Shoes- Need I Say More?

In a perfect world I would have every pair of shoes that I drool over. This not being a perfect world, I don't. So if anyone wants to gift me a pair of shoes for say, National Hammock Day (July 22) or National Left- Handers Day (August 13) hey- my mom's a lefty, that counts right?!) or even National Marshmallow Toasting Day (August 30)- nothing goes better with s'mores like a new pair of shoes!), have at it!  Here's what I 'm currently drooling over:

from B.A.I.T. Footwear :

I know these look crazy but they are sooo adorable on!!

From JCrew:

 Annnnnnnnd........

The Piece De Resistance!!


The "I would give my right arm for these" shoe:
from Anthropologie:

These would go nicely with a hammock, don't you think?

Adding a Signature Piece- Room Upgrade

You know sometimes your room is just lacking something? A big something to tie a room together or a little something to complete a look? Well, I was looking for a big something- or rather I needed a big something and I didn't even know it! I'm a big believer in eclectic decorating- finding pieces you love and making them work even though they may not actually "go" as they say.  Enter Ruby Rose. While trolling through the blog of local "junker" and Ruby Rose store owner Stephanie Hendry, I fell in L.O.V.E., with a rug in the background of a photo. I didn't know how I would use it, where exactly it would go or how I was going to make raspberry sorbet go with my tomato reds, pumpkin oranges, mustard and lemon yellows and the aqua/seafoam galore I have going on. And then I realized I didn't care and I was going to make it work, cuz I wanted it to work!

So Stephanie and I were having a casual chat when I brought it up- tiptoed up to it really.  She didn't even hesitate (she must have had more faith in my ability to find a place for it in my home than I), we struck a deal and just like that, I was the owner of an ornate raspberry sorbet rug of the best quality and perfect size!! *Cue excited jumping!

I couldn't wait to make it work!! I just knew it was would come together!!

detail of the rug. Thank you Ruby Rose

Here's the rooms evolution from "Meh" to "Yeah!" and the little details that pull it all together!

Bed frame: Habitat Home and Garden in SLO,  Yellow chevron bedspread Urban Outfitters. Dresser: Target, bookcase leading a double life as bookcase/jeans shelf: Target

rug courtesy of RUBY ROSE

yeah, I know, I have an old school stereo- it still works so why get rid of it?! 

(got to have a practical corner. :) when you're pressed for space you find your "exercise station" wherever you can)

 The Little Touches Pulling It All Together:

Dried chives from my garden, gorgeous glass bud vases from the now defunct Sycamore Herb Farm in Paso.

necklace holder: Urban Outfitters

Scandalous nighttime reading and music. Lamp: Target. Lampshade, Urban Outfitters. Nightstand: free from my friends at Finder's Keepers, one man's junk is another man's treasure, I say!

whimsical touches. Owl nightlight, Urban Outfitters, Olivia Circus Tent jewelry box purchased at a toy store  many years ago

orange table, Cost Plus World Market. Large terrarium glass lidded jar: West Elm.  Blown glass ball: Earth Tones,  succulents courtesy of my friends Joy and Barbara owners of California Blonde, glass cups holding succulents: Anthropologie, metal "G" Urban Outfitters.

Rooms are ever- evolving so I'm sure this room's evolution isn't done, but I do believe I'll be happy to keep it this way for a little while longer. Stay tuned- that terrarium of my dreams is going to become a reality- photos to come!!! If you want a sneak peek of what it's going to look like click HERE

What's waiting around the corner to inspire you?!

info on Ruby Rose:

1335 Walker Street, San Luis Obispo, Ca . 

805. 545.7964

Hours:
Thursday, 11-5
Friday, 11-5

Saturday, 11-4

Ruby Rose Facebook

Ruby Rose Blog

Ruby Rose on Pinterest

Stop on by, visit with Stephanie and find something to fall in love with!!!

Two For One

These are the only two outfits worth mentioning from last week- so here we go!

First Outfit:

Stripes again! striped 3/4 length sleeves boatneck shirt: Urban Outfitters. Watch: Swiss Army. Pants: BDG Urban Outfitters black skinny jeans rolled up. Shoes: Old Navy peep toe canvas espadrilles. 

Hair with striped shirt. Wearing my teal human hair extensions- a braided bun.  Make Pie Not War, rose gold hoops. (my favorite ever!!)

Second Outfit: 

Black button up short sleeves shirt: Libertine for Target.  Tweed Vest: Gap.  Black Skirt: Old Navy. Tights: Target. Shoes: Schuler and Sons Philadelphia at Anthropologie

Schuler and Sons Philadelphia peep toe heels, Anthropologie

Schuler and Sons Philadelphia peep toe heels, Anthropologie 

Mixin' the cheap with the not-so-cheap!

Outfit of the Day :)

Mixin' cheap with the not-so-cheap

The complete look. I love this mix of inexpensive shoes, skirt and tights, with pricey shirt and cardi both from Anthropologie.  What a great balance, and also insanely comfortable!!! (my puppy and laundry pile got in on this pic too!)

Inexpensive wedge shoes by Qupid, from a local store in San Luis Obispo, called Lucky Lulus.  These shoes were $25. I love to wear them both with dresses and with flare jeans. 

Shirt from Little Yellow Button and cardigan from Bailey 44, both found at Anthropologie. I've had both of these shirts for eons. I parted with the striped shirt for a brief time, and the friend I gave it to gave it back when she realized she never wore it and I could fit into it again. :) what a great gal!!!! I'll never part with it again!

the adorable cap sleeves on the Little Yellow Button shirt. You can also see the detailing of the shirt- the collar is the most adorable feature ever!! The skirt is a high waisted pencil skirt from Old Navy that I got on clearance for $12 a few years ago- I wear it all the time and will cry the day it starts to fade or fall apart!

I kinda want to live in this outfit! :)