You Can Call Me Flower If You Want To

Hee, hee, hee... I love Flower

Happy Friday my beautiful blog readers! I hope you have enjoyed "Sunshine Week" here on A Girl's Guide to Shoes. Now admittedly I will be choosing one of the three pumps I featured Monday, Wednesday or yesterday but when I saw these little beauties I just had to share them with you.

AK Anne Klein - Kalei2

d'Orsay has got to be one of my favorite shapes. Despite this statement I don't have very many shoes in this style. Perhaps I shall have to remedy that situation... Don't you just love them? Apparently a lot of other people do too. The link above will take you to endless where they only have size 8.5 or above. Click here if you decide you must have this pump and you fall below that shoe size. Such a gorgeous shoe, the delicate yellow hue, the lovely floral print in the prettiest of pastels, and the sweet flower detail that just pulls the whole thing together. The perfect way to prance into the weekend, wouldn't you say?

Flat Black Boots - A Decision

Alright ladies. It's poll time. Leave me a comment and tell me which one you would choose.







AK Anne Klein - Aloe

Ciao Bella - Toni

Kenneth Cole Reaction - Bon Bard

Flat Black Boots - A Mission

Last year for Christmas I received my first pair of flat-ish (they do have about a 1 inch heel) boots and well... despite my ingrained love of high heels... I. Love. Them. I wore them this past Saturday and managed to walk 1.5 miles from the hotel to a bar with nary a complaint. It was then and there that I decided I needed to add a black pair to my shoe collection. As per usual I am having a hard time deciding on the perfect pair and that, my dear readers, is where you come in. My fear is that with a black flat boot it's easier to look more swashbuckler than chic & stylish (if you know what I mean).

So... Help!

AK Anne Klein - Aloe

Option # 1 is sleek and simple and that is just why I like it. I love the seaming down the center and across the top, it adds just the right amount of detail to give them just the tiniest bit of oomph. I think this chic little beauty will transition well from year to year as it manages to be both classic and on-trend.

Elle Spring Survival Guide - Gold

AK Anne Klein - Aplik

Gleaming gold patent leather delights in this strappy sandal by Anne Klein. Delicate straps intertwine into an intricate woven pattern at the vamp. An adjustable buckled slingback and 1/2 inch platform combine with a 3.5 inch stiletto heel. A wonderfully feminine shape, this sandal will perk up even the dreariest of neutrals.

Unlisted by Kenneth Cole - Lounge Wear

Snake embossed gold straps? Yes, please. The Lounge Wear Sandal definitely amps up the attitude. This is a sexier shape which is sure to appeal to those of us who like to take a walk on the wild side. The cork heel and platform looks to have flecks of gold from the pictures, although I can't be too sure. The t-strap is always a shape that has appeal to me. These would look gorgeous paired with your faux summer tan. Wouldn't you say?

Reader Request: A Tribute to Mad Men

So unless you've been living on Mars the AMC show Mad Men has undoubtedly captured your attention. And why shouldn't it? It IS a fabulous show and not just because it has garnered 16 Emmy nominations. The acting, the story lines, the characters, not to mention the fashion is dead on. I mean, Michael Kors says that it was THE inspiration for his Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear collection and his Fall 08 collection is To. Die. For. Argh I am lusting after this dress and I am loving the combination of olive green and purple. Will definitely be pulling that off in some way, shape, or form this season.

What is fashion without inspiration? There are some gorgeous shoes right now that have that vintage 60's vibe. But this menswear trend we've got going on right now. I think we can thank Mad Men for that as well. So see below for my favorite pics for Fall a la 60's and Menswear. Enjoy!

This round toe pump by Belle by Sigerson Morrison is perfectly adorable and would be the perfect addition to any girls wardrobe. The patent leather detail on the toe and stacked heel lends to it's vintage vibe. I could definitely see Betty Draper sporting these.

There is something that hints at a little 60's vibe to me with this stacked heel pump by Diego di Lucca. I love the color combination of neutrals here. You could pair these with a wealth of ensembles. Perfect for Peggy, don't you think?

Mmmm...the snake embossed leather updates this classically shaped pump by Dolce Vita but the gold leather piping and trim amp up it's vintage appeal. So pretty and sure to carry you into this fall and beyond.





This fabric flat by BC Footwear is perfectly adorable. The geometric ornament on the toe and the lime green hue give it that 60's feel. Couldn't you just imagine Betty pairing these with those cute little slim cropped pants she's been sporting lately?

It's the shape that gets me here. The metallic detail at the heel gives these a modern feel. The round toe says classic all the way.
I'm getting a Joan vibe, how about you? Oh Deer! Serena

The suede with the modern twist on the cap toe update this classic shape. Another shoe that would be perfect with some slim cropped pants. Belle by Sigerson Morrison 5611.







Kitten heels got there introduction in the early 60's. I love this pair by Bettye Mueller. They would be perfect for the office and you could wear these with so many things. One half demure cognac suede and one half sassy leopard print. Rowr! I'm definitely getting a Joan vibe with these too.

Now see below for a few of my menswear inspired picks. Mmmm...I am loving this trend right now. I will be picking up a pair of spectators for the fall, will you?


Lace up oxfords with some sex appeal. I love the white and black color combo here. A grown woman's version of the saddle shoe! I am smitten at the hint of the d'orsay style and the contrasting black stacked heel. AK Anne Klein Sandya

Gorgeous chocolate leather oxford inspired pump by Corso Como gets a ladylike twist with a peep toe and 3 inch stiletto heel.

The seam details truly make these shoes stand out from the pack. I love the texture added by the genuine snake skin and that three inch stacked heel give them a little edge. I would totally pair these with something super girly and feminine. Frye Adrienne Oxford.

I love this wing tip pump by Arturo Chiang. I'm not sure if you can tell from the picture but there is a cut out on the vamp that just sends me over the top. Look closer and the gray leather has a distressed look that really gives these a vintage appeal.