Life is short. Buy the shoes.

Being fashionable is as much about attitude as it is about what you wear. That's why this won't be your typical "What to Wear" blog with pictures of celebrities in cool clothes. (Well...there will be some of that, I'll admit.) This blog will be a bit rougher around the edges and the focus will be clothes, life and love...because for some people, those three elements are interwoven. There are a lot of places to drop lots of money on amazing clothes and shoes, but there are also tons of places to get great deals and still look chic. We'll discuss both ends of that spectrum. But first, my lovelies, a few fashion ground rules:

Rule #1: You don't have to wear expensive labels to look good. People who make you feel bad about not being a label whore can eat a bowl of dicks. Yeah, I said it. What? Fashion has never been about money and anyone who thinks it is, clearly lacks vision and creativity. 

 

Rule #2: The old rules don't always apply. Women shouldn't automatically cut their hair shorter as they get older and people of every age and size can be fashionable.

Rule #3: Know your body type. Hourglass, Pear, Slender, Athletic. Learn it. Live it. Love it.

Rule #4: Your shoes should fit properly. Seriously. When you get old, you don't wanna have to wear orthopedic shoes or have surgery to shave down your bunions, do you? 

Rule #5: Invest in sexy lingerie...at least for special occasions. I'm telling you, it's like buying lacy little scraps of Kryptonite. Buy the draws, girls. It's a win-win. A while back, I bought this lovely little teddy from Victoria's Secret just to have a little fun with my guy. I showed up at his place wearing only the teddy, a coat and some epically high heels. The man couldn't form a coherent sentence for at least half an hour! The power I felt was a little embarrassing, but I always use my power for good and not evil. Usually. Don't judge me.

Rule #6: Anyone who tries to make you feel bad about caring about fashion and wanting to look good can SUCK IT.
The way you choose to present yourself is a personal choice and a reflection of how you feel about yourself. If someone says or does something to make you feel like crap, then that's a reflection of how they feel about themselves.

 

Now, let's start the fashion talk with shoes...

Knock-offs are your friend! (Not counterfeits! Totally different animal.) They are getting better and better in quality and the good ones are available all over the place. You just gotta know where to look...

The shoes below are Christian Louboutin lace booties and they cost $1,782. I'm not kidding. That's more than a lot of people's monthly mortgage payment. If you can roll like that, then more power to you. Do your thing, girl. For those of us who can't...

I bought the Kate Preston lace booties below for just $64 at Off Broadway Shoes here in LA. 

They look exactly the same as the Louboutins with the exception of the signature red bottom the Louboutins are famous for.

Um...yeah, I couldn't believe it either!

Of course, I always love a good booty...

Aldo patent leather open-toe booty. Less than $70.

BCBG red leather booty with pleat detail. Purchased at Off Broadway as well. Less than $60.

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CHIC OF THE WEEK: Michelle Obama

Accessible style and effortless chic make Michelle Obama the perfect choice for my first Chic of the Week selection. If you have a suggestion for Chic of the Week, please let me know! It doesn't have to be a celebrity. It can be a person you see on the street who looks great. It can be you. Hit me up!

Until then, my lovelies...keep it cute.