the heart wants what the heart wants

miu miu purple patent leather pumps, as seen this July's Vogue

me likey.

gumption

Sometimes, I lose it...

Isn't it funny how we see others so clearly- their beautiful hearts, tenacious spirits, and all bright possibilities in their yet to come? Yet most often we can't see any of that in ourselves. Lately, I haven't been trusting the person that counts the most- God. I've succumbed to a slump of believing that whatever is next is going to be mediocre, so-so, not what I want. Oh how my heart is prone to wander...and when it does, I also lose focus and passion. I can't believe that I let myself forget that the excitement is right now, wherever that may be- on this leg of the journey. So what- yes, I don't know what to do next, but I know someone who does. Everyday I'm going to tell myself to take today's steps and know that goodness, mercy, and love are in this day and step. I'm going to remind myself that He who has given me this most beautiful of lives isn't done. And then I'll repeat that as many times as it takes for myself to start believing it and living it out.

And if you're wondering why I included the photo above, it's because anyone who wear those masterpieces has got to have gumption. Oh, most definitely!

sky high style

I acquire a very healthy collection of magazines each month; Newsweek, Vogue, Glamour, Harper's Bazaar, and Fort Worth, Texas Magazine- the day any of these come in the mail is certainly a good day. When it comes to covers though, Harper's Bazaar has everyone beat. No other big time magazine meets the photographic beauty of Harper's Bazaar and April's issue is no different. In fact, when I pulled Harper Bazaar's April issue out of the mailbox, I was slightly aghast. I mean, who does this?
Demi Moore + beach + free-standing staircase + giraffe? I.love.it.



And a close of of the shoes please- these babies deserve a cover for themselves (By the late Alexander McQueen.)

mad about madden

Those who know me understand that I have an absolute admiration for and obsession with beautiful shoes. Flat, sandal, boot, pump-take it from me, the right shoe can be intoxicating. And if you're not in the price market for red-bottomed Louboutins, in my humble opinion, Steve Madden is the next best option.

Steve Madden shoes are young, fun, and always polished. Inspired by a shoe department walk-through today, here are a few of my favorites, and yes, chances are that at least one pair made it onto my Christmas list. Thank goodness elves are also shoe cobblers!


All shoe images found at www.stevemadden.com