This Friday marks the start of summer. It’s time for fresh starts and candy colors.
Begin again. You’re welcome.
Get it: (top center, heading clockwise) Metallic Two Tone Sandal – $344 shopbop.com, Color Blocked Textured Heel Loafer – $591 matchesfashion.com, Grey and Mint Oxfords – $53 zappos.com, Floral Platform Sandal – $308 ssense.com, Polka Dot Flamingo Heels – $495 net-a-porter.com, Blue and Neutral Shade Wedges – $79 randawebsite.com, Creamsicle and Mint Pumps – $249 zappos.com
Today’s Shoesday Tuesday is inspired by a multitude of things that all converge around my general fashion and life philosophy – “To thine ownself be true.” – which is also my first (and most likely favorite) tattoo.
Between all the recent “blame the victim” rape trials circulating lately and an overwhelming appreciation I have for the love and support coming my way currently in my personal life – this quote and philosophy have never seemed more important to bring back into the light.
To quote an article on fashionista.com pertaining to the fashion world’s move towards the so called “modesty trend” – and one writer’s (Faran Krentcil – http://fashionista.com/2013/04/the-issue-with-t-magazines-slut-clothes/ ) particular opinion on it’s implications – “With fashion, we have the opportunity to create, explore, and celebrate the complex creatures we are, and those we want to be.”
Let us remember that women all around our world don’t always have this freedom. Let us use fashion as a way to create confidence, garner respect from others, and express ourselves creatively all at the same time. Let us uplift and enlighten those around us instead of shaming people for their personal choices.
Not everyone you come upon is going to appreciate you for the unique creature that you are – if you are lucky enough to find people that do (and you will be) – hold onto them tightly. If you want to be bold and loud – be bold and loud, if you want to be understated and quietly strong – be understated and quietly strong. But make those choices for yourself – do what feels right for you personally – and be steadfast.
To round this back to shoes – I present some eye candy relatable to a personal aesthetic of mine that I’ve been rockin’ proudly since junior high.
Get it (left to right, top to bottom): Metallic and Leopard Pointed Flats – $56 oasap.com, Cut Out L.A.M.B Pumps – $295 zappos.com, T-Strap Leopard Sandal – $600 flannelsfashion.com, Chunky Leopard Pump – $117 zappos.com, Ankle Strap Flat Sandal – $50 nelly.com, T-Strap Cap Toe Flat – $129 theoutnet.com
Love yourself and find someone who loves the you that you love.
And remember:
<33Mal
It’s officially spring. And although it doesn’t feel like it yet – I am optimistic. But I’m not only referring to the weather.
Today – as the Supreme Court hashed out a conversation about Marriage Equality – I was uplifted and inspired by the amount of love and positivity I came upon throughout the day via the interwebs. I knew I chose my friends for a reason.
In the spirit of social equality, happiness, Springtime, and love – here’s some shoe eye candy from every color in the rainbow.
Get it: Roy G. Biv style – Red Patent Leather Double Strap T-Straps – $725 net-a-porter.com, Two Toned Orange Pumps – $116 topshop.com, Yellow Pointed Ballet Flat – $42 asos.com, Green Patent Pumps – $495 shoerate.com, Blue Strappy Sandals – $40 target.com, Indigo T-Strap Peep Toes – $90 zara.com, Violet Snakeskin Ankle Strap – $? dvf.com
“I might not be the same but that’s not important. No freedom til we’re equal; damn right I support it.” Same Love. – Macklemore
<33Mal
Be-wear.com 