Sneak Peek: Nike x Liberty of London

Convert Shoes Opening Fete

The Window at Convert
Photo by Lindsay Isola 

I am a shoe fanatic! By this I mean I have an insatiable, undying love of footwear from sneaks to the highest heel and everything in between. I'm not quite sure when my love of shoes started -it might just be genetic. My mother seems to have the same affliction and regularly acquires new styles to add to her impressive collection. Or, once again, it could be the influence of my dance career. Every dancer knows that even though we abuse our feet with countless rehearsals, jamming them into pointe shoes, etc that they really should be cherished. I look at cute shoes as the perfect reward for the body parts that have taken me the farthest in life.

Given my obsession it is not hard to imagine just how excited I was to get an invite to celebrate the opening of eco-chic Convert Shoes. For the last year Convert has stocked fashionable and well made apparel and accessories for the Bay Area's ethically minded style set.  The new shoe store follows in the same vein and also features an exclusive collection of Jeffrey Campbell X Convert vegan styles in addition to brands like TOMS, NATIVE, and, a new fave clog brand, Maguba. The party hosted by well known bloggers Anne, Krystal, and Erica was a total blast and of course I picked up a new pair of shoes! See more pics from the event below!

Host Anne, Erica, and Krystal
Photo by Lindsay Isola

Lovely Chocolates + Shoes= Heaven!

PACT Socks made by Wind Power- Awesome!

Love these TOMS

Need a pair of these Maguba Clogs immediately
Photo by Lindsay Isola

Me and my new Palladium Kicks
Photo by Lindsay Isola

Photos are my own unless otherwise stated.

Sneak Peek: Tortoise Shell

After weeks of acquiring and wearing show stopping brights I am having a neutral moment. Playing with neutrals can be just as fun as brights because it gives you more room to experiment with shade and texture. I copped these sneaks a couple years back, instantly drawn in by the tortoise shell details. I have always loved tortoise shell because it has tons of dimension and is at once classy and cool.  Adding tortoise to these Vandals was a sick move on the part of the folks at Nike if I do say so myself!

Blogger Meet-up: Better Late Than Never

Outfit: Assorted Rings and Bracelets, Banana Republic Black Maxi Skirt, Gap Sweater, Chanel Glasses, Vintage Gucci Purse, Vans Sneakers

I'm totally making a goofy face in this picture, but big shout out to Brittany of Work It, Berk for the photo love. She snapped this shot weeks ago at a Bay Area Blogger Event. The event, organized by Jessica Wong of Stylepint, was held at Andalu in San Francisco. It was pretty fun and I got to meet some awesome peeps like Michelle and Tiffany of Women Enough , an amazing grass roots organization for women, by women, and about women.

I also had a great time chatting it up with Elisabeth of mission:closet and Monica of Sneak Peeq.

Here are some close up shots of the jewelry I wore that day



Armor Ring




Tiffany's 1837 Ring, Made Her Think Talon Ring, Assorted Bracelets



Sneak Peek: Fruity Fun

I love clothing and shoes that have a sense of humor because it is hard to be in a bad mood when your outfit is having fun! These watermelon Vans are a blast to wear and are always a conversation starter. I copped them about two summers ago. Definitely money well spent because they always make me smile!

Sneak Peek: Studded Converse

I have an intense shoe habit. I always have and always will. While I love the added height of a high heel and the comfort of my ballet flats there is something about dope sneakers (or tennis or trainers- whatever you like to call them) that I can't resist. The more unique (read: weird) the better. I guess I am what you would call a true sneaker head.

Over the years I have put together a collection that I am pretty proud of and that's why I decided to do a regular post called Sneak Peek where I share pieces from my collection and a little more about what defines my personal style.

First up- my Green Studded Converse. I am generally not a converse type of girl, but when I stumbled upon these on the Free People website a couple years ago I knew I had to have them. Converse have an innate ease and the studs add the requisite edge the really compliments my style.

Style Taylor Made

My latest style crush is Marie Claire Accessories Editor Taylor Tomasi Hill. Hill's deeply personal; part urban eclectic, part luxe style is mind blowing. She possesses the kind of style I strive for daily, but never seem to achieve. Every Fashion Week she knocks it out of the park and this year has been no exception. For Spring I plan to experiment with some of the key elements of her looks below:

1) Sneakers and Skirts- Hill combines comfort and chic in these standout looks.  The studded Loubs are killing, the utility skirt with tulle is feminine and edgy at once, and the Grey outfit with hints of Turq is divine. This is hands down the look I am most excited to try. 

2) Longer Hemlines- Hill proves that longer hemlines don't have to be dowdy. In fact with the right styling they are downright sexy. Add a killer heel or a little leather, leopard, or lace to do the trick.

3) Splashes of Color- Color is huge for spring and Hill demonstrates how to work it into your look with ease. Go bold with an oversized blazer or add a hint of interest and fun with a colorful clutch. In both cases Hill keeps her look balanced by pairing color with neutrals and keeping the overall look sharp by picking tailored silhouettes.

4) No Nonsense Neutrals- In my book you can never go wrong with neutrals. Hill's pairing of interesting silhouettes in neutral whites, blacks, greys, and olives (my favorite “new” neutral) creates a look that appears effortless as well as chic.

Photos courtesy of Mr. Newton, Jak and Jil, because i'm addicted, citizen couture

Sometimes things are just black and white...

Chloe after my own heart....

As you may all know I have this irrational love for platform sneakers.
See my previous ode to 80/20's and  Isabel Marant's lovely creations.

I don't know what it is about them. Came across this pair by Chloe on Shopbop and my heart skipped a beat...  Sheer perfection!

Sparkle and Studs and Sequins- Oh My!

The imminent holiday has me jonesing for all the studs, sequins, and sparkle that I can get. Check out some of my new obsessions below:

Haus of Price

Glitter Toms

Senso Wilma

Alice and Olivia for Keds

Jeffrey Campbell Tick Wedge

Matiko Leila

80's/(20) baby

Wedge Sneakers:

Reason number 1,456,789,3456,121 that I know I am a true product of the 80's- I love sneakers with heels!

I know it sounds horrid, but I have been fascinated with them since my youth and still love them now. I found this pair of 80/20's a couple years ago and still love them- the comfort of a sneaker and the much needed height of a heel- I mean how could you not fall in love!

Everyone (including myself) is googoo gaga over the Isabel Marant version seen below:
(photo courtesy of garrancedore.fr)

Not sure if I will be able to get my hands on those, but I will most definitely be shopping the 80/20 collection this fall.