Shoe Genius

I recently bought a pair of Dr. Scholl's "For Her High Heel Foot Pads". They're clear orthopedic foot pads you can insert into your heels to make them more comfortable. Given how much I love heels, I thought they'd be a good investment.

After buying them, I found the product packaging to be a little misleading - the pads seem much more cushy inside the box than they really are. But I stuck them on my highest pair of stilettos to test them out and my shoes do feel much more comfortable!

THEN I found this awesome shoe makeover guru on A Girl's Guide to Shoes who can literally transform your heels into feeling like sneakers. Watch this video here, via Glamour, to see Bob Schwartz transform a girl's Manolo's by widening them, inserting memory foam insoles, cutting down the heel, and adding a thicker sole. The best part? Despite all those changes, the shoes don't look like they've been altered at all!

Fashion & Style Inspiration: Space Age

Jacket- Julian McDonald. Clutch- Fendi. Dress- Balmain. Earrings- Flutter by Jill Golden. Necklace- Barneys.

Red Carpet Glam: Emma Watson

Hermione's all grown up!

Ahhh!

My friend Helen from Helen Hearts has just passed the Honest Scrap Award to me! I just started blogging (after being inspired by her) so this is incredibly exciting! Thanks, dear :)


"'The Honest Scrap' award is not one to hold all to your self but it must be shared! The recipient has to tell 10 true things about themselves in their blog that no one else knows. The recipient has to pass along this prestigious award to 10 more bloggers."

10 true things you might not have known:

1. I've been to almost every country in europe.

2. I'm going to Shanghai for four months as part of a study abroad program at my university. It'll be my first time in asia and i've made a blog to document my time here

3. In high school, I was part of the colorguard. I can spin a saber and rifle.

4. I've tried an uncountable number of hobbies (swimming, ice skating, tennis, lacrosse, flute, piano, violin, ballet, tap, cross country, track, knitting, jewelry making, and the list goes on...) My latest addiction is photography!

5. I am an only child.

6. I love grapefruit and kiwi

7. I am addicted to ice coffee and will drink it anytime of the year, even in dead winter.

8. Taylor Swfit, Miley Cyrus, and the Jo Bros are my (music) guilty pleasures.

9. I'm terrible parallel parker.

10. I love the beach, nature, & the outdoors. My goal is to visit every major national park :)

I'm new to the blogging world so I'll pass on the award to a couple of sites that have recently caught my fancy: greedy girl . project beltway . bonbon rose . an indian summer . v . bonbon oiseau . a girl's guide to shoes . paris atelier . clothespin . fashion nation

A Vision in White: Time Traveler's Wife Premiere

The young and adult 'Claire' at the Time Traveler's Wife premiere in NYC both sporting white dresses. I love the white rosettes on Brooklyn Piroux's dress but I'm not sure what to make of Rachel McAdams' plunging neckline. What do you think, is it a do or a don't?

Brooklyn Piroux & Rachel McAdams

Together though, they look adorable. Soft hair, peachy blush and pink pouts- I'm loving the finishing touches!

The Thigh's the Limit : Over the Knee Boots

Knee High Boots

The latest fall shoe trend is without a doubt over-the-knee boots. I know there's some debate over how they look but I have to say, I am definitely in love! The trick is to pull them off without looking too risque...a la Miley Cyrus. To be on the safe side, pair them skinny jeans or leggings so not too much skin shows.

Rodarte over the knee boots, Elle magazine

I love this soft grey suede pair that Serena's rockin, but I'd go for a dark brown or black pair too. I'm still undecided about the heel though- what do you think, would a flat or stacked heel look better?

Serena Van Der Woodsen, Gossip Girls Season 1

Zara

Ankle Boots

For shorter gals, ankle boots would look equally glamorous and perfect for fall!

J. Crew

This GORGEOUS three story penthouse in Brooklyn just sold for $25 million. Yes, those are four actual clocks!

the first floor layout

the four working clocks, glass walled elevator, & three story floating staircase.

glass crow's nest with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge