Holly in Heels

You guys. Has it seriously been a full YEAR since I've typed up a blog post on here? That is both depressing and encouraging. Depressing--because I feel like I have forgotten about my first "child" my Holly in Heels blog. Encouraging--because it means that I have been suuuper busy with other fun and creative projects, like my continued PR and media copywriting, contributions to Coyote + Oak magazine out of San Luis Obispo, as well as Locale Magazine 's newest San Francisco addition. I have to admit that while these other (paying) jobs keep me busy and on my toes, I do stop and think about my former life as a fashion and lifestyle blogger, and how I miss the creative outlet. To be able to write about whatever topic I choose is certainly a gift. Writing is also therapeutic for me--this blog is like a friend. Like the kind you can call up anytime, talk about the deep stuff and then mention this new conditioner you tried...and then switch back to the meaning of lif...

It's 2014, y'all! I cannot believe it. Ok, I kinda can, it was Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then time for a champagne toast, and we did it all in style, so it is about time we see a new year in front of us, frankly. But when I look back on all of the good style and glamorous shoes that have come across my fashion-loving eyes this year, I feel quite compelled to take a long hard look at the best shoes of 2013! Let's check it... THE WEDGE SNEAKS. About this time last year, we were looking at the dawn of wedge sneakers ! A trend I was unsure about, I will admit - but it did make the magazines and the wardrobes of some stylish celebs, I will say. Some metallics, some bold colors, the sky was the limit! FLATS IT. As I was prepping for spring (and a baby growing in my tummy!), I had my eye on flats. Honestly, 2013 could have been the YEAR for flats - so many brands and trends were screaming flat nation - adorable polka dot flats, animal prints and patents and suedes l...

Sometimes, it just takes a pair of good, red shoes to get me through the day. In recent weeks, I have to tell you all that my feet have been growing increasingly swollen...due to a certain baby girl who's growing each and every day in my belly! It's exciting to be growing a sweet babe inside me, but it's also a little limiting when it comes to shoes. I figured there are a few other hot mamas out there who have been struggling with the same issue--a strong love for the leg-lengthening power of heels, but an arch or a preggo girl swelling that has you feetsies saying "oh, no, no!" So, I will let you in on a little secret: there are a TON of cute flats out there, where you don't have to sacrifice your style. Now now, don't get alarmed...I haven't totally converted, and I'm certain that I'll be back to heels in a few months time. But in the meantime, I urge you mamas and mamas-to-be to not give up on style if you cannot bear heels! Here are my...

When these footsies need a break from long days of high heel wearing and high fashion sporting, let it be known that I turn to GAP for my flats. GAP is so faithful on their designs and styles--always at just the right price of about under $50. Check out the latest polka dot and animal print pointed toes , as well as the sweet bowtie round toe colors... What's your go-to pick-me-up flat? xoxo, holly in heels