Confession: I have moderation issues. About a year ago, I owned not a single pair of leopard shoes. So I decided to add some to my footwear collection. (It seemed like the sensible thing to do.) Well, I may have gone a little overboard, because now I can call not one but five pairs of leopard kicks my own. And the latest are quite possibly my faves: these killer oxford wedges from Shoemint.
When they first arrived on my doorstep–nestled in their box, purring like kittens–I acclimated them slowly. We took baby steps, going out in slim dark jeans or in maxi skirts from under which they would shyly peek. But it wasn’t long before they were ready for the big time: a pair of nude and black flocked velvet polka dot tights was just the thing to let these cats run wild.
Mind you. A few safety precautions remain. Keep all other pieces simple to let the footwear shine; I’ve heard it said that felines have a jealous streak. A colorblock clutch with a simple skirt and top will do just fine. And as when walking a dog, you must take the lead. Strut your stuff like you own the town, and before you know it, you actually will.
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Photo Credits: Kelly Stonelake Photography. Shopping Guide: Shoes courtesy of Shoemint. Sweater. Skirt. Clutch. Tights. Sunglasses.
oh my goodness, i looked and just saw mile long leopard legs! very cute outfit!
cute! love the polka dots! see you this weekend! 🙂
-Britt+Whit
I love Shoemint and I love those shoes! Fab post!
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Cuteness. Love the tights!
Oh, you look amazing as always Anne!
Gettin’ BOLD and I like it! Rawr!
Yay! This is my favorite outfit yet! Keep em coming.
Those tights need to get on me like woah.
adorable! and i have moderation issues myself…i set out to buy pink heels and now i have pink flats and pink loafers…hehe a girls gotta have options!
I just love this mix of patterns – those tights are awesome!
Where did you find those cute tights?
you’re hot. i love you, your legs, and shoes. i also am biting the shoemint bullet.
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ok..the tights are to die for! Where did you get them???
Such cheery tights! Love.
mean I just read through the entire article of yours and it was quite good but since I’m more of a visual learner,I found that to be more helpful.
Your Shoemint leopard wedge booties are just too cute! Love how you styled your colorblocked clutch with your polka dot tights.
things do not change;we change.sell your clothes and keep your thoughts
ose who took antidepressants or were overweight also aged quicker.
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We made big pots of pasta and had spaghetti dinners; we had pre-party parties; we had TV watch parties; we had birthday parties; and we had Christmas parties. The photo is from one such Christmas party. It was 1995, and we certainly dressed the part. My closest friends and I baked cookies and breads and made dips and worked tirelessly on our little holiday party menu; we even had an annual ornament exchange. And aren’t we cute?
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