mary and i went vintage-ing last weekend, and i scored a perfect pair of 70′s hand beaded moccasins!

i’ve been trying to locate similar online, and aside from the classic minnetonka thunderbirds, i found the most incredible source- hand beaded, custom moccosins!  you pick the colors, beads, pattern etc-  the workmanship looks outstanding, and while the price is a bit steep, $99-525.00, it’s still far less than subsisting on top ramen to save up for those louboutins.

images via sunbright originals

chad muska x love kills series for element skateboards

image via element skateboards

how stellar are these babies?  the jeffrey campbell xanadu, at OAK

images via OAK

kym ellery at RAFW…images via zanita, for the grand social.  thanks for the tip, rachel!

senso shoes…coming soon, exclusively at solestruck

bleachblack rhinestone necklace (worn as bracelet) at urbanoutfitters

majorly ridic, next-level doorknobs baubles by natalie dissel

images via natalie dissel

images via chronicles of never

i designed this piece for the urban outfitters summer 10 collection…. loving it paired with your favorite vintage tee, denim cutoffs and beat-up leather sandals

available now at urban outfitters

bloated platforms…and i mean that, in the best way

platforms by gee wa wa, images via solestruck

dress by stylestalker (thanks rach!), boots vintage DIY

start with some old square-heel boots (the 90s were kind to this trend–thrift stores are teeming with these chunky boots- mine were $7.80)…stuff them with newspapers, and spray with paint.  repeat for 2nd coat.  let dry.  practice drawing the swallows, by looking at the miu miu inspiration post (i had mine open on my iphone, while i was drawing).  practice first on the inside side of the shoe, to get your technique.  repeat!  mine took about 2 hrs per shoe.

(x1) pair of 90s boots

(x1) spraypaint (i used krylon “slipper” in satin finish)

(x3) sharpies

(x1) miu miu inspiration post