12 Days of Christmas: Day 4- Four Plumed Shoes

Fine Feathered Friends

On the Fourth Day of Christmas, I hope the Shoe Fairy brings to me:



























You can keep you Four Calling Birds... this shoelover would rather have feathered footwear! Feathered and jeweled booties by Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain (available at ShopBop.com) will add a luxe touch a legging look or some black skinny jeans. Jimmy Choo's "Mable" feather-adorned sandals provide automatic glam, too (available at Saks Fifth Avenue). Bourne's "Hayden" satin peep toes with a jeweled feather accent are a great mix of old and new elegance. Whether worn with an LBD or a gown, they play nice with most looks (available at Lord & Taylor). Then there's the "Carla" by Martinez Valero. This peacock feathered sandal is an easy centerpiece for holiday looks and is a fun way to play up plumes (available at MartinezValero.com).


















Three "French" pumps... Well 3 pairs by prominent French designer, Roger Vivier.













2 Pairs of Yves Saint Laurent Imperiale boots that go over my knee.

And...

A pair of Nicholas Kirkwood Egypt platforms in purple alligator.

Wild Wednesday: Roger Vivier May Peep Toes

Fly Sky High

After today, you can officially start counting down to Friday. Yay! That means you're THAT much closer to letting your flighty side take over (and we know that's really your FAVORITE side). You've been a serious Susie for the last two days, and it's killing you. Take a flight of fancy dedicated to your freer side in some heels like these May peep toes by Roger Vivier (available at MyTheresa.com). (Feathers are VERY in fashion this season, and they're on EVERYTHING!) These plume-printed satin pretties on a 4.5 inch heels say you appreciate the simple things but enjoy exciting twists. Oh, let's not forget how they also work with the black and white trend that's so in this year, too.

Since your mind is in the clouds today, you should let a Vanilla Cloud (recipe and image courtesy of amountainofcrushedice.com) take your taste buds there too. It's a creamy-looking combination of Beefeater gin, fresh lime juice, vanilla bean syrup and a little bitter lemon soda. (Most bars won't have the vanilla syrup for which the recipe calls, but it should still work with a vanilla liqueur.) The flavor is smooth, but it's still strong enough to "lift" you. That said, mind your intake. We wouldn't want you flitting off into some dangerous situation.