DSW - Mint New Balance Sneakers

DSW's Instagram account recently posted a photo of mint New Balance sneakers, and I thought they were super cute! I don't normally buy colorful shoes or sneakers, but they looked like the perfect light mint shade, perfect with a pair of jeans or leggings.  I was not able to find them on their website, but I happened to come across them in the clearance section of my local store, in my size to boot! I snapped these up quickly because they were very pretty in person, and comfortable as well.  I would highly recommend keeping an eye out for these at your local DSW store! 

Target - Tameka Sandals

As soon as I saw the fun pop of neon on these Target sandals in the shoe section, I knew I had to grab a pair of these!  The Tameka sandals  also come in several other colors and patterns, so I'm sure there is one that suits just about anyone's style.  I got them during a 20% off shoe sale, but even at the regular price ($22.99) I think they are totally worth buying.  The straps are very soft, and the big strap (in this case, the neon section) is elastic, so these are very comfortable to wear around all day.  I later got another pair with the black straps and can't wait to wear both pairs all summer long! 

DSW - Fall Booties

These are just two of the few (ok fine, many) shoes I've bought this fall from DSW - I can't help it, there are so many cute styles this season!!  I've especially liked the booties that can be dressed up or down depending on my outfit - these are totally versatile and I've already gotten a lot of wear out of them.  

If you're in the market for fall/winter booties, I would definitely recommend checking out DSW frequently, as they always have new styles coming in! 

Nine West Metallic Flats from DSW

Opennnnnnnnnnn Sesame!  What a fun name for a shoe :o)

I got these light gold Nine West Open Sesame flats at DSW a while back - unfortunately they aren't available on the DSW site anymore, hence the Zappos link.  They're incredibly comfortable and great for work or with a pair of jeans on a weekend for running errands.  The light gold color is a fun shade but still works as a neutral since it's not super metallic-y.  Anyone that's looking for a little different pair of flats for the fall, these would be a great option!

Lunchtime Links for September 4th, 2012

• Serious Eats: Chocolate Oreo cake. 
• Kirbie's Cravings: Peanut butter cups. 
• The Pioneer Woman: Mango margarita.
• Gimme Some Oven: Chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter cookie dough frosting.
• The Budget Babe: Fall shoes at Target.

Summer Sandals from DSW

Hooray for new summer shoes!  As soon as I saw these in Mix No. 6 Chanel Wedges at DSW I knew I had to try them on.  I was a little iffy on the gold at first, but in person (after wearing them in the store for a few minutes) I found that it's a light enough gold to really be considered more of a neutral.

Yes, the heel is high, but the great thing about these is how lightweight these are.  That's probably one of the main reasons I won't buy wedges online - no matter how cute they are, some of them are SO heavy and feel like you're wearing ankle weights, haha.  These are light and comfy, with some elastic on the ankle and foot areas (you can see it on the top shoe in the photo above) which is a nice touch.

As a final bonus, they're on clearance, woohoo!  If you're a fan of fun summer wedges like I am, get these before they are gone!

DSW - New Flats

 

I'm normally a heels kinda gal, but flats are a necessary item for certain outfits and walking situations, haha. A while back I got these two flats from DSW and I love them both! 

 The lighter ones on top are the Madden Girl Tazorr Flats in Blush, and the darker pair are the Jellypop Easy Flats.  The Jellypop ones are pretty casual so I won't be wearing them to work, but I like that both pairs have detailing on them that make them different from plain flats.  Both of these have been great for the nice spring weather we've had lately!   

Lunchtime Links for March 26th, 2012

• Serious Eats: Cheerios showdown part 2.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Red velvet mug cake.
• Eat Yourself Skinny: Asian lettuce cups.  
• Picky Palate: Starbucks iced lemon pound cake copycat recipe.
• The Budget Babe: Target's spring shoes.

Madden Girl Twista Flat

As you may know, I am a huge fan of heels, especially crazy platform heels.  But sometimes, flat shoes are good to have, haha.  I got these Madden Girl Twista flats at DSW because I thought they were cute and different from my normal neutral colored shoes.  I like how the bow and the little pop of red on the front add a fun little detail to an otherwise nude flat.  I highly recommend these comfortable flats for anyone that is looking for a new pair of spring shoes!

New Kicks

 

Even though I very rarely run outside, I decided it was time for some new running shoes because my gym shoes felt like they were getting worn down.  I got this fun pair of Adidas sneakers at DSW for an awesome price:

$70 shoes +

30% off clearance +

$20 rewards certificate +

 $20 rewards certificate =

$9 total, plus 500 extra rewards points thanks to an athletic shoe promotion

Now if that wasn't enough motivation to get new shoes and use them at the gym, I don't know what is!

Lunchtime Links for January 4th, 2012

• The Budget Babe: The look for less- Hunter fleece liners.
• Tasty Kitchen: Grilled guacamole. 
• French Twist DC: Champagne cupcakes. 
• Kathy YL Chan: Ailana shave ice.
• Really Petite: J.Crew pumps.

Pink Hunter Boots

 

Looooooooooooooooove my new Hunter boots!  And yes, any of you that have seen DC Cupcakes or know the Georgetown Cupcake sisters might recognize these as the boots they wear, haha.  Which isn't the ONLY reason I got them... but it helped, haha.  

I saw these on a Gilt sale recently and had to snag them.  Unfortunately they're a little snug to wear with jeans but I look forward to wearing them with tights!

Boot Accessories

I recently picked up this pair (or two pairs, rather) of knee high socks to wear under tall boots in the fall/winter.  This is a great way to pull together a seasonal look with some extra warmth as well.  DSW has a great selection of fun under-boot socks, ranging from simple ones like mine to crazy fur-attached ones, haha.  I look forward to buying a few more pairs to go with my tall boots this season!   

Anyone else excited for Tall Boots Season?

Lunchtime Links for September 23rd, 2011

• The Kitchn: Cinnamon honey butter.
• The Budget Babe: Foot Petals shoe inserts. 
• La Fuji Mama: Japanese chicken curry rice.
• In Good Taste: Football party recipes. 
• Jersey Shore: Recap from TVGasm.

Lunchtime Links for September 16th, 2011

• Cakespy: Pumpkin pull-aparts recipe.
• Eat Drink Pretty: Tea party baby shower.
• Pioneer Woman: Italian chicken soup.
• The Budget Babe: Fall shoes at Target.
• Serious Eats: Fried chicken Benedict at Highland Bakery, Atlanta.

Lunchtime Links for September 8th, 2011

• The Kitchn: 15 ways to eat peanut butter.
• Jen's Kit Kat Blog: Cookies and cream Kit Kats.
• The Budget Babe: Christian Louboutin Bibi pumps.
• Yum Sugar: Icebox cake.
• Cakespy: Frozen hot chocolate. 

Lunchtime Links for September 7th, 2011

• The Kitchn: Trader Joe's middle eastern flatbread.
• The Budget Babe: Penny loafer pumps. 
• Kirbie's Cravings: Pancake French toast with Nutella. 
• Real Housewives of NJ: Recap from TVGasm.
• A Passion For Food: Laduree in NYC.

Lunchtime Links for August 29th, 2011

• Serious Eats: Rice Krispie Treats cereal.
• The Kitchn: Three cheese tomato tart.
• Kirbie's Cravings: Jacques Torres' chocolate mudslide cookies.
• The Budget Babe: Christian Louboutin Miss Fast bootie.
• In Good Taste: A more mature s'more.

Lunchtime Links for August 26th, 2011

• Serious Eats: Boston cream pie. 
• The Budget Babe: Fall boots.
• Jersey Shore: Recap from TVGasm. 
• The Pioneer Woman: Pork chops with apples and creamy bacon grits.
• Feisty Foodie: Barilla's summer of Italy cooking class.

Lunchtime Links for August 11th, 2011

• Eat Drink Pretty: Rustic ice cream dessert table.
• Bakerella: Kidney cake pops.
• The Budget Babe: Gossip Girl legwear by DKNY.
• Jersey Shore: Recap from TVGasm.
• The Pioneer Woman: Nine West wedges.