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For the Love of the Oxford Flat

I recently purchased the Steve Madden women’s oxford flat from DSW. When they first arrived I had to exchange them for another size because, as suggested by reviews, I ordered a half size up and they were too wide. Nevertheless, DSW sent them back to me promptly and they...

I Need New Heights

This post is a random one that came to mind as I sit here lusting after shoes I don’t need. Because I have nothing better to do at 12 AM except stare at high heels. But we all do it. Some of these I’ve had my eye on...

Put the Knife Away

Lately I keep picking out items with slashes, gashes, and other types of revealing detail. Particularly in the case of the dresses with the back out, this is unusual for me but it is a style I see myself embracing soon. places of visit . Summer is coming and a little...

Hunt for the Perfect Wedge

A few pairs of wedges (some espadrilles, what have you) caught my eye for the summer. I obviously didn’t go for the conventional, but for the eye catcher. Here are a few of my favorites… 1. Bamboo Driven 18 Grey Nubuck Platform Cage Wedges (Lulu’s, $36) — I’ve...

Beauty Product Overload

Hope everyone had a great Independence Day weekend! All I did was make food, eat food, and hang out with family and friends. Maybe that’s why I’ve been having more skin problems lately because of the things I eat. These fourth of July edition funfetti cupcakes were definitely...

What Money Could Buy

A few things I would love to have if finances would permit. This is expensive taste on a college student budget. Pour La Victoire Irina Hidden Platform Court Shoe — Originally $305. 25, on sale for $151.80.Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Sandals — $795.00Ray Ban Clubmaster sunglasses — $144.95Ray Ban...

Sunny Sunday

A couple shots of a thrifted dress I wore to church (with a little blazer over my arms, of course). I’m working on getting better angles in my pictures, because now I realize I should have gotten a shot of the back. I would have accessorized more but I...

Haul: Raleigh

This weekend I went to Raleigh, NC with 5 of my girl friends for one of their birthdays. It was the end of finals so all of us were ready to go out and free our minds. This is my first “real” blog post since I’ve fixed my “real”...

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