toms

i am not a big sandal girl. i mean, i like them and i'll wear them, but i am practically attached at the hip to my low top converse and doc martens. needless to say i kind of came across a dilemma while packing (okay, so i'm stiiiill packing...) for a trip to Florida that i'm taking tomorrow. sandals! i'm gonna need sandals! and the cute kind, not my ugly (but oh so comfortable) brown slaps. so i searched and searched for a cute pair of sandals but couldn't find any. i'm way too picky for my own good, by the way. then i just happened to be in Whole Foods and i saw a rack of TOMS. they were canvas (breathable) and they were awesome. it helped that i already knew the story behind the brand, how for every pair of TOMS you purchase, TOMS will donate a brand new pair to a child in need. so now i'm happy with my new "sandals" and i got them in bright red to match my hair, so that makes me twice as happy. looking on the TOMS website, you can buy the classic kind (like i have) or a different style. they're really branching out! i think it's amazing. here are some of my favorite styles/colors. you should check them out if you haven't already ;]

ps- because i'll be traveling tomorrow and packing today i don't know how much time i'll have to blog. hopefully i'll be able to squeeze some time in, but it might end up being me just spamming you lovely folk with photos from my vacation. i guess we'll see. hehe

chie mihara

color is such an important part of my life (which you probably know if you've been reading my blog for, well, any length of time). color in fashion has always been one of the simplest ways for me to express my love for all things bright and beautiful. shoes and accessories are sometimes the easiest way to throw on a splash of whatever color you're feeling like at the moment. that being said...sometimes shoes themselves are a wardrobe of brilliantly gorgeous colors. Chie Mihara manages to create absolutely stunning shoes that are just as good to your feet as they are to your eyes. Ms. Mihara worked at an orthopedic shoe store, where she learned all about foot anatomy and common foot problems. she uses this knowledge to create shoes that are specifically designed for a woman's foot. so in this case, you don't have to sacrifice comfort for fashion. and with all of the gorgeous detail put into each shoe and all of the wonderful color palettes, these shoes truly are a work of art.

ps- all of these photos are from the Spring Summer 2010 collection.

pps- watch this video of Chie Mihara talking about her shoe line. she brings up so many wonderful points about the shoe industry, and i always enjoy listening to the designers behind brands that i love. =]



ppps- last postscript, i promise! i just started a new tumblr. check it out =]

dear modcloth,

you have a rather large problem. your shoes are just too incredibly fantastic.

i mean really? rainbow boots?

and are you trying to get me to propose to you or something? naming these amazing Sorta Fairytale With Boot boots after a Tori Amos song?

the color teal on these studded heels should be outlawed for being too dangerously gorgeous. (yes, i did just go there.)

more rainbow-y goodness? check. glitter? check. ribbon? check! ...did i miss anything?

so many rainbows! i feel like these would be the perfect unicorn riding shoes.

okay, that's it. your Hop to it Wedges are sealing the deal. 

will you marry me?????

lots and lots of love (and some possible drooling on the computer screen),

 Lulu

plueys

hello readers! i have some great new for you. Plueys is offering all of my readers 10% off their Plueys purchase! it's a one time only thing (one code use per customer) and it's only available through 6/11/2010, so take advantage of this lovely offer soon! just type in "postcardsfromdreamland" in the coupon code at checkout.

now on to the actual products! Plueys is an independent brand that creates whimsical and wonderful rain boots. the boots are made with natural rubber, have a treaded sole, and are lined for comfort. i'm completely smitten over the colors and prints. looking at them makes me want to dance in rain puddles all day! actually, i love wearing rain boots with sun dresses on sunny days, too. =]
below are some of my favorites styles (those lace boots and those origami ones have my name written all over them!), but really all of the rubber boots from Plueys are fabulous!

shoes

i've been looking at so many shoes lately. i don't know why i've been in such a shoe mood, but i figured if i gathered some images together that might get it out of my system. it didn't work. in fact, it kinda made things worse. so many gorgeous shoes! maybe i just need to cave and go shoe shopping...

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