Holly in Heels

Although December hasn't quite hit yet, the buzz of holiday glitz and glam has arrived! You know you have caught the fever when you are already thinking of that killer holiday outfit, or swanky pair of shoes for New Years. Don't lie! Well, Shop It To Me is only sweetening the deal this season with 3 little words: Valentino, Gucci, Coach. Now you're listening, right?! This shopaholic's dream of a site is giving one of these lust-worthy designer prizes away to one lucky Shop It To Me member. And being a Shop It To Me member myself, I'm here to spread the good news! The rules are simple: To enter, invite friends to join Shop It To Me. You’ll get one entry for each friend who signs up!   Here's a link to the official giveaway page, y'all - get to it! And the next big decision you may be making is if Valentino, Gucci or Coach will be your hot date to that holiday party this season! Holluh! Contest ends at 11:59 PST on Friday, November 22, 2013. US ...

You faithful readers of mine may remember my blog post last week, about a new online boutique that I'm currently crushing on, Serene Sky Boutique . This online lovely has tons of cute accessories, at just the right price! Art deco jewelry is their specialty - and I'm adoring every piece of it. I ordered a few of their gorgeous jewels for myself, paired with some fall faves from my own closet (please note adorable box, upon arrival!):   Cor al Pyramid Cuff, $ 14 / G old Bar Tassel Bracelet, $12   Art Deco Geometric Necklace, $32 Want some of your own? Head to shopserenesky.com and enter promo code HOLLY15 for 15% off your order! In addition to that amaaaazing promo code (yay for discounts!), I'm happy to announce a GIVEAWAY from Serene Sky Boutique ! Oh yes, you heard right, these pretty vintage brass, handmade Arrow Triangle Earrings can be yours all yours when you enter now! TO WIN you simply must: 1. Comment on this post telling me your favori...

I'm big into monthly memberships these days--from Birchbox to Lacquerous ,  Rent the Runway and my husband's new obsession with Dollar Shave Club --when there's a cute product or service out there that helps boost my fashion sense, I have to check it out! Plus, it's just too fun to get packages delivered to my doorstep each month, and I don't have to do any of the shopping or choosing! My latest find is HauteLegs --a monthly service that sends women 2-3 pairs of tights leggings, hosiery or socks every month. Customers sign-on, fill out a style profile and then voila!...receive beautiful, unique legwear. I tried the service out for 3-months and LOVED getting a new delivery each month!: hard to see here, but adorable leopard pattern. grey opaque, a classic!   ankle tights, for the daring only! I asked Monica, from the HauteLegs Headquarters, a few questions about the company:   HinH: Tell us a bit about HauteLegs and how you got started. HL...

Every gal needs a pair of solid, shout-out-loud, rockstar heels. Am I right? I believe I am. Once in a while, you need to get out of those almost expected everyday heels and head for the extreme, head-turning kicks. I know, I know...it may sound a little scary at first, but once you step into some crazy-cool heels that push the limits, pair them with some hot, hot skinny jeans and a few of the right gems--you're an instant knock out! Jeffrey Campbell is always pushing the limits, with his edgy designs and towering heel heights. I have to say, I'm not always running to the Campbells, but for rockstar heels, he's my man. Check out these super chic, but screamin' rockstar 'Audrey' pumps ! The generous 6" heel with 2" platform (comparable to a 4" heel) balances out the sheer nude patent leather all around the pump. And a cute ankle buckle to finish--woooweee! And what goes well with those rockstar pumps? Rockstar tickets to a killer rock show, o...

Hey gals, I'm happy to announce the winner of my latest giveaway from this adorable Raptor Jewelry line! Miss Lauren Mae you are the proud new owner of these stylish new earrings ! Thanks to all who entered, tweeted, blogged and spread the good word about Raptor--make sure you check back for more fun, fun giveaways to come! Have a lovely weekend, all! xoxo, holly in heels

There are a loooootta cute shoes out there on the market. I'd like to say that I own a good amount of them, but it is rather hard to keep up. And aside from shoes, what I can never have enough of is accessories . Beaded necklaces, bauble-y bracelets, earrings and statement rings all call my name on a regular basis. So naturally, when I came across Raptor Jewelry , a local accessories queen, I immediately fell in love. Raptor is sold at a ton of top local boutiques here in Orange County --50 stores from San Diego, Long Beach, Orange County, South Dakota, and Park City Utah to be exact! Most recently, Raptor hit their biggest boom in sales when getting notoriety on FOX's American Idol, where a star contestant rocked Raptor's 'Turquoise Tears' earrings on her audition. Idol's judges even saw the style and were instantly smitten--considering Steven Tyler's love for feathers, I'm not surprised! But this business all started when owner Ashlee studied fashion...

Hola shoppers! I may have mentioned this before, but I've had an uber-big crush on a lil' shopping website called Shop It To Me, for quite some time now. I signed up about a year ago, and they send me weekly emails, showing me all of the best deals on the brands of my choosing (saves me some time in combing thru website after website!). And after blogging for some time now, they even have me listed as a 'trendsetter' on their site , which of course I give SITM props for (wink)! This leads me to my get-to-the-point-you-long-winded-blogger idea: to kick off the fall shopping season, Shop It To Me is running a killer giveaway , helping a lucky member score the dream bag or shoes of her choice! Brands like Christian Louboutin, Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, and Rebecca Minkoff--you can't go wrong! Rules are simple-simon, so get to it! Trust me on this one, ladies--you won't regret it! Ends Friday...so now Shop It To Me !

So not only is it the start of a brand new week here in sunny southern CA, but it's time to announce the winner of my OC Fair giveaway ! Yep yep, the lucky winner will be whisked away into an 80's grammy-winning dream of seeing pop star Pat Benatar in a prime-o spot at the Orange County Fair's Pacific Amphitheater! And I'm happy to announce that Sarah Dowdell --owner of one of the cutest new boutiques in OC, Deer Lovely in Costa Mesa--is our winner! If you'd like to check out any of the concerts happening over the next few weeks at the OC Fair, just visit their website and soak in the summer fun! Hey, and Pat Benatar obviously had some wicked taste in heels back in the day, judging by this pic--I can't wait to hear from Sarah what Ms. B will be sportin' at her August concert! Two words: We belong . Thanks to all who entered--more free summer giveaways comin' up reeeeeeal soon! Stay tuned. xoxo, holly in heels

It's summertime, no doubt. The temps are risin', the bbq's are firin' up, and the short-shorts are coming out in full swing! Oh yes yes, and don't forget about the summer shoes that hittin' the sidewalks right now--sizzling sandals, gorgeous wedges, towering platforms...the list goes on & on. But amidst all of the summer fun + fashion, I must confess to you readers what one of my favorite summertime events is--right up there with sale shoppin' and water-sliding, it's THE FAIR! You heard me right, this small town blooded girl just loooooves to throw on her summer sandals, soak up the sun, munch on fried food & cotton candy, and scope out the ferris wheel and outdoor concerts (bikini diet currently on hold!). You may ask, what sorta kicks does one sport to a day at the fair? --well, personally I'd say it's fair game (no pun intended, promise), to style yourself with some comfy, summery wedges like these chic & stylish 'Jungle' e...

Happy 4th of July, my blogolicious friends! I hope you've had a fab-yoo-lus 4th, filled with lotsa yummy BBQ, time with friends & fam, and of course...lots of HOT red, white and blue shoes! It's nearing the end of the day, and time to announce the lucky-ducky winner of my FIRST giveaway of the summer (that's right, more to come!). Soooooo...I'm happy to tell ya'll that Ashley , author of the adorable blog Pursuit of Shoes , is the winner of the Stella & Dot jewels! Congrats, girl! Make sure you all check out Ashley's amazing blog and give her a happy 4th round of applause! And for all you bummed out ladies, don't fret, I bring you good news: 1) you can snag your own Stella & Dot jewels right here - love this stuff! 2) wait just a few more weeks for another fun, summer giveaway right on this very blog. Love you all, thanks for the props. xoxo, holly in heels

Let's face it, heels are an important part of any outfit. Whether it's a night out on the town, a date night with your main squeeze, a Saturday shopping day, or even a sassy day at work--heels are style essential. Comin' from a gal who regularly goes by the name Holly in Heels , of course I say that, ha! But do you know what comes in a close 2nd to a good pair o' heels in my book? BLING! Yep, an outfit just ain't complete unless it's finished off with some good accessories. And that's exactly why when I met the lovely + oh-so stylish Alison Fuller, stylist of the uber-cute Stella & Dot jewelry line , I felt compelled to partner up with the gal for a giveaway! I know all of you lovely lady readers deserved a true treat like this--and what better way to kick off the summer than with some sweet gems? So we're accessorizin' you up with your choice of bling. Enter this sizzlin' summer giveaway fun, and you'll get your pick between Stella &...

First off, I'm going to pull a total Ryan Seacrest and delay the gratification of telling the winner, just to say THANK YOU for making this giveaway a huge success! So many kind new readers, followers and fellow bloggers, showin' your love for the shoe-hearted--this giveaway is definitely at the top of my all-time faves! That's all cuz'a YOU...so you rule. Ok ok ok, here it is, the big reveal of the Pour La Victoire giveaway 2011! Trissta [of the cute blog Living on the Chic ] you are now the proud new owner of Pour La Victoire's 'Cypris' Platforms (sold in most spots for $200+...ding ding!). Congrats to you and make sure while you're struttin' your stuff in your new PLV's, you're telling who gave you those mad kicks (that's yours truly!). Thanks again to one & all. If ya weren't in luck this round, make sure you stay tuned for my next giveaway, coming up in just a few weeks! You're bound to get lucky one of these days, rig...

I'm a sucker for free stuff. Who isn't? Especially when it's SHOES. Anyone with me?...ya, pretty sure ya are. Well, I'm jumpin' for joy as I write this post, because Miss Holly in Heels herself has been asked to partner up with a super-fabulous shoe company called Pour La Victoire . Maybe you've heard of 'em? If you haven't heard of the lovely PLV's then listen up--because this shoe co. is one hot commodity! You can find Pour La Victoire's at top-notch retailers like Piperlime , Nordies , Zappos , Bloomies and Saks , and known for their chic and classic style in high-high-heel makin' and designin'. Pour La Victoire's 'victorious' fashions are not only known as the “next big thing” but have also skyrocketed in popularity among socialites, and celebs. High-fashion fans like Anne Hathaway, Rachel Weisz and Alexa Chung have made public appearances sporting their fave PLV heels, boots and sandals. I'm talking $100+ shoes an...

After what was a waaay too fast weekend, I have some good news. It's time to announce the WINNER of the high heel giveaway (drum-roll please)! I'm happy to tell ya that after a careful tally, Bonnie (California girl, turned midwesterner!) is the winner of some brand spankin' new kicks from Jen + Kim for Coloriffics ! Miss Bonnie: I'll be emailing you with details on what new shoes you get to pick out, yay! THANK YOU to all who entered this fab-yoo-lus giveaway--it was my biggest, most popular one yet! And if you weren't a winner this time, fret not: I have another super-duper giveaway comin' up very soon, so keep those eyes peeled & those feet ready for more free shoes! Promise, promise. Of course you can always purchase your very own Jen + Kim for Coloriffics shoes , thanks to their bargain-of-a' sticker price. Not to mention, follow these gals on Twitter and Facebook for the latest sales & updates! Happy Monday, shoe-fans. xoxo, holly in heels

So, on the eve of 2011 something verrrrry exciting happened to Miss H in H (no, it's not baby news, mom, sorry!): I launched the brand spankin' new look of my blog ! Yep, it was pretty landmark-ish and something I had been lookin' forward to for a long, long time. And now that I've pretty much worked out all of the kinks and gotten it down to the way I want it, I feel like it's time to CELEBRATE! And what better way to do that than with a HIGH HEEL GIVEAWAY !? You heard right. High heel giveaway. You'rewelcomeverymuch. I'm so super excited to be givin' away a pair of heels from Jen + Kim for Coloriffics ! These girls have quite a story , which started when they became friends way back in 6th grade (how cute!). Having always been shoe-lovers and fellow fashionistas, Jen and Kim took their love for kicks & fashion and turned it into something big by pairing up with a shoe company called Coloriffics (makers of some of my favorite shoes-- like these love...

Welp, it's about that time... giveaway winner announcement time! There are so many pretty pretty jewels at mimi&lu --and I ADORE that I was able to pair up with them and show all of my readers what they've got. But alas, there can only be one winner...and...drum-roll please...Ryan Seacrest style... the winner is: Cat ! Congrats, sista! Expect a congratulatory email in your inbox soon, with instructions on how you'll get your prize in the mail, just in time for the holidays! And to the rest of ya's: don't fret, you can still snag your mimi&lu swag online, anytime! Just check out their collection and click that cute little 'add to bag' button, before their inventory runs out! Great gifts for anyone, at any time. And for the latest mimi&lu specials and updates, follow them on Facebook . Thanks again for all the luuuv and a happy Monday to ya! xoxo, holly in heels

Most of the time, I'll tell ya straight to your pretty lil' face that there's nothing better than buying shoes . Obviously this would be my advice, given that I have a shoe blog and all, right? But coming in a close 2nd on my love-to-shop-for shortlist is accessories! Yep, it's the lovely jewels that I could continue to buy, buy, buy (and not in the NSync sorta way ). So to share my love for the sparkly things in life, Holly in Heels is pairin' up with nationally recognized jewelry-creator, mimi & lu , in this super-chic giveaway! Get to know mimi & lu a bit, and then ENTER TO WIN some of their best in dainty gems... 1) Tell us about mimi & lu and how you got started: mimi & lu 's original name was 'Moushart'. In 2004, I was living in Boston working a summer position in the wardrobe department of Cirque Du Soliel and making jewelry has a hobby. Some of the cirque performers noticed my jewelry and purchased a few of my pieces right off o...

It's Friday! WHO'S HAPPY?!!! I am, I am! It's actually been a spectacular week at work--and I've had plenty of good, relaxing evenings at home...so I ain't complainin', but a few days of sleeping in and lounging around sounds pretty darned good to me, not gunna lie. I'm also super-duperliciously delighted to be announcing the winner of the Susan & Veronica Apron giveaway (winner selected using random.org )! And the lucky lady is (eh-chem...drum roll please): whitneyanddaniel! I'll be emailing ya with details on how we'll send your prize, but congrats, girly! I seriously loved this giveaway--it combined two of my most favorite things: food + fashion. Heck, and if you're not the winner this time, I still would strongly encourage you to show your support for Susan & Veronica and the Young Survival Coalition , by purchasing one of their absolutely adorable Pink Ribbon Aprons (they'll even throw in FREE SHIPPING for ya!). Proceeds of ...

I love to bake. I know, I know...usually us fashionistas spend too much time at the mall and not enough time in the kitchen--but it's no secret that I make a killer banana nut bread and can throw together some yummy-yum choco chunk & peanut butter cookies in a heartbeat! It's sorta a rule in our household now--my hubs cooks (better at improvising) & I bake (best at following directions). Ya think it says somethin' about us?! Well, all Freudian predictions aside, I always like to have something sassy to wear as I'm throwing the flour and brown sugar around the kitchen, and coming up with a sweet creation--don't you? That's why I was utterly IN LOVE when I came across Fashionista Aprons from Susan and Veronica . And wanna know somethin' great?!-- we're givin' an apron away ! I recently interviewed these lovely leading ladies to ask them a bit more about their cute, cute business and the special cause behind it. 1) Tell us about "Susan and...