Outfit Idea: Shifting Day to Night

Today's ensemble consists of a few of my favorite things... the shift dress (the most versatile dress), leopard print and my Viv's.  The story behind this one is that I needed a daytime look that was chic and comfortable, but I didn't want to look like I was trying to hard.  The same night I had a very fun dinner that I wanted to dress up for, but again, didn't want to look like I was trying too hard.  In other words, I wanted to look and feel like me - just not in jeans.

I started sorting through some old jewelry for some inspiration for my nighttime look, and eventually came across a great pair of earrings from a very long time ago.  Totally perfect!  And, when one wears green earrings, there is no better complement than leopard print.  Problem being, do I go with a bag or shoes???  Since I had my leopard heels on the brain, I opted for the shoes.

Once the accessories were decided upon, I just had to come up with the actual clothing.  I mulled it over for a bit and went with my LWD... I just love that dress.  It turned out to be the perfect choice.  My daytime outfit was a no brainer... white shift, my Viv's (in other words, the most perfect pointy toe flats), sunnies, a trench and a colorful bag.  Done and done!

The ease and versatility of the shift made for a hassle-free transition to my nighttime look.

Added my denim trench for some contrast, and I was out the door... 

                                                                                                            - Allison

Fab Find: The "go with everything" Spring Shoe

My obsession with the pointy toe tends to cloud my judgement from time-to-time, but in this instance my love for this toe style has led me directly to your new best friend.  You also must remember that just as the leopard print is your "go to" shoe most of the year, snake print is the perfect substitute as the celsius rises.  As the fabrication of your clothing tends to get lighter and your choice in colors lighten and brighten, the very neutral and soft snake print is the perfect complement.

Just imagine for a moment that you combine the very chic pointy toe pump with one of the most perfect snake print colorations available... it would be magic.  Well, what if I told you that Sam Edelman makes a very cool and simple heel - the Portney Pump.  Even better, Edelman has come up with the most fabulous snake print this spring  The combination of the two equals a must have for me and you!

I actually have this exact style of heel in the leopard print and love it.  I love mixing and matching the leopard as seen below...

This shoe might be the only thing that excites me more than a chic leopard heel.  How can you resist a beautiful (and affordable) snake print?

The print is so subtle that you could literally wear them with everything.  They would look fantastic with bright colors, pastels, prints... you name it.

For a special Mother's Day treat, this Fab Find is twofold.  These shoes are available at my favorite source for shoes... Endless.com.  And, Endless is offering a Mother's Day Special - 20% your order of $100 or more, just enter MOTHER20.  So, hop online and take advantage of this fab offer before the weekend is over.  You won't be sorry!

P.S.  Endless carries some great jewelry too!

                                                                                                                           

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*Photos courtesy of endless.com.