Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

So you want to step into spring in high style, subtle, and sophisticated.  Lanvin has a gorgeous metallic ballet with leather round toe ballet flat with elastic throat.  For just $495 you will be stepping out in shiny, silvery show stoppers!

Lanvin

Of course if $495 is a little steep for you, I have an option that will slash the price without sacrificing style. Bloch ballet flats are both current and comfortable.  This metallic pair with a pleated round toe are perfect with just about anything.  With a price point falling around $150, it's hard to pass these up!

Bloch

Ballerina Blitz

From Hollywood to the gym, ballerina influences are invading our world. The "it movie"( Black Swan), the "it workout"(Barre Yoga),  the scent (Flowerbomb, by Viktor & Rolf), the music(Kanye West), the hair(the bun), and the runway are all getting a dose of this diaphanous and dainty trend.

Ballet flats have been around for quite sometime now, but we're also seeing beige and nude tones, tulle, draping, and light airy silhouettes gracing the runways. So ladies, pull your hair into your best bun, plug into Kanye West's dancer obsessed new album, and channel your inner ballerina while practicing your plies in your barre workout class.

Holiday Hotness

Joy to the world, we have more shoes, to give your feet pizazz! Tassels for you tootsies, pleated silver slip-ons, and ravishing red suede platforms!

A sassy t-strap heel from Jeffrey Campbell. Love the tassels!

Photo by L Hewitt @ landmhewitt.com

This gorgeous ballet flat by Bloch is the perfect brushed silver. So comfy and divine, you'll live in these beauties.

Photo by L Hewitt @ landmhewitt.com

You can't help but fall in love with these red suede platform pump from Pour la Victoire.

Photo by L Hewitt @ landmhewitt.com

For the Budding Fashionista

Did you know we have baby and toddler shoes and accessories? Skater chic socks and shoes from Me-in-mind are perfect for the little one with an alternative style.  Bloch baby shoes are best for a blossoming ballerina. San Diego Hat Company has incredibly cute cold weather wear. Check it out!

Shine On!

Every now and then I think it is necessary to break out some shimmer. Who doesn't want to stand out and shine like a star? Of course in order to pull off glitz and glamour please make sure to do it in moderation, we may channel some rocker glam from time to time, but we are not channeling the disco ball!

Working metallics, specifically golds, into your wardrobe is as easy as accessorizing with a piece of jewelry and can be as daring as wearing it from head-to-toe. Even head-to-toe gold can be classy given the right fabric and occasion, think brocade prints and textured fabric! Pretty with pink, bold with black, cool with camel, gold is the perfect metallic neutral to add to all of this fall's fab colors.  Whether you add a little or a lot it's easy to follow this golden rule.

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Oh no! You've slept through your alarm and you've got ten minutes to put yourself together for a meeting that you can't miss or you've been lounging around the house in sweats when your significant other calls and suggests going out for dinner.  By the way, "be there in ten, make sure you're ready to go". Having too little time to make ourselves presentable is a far too often occurrence.

The Cure: Fashion in a flash, simple staple pieces that can be paired together to create go to looks that will take less than ten minutes.

Start with a dress, something with a simple shape and cinch it at the waist with a skinny belt.  A faint floral print creates interest while remaining subtle. Metallic stud earrings and flats give you a pinch of punch to give this look some "it factor" and add a handbag with a chain strap for a classic touch.

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Take the same dress, add a belted cardigan, chocolate brown tights and a great pair of boots, like the Frye Carson.  Carry an oversized clutch and you still have a quick yet quintessential look.

Fabulous Flats

Did you know that in 1956 the ballet company started making street-friendly slippers at the request of Brigitte Bardot? Today, this trend has transformed into a versatile and attractive style that can take us from day to night. The popularity of the ballet flat has exploded with an abundance of different designs. You have animal print, floral, distressed, edgy, metallic, dressy, office worthy, even packable flats that fit in small pouches, but how do youpick the right one? Thank to InStyle magazine here are a few things to keep in mind to pick the perfect flat:

1. Proportion: When pairing flats with pants or trousers it’s best to go with cropped or ankle length. Longer pants may make them look frumpy. A full-skirt or dress also works to create flattering lines for your body.

2. Mixing: The classic style of the flat makes it the perfect go to shoe, but you can also use it to add spice to your outfit. Go with a bold color or something with texture and pair it with a simple black dress to give it punch. You can also go the opposite way, stick with a simple style flat but edge up your outfit with distressed jeans or a leather studded jacket. You can pull it off as long as you keep everything in complimentary colors. These Me Too Red Suede flats are the perfect punch to an outfit.

3. Heel height: If you have back problems, pick a flat with a slight heel, just a little bit of lift can relieve pressure.

Check out some of the new styles we just got in for fall. Founded by Jacob Bloch in Sydney Australia, these Bloch metallics have been created with the curvature of the foot in mind in order to provide support and comfort as well as uphold wearability.