The Heel To Have

Happy Monday!

Since Valentine's Day is about a week away I decided to share my Vday outfit a little early and to say a huge thank you to Just Fab for these simply fabulous shoes. I've been talking a lot about spring trends and haven't mentioned which shoes are going to be huge! A block heel is the only one you need be worried about this season. Find these beautiful shoes here: http://www.justfab.com/products/Vasilenia-PP1719566-7915?psrc=browse:shoes:allheels

Over the years many people have asked me either for tips on walking in heels or asking how I stand in them for so long. So since today is all about the heel I'm giving you some of my tips and tricks on rocking them.

First do the heel test. Stand in your chosen heels and make your feet even with your shoulders. See if you can stand on one foot and not be too wobbly. Your abs should contract while you're doing this. So if your balance is good then you pass the test! 

This one comes from my dancing roots but if you have to be in heels for a very long time (like when I'm shooting a wedding for 12 hours) tape your third and fourth toes together! You'll be shocked!

Follow with the heel. The reason people complain about the balls of their feet hurting if because they are putting all the weight there. Concentrate on how you walk and make sure you are evenly distributing your weight, You'll be able to be in them much longer doing this.  

Side note: I've basically been completely obsessed with bodysuits as of late. Dress them up or down you can't go wrong.  

Now get out there and own the week, in your favorite heels of course!  Cheers!

xoxo

Trend Talk

Let's have a Friday martini shall we? For today's Martini Moment I'm talking Spring Fashion. I always like to get a jump on the upcoming season and what better time than to chat about it over a delicious cocktail? 

That fuzzy rodent might have said more Winter but I'm thinking Spring! It's always so exciting because well lets face it we are all ready to get out of th cold. Let's talk trends. I've already covered that you need bell sleeves and a floral bomber or two. 

Now, I'm so thrilled about this next one because I loved it the first time around (well first for me)  when I was young. Guys, The Bustier is BACK! Fashion insiders have already been rocking this and an easy way to do this one is to pair with a button down or a thin long sleeve shirt. I love it because it's just a little bit different. Don't be afraid to try it, just go for it!

One of the best and most classic martinis (thank you Sex and the City) is the Cosmo. Just in case you didn't know exactly how to make this fabulous drink here is is.

The Cosmo

1 1/2 oz citrus vodka

3/4 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec

3/4 oz cranberry juice

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

Add vodka,  Cointreau or Triple Sec, and juices to your cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Garnish with lime. Tada! Perfect Cosmo.

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and I hope a delicious drink is in your near future.

Xoxo

Just Get Me A Really Big Closet

Fast Fashionista turns three today!

First of all, thank you to all of my readers and supporters. You all mean the world to me. I love that my little hobby/labor of love has been a place for you to come to. Be it fashion or food or whatever else I'm glad you're here for the ride. I thought this would be the perfect time to share my dressing room with you.

 Before I say anything else let me take you to a cold November day when we were buying our house. "Babe I found your closet" he says after the inspection. Mk knew while we were looking that I needed two things 1) a dressing room and 2) a huge bathtub. I had plans of making one of our bedrooms into my closet. But with MK's idea we decided to roll with it and do the attic. Once we got our ducks in a row, my sweet Dad built stairs to the attic in one of our small rooms, and construction started in August of last year. I know you're going to ask so yes, I very much will miss the pink room with butterfly border.

Some of these are Iphone photos so bare with me.

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So since this was just an attic there needed to be windows. It was amazing to watch our construction team put them in! One day there were no windows and just like that there were.

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The contractors were in and out in two weeks and MK and I are all about DIY and we painted and painted and painted...and then painted more.

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Not only did my sweet Dad build the steps he also helped MK while he put the floor down. I helped some too!

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The floor was done and I couldn't have been happier with my choice. It was time to start building wardrobes. Before we started weddings and every free second we had it was building the wardrobes.

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Once the wardrobes were done it was all about the island assembly. Thank goodness for this man of mine because I would not have had the patience or building smarts for that matter. Perla was always there to assist. 

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Building three chandeliers took up a lot of time but we got it done.

It took three months to finish the closet and I was in by the end of October. I wanted to get some final details complete before posting it online. Here are pictures we just took yesterday. Let me know what you think?

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I'm so happy to be able to share this with you. I want to take a quick second and thank my Husband for putting so much time and effort into this project all to make me happy. I lucked out that for sure. Thank you MK!

“Just get me a really big closet...”

— Carrie Bradshaw