Tuesday, April 12, 2011

I don't know who invented the high heel, but all men owe him a lot. ~Marilyn Monroe

I've been searching for shoes and just when I think I have found my favorite pair and announce "these are the perfect shoes" I change my mind.  I think I've changed my mind 100 times now and I know a few people are probably sick of getting links to shoes for my wedding.  Please know I value opinions and I would LOVE to get some input on this issue.  Here is my dilemma and what is causing me to continuously change my mind...I want shoes that are 'me' and we all know that I would wear high heels every single day if the weather and my surrounds allowed for this to happen.  BUT...that isn't the case!  I am also in love with the idea of incorporating my something blue as a part of my shoes, but at the same time I also want my shoes to be a fun color (and NOT all blue).  I'M STUCK!

Here are a few that I really like, but obviously I only need one pair.  :)  Input?  Thoughts? 


Finding shoes with a blue sole is a bit difficult and they aren't always a style that I'm wanting to wear.  During my searching, reading, stressing, and at times cursing (sorry Mom), I found a place that can create the blue soled shoes of your dreams.

With prices ranging from $55 to $75 you can bring or send in your shoes to The Master Cobbler in San Jose, California and they will turn the plain ol', ho-hum soles of the shoes you've already purchased into the pictured pale blue shade of "something blue!"



The ultra talented staff at The Master Cobbler will make your something blue bridal shoe dream come true. This includes both leather and synthetic soles. They even include a pair of adhesive non-skid pads that can be applied to the soles dyed the same shade of blue.
 
How can you find these people?  Well...well...well...

The Master Cobbler

408.984.1591
790 South Winchester Boulevard; Suite 100
San Jose, California 95128


(Turn around time is usually 2-3 weeks)

Sunday, April 10, 2011

You can never go wrong with the perfect 'LBD'!

Every woman looks great wearing it, and every woman has her own. It is the default date ensemble when it is one of those "I have nothing to wear" days.  It was during the 20's that the legendary fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel first stitched her name into the history of women's clothing design. In fact, Chanel's designs are often considered to be the epitome of the 20's style because her work was so fresh, modern, and updated.  As Chanel was quoted, "Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury." Whether a woman's little black dress cost $50 or $2,000 her intention is the same: to look effortlessly classic and appropriately sexy in just seconds. While most of us cannot afford to buy Chanel's breathtakingly beautiful pieces, we can certainly wear our trusty black dresses with the modern, sophisticated attitude she possessed.

With that being said, my beautiful bridal entourage will be wearing the 'Little Black Dress'.  My Matron of Honor, Lyla, is wearing the first dress and Holly, Liz, Meme, Laura, Jenny, Haylee, and Ashley will all be wearing the last three dresses.  Here they are for your viewing pleasure!  Thank you Alfred Sung for creating these simple, elegant, and comfortable dresses.





And....a final group shot!