Um huuuuhWHAT? $28 from Old Navy? Did you say Old Navy? That was my reaction when I first saw these booties. Even at their full price of $30, these are a steal. With Faux-Animal print and texture, these babies are the perfect way to incorporate a little sass into your wardrobe.
Old Navy Faux-Animal Fur Ankle Boots – $28 plus an additional 15% off with code ONGIFT
Are you as blown away as I am?
xx
-h
P.S. I originally saw these on Le Catch, one of my favorite fashion blogs.
Last weekend I got a bag from Ali Lamu that is made from recycled sails and ropes from ships in Lamu, Kenya. Pretty cool, huh?
Ali Lamu bag
xo
-s
The loafer is the trendy flat right now, and I have to say, I hadn’t gotten on board, until I saw these on Gilt yesterday. The Delphi by DV by Dolce Vita, is the right about of sass paired with polish. Plus the price is right.
Delphi Loafer by DV by Dolce Vita – $39 on Gilt, $79 Regular
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-h
Last weekend Dormans was one of the vendors at a Luxury Bazaar that featured catering, fine wine, gourmet food, high fashion, designer cosmetics, eco furniture and live music. I was pleasantly surprised that this Kenya Concierge guided event was handing out free Rift Valley Leather bracelets and champagne at the door. While perusing around, champagne in hand, I tried pie from KOS Delights, got a foot massage from Nothing Like It, tried Browns Cheese and jellies, drank Sierra beer and Kenyan made wine, had sushi from Talisman restaurant and checked out MIA designs. I, of course, also enjoyed Dormans, who was handing out coffee samples and selling a special blend of espresso. They were also selling coffee accessories, spices, salts and chocolate. Every time I passed by, I was happy to see that there was a line of people waiting for coffee samples.
I heard people saying that the bazaar wasn’t very big, but I liked the intimate setting under a tent as the Nairobi rain misted the outside.
The entrance to the Luxury Bazaar
Talisman sushi making
Inside the Luxury Bazaar
Browns Cheese
Dormans Coffee – Happy workers!
xo
-s
Several years ago, UGG was notorious for their “Classic Boot”. Companies around the world were creating knockoffs and everyone I know probably still has a pair, real or fake. The real UGGs are made sturdy, with soft shearling insides and last an awful long time. For me, the classic UGG boot is more of a large house slipper than a fashion statement, but to each their own.
UGG Australia “Classic Tall” Boot in Chestnut
Photo from: Nordstrom.com
While many variations of the classic UGG are still in the market and selling like hotcakes (my personal favorite: the ones with sequins), I have been pleased to see UGG branch out in the last few years. They have been creating some really great, high-quality boots and shoes made of more than just shearling, but fine leathers. One of my personal favorites that is out now is the UGG “Foxley”- made with leather and genuine lamb fur. Is there really any other boot that better fits the “boots with the fur” description? I think not.
UGG Australia “Foxley” Boot
Found at Nordstrom for $499.95
xoxo
-s
Oh hey Steve Madden, it’s been awhile. I’d like you to meet my black leggings and polka dot blouse.
Steve Madden ‘Dystinct’ ($129)
The Dystinct features a high wedge with platform and a cutout. I like that it can be dressed up or down, and that the platform will make them slightly easier to walk in. But lets be honest, a 5″ heel isn’t comfortable for anyone. I’d grin and bear it wearing these babies.
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-h
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful coast of Kenya-Diani Beach, Mombasa. I got a chance to get out of the city with some truly genuine people and found what has become one of my favorite Kenya souvenirs-the kikoy. They can be used as a sarong, wrap, head cover, towel, scarf, blanket or really anything you want. For awhile, I was accidentally calling them kiokos, which incidentally is a common African last name and was causing a lot of confusion when I was asking the women on the beach if they were selling Kiokos….
Several of the kikoys I bought at Diani Beach
Kikoys can be bought for about 500 ksh (roughly $6.50) with some bargaining. The ones that I especially love with towels sewn on one side (shown in photo above-purple stripe one side, solid purple towel other) can be bought for about 900 ksh (roughly $10.50) with some serious bargaining. One late afternoon on the beach, on the suggestion of my new friend, Philip, I took a picture of the women who sell the kikoys leaving after a days work.
I think this picture is really beautiful.
Thank you for the kikoys, women of Kenya.
I am planning another trip to the coast in November, it is safe to say I will be on the lookout for more kikoys.
xoxo
-s
Cue the shoe dreams. I am officially obsessed. Oxblood is clearly the color of fall 2012, seen on nails, corduroys, shoes, peplum tops, scarfs – it is everywhere. I am definitely on board and even more ready to be in a relationship after seeing these shoes.
Via Asos, the Dune Balmoral Metal Toe Cap Court Shoe ($170).
Come to me, you gorgeous shoe, you.
xx
-h
Ever since I saw this photo of Gwyneth Paltrow rocking relaxed jeans, a grey sweater, and red booties I’ve been obsessed with tracking down a pair of my own and copying her outfit. Here is what I found – don’t be surprised if next time you see me, I’m wearing those little red boots.
When we were in elementary school, my mom would take us back to school shopping. Every year on the list was 2 pairs of shoes. One for running around, and one nice pair for school picture day, choir concerts, Sunday church, and all the other occasions that the casual look wasn’t appropriate. I remember one year I was obsessed with this pair of lace up booties. I would wear them ALL the time with frilly socks and dresses. They looked relatively similar to these dandies from Zara.
Zara Flat Ankle Boot with Laces – $99
These days I would lose the frilly socks and dress and instead pair them with leggings, and a chambray button down.
For my more casual pair, back in the day it was all about Adidas Samba. Fast forward a few years (wink wink), this year’s back to school shopping would include these always classic Jack Purcell in white canvas.
Even though I’m not going back to school this year, I can’t help but shop a little.
xx
-h
