These Shoes Were Made for Walkin'

So I hate buying shoes. I actually find shoe shopping quite torturous.  In fact, I would rather go bikini shopping when I am 40 pounds overweight.  I will admit though my hatred has slightly diminished since I purchased my first pair of TOMS about three months ago.  I'm now on my 3rd pair.  Hooked - yes.  I'm so in love that I sent an email to a bunch of my friends asking them if they would be interested in a  Style your Sole Party.  Check  out  the TOMS website for more info on that one. Too lazy to write about it.  He haw. Anyway, the best way for me to describe these kicks -casual, simple, comfy.  They work nicely with a majority of the clothes in my closet and they have that nautical (clearly my favorite word) summery feel, which I'm all about at the moment. 


Aside from being amazingly comfortable the greatest thing about purchasing a pair of TOMS is the company's One for One program. For each pair of TOMS you purchase the company gives one pair to a child in need.  Brilliant.  


Here are some of my fav TOMS...

 

 TOMS for the tots...

In addition to One for One, the company is challenging people to go one day without shoes on April 10th. TOMS is asking people to spread awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child's life by taking off your own shoes for the day.  Great idea.  Great cause.  I will not be participating.  Nobody wants to see my feet no matter what the cause.  

Happy walking.

Sail Away with Me

Ahoy mates and welcome aboard.  I'm super excited as this is my first of hopefully many posts.  I'm not sure where to start so I'll dive right in and share some of my favorite things.  Every year around this time as the weather begins to change and the latest spring fashions hit the shelves I find myself obsessing over all things nautical.  Is it me or is the nautical theme dominating spring fashion?  Here are some pieces no gal should live without.  Scratch that last thought...I'm forced to live without because I don't have any money. Womp womp.


Kiel James Patrick nautical bracelets.  Simple. Preppy. Fun.

   

 Tory Burch....around my wrist at this very moment.

             Kate Spade Striped Blaise Top              Saks Splendid Top                                     J Crew

                                                                                     Lilly Pulitzer Skirt & Dress

 

Do I see a theme here? 

I may have gone a little over board with all the stripes but I can't help myself. If anyone wants to buy me the Kate Spade Nera coat below feel free.  Size small and I'll send you my mailing address.

                                                       Kate Spade Nera Coat             Anthropologie Jersey Peacoat

Cute, comfy and o' so nautical. TOMS  burlap bimini stitchouts (currently my favorite pair of shoes)

Every skipper needs a mate, or little buddy.  For the wee ones...

           Perry Finalia on Etsy                                                        J Crew  Boys Shawl Collar Popover

 Some other nautical necessities...

                                     Anthropologie hat, suit & shorts

 

            Vineyard Vines Tote                                                                             Kate Spade Bag


Thanks for joining me on my first blogging voyage.  I'll be back on-board tomorrow, so don't jump ship just yet. xox