BTS: Fall Shoe Closet

Fall and Los Angeles are not two words people often mentally associate. In fact, a Los Angeles Autumn does not hold true to the word in any way. Rather, for the most part the leaves stay on trees and festive Thanksgiving hued leaf piles are thing left for holiday movies. Not to mention, the month of September usually idles around a scorching 85 degrees. That being said, there will certainly be no knee high boots to be seen for a good month or two, leaving transition pieces the only safe bet. 

Now, I'm most definitely not a "buy a new wardrobe every season" type of gal, but it's always helpful to reserve a few pieces for those awkward transition periods. (You know what I'm talking about *cough cough* February and September) So, here are the shoes I have selected to wear this coming fall. Simple, chic silhouettes and probably too much black, but they're neither too summery nor too warm. 

xx

R

top photo (L-R): Dolce & Gabanna sandals, Tory Burch smoking flats, Theyskens' Theory flats

middle photo (L-R): Topshop heels, Ralph Lauren boat shoes, vintage Miu Miu moccasins 

 bottom photo: Pour la Victoire menswear dress shoes

pour la victoire

Is it possible to fall utterly in love with a pair of shoes? If so, I am in love with my new Pour la Victoire dress shoes. Despite my mom's initial assertion that I  "look like a pilgrim", I am thoroughly obsessed. Not only do they feed my fascination with menswear inspired clothing, but frankly they're just the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. 

xx

R

hello, autumn

Sweater weather is (finally) here! I am so utterly ecstatic that fall has come. Hello pumpkin spice lattes, over-sized sweaters, and a seasonal excuse for not shaving our legs! These are a few of my fall finds from yesterday. (yes, I know espadrilles are for summer but California winters are, well, summer) 

Here's to fuzzy socks and spiced everything. 

xx

R

sweater by Alexander Wang, pants by Lucky Brand, shoes by Micheal Kors

a lil' red

I was recently part of a photography series depicting modern day princesses and if you haven't already caught on I was little red riding hood. Personally, I love the whole concept. It's super kitschy and it was an added bonus is that I happened to have a perfect pair of riding boots. I have to say, it feels great to be back to blogging after a month hiatus. Seriously, that was a needed break, but I miss the blogosphere far too much. 

Happy September,

Xx

R

oh, marc!

I hate to say it, but the functionality of deathly high heels is often questionable. Now, that's not saying I don't have a weak spot for a great pair of heels, but sometimes your feet just need a break! The problem is that a lot of people struggle with finding shoes that maintain the chic factor while losing the heel. For that reason, I am so excited about owning these Marc Jacob mini pumps! Comfy and cute, seriously, it doesn't get better than that. 

XX

R

shirt by Rag and Bone, jeans by Free People, shoes by Marc Jacobs, bag by Hammitt (True Blood edition), bracelets from Fred Segal, glasses from Ray Ban

grassy paths and red hats

                                

So growing up I practically lived in this one red hat. Honestly, 7 out of 10 photos from my childhood likely have my red hat in them. And so when I saw this one I knew I had to have it. Anywho, my friend A and I took a trip to this great little area with a bunch of trees and decided to capitalize on the lighting, and.... Voila! Me, in a tree! 

XX

R

Skirt by American Apparel, bodysuit by American Apparel, flats by Frye, hat by Aberdeen and Sky, glasses Ray Ban, vintage Coach bag

bradshaw

You know those days where everything just goes right? I basically had one of those yesterday. So, I went out shopping pretty much not expecting to come home with much and I end up finding the most beautiful pair of shoes ever. M A N O L O S. Yes, as in Manolo Blahnik. If any of you have watched Sex and the City, or are starting with the Carrie Diaries, you'll understand me when I say that I felt like Carrie Bradshaw. I was happy, my feet were happy, and frankly everything was perfect. Now who's to say that today may totally suck, but for the time being I'm just skating off my left over excitement. 

Anyways, are any of you going to Coachella? I didn't have a chance to purchase tickets this year so I'm basically relying on your tales of festival wonders to fill the void. In the meantime, though, here are some of my current music obsessions, 

April 2013 Artist Roll

1904 by Tallest Man on Earth

New Slang by  The Shins

Lolita by Lana Del Rey

The High Road by Broken Bells

Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa by Vampire Weekend

Switzerland by The Last Bison 

R

images via Google

chaussures rouges

Happy holidays! I had such a wonderful holiday season, it's astonishing how fast it went by. (Makes the thought of school unbearable) Knowing me, I couldn't resist posting about my new Frye flats. I can't wait to walk Rue Cambon and all through Paris in them this summer.

The woven ties on the back, J'adore

 

I got snazzy with my photo filters, I hope you don't mind.

 

 

 

xxo

R

 

photos via me