tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9307168612205892952024-03-16T03:08:57.471-04:00Katie Likes Shoes (as well as some other things)Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-69643917622898916232012-02-09T08:40:00.000-05:002012-02-09T08:40:51.754-05:00Art You Can WearMaybe I'm just a bit of a snob (okay, probably I'm being a bit of a snob) but I can't help to feel that anyone that doesn't see the beauty in these <a href="http://www.nicholaskirkwood.com/">Nicholas Kirkwood</a> sandals...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...is likely an open mouth breathing cretin who goes to art galleries only to exclaim, "I don't get it, my FIVE YEAR OLD could do that!" upon seeing <a href="http://www.pablopicasso.org/">Pablo Picasso's</a> Summer Bouquet.</div><br />
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While not explicitly inspired by Picasso's line drawings (as far as I know, I've not asked the designer, surprisingly Kirkwood does not show up on my speed dial, <a href="http://www.dominos.com/">Dominos</a> does though), Nicholas Kirkwood has designed <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/09/celebrating-humanity.html">shoes in the past</a> based on the art of <a href="http://www.haring.com/">Keith Haring</a>. I quite like this trend, how about you?<br />
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Oh, and no, your five year old probably could not design these shoes. Though I'm sure s/he is a genius.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-34734067135528881682012-02-08T08:47:00.001-05:002012-02-08T08:49:28.078-05:00Green with EnvyBack in the 1976 (aka before Katie was born), <a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Kermit_the_Frog">Kermit</a> learned that being green can be pretty fabulous; it's beautiful.<br />
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You know what Kermit? I think green is what I want to be too. Especially if I can be green with 100mm <a href="http://www.valentino.com/">Valentino</a> patent pointy pumps.<br />
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If worried about blending in, I'd set the green against a bright and light color like <a href="http://www.nicholaskirkwood.com/">Nicholas Kirkwood </a>did with these ankle strap pumps.<br />
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Manolo Blahnik makes it very easy to want to be green in a low heeled Mary Jane Pump. I know sometimes being green is harder in a high heel, so here we have easier green.<br />
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And while not Kermit's particular shade of green, <a href="http://www.prada.com/">Prada</a>, <a href="http://bbrianatwood.com/">B Brian Atwood</a> and <a href="http://www.luisaviaroma.com/index.aspx?#getData.aspx%7CCallType=ListOfProd&season=actual&gender=women&groupList=shoes&des=RNZ&catList=&style=">Semilla</a> (shown left to right) all have great options in very vibrant colors.<br />
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But green's the color of Spring<br />
And green can be cool and friendly-like<br />
And green can be big like an ocean<br />
Or important like a mountain<br />
Or tall like a tree<br />
~Kermit the Frog Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-59069976754307310302012-02-06T08:41:00.001-05:002012-02-06T08:43:13.723-05:00Vampires v. Werewolves v. ShoesSo, I'm a little too old for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_%28series%29">Twilight</a> Franchise, a little too HBO-less for <a href="http://www.hbo.com/true-blood/index.html">True Blood</a>, and I can't get into <a href="http://www.annerice.com/">Anne Rice</a> or the <a href="http://www.charlaineharris.com/">Charlaine Harris</a> novels for that matter. And that's not to say I don't enjoy novels that are light and silly, it's not all <a href="http://www.edithwharton.org/">Edith Wharton</a> up in here. I even like werewolves (see <a href="http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Remus_Lupin">Remus Lupin</a>, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090142/">Michael J. Fox</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oz_%28Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer%29">Oz</a>...) and I'm okay with some vamps (<a href="http://www.sesamestreet.org/muppets/count-von-count">The Count</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_%28Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer%29">Spike</a>, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093437/">Jack Bauer</a>...). Anyway, although I may not be the target demographic for Vampires v. Werewolves that's not to say I can't appreciate shoes that look like they should be worn by monsters.<br />
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I KNOW RIGHT?! Anyway, you must go to the <a href="http://www.unitednude.com/news/2012/iris-van-herpen-x-un-haute-couture-26">United Nude blog</a> post to read about these, maybe if we all ask pretty please they'll make a limited edition... A limited edition I can't afford anyway. But, I'll be happy to know that a few pair are out there on other people's feet, causing folks to point and smile. Besides, my dogs might try to pick a fight with these shoes.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-47009287539959790842012-02-05T10:36:00.000-05:002012-02-05T10:36:56.996-05:00Are you ready for some football?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/SuperBowl.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/SuperBowl.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />
What? They're sorta shoes.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-58026218790354359812012-02-04T07:50:00.000-05:002012-02-04T07:50:41.227-05:00You will experience déjà vuYou will experience déjà vu.<br />
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HA! When I was around 7 or so I remember an evening of watching <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087538/">The Karate Kid</a> on VHS with my two best friends and chewing <a href="http://www.bazookajoe.com/">Bazooka Joe</a> gum. The title and first line of this post were my fortune. At 7 it was possibly the funniest thing I've ever read and I still remember it and giggle to this day.<br />
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Onwards to the déjà vu.<br />
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In the Spring/Summer 2008 <a href="http://www.prada.com/">Prada</a> collection these heels with the sculpted floral heel were hugely popular.<br />
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I love the heel, but I must admit, the rest of the shoe, meh. I don't particularly like that style of open toe shoe. I don't typically mind a peep toe (though I'll admit I hate the constant pressure of having a perfect pedicure and I have been known on occasion to fake it by only keeping the piggy that went to the market and the piggy that stayed home perfectly done) but open toes just feel incomplete. I'm weird.<br />
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Fast forward to 2012 and <a href="http://www.valentino.com/">Valentino</a> has a flower heel.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/ValentinoFlowerShoe.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/ValentinoFlowerShoe.png" width="400" /></a></div>Oh, irony, you fickle mistress. I love this shoe (a nude point toe pump? yes please!), but the rose heel is hideous. If only I could get the original prada heel on the nude pump I'd be in heaven. But alas, it is not meant to be for me.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-28245085907416318362012-02-03T08:58:00.000-05:002012-02-03T08:58:37.098-05:00Going Red for Women<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goredforwomen.org/index.aspx"><img border="0" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/GoRed.png" /></a></div><br />
Today is Wear Red Day, a reminder to women that heart disease is our number one killer.<br />
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Elizabeth Banks is so my lady crush. In my fantasies we go to cafes together for lunch, sit outside, and make fun of each other using our best potty words.<br />
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I digress. Macy's has gone red for women by offering a 20% off sale by wearing red for women at any of their participating stores. To get you started, here are some red shoes you can find at <a href="http://www.macys.com/m/campaign/go-red/index#%21/Macys?v=app_149977685057901">Macy's</a>:<br />
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</div>1. Ellen Tracy Carlton Pumps<br />
2. MICHAEL Michael Kors Mid Flex Pumps<br />
3. Nine West BeeOut Wedges<br />
4. Caparros Zsa Zsa Peep Toe Pumps<br />
5. Nina Evelixa Evening Pumps<br />
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And for those of us who aspire greater things than Macy's offers, the <a href="http://www.ysl.com/">YSL</a> Tribtoo Suede Pumps in red (<a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/08/winner-and-still-champion.html">get 'em before Christian Louboutin gets them on a retrial!</a>):<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/YSLTribtooSuedePumps.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/YSLTribtooSuedePumps.png" /></a></div>Stay healthy ladies!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-24248819140972595772012-02-02T08:36:00.001-05:002012-02-02T08:37:04.766-05:00Orthopaedics for the PoleTell me I'm not the only one that sees these:<br />
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and thinks they're a stripper version of these:<br />
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No? Just me then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-41180011139277437112012-02-01T08:58:00.002-05:002012-02-01T09:02:33.976-05:00What in the name of Sir Isaac H. Newton happened here?Like all children of the 80s, my nostalgia runs deep. My generation had the best <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/09/holding-out-for-self-lacing-version.html">movies</a>, the best <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/07/are-you-smurfing-me-sony.html">cartoons</a>, and the best promotional giveaways. Why wouldn't fashion look for inspiration in my childhood.<br />
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It looks like <a href="http://www.brianatwood.com/">Brian Atwood</a> took direct 80s inspiration with these Alima Neon Patent Leather Pumps.<br />
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In fact, they remind of being 8 years old, at Pizza Hut, <a href="http://www.hueylewis.com/">Huey Lewis and the News</a> playing on the jukebox (quarters begged from parents), with my two best friends getting our free personal pan pizzas for being such voracious <a href="http://www.bookitprogram.com/">readers</a>.<br />
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Good luck getting that one out of your head darlin'!<br />
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Anyway, I remember two Pizza Hut movie giveaways that threw me into a tizzy as a child, the plastic <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095489/">Land Before Time</a> puppets (that bastard Don Bluth always made me cry at his movies) and the Solar Shades to promote <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096874/">Back to the Future II</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/solarshades.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/solarshades.png" width="188" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Can we get a side by side comparison?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/SidebySide-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/SidebySide-1.png" width="400" /></a></div>That's the power of love.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-23894262245350112282012-01-31T09:02:00.001-05:002012-01-31T09:11:39.092-05:00Tell us what you really wantSome women prefer to be <a href="http://www.subtlesexuality.com/">subtle in their sexuality</a>. A shy smile. Eye contact. A kiss at the door at the end of the first date.<br />
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Mr. Louboutin does not design for those women.<br />
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Considering most men, I really think this is the one thing they don't need spelled out for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-52469947904117757822012-01-30T09:40:00.001-05:002012-02-02T08:39:59.953-05:00Katie Likes Stationery: LanvinI love <a href="http://www.lanvin.com/#/en/home">Lanvin</a>; not least of all because I think <a href="http://www.vogue.com/voguepedia/Alber_Elbaz">Alber Elbaz</a> is absolutely adorable. And, as we all know, <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/06/katie-likes-stationery.html">I</a> <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/07/katie-loves-stationery.html">love</a> <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/09/katie-likes-stationery-diana-vreeland.html">stationery</a>.<br />
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But I dunno, I've always felt Lanvin's paper goods were a bit twee. Which, granted, is fine if that's your style aesthetic. But for me, I hate cupcakes (I also hate full sized cake); if all the rain drops were lemon drops and gum drops, well then we'd have a drought wouldn't we; I prefer Clooney to Joseph Gordon-Levitt; and I would neither ironically or sincerely wear a tiara. It's simply not my bag.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Too Twee for Me: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330687/">JGL</a> in <a href="http://www.gq.com/">GQ</a>, Tiaras at the <a href="http://www.louisvuitton.com/front/#/dispatch">Louis Vuitton</a> runway show, <br />
<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart</a> Chrysanthemum Cupcakes, gum drops and lemon drops</td></tr>
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So, while the price tag of $115.00 slightly annoys me, I know quality stationery can run that high (usually because you having it engraved with your name or initials but I'm just being nitpicky), I can't imagine ever having this adorn my desk.<br />
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Plus, who sends notes in colored pencil anyway?<br />
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Point and match.<br />
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Anyway, for the more acerbic of us, Lanvin does offer a plain hardcover fabric bound notebook...<br />
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...for $90.00. Hey, it's cheaper than <a href="http://www.smythson.com/us/">Smythson</a>!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-16817580303918024362012-01-27T08:38:00.001-05:002012-01-27T14:51:39.414-05:00When Not to Be Like KatieI do certain things incredibly well, and if a person wanted to emulate these things, I'd be all for it. I'm a superb driver; always use my blinkers! I chop wood in the back yard like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bunyan">Paul Bunyan</a> (though I'm sure I sound more like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unyOKN4LS8I">Monica Seles</a>). Also, there is none out there that can unjam a paper jam with the speed, dexterity, and creative language like I do.<br />
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But then other times...<br />
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Back when I <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/08/jackpot.html">was</a> <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/08/headliners.html">in</a> <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-to-wear-casino-edition.html">Las</a> <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/08/leaving-las-vegas.html">Vegas</a>, I did something I'm not proud of, something that should in fact stay in Vegas.<br />
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It started, like most bad decisions, with wine. It's not my fault that the <a href="http://www.battistaslasvegas.com/index.html">restaurant</a> we went to served free house wine with your meal. I was not expecting that!<br />
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Already a little buzzed from more than my fair share of wine, our group headed to Fremont Street to continue our <a href="http://www.vegas.com/nightlife/bars/thegriffin.html">drinking</a>. The lone gent that forgot to bring cash to the restaurant bought everyone a round to make up for it, so continue I did with a Gin and Tonic. After that, my best friend came back with a beer for me and Mr. Tolerates Shoes. After a bit of woefully embarrassing white girl dancing (Mr. Tolerates Shoes and the other 3 gentlemen in our party wisely sat it out, I imagine they discussed things like sports and video games, I'll never know) we all split some cabs back to the strip and ended up at <a href="http://www.treasureisland.com/nightlife/gilleys_saloon.aspx">Gilley's</a> because there was no line or cover. I do not remember how many beers I had there, but I do remember drinking "one more because no one else wants it." Gilley's is at <a href="http://www.treasureisland.com/">Treasure Island</a> on the northern end of the strip, I was staying at the very southern end at <a href="http://www.mandalaybay.com/">Mandalay Bay</a>, 2.3 miles between the two.<br />
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Thus starts Katie's stupid decision. In order to sober up a bit, I figured it would help to walk a little ways down the strip before getting a cab from another casino. I was wearing heels, but I figured a bit of air would do me some good and I was in the mood to walk down the strip to enjoy all the obnoxious lights (which are far less obnoxious and much more magical at my level of intoxication).<br />
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Then it became a game. How much further can I walk? 2.3 miles isn't even that far. I can save money, sober up and burn the alcohol calories if we just keep walking, but oh, first I want to stop in The Mirage, Excalibur, New York, New York. Two hours later I got home, ready to saw off my feet in pain.<br />
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Don't be like Katie. Be like <a href="http://www.oprah.com/gift/Tieks-by-Gavrieli-Leather-Flats">Oprah</a>.<br />
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There is no shame, NONE, in flats.<br />
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But seriously folks, remember to use your blinker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-14899995281317563602012-01-24T09:50:00.001-05:002012-01-24T10:08:25.149-05:00Don't Look a Gift Horse in the MouthToday's high in my neck of the woods is going to be about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. It may be kinda overcast, but hell, I'll take it.<br />
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In gratitude, today I'm happy I'm NOT visiting the <a href="http://weisman.umn.edu/">Weisman Art Museum</a> on the campus of the <a href="http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/index.html">University of Minnesota</a> in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1997416192">Minneapolis</a> where it's a bitter 16 degrees currently.<br />
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The current main building was completed by architect Frank Gehry in 1993. Sadly, I cannot afford <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/category.aspx?cid=288188">Frank Gehry for Tiffany</a>.<br />
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But, I do have these <a href="http://www.unitednude.com/">United Nude</a> Lo Res Pumps that have a similar feel without completely breaking my bank.<br />
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Well, I think I will take advantage of this lovely weather and wash my dog. A life of glamor, mine.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-12953768374103417072012-01-23T09:03:00.000-05:002012-01-23T09:03:37.117-05:00Where Is Katie Wishing She Was Now?Some hints: <br />
<ul><li>Temperatures will be in the 80s there this week (Fahrenheit) </li>
<li>4th largest city in the world</li>
<li>Five of the <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/global500/2011/snapshots/2255.html">Fortune 500 Global</a> Companies are located here</li>
<li>You may know it as the home of <a href="http://www.bollywood.com/">Bollywood</a>.</li>
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That's right, today I'm day dreaming about a trip to <a href="http://www.mumbainet.com/">Mumbai, India</a>. <br />
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Walking around Mumbai you may notice an amazing luxury apartment complex, the Kanchanjunga Apartments, built by famed Indian Architect, <a href="http://www.charlescorrea.net/">Charles Correa</a>. <br />
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In order to take advantage of the sea breezes, buildings in Mumbai are built facing the east. To avoid the harsh monsoon rains and the heat from the sun, residences are generally built bungalow style with a veranda built around the living areas protecting them from the weather. Correa built into his apartments, several deep open air garden verandas, the living space inside was elevated above each veranda, and such stacking aided the building in climate control and shielded the residents from the harsh elements. In other words, it wasn't just built to look like a game of <a href="http://www.hasbro.com/games/en_US/jenga/">Jenga</a> in progress for aesthetic purposes.<br />
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Unlike the Kanchanjunga Apartments, these Prefab Platform heels from <a href="http://www.ruthiedavis.com/">Ruthie Davis</a> serve no greater purpose than to look awesome.<br />
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This is exactly what I'd wear while going to see the newest release from Bollywood.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-82812064601966274622012-01-22T10:30:00.000-05:002012-01-22T10:30:49.265-05:00Can't Have Too Much of a Good ThingIt's a glorious 79 degrees Fahrenheit in <a href="http://www.sg/">Singapore</a> today.<br />
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In Southeast Asia the Durian is known as the King of the Fruits. <br />
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It's thorny exterior so matches the exterior of <a href="http://www.esplanade.com/index.jsp">The Esplanade</a> theatre that locals in Singapore call the theatre the Big Durian.<br />
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It's a bit rainy in Singapore today. January is still part of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsoon">monsoon</a> season. I wouldn't recommend sandals or open toes, but if you're going to go see I Have a Date With Spring at the Esplanade outdoor theatre venue, perhaps these Roza pumps from <a href="http://www.samedelman.com/">Sam Edelman</a> will fit the bill.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/SamEdelmanRoza.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/SamEdelmanRoza.png" width="320" /></a></div>Be sure to take an <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2012/01/rainy-days-and-mondays.html">umbrella</a>!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-52178375079493004792012-01-21T08:04:00.001-05:002012-01-21T08:08:19.782-05:00More World TravelsIt's still winter and it's still rainy here at Katie Likes Shoes Central. Instead of accepting this I will close my eyes and think of sunnier, warmer places. Like <a href="http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/">Sydney, Australia</a>. As I type this, it is 72 degrees Fahrenheit in Sydney.<br />
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Of course, you cannot mention Sydney without immediately thinking of the <a href="http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/">Opera House</a>, possibly the most recognizable building in the world.<br />
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The Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, won an international competition in 1957 with his entry for the opera house.<br />
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Naturally, you would think referencing a famous Dane would be my cue to show a shoe from <a href="http://www.camillaskovgaard.com/">Camilla Skovgaard</a>, but HAH, you'd be wrong poindexter.<br />
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No, the beautiful curves of the Sydney Opera House reminds me of the Origami Low Boots from <a href="http://www.alejandroingelmo.com/">Alejandro Ingelmo</a>, in fact you might remembering seeing them in black and gold before on this <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-bird-its-plane-its-awesome-shoes.html">blog</a>. But, with 72 degree weather I'm going for the peep toe.<br />
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Well, back to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5XkLaDTBXM">relentlessly craving</a> for me.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-90543630885633915862012-01-20T09:18:00.001-05:002012-01-20T09:20:27.925-05:00WanderlustEvery once in awhile, usually in winter, I am bitten by the travel bug. I spend hours daydreaming extravagant trips I'll never be able to afford. Right now, I'm dreaming of <a href="http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/">Kuala Lumpur</a>. The KL annual floral festival just started and it's 79 degrees there today.<br />
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In 79 degree weather I could wear sandals. In fact I could MATCH my sandals to the <a href="http://www.klccconventioncentre.com/index_flash.html">convention centre</a>.<br />
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These <a href="http://www.luisaviaroma.com/index.aspx?#getData.aspx%7CCallType=ListOfProd&season=actual&gender=women&des=ALD">Burak Uyan</a> 130mm Leather Geometric Sandals were inspired by the architecture of Paris, the colors are based on butterflies the designer had shipped to him in Paris from Indonesia. And they are the perfect antidote to the mid winter doldrums.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-44001368140414844582012-01-19T09:31:00.000-05:002012-01-19T09:31:13.247-05:00It takes a lot of effort to look so effortlessThere are days when the mere task of getting out of bed seems insurmountable. These are the days we break out the pants with the comfort waist, that old, oversized sweater that feels like a hug, and flats. We may still smear on a bit of make up to hide the baggage under our eyes, hair goes into a pony tail if it's long enough, or in a headband for those that rock the shorter styles like myself. We wear our glasses instead of fussing with contacts, and frankly, we don't care. This isn't necessarily a style statement, but rather, armor against bad days. <br />
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In this past fall season and going straight into resort, designers have capitalized on this idea of comfort, but not comfort for the soul's sake, but for fashion. I must admit, the pajama style of dressing did not, and does not bother me like it bothers so many. In fact, many of the styles I quite like and could see myself wearing (not together though, as separates).<br />
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If I were a little bit taller, and if in fact, I were a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyf0YwUJcqk">baller</a>, I'd love to wear these Indigo City Grid Ground Print wide leg trousers from <a href="http://dereklam.com/10crosby/">10 Crosby Derek Lam</a>.<br />
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Granted, I wouldn't wear them with the matching Kimono top, but I get this vibe. I love the way the fabric moves, it's easy but still elegant.<br />
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But pajama dressing can get a little too literal. I can't imagine rolling up to work wearing clothes that look like they should be slept in, wearing slippers, and styling my hair to have that "slept in" quality. Do you know how much money and work that would take (the pants are $335, way more than my usual slim black pants from the Gap)?<br />
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And slippers? Don't get me wrong, I'll wear flats. I love loafers, ballet flats, they're fabulous. I wouldn't wear my <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/09/shoes-for-recuperating.html">Homer Simpson</a> slippers to work, and I just can't get on board with the slipper shoes. It's not even that I don't like them!<br />
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I love leopard print!<br />
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I love studs!<br />
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I love... okay, you got me, I love nothing about these ones. Moving along.<br />
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</tbody></table>What's not to love about a paisley!<br />
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But, I'm not <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Hefner">Hugh Hefner</a>. I don't have the aplomb it requires to leave my house wearing slippers. I remember once, as a kid, my dad managed to go to the corner market wearing his slippers. He simply forgot to change them and was just stopping by to get milk. He said as soon as he noticed he affected a limp, so people would think he had a reason to be in slippers, rather than just being a crazy man that can't dress himself.<br />
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So for my dollar, I'd rather buy Jimmy Choo pumps that will last seasons, instead of slippers that may be wearable for 2012 resort, and then relegated to the "what were we thinking" fashion trend pile.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-68547827101977105702012-01-18T09:26:00.002-05:002012-01-18T09:29:23.493-05:00We owe it to that old '57 ChevroletSo, when I heard that <a href="http://www.prada.com/">Prada</a> was coming out with Car Shoes in 2012, I originally thought, "But Prada already bought the controlling shares of <a href="http://www.carshoe.com/">Car Shoe</a> a few years ago didn't they?"<br />
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Oh Katie, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k80nW6AOhTs">you ignorant slut</a>. Don't be so literal, Prada fashioned shoes that LOOK like cars (and *I'm* the literal one?).<br />
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The inspiration: <br />
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The end result:<br />
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Yeah, and I'm totally the literal one.<br />
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As much as I love a good gimmick and an artistic shoe, I'm not so sure I like these. In theory they're fabulous, in practice they're a little, well obnoxious. That said, I do quite love the retro car prints used in the Prada ready to wear collection.<br />
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Unlike in <a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/">W</a> magazine, I would style it without the chipmunk, but Carey Mulligan makes it work.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-71025117816101068712012-01-17T11:41:00.001-05:002012-01-17T11:42:40.716-05:00Well, that doesn't seem appropriateMost folks wouldn't wear <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/08/house-of-rising-sun.html">5" platform stripper heels</a> to work as a dental hygienist. Why not? Well, people tend to dress for occasions. Work requires work shoes (and unless you are paid by Huggy Bear work shoes aren't likely lucite sandals) and fancy events require fancy shoes. Right?<br />
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What is <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0940362/">Shailene Woodley</a> wearing to the InStyle Golden Globes after party? Are they just shoes that don't photograph well from the back?<br />
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Oh my. Are those <a href="http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm">Vibram FiveFingers</a>? Hmm, yes, yes they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-59802892618118752292012-01-14T20:08:00.000-05:002012-01-14T20:08:52.616-05:00Be Like BarbieMan, that bitch <a href="http://www.barbie.com/">Barbie</a> has it all. She's been a pilot, a doctor, a vet, a teacher, a princess, a punk rocker, a life guard, a race car driver, an astronaut, a cheerleader, a cowgirl, and she's even enlisted in each branch of the military at some point in her 53 years.<br />
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She's had a dream house and parked in her dream garage she has had her restored '57 Chevy, Corvette, a camper, and a tour bus.<br />
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Sure, her <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_%28doll%29">boyfriend</a> has no genitalia, but have you seen her closet?<br />
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Babs and I aren't the same shoe size, but that doesn't mean I can't take a bit of inspiration from her signature color.<br />
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<a href="http://www.giuseppezanottidesign.com/">Giuseppe Zanotti</a> has the quintessential Barbie pumps in these 110mm Patent Pink Pointy Pumps. <br />
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I adore the classic shape in the lovely Barbie Pink.<br />
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To add a bit more texture Barbie might like these croc effect patent pumps from <a href="http://us.jimmychoo.com/">Jimmy Choo</a>.<br />
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When Barbie travels abroad a pair of pink wedges is perfect for those cobblestone streets you don't want to snap a heel on and <a href="http://www.lanvin.com/">Lanvin</a> offers just that.<br />
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But my favorites, and the shoes that, were I Barbie, I would absolutely MUST have are the 100mm Signature Patent Pumps from <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/">Mulberry</a>.<br />
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Le sigh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-2382867716511010052012-01-13T09:38:00.000-05:002012-01-13T09:38:35.614-05:00Too Obvious Even For MeIt's no longer a secret that I <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-bird-its-plane-its-awesome-shoes.html">moonlight</a> as a <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/11/more-super-hero-moonlighting.html">superhero</a> (and on occasion a super villain). <br />
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Obviously when I heard that <a href="http://pierrehardy.com/">Pierre Hardy</a> designed a limited edition sneaker with us masked avengers in mind I was totally stoked. But I dunno...<br />
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It may be a little too obvious. I also don't see these striking fear into the heart of my arch nemesis, CrocMan. <br />
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If my super power were beatboxing or break dancing then these might be perfect, but I have the rhythm of, of, of something not known for being rhythmically inclined (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gderUtB7BrA">guilty feet</a>?).<br />
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Any other superheroes care to chime in?Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-52297125438963864522012-01-12T15:53:00.000-05:002012-01-12T15:53:23.291-05:00Pet Peeve TimeBack in the infancy of this blog, when I was still breast feeding every post, I wrote a very dull post on a big pet peeve of mine, people passing off <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/06/observations-compliment.html">observations as compliments</a>. You know what's even worse than that? Making an observation in a disapproving tone.<br />
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Today, I had the need for Midol and dark chocolate. I walked to the nearest grocery store and stood in line to check myself out, less I have to interact with actual people before I've tamed my menstrual monster. A man came to be behind me in line in a motorized scooter. I've no idea why he needed the mobility assistance, frankly, I don't care, it's not my business and I wouldn't have made much note had the following not occurred: <br />
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Stranger: How do you wear those?<br />
Katie: (already in NO MOOD) On my feet usually.<br />
Stranger: You know, heels are out of style right?<br />
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It's at this point that I turned around and really noticed this man. He was nondescript, in a plain white t-shirt and sweat pants. Nothing wrong with his attire, it's the grocery store, I've seen worse, but he was certainly not a fashionable man in a bespoke suit. <br />
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I suppose at this point the cashier felt sorry for me as she very kindly remarked "Oh, Katie always has the nicest shoes on when she comes here." I flashed her a smile of thanks and turned back to the self-check out kiosk to scan my dark chocolate. This is when the man told me without any trace of irony, "You realize if you wear shoes like that you'll end up in a wheel chair."<br />
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I resisted the urge to ask him if that's why he was in a scooter, grunted, paid and left.<br />
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The exchange left me wondering though... Do you suppose it's gauche to wear heels in a wheel chair?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-28828232845449150482012-01-11T08:40:00.000-05:002012-01-11T08:40:13.450-05:00Black Tie Event?Sometimes you are going to an event so ridiculously super fancy that even your shoes are required to be in black tie.<br />
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Do these shoes make anyone else want to break out their jazz hands?Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12199396250545183037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-86507388382675690402012-01-10T09:23:00.000-05:002012-01-10T09:23:13.586-05:00Rockin' RobinI live in the South, so it should be no surprise that I hate snow, I dislike cold temperatures, and I even get super bored of wearing boots. I just feel like boots are all so utilitarian; sometimes a lady wants a little whimsy in her life.<br />
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I'm so bored of socks. I'm bored of sensible shoes that will keep me warm and dry. And it hasn't even been THAT cold. I keep looking longingly at the warm weather clothes in my closet. I believe it will get into the 60s today; but it's still winter and I can't really get away with the pretty light silk pink dress with the blue hibiscus print. Clothes like that require leaves on trees, they just seem out of place with the gray skies and sad dead lawns.<br />
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It's about this time of the year that I begin hallucinating robins, those pretty, red breasted, harbingers of spring time.<br />
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So far, no robins, but I can still find some lovely robins egg blue reminders of spring.<br />
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Such as the Agnes Patent Leather Pump from <a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/JimmyChooAgnes.png">Jimmy Choo</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/YSLOpyumsuedepointedpumps.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/YSLOpyumsuedepointedpumps.png" width="320" /></a></div>And for the truly desperate for spring, <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/">Christian Louboutin's</a> J-Lissimo 100 Spiked Metallic Sandals are a great way to show off a pretty pedicure on warmer days.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/LouboutinJ-Lissimo100SpikedMetallicSandals.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/LouboutinJ-Lissimo100SpikedMetallicSandals.png" width="320" /></a></div>Of course, my favorite is the cut out pump from <a href="http://www.camillaskovgaard.com/">Camilla Skovgaard</a>.<br />
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In the meantime, I will dream of warmer places and the day that I can go bare legged once again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930716861220589295.post-19280065740198777982012-01-09T09:41:00.002-05:002012-01-09T09:42:37.202-05:00Rainy Days and MondaysI <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/07/here-comes-that-rainy-day-feeling-again.html">love</a> a <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/07/thunder-only-happens-when-its-raining.html">good</a> <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/08/stand-back-theres-hurricane-coming.html">rain</a>. To be fair, I prefer it in the spring and summer months; in the winter the rain chills me to the bone, makes it hard to get warm even when inside, and doesn't even have the benefit of helping green up my dormant winter lawn. Plus every time I have to let the dogs out I get blasted in the face with a wet, winter, rainy slap.<br />
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But, even in the cold, I enjoy breaking out my favorite umbrella (a cheap Hayden Harnett for Target Pagoda Umbrella).<br />
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I love the pagoda shape of this umbrella, in a sea of umbrellas the pagoda style still stands out and makes a statement, and with a little bit of google fu you can find plenty of great options.<br />
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If I needed a new umbrella I'd be mighty tempted to get this one from <a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/">Bella Umbrella</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/Picture1-17.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/Picture1-17.png" width="311" /></a></div>And really, it's a good thing I don't need an umbrella, because the lack of the curved handle would make it difficult for me to carry. If I take my umbrella into work because of the threat of rain, I hook it over my arm and in addition to the umbrella I'm usually carrying a lunch bag, a coffee tumbler, a <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/feed-unicef-water-bottle/">Feed 1 Water Bottle</a>, a hand bag, and a random magazine for my lunch break. I need to consider scaling back. Also, I like being able to hang my umbrella on a coat rack as we don't have an umbrella stand at work.<br />
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Next up is the Fulton Pink Daisy Pink Pagoda Umbrella from <a href="http://www.ellaumbrella.com/">Ella Umbrella</a>.<br />
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I'm usually not one for florals, but I love that this one is slightly subtle. If it weren't the dead of winter I'd be reminded that these showers make the flowers grow. Instead, I'm currently reminded that these showers make my back yard a huge Woodstock caliber mud pit for my dogs to enjoy. Thank goodness for hardwood floors. Swiffering is so much easier than rug doctoring.<br />
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These next three styles are all from <a href="http://www.violaumbrella.com/">Viola Umbrella</a>, an online retailer focusing on fashion umbrellas (and also parasols, but that's a bit too fussy for me).<br />
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This umbrella is a great neutral option for someone that doesn't want a colorful accessory. Viola Umbrella does jazz it up a bit with colorway options, for example black and purple instead of black and white.<br />
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For the true minimalist, or for the person that just can't bring themselves to carry a bright spring-like umbrella around in January, they carry a simple gray option.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/Picture6-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/Picture6-3.png" width="299" /></a></div>The shape is so fantastic it doesn't need any patterns or colors to distract from it's elegance.<br />
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If the pagoda doesn't do anything for you and you're too busy fighting <a href="http://katielikesshoes.blogspot.com/2011/09/long-time-ago-in-galaxy-far-away.html">rebel scum</a>...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/darthvaderumbrella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/myfairkatie/darthvaderumbrella.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><a href="http://www.starwars.com/shop/lifestyle/darth_vader_lightsaber_umbrella/">Enjoy</a>! No go run and find the one that loves you, so this rainy Monday doesn't get you down!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0