Possibly Maybe THE Shoes

[Hello Kate Spade, what's in the box?]

[Ooooooh. Let's take them outside with better light.]

[Much better.]

[A close-up of the jewels on the toes]

These have been sitting in a box by my desk for the past month. I bought them on a whim at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I wasn't planning to buy anything, but while my mother and sister were trying on shoes, I saw them and immediately thought of the wedding. They were...

1. flat. Perfect so that I won't be taller than the boy.
2. ultra feminine
3. {roughly} 50% off
4. Kate Spade

The "maybe these are my shoes" part stems from the fact that they'll be sitting in a box for an entire year waiting to be worn. I'm afraid that I'll just find something better later on. Luckily, these shoes will be able to be worn with other outfits, so I think I might just keep them even if I do find a different pair.

What do you think? Cross shoes off my list? Or keep my eyes open for another?

[Kate Spade Faith Ballerina Flat]

Short and Cute Shoes

[From top to bottom: Lilly Pulitzer; Ciao Bella; Maloles]

We're a petite couple. Or as the boy likes to describe himself, "short, dark and handsome". We're close to the same height, and while I could wear 3" heels because they generally make me look leaner, I'd rather be the same height as him on the wedding day. He's already given me the "I'm sorry, were you being serious?" look when I asked if he wanted to wear lifts or a heel. I didn't think it was such a bad idea!

That said, I'm on the hunt for the perfect pair of flats. I have a whole lot of flat shoes (I'm currently wearing purple suede ones,) so I want to find a pair that are fancy enough to go with my dress and that will last me a good 6-8 hours while I say vows, take pictures, eat cake, and kiss and hug 200 people.

The fancy part is tough. I like all of the flats I've posted up here, but are they fancy enough to go with the my chiffon/lace dress? Also, when you click on "special occasion" on shoe websites, there are never. ever. any flats. Drives me nuts!

Who are your favorite designers of fancy flat shoes? Should I go with a colored shoe or a metallic shoe (like gold)? Should I try looking for kitten heels instead?

Flowers at my Feet

[Avignon patterned peep toes, JCrew; Crocus Bud Peep Toes, Anthropologie; Julia Driver Flats, Elie Tahari]

I think my favorites are the J. Crew peep toes and the Elie Tahari pink flats. I think the bow and the flower would look super cute peeking out from underneath a dress.

Fall Wish List: Shoes

[NA NA by Tajo; Belle by Sigerson Morrison; Check's in the Mail by Seychelles. All images from piperlime.com.]

My shoes need an upgrade. I think I am most in love with that last pair by Seychelles. They would look adorably cute with a fun twirly skirt. Piper Lime is way too addictive.