21 Party Shoes To Get You In The Holiday Spirit

Well, it's here. The holiday season has landed. Downtown Chicago is ablaze with Christmas lights, holiday jingles are in the air, and I've officially dusted off my holiday movie collection.....ok that's a lie, I totally watch holiday movies in the middle of July. Love Actually, anyone? Best. Movie. Ever.

Besides having an excuse to watch Love Actually more times than necessary (and rewinding certain scenes to watch over again cause they're just that good...yeah, I know I have a problem). The holidays also mean it's time for get-togethers with family and friends, as well as those ultimate work parties that never fail to entertain. So while you may have an arsenal of amazing party dresses for the season, don't forget to show you feet a little love too (a "foot party", perhaps? No? I'm trying too hard, I know).

From velvety reds, shimmering metallics, and elegant blacks, I've rounded up 21 holiday heels that will see you through your every holiday fete :)

Holiday Hues: Anthropologie Cut Out Wedges / Anthropologie Teniso Mary Janes / ThreadSence Uptown Girl Bootie / ModCloth Exquiste Entrance Heel / Zara Vamp Shoe / Zara Wedge Court Shoe

Sequins, Glitter, Silver, & Gold: Zara Shiny Sandals / Madewell Glitter Frankie Pump / Zara Mirrored Court Shoes / ASOS Prissy Metallic Pointed Wedges / Ruche Midnight Mystery Heels / ALDO Soshnik Pointed Courts / F21 Metallic Mesh Pumps / Anne Michelle Enzo Heels 

Pretty Bows, Classic Blacks: TopShop Guilty2 Mary-Jane Crystal Heels / TopShop Genie Glitter Bow Pump / Zara Studded Ankle Strap Sandal / Miss Selfridge Barcelona Cuff Boot / F21 Metal Heel Pump / Miss Selfridge Star Embellished Bow Heel / TopShop Solo Bow Back Platform

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for reading!

Spring is in the Air for TopShop

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! This past Wednesday I attended TopShop's Spring Style Party hosted by Emma Arnold (Tres Awesome) and Amy Creyer (Chicago Street Style). It was one of the first events I've attended and introduced myself as a fashion blogger, I'm slowly trying to network and (hopefully) make new friends within the Chicago blogging scene and I must say I've met some wonderful people so far!

I think the party was a big hit, there was a live DJ, complimentary drinks (which is always a plus in my book, haha!), a beauty bar where you could get your hair and/or nails done, personal shopping stylists, and a fun photobooth. I mostly mixed and mingled within the crowd, hung out with familiar faces including Taylor from The Wearist, Flavia from LuLu Abroad, and Nikia from ChiTown Fashionista, met some new faces and even got to chat with the hosts Amy & Emma for a bit. It was a really fun time!

I took some snaps of their new Spring styles, lots of covetable pieces! I'll definitely be making a trip back to the store to snatch up a few items, as should you ;) Enjoy the photos below!

Colorful denim, including ombre pink!

Canary yellow blazers + minty green knits

Funky prints

kinda obsessed with the print on this dress

What I wore :)

Lots of shoe eye candy, clearly I was really digging the loafers

Floral + Sheer +Oxfords

Have a wonderful weekend!

'Till Next Time...

Note: All pictures were taken by me and my iPhone :)

Crossroads Trading Co. Spring Shopping Party!

Hi everyone!

So who doesn't love getting designer goods at a (significant) discount? I know I don't have thousands of $$$ just laying around for me to drop on a designer dress/bag/shoe. I also love the excitement of scoring a great deal on something that I probably couldn't afford at regular retail price. This is where Crossroads Trading Co. and their Spring Shopping Party come into the picture...

This Thursday, April 12 from 7:30-9:30PM the Wicker Park Crossroads will be having an after hours shopping event where we'll be rolling out racks of designer items we've kept hidden for a couple of months to let customers shop, shop, shop! When I say designer items, I'm talking about some really great labels including:

Tory Burch
Marc Jacobs
Diane von Furstenberg
3.1 Philip Lim
Rachel Roy
Alice + Olivia
BCBG
Elizabeth + James
All Saints

...And these are only a sample of the designer items we have tucked away waiting for you to take home :) For my Chicago readers, if you love a great deal this event is for you! I'll be there, so if anything, come by and say 'hi'! There will also be some light refreshments and a raffle, so maybe you can score some store credit to apply towards any awesome designer items you scoop up.

Via

Here are the event details one more time...

What: Wicker Park Crossroads Spring Shopping Party
Where: Wicker Park Crossroads (click for address/directions!)
When: Thursday, April 12
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM

If you can, be sure to come early so you can get first dibs ;) I hope to see you there!

'Till Thursday... ;]