Double Take

Top: Vendor Sample/ Cargos: J.Brand/ Shoes: Dolce Vita/ Necklace: Urban Outfitters/ Ring: Catbird

I realized that I've worn a gray top and green bottoms two days in a row. Although my outfits are oddly similar, I decided to dress it up with my silver fringe necklace and add that extra pop color with my cranberry colored suede Dolce Vitas. These are like heaven on my feet. Just like my DV by Dolce Vitas here, I knew I had to get the taller version when I saw these online. I highly recommend both styles. They are simply amazing. Have a great Friday!

Saturday Afternoon

I spent a good few hours on Saturday with the roommate shopping in San Francisco. I purchased three pieces from Anthropologie (stay tuned for pics!) and a basic top from Forever 21. It was a rather successful shopping trip and I can't wait to wear all my new purchases! As most of you know, I live in heels, so wearing these flats put a little damper on my mood. I was suffering from shin splints, and couldn't risk wearing heels when I had my big 10 mile race the following day. I'm proud to report that I completed the race! I'm glad I finished, was able to push through, and accomplish all of my goals. Hope you all had a good weekend!

California State Necklace: Maya Brenner

Watch: Michael Kors

Tank: Forever 21

Blazer: Target

Jeans + Belt: Levi's

Shoes: Dolce Vita

Battle of the Dolce Vitas: Pela vs. Pali

I was shopping for birthday gifts at Nordstrom when I came across the Dolce Vita shoes that I have been vying for a year. Just for kicks, I decided to check out the price tag and my mouth dropped: only $88.95?! Is this for real?! I saw that DV by Dolce Vita made its own version of the Pela shoe ($159) called the Pali, and it's practically identical. The only difference to me is the wedge height. I am willing to make that sacrifice for that price! Needless to say, I will be making a pit stop at Nordstrom this weekend to purchase these!

Look for Less: The Oxford Wedge

I was sitting in my 11am Monday morning meeting, people watching as usual, and saw a girl wearing these cute suede oxford wedges. Oxfords are definitely one of those things that I appreciate, but couldn't pull off, mainly because they are flat. I am all about heels. It's a problem when your friends call and tell you to not wear heels to your next girls outing. However, I think I can wear these oxfords since they have a good 4 inch platform to them. Although these Dolce Vita's are not super expensive ($89), I like to save my money when I can, so I found a great alternative from overstock.com for only $32.99. I'll take 'em!

Dolce Vita for $89

OR

Overstock.com for $32.99

Shoe Fetish Anonymous?

I love wandering aimlessly at the mall. You have absolutely no agenda to buy something, and then you find something so cute that you must have it right now! I stumbled across a pair of DV Dolce Vita shoes at Macys a few weekends ago, and they were on sale for $49; sadly, they were not in my size. Then I was on a mission. I HAD to have them--no matter what! I ran over to Nordstrom and was so excited when I spotted them on display, only to find out that the last pair in my size were damaged. Feeling a bit dejected, I went home thinking of an alternate plan. Just for kicks, I tried nordstrom.com and not only were the shoes available online, and not only were they available in my size, but they were discounted for (brace yourself!) $19.50! The shoe gods loved me that day. I quickly punched in my credit card and they arrived in the mail yesterday. Needless to say, it was a successful purchase. I have a shoe problem, but then again, what girl doesn't?