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Shoe-inspired

Beauty is all around. Let's face it--in the interesting faces of people we come across, the bright colors of sunshine & sky, in a cloudy autumn morning, even in a fresh cup o' coffee, there is bright, shiny beauty. I find beauty in all of these things...but I really find beauty in a fabulous pair of shoes. I can't quite put my finger on what exactly catches my eye about shoes, but ever since I was a wee one, I have adored 'em. I used to slide my tiny-girl feet into my grandmas black patent pumps, and shuffle around the house, like I was in charge! I love that there are endless amounts of texture, color, and style combination you can fiddle around with in one little pair of shoes--add a little lace or some antiquey jewels to dress it up, or make it a peep-toe for a more flirty flair. Ahh, shoe-inspired I am.


I was especially inspired by these wintery-sorta photos as captured by my photog friend, Kate Noelle. The pastels, ribbons, and ruffles have me dreaming girlish dreams about my some of favorite things: vintage bauble rings, pencil skirts, Anthropologie, the Oregon coast, tea with my closest girls--yup, all from looking at shoes! Isn't that funny?






Where do you find beauty?

xoxo,
holly in heels
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful pics :)

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  2. BonBon Rose Girls KristinSeptember 8, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    That last pair is so gorgeous!

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  3. STYLE'NSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    I love all of these..favorite are the pink ones.

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  4. JosieSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    These are gorgeous! She's a super talented photographer.
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  5. gucci online shopSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    visiting your blog, just like I'm in a fashion show

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