{weekend ruffles}

was ready to breeze into fall until cynthia steffe's ruffled runway.
can't wait to be a spring flower.

finally in town for a weekend. b & i are out to work on the bungalow. hoping for pictures next week. happy friday!

{belated monday shoes}

i know, i know...monday has come and gone. in my defense, i was a little sick yesterday. was thinking it was strep throat, but no, my feared deathy illness has just settled into a really annoying summer cold (why is it that summer colds are so much worse than winter colds?). i think going out of town (and having too much fun) for multiple weekends in a row has really started to wear on my immune system. (but not to worry, friends in alabama, just a little dayquil and i have everything under control and promise to be in tip top shape by this weekend.)

so in my usual fashion, i figured i had to give you some ruffles to make it up to you. b is not going to be pleased by this post as he dislikes any shoe that fits into the "bootie" category, but how cute and feminine will these ruffle booties look with tights and a fall skirt??

{make it ruffle :: dollhouse kim $70 at piperlime (brown or black), madden girl raleigh platform ruffle bootie (though these come in other colors, i'm telling you, you're going to want some purple for fall) $49 at dsw, js by jessica truffle peep toe ruffle bootie $69 at dsw}

{heel to home}

these beauties don't fit the bill for monday shoes, but i have really been admiring them so wanted to find a way to feature them here. i always enjoy reading the blog posts that relate a well-styled outfit to room decor, so i figured why not do the same with a gorgeous pair of shoes? so here is what will hopefully be my first of many {heel to home} posts. i mean who says you can't kick your heels up onto the walls of a room??

it's no surprise these delightfully girly badgley mischka t-straps are a bestseller at piperlime {they're already sold out of some sizes!} though don't get sticker shock, these can definitely be your statement shoe. but in the alternative, add a little {or a lot} of a frilly ruffle and a splash of blushing pink to the tailored lines of a canopy bed and your boudoir can borrow the best from badgley.

{image via :: home sweet home}

{monday {{:ruffle:}} shoes}

steel grey ruffles for any outfit. and all under $100. i love the first ones, talk about party shoes! and if grey's not your thing, there are quite a few other colors to choose from.

{nina elga {steel grey or black satin} - $89 at piperlime, michael antonio seger sandal - $60 at endless, steve madden setra {black paris, black satin, grey paris, purple, red paris} - $50}

{ dry :: fluff :: fold }

get your own ruffles at india rose

{lula love}

{images from lula via nymag}

{periwinkle butterfly}

dear little blog,
i'm sorry i have neglected you. have some ruffles and glamour.
love, shell
{image via hautefashion}