like that they're wearable all year, and I see lots of potential in the challenge of making them work with pieces that I have or plan to accquire soon.  Plus these'd be super-cute for some trips I plan on taking in the near future~  Only thing is, the post I found these on is from two years ago, so I don't know if these are still available.  But I'd be happy with a similar pair, which is possible~

So, what shoes are on your summer wishlist?  Anything in common with my list?  Are you saving for that special new pair that your closet is clammoring for?



Also, thanks to Jenny of Sushi Cat, I'm now following Emi Suzuki's blog~  I loved seeing her in Pinky magazine before it went away (sadface), so I'm happy that I have a way to keep up with her!  And she updates very often; I'm seriously impressed.  :O  Emi has a fun style, so if you're a fan of Jenny or PopSister magazine, you should definitely check out her blog!  If you haven't already, that is.

Going to be relaxing this holiday weekend, and perusing my latest batch of magazine scans (from Tokyo Jam), although I haven't gotten the July issue of Egg yet.  Hopefully it'll get posted soon!

Until next time~