Spotlight on Sole Society

If you follow Style My Way, then you know how much I love shoes! And when I say love, I'm not sure that love is a strong enough word. Shoes are my everything! Always have been. My mom loves to tell the story of when she took me to buy new shoes when I was about three. The salesman put me in navy blue shoes, and when he asked me to get down and walk, I wouldn't budge. She asked him if he had the same shoe in red, which he did, and once on my feet I was off and running! That's how passionate I am about the right shoes!

 

A couple of weeks ago, I sent a tweet out in the universe asking Sole Society what they would recommend as the best transition black wedge and they responded! They suggested the Geri and I have to say, it is perfect! It's a great leather sandal, with the perfect heel height, and will look great going into fall.

 

 

If you aren't familiar with Sole Society, they are an amazing online shoe retailer with crazy afforable shoes! And, not only are they afforable, they are heavy on style! I am a proud owner of four pairs! One has been photographed with three to come!

 

 

To kick off Monday, I am going to share with you some of my picks that are perfect for the transition into fall and my favorite boots for my favorite season....boot season!

 

I love a good ankle boot and these two are great! Wedges are an awesome alternative to heels but I adore a peeptoe version!

 

 

These tall versions would be sleek worn over skinny jeans and leggings or paired with tights and a great skirt or dress!

 

The midi heel is the "it" shoe for fall! Both of these offer constistant trends, animal print and studs. And, the Anneke on the right is a great play on the Valentino pump that I'm currently lusting over! 

 

And who doesn't need a sexy pump in their collection? I love both of these for so many reasons, but mostly because they add just a little sizzle to your look!

 



 

Want more? I know you do! Check out Sole Society and let me know which one(s) are your favorite! And, check back later in this week for a little surprise!

 

Happy Monday!

 

 

All photos courtesy of Sole Society.



Never Out of Style

Dress: Vintage via Boomerang

T-Neck: Target

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Shoe Dazzle

Belt: J.Crew

Necklace: Forever XI

Sunglasses: Prada (gift)

This is the kind of dress that just makes you feel good when you wear it. The fabric is so soft and the fit is perfect. I honestly can't believe it's vintage. It just goes to show that a sheath dress never goes out of style.

The Dress: Before and After

 

  

Happy Friday!

McKinley's Got Style

When I was pregnant, and even before I was, I always said that I didn't care what the sex of the baby was just as long as everything was okay. Even after I got pregnant, I said the same thing and truly meant it. Deep down, however, I thought I really wanted a girl. You know, a little girl to play dress up with and put in frilly little outfits. 

We didn't find out the sex of our baby. It didn't matter one way or the other. And, we wanted it to be a surprise after nine months of anticipation. I had, what you may call, a mother's instinct because I knew all along we were having a boy. I never doubted it. And, on April 6, 2011, after nine plus hours of labor, a baby boy popped out and I haven't looked back.

And even though we have a beautiful baby boy, every parent is allowed to be biased in this department, I still play dress up! However, I can't stand little boys clothes no matter how much they have improved over the years! Look, I get it. Dressing little girls is where its at in the money making industry, but I for one love dressing my little boy in things other than trucks, dinosaurs and sports! Come on! I want khaki pants, button downs, sweater vests, elbow patches and polo shirts. I don't want skulls, crossbones and "Daddy's Little Quarterback". Yes, we have play clothes that sport some of this; a few puppies, "Mommy's Little Rock Star" (we are very pro arts), airplanes and zoo animals. But, we don't have a lot of it and they are only worn during playtime. What we do have a lot of is designer; Marc Jacobs, Joe's Jeans, Polo, Nautica and Toms. And major retailers such as Gap, Target, Oshkosh and H&M. And I'm not going to apologize for it.

Lately, I've had the idea that I need to start my own line of boys clothing. That way I get what I want, in the designs I want, and in the material I want. For example, I saw an adorable heather, gray pull over sweater at Target the other day. After I picked it up it immediately went back on the rack. Donning a royal blue skull and crossed guitars is something McKinley isn't going to be doing! 

With all the being said, I have been able to dress him in the pieces I want, however it is tedious trying to find them. Here is a look back over the past year at some of my favorites. I can't believe how little he was!!! 

Sweater and pants H&M

Joe's Jeans and Toms Shoes

Polo Shirt and H&M Shorts

 

Cap Baby Gap

For those of you mothers with baby boys, what do you think of the selection? Are you willing to compromise?

A Look to Steal

This look is stolen straight from the pages of Instyle Magazine! The focus on the red blazer. The bold pop of red against your faded pair of denim is genius! Add a button down, animal print pumps and a splash of royal blue, and you've instantly updated your favorite pair of jeans. They also paired this look with several strands of pearls and glass necklaces. I can't wait to re-create this look and soon! MAH-JOR!