In This Business For Terror

Marni FW10

Jeffrey Campbell via Nasty Gal

I'm honestly not the biggest fan of this shoe, so I doubt I would buy the Marni version or the knock-off, but I just noticed this today and I've been thinking about knock-offs a lot lately, so I thought I'd post it. Clearly, the Marni version is higher quality and looks nicer. Whether this is worth a $500-600 price premium over the knock-offs is up to the shopper, though. And, not that this is out of the ordinary for Jeffrey Campbell by any means, but this knock-off is just SO blatant.

I have been dying for a PS1 bag, but there's no way I could shell out $1500 for a purse. However, I could probably cough up $100-200 for a "replica." But is this unethical? Is it unethical to charge thousands of dollars for a purse and then be offended when people try to offer a similar version for less? And are flat-out replicas (like bags from Hong Kong that literally say PS1 replica bag) worse than knock-offs that are better disguised, slightly more different from the original, and don't mention the original designer? And beyond intellectual property, if I order a bag from Hong Kong, is it still unethical because it was more than likely produced in a sweat shop?

I understand that the Proenza Schouler will be of better quality make and materials, but that doesn't change my college student budget, so I'm somewhat conflicted. Thoughts?

How Can You Have Any Pudding If You Don't Eat Your Meat?!

Just sort of obsessed with the Jeffrey Campbell Daisy D wedge. I can't decide what color I want, but I'm leaning toward this cheetah.

It's Loud And Tasteless And I've Heard It Before

So, I'm back in the blogging mood. I had been feeling very uninspired fashion-wise these past several months, but I'm kind of getting into it again. I'm on winter break for the next month with no responsibilities, so I'll try to get the blog back into the swing of things!

OK, now I know I am in the severe minority when I say this, but I hate the Jeffrey Campbell Litas. His shoes for me are usually either dead-on, or totally psychotic/"Why would anyone buy these??" I just don't get the Litas. I think they create an extremely unflattering silhouette on the foot, and not even in a cool or interesting way. It's one thing to be unflattering, but not necessarily ugly. I think it's the covered platform that does it for me. Whenever I see them on other blogs, I only like outfits that include a pair of Litas if the Litas are almost entirely hidden by a flared pant (then I can just imagine they're a cuter pair of shoes anyway). I'll end my rant now, but am I seriously the only person that doesn't get what's so great about these shoes? The Foxys are so similar and about a million times cuter. I'd rather wear those sandals and have cold toes than these horrid boots. :)

Before They Turn The Summer Into Dust

Chloe, image from Fashion Toast



Jeffrey Campbell.

Don't Stop Believin'

Now this is what I was waiting for. I was hoping for suede, but ponyhair certainly works.

JC Mariel wedge, available on Nasty Gal

"I Ain't Never Coming Back!"

This is the Jeffrey Campbell Pixie wedge. Chances are you saw it on every single other blog yesterday saying it was available on Solestruck for about $195.

I did a little research and found it on Need Supply for $135.

Apparently Need Supply caught on to the random spike in Pixie wedge hype, because this morning the price had been raised to $172. Definitely a d'oh moment on my part. (It's also on Nasty Gal for $178, if you're interested or Need Supply doesn't have your size). I think this means it wasn't fated to be, considering I still have Christmas gifts to buy. I'm thinking Minnetonka boots will be my next shoe purchase, though. I need a little break from my almost entirely black wardrobe.

Try To Move Your Feet Eet Eet

OK, sorry, but I have a one-track mind when it comes to shoes. If I want a pair, I REALLY want a pair. This is the last post I will do about these shoes until I start wearing them & posting outfits, I promise!!

Payless Alice + Olivia Madison biker boots are back in stock. I ordered them & hopefully they will fit!

Also, these JCs from Free People are sort of back in stock. They ship late September... I REALLY want them. Someone hide my credit card!

Save It For A Rainy Day

OK, so let's get real. It never rains in Southern California. I don't even remember the last time it rained and I'd bet my bottom dollar that it's not going to rain for months. However, on for the week or so out of the year that it does rain, it fucking pours. And, every year, without fail, I am caught without rain boots. I went through a phase where I thought leopard print ones would be a good idea. And this past winter I thought paisley ones would be awesome. (I'm still toying with these ideas...) 

This year I decided (spurred by this post over at Sophie-sticated on A Perfect Guide about the awesome Hunter boots at the top of the post that I was able to track down on ASOS) to get a head start on the gloomy weather, though, so I did a little online browsing today while everyone is busy lusting over the See by Chloe wrap around Doc Marten things, and here's what I've come up with:

(starting at the top, from left to right) 

Plask Rubber Boot from Gap "Athleta" $89.99

Sperry Top-sider Pelican Tall Paisley Boot from Zappos $49.95

American Eagle ombre rain boots from Payless (no link because they're from last year)

Chooka Premium Solid Black Rain Boots from What A Pair $78.90

White Lace Up Rain Boots by Ilse Jacobsen available from OAK $175

Hunter Original Tall Rain Boot from Nordstrom $115

Canvas and Rubber Riding Boots by J. Crew $80 

Black Lace Up Rain Boots by Ilse Jacobsen available from OAK $175

more of the Black Lace Up Rain Boots by Ilse Jacobsen available from OAK $175

Chooka Croco Rain Boots from What A Pair $79.99

Rainbow Lace Up Rain Boots by Ilse Jacobsen available from OAK for $175

Nomad Puddles Solid Boots from What A Pair $38.90

Jeffrey Campbell Marsha Solid Boots from What A Pair $64.90

Gucci Men's Rain Boot from Saks $295

Nomad Western Rain Boot with harness from Joan Shepp $56

Leopard Rain Boots from Charlotte Russe $24.99

Aquatalia by Marvin K. Women's Wasabi 3 Boot from Endless $139.90

Nomad Yippy Western Boots from What A Pair $39.99

Dolce and Gabbana black quilted nylon buckle rain boots from Bluefly for a cool $700 (haha)

more Black (not lace up) Boots by Ilse Jacobsen

Capelli New York high shine boots from What A Pair $29.99

Jeffrey Campbell Voom Shiny Rain Boots from What A Pair $64.90

Also, Marc Jacobs candy [$28]

[Burberry from Nordstrom, $195]

Sorry that was kind of intense. I don't fool around with my footwear. This is a pretty good function of this blog that I can compile all of my shopping research into one place, because when I get it in my mind that I want to buy something, I sort of go nuts on Endless.com and Shopstyle.com...

Anyway, to summarize:

-ombre sounds good

-cowboy rain boots would be cool, but I don't know if I'd wear them

-BLACK is almost always my best bet

-obvs, can't afford D&G rain boots

&&&& OMG ILSE JACOBSEN!!!! I want these boots. They are like rain boots that look like Doc Martens... um, how perfect? I think I want the white ones, but it's really hard to decide!