Whats Trending Now

I love a good trending style. If its a really good one then that trend will stick and it will be something you can wear through multiple seasons and for many years. I have come up with a list of some of my favorite current trends. These are ones that I think will stand the test of time because they are natural classics or they are natural beauties. Some pieces you just don't stop wearing, even after the excitement over them moves on to the next exciting look.

That being said I present you with my current list of favorites. I have included a link to each item.

Embroidered Dresses:

These are just too pretty to go out of style. They can be worn to work or on a date or to a wedding or out for drinks.... I mean you get the point right? Perfect for anything! Especially this one because its just below the knee and has long sleeves.

See more of it on my Instagram account @dressupinheels here.

Buy it here. It also comes in nude.

Denim Jackets:

Because they came in various fits and shapes you can find one for just about any taste and shape. Always stylish and always cool.

See more of it on my Instagram account @dressupinheels here.

Buy it here. It also comes in white.

Anything with ruffles:

Because who doesn't love a good ruffle!? They can be super girly or super cool and they work on shoes, handbags or clothing. I prefer all of the above but you can pick and choose. I recommend these two items here.

See more of it on my Instagram account @dressupinheels here.

Buy the booties here and the handbag here. Booties also comes in red and white and handbag comes in pink.

Bows on heels:

I personally say bows on everything! But definitely on my heels. Now my feet feel like little presents!  Whats more classic that a beautiful bow and a gorgeous heel!?

Buy these here.

And as usual please follow me on Instagram to see my daily posts and more of all these items above at @dressupinheels here.

Hopefully that gives you some style ideas to think about if you are looking to update your closet!

New Years Eve Top Picks

As you know Im all about shoes and New Years Eve is fast approaching. This leaves me with one problem- what shoes to wear?! You may be having this issue yourself so I decided to create a list of my top picks from ShoeDazzle to inspire you!

There are so many options this season and so many rich beautiful colors to choose from. Not to mention any style can work- pumps, booties, sandals... I say get creative and bold! Start the new year in style!

These red pumps with the bow on the back are the perfect party heel. Very festive and super sexy.
Vivian

These booties are super comfortable and easy to wear all night. And that color!!! Also another plus- these booties are on sale right now!
Irena

These are another super comfortable bootie that you can wear all night with little to no pain! They go just as well with a dress as they do with jeans! 

Merel

I can never turn down a heel with snake embellishments. These are the ultimate sexy heel. So if your New Years eve includes a date then I recommend these beauties! Also on sale right now!
Ayana

Another super sexy pump with a metal embellishment. Just gorgeous and glamorous!
Esperanza

This might be the ultimate party bootie right here! I mean look at that cheetah print! That shine! That sexy!!!
Vicky

To see even more shoe inspiration follow my Instagram account @dressupinheels!

Top Picks: Shoes!

I like to make the occasional list of my top favorite picks in shoes from my favorite companies. To end August and summer I want to share my top picks from Shoedazzle. If you ever visit my Instagram @thedazzlebomb you will notice Im always posting pictures of the shoes I get from them. Yes I am just slightly obsessed with shoes- everyone has their thing right!? So let me now share with you my favorites out of them all:

Jaleesa!

This bootie is a great transition from summer to fall. She has that fall time vibe but has an open toe so she is still perfect for nicer weather!

Aurore!

The beautiful jewel tone is perfect for the coming holidays and the velvet and laces are totally sexy.

Jadira!

Another beauty in red- but oh those ruffles!!!! This would also be good for the holidays or date night.

Rosselyn!

Does it get any sexier than a strappy buckled bootie in animal print? I think not!

Sonia!

This bootie is a must have. Jewel toned with a pointy toe! She is a true fall gem!

There is of course pages and pages of beautiful shoes I could be adding to this list but I normally try to keep it at about 5 because otherwise where would I stop?

This is a great time to sign up to Shoedazzle by the way- there is currently a 50% off labor day sale so you can get all these sexy shoes for half off through the weekend. They frequently have sales and have new items every month so if you love shoes this is the club to be a member of!

So- which of these is your favorite?

Instagram And I Ran Away

Yes that is right- I ran away with Instagram (I @thedazzlebomb) and took a little break from the blog. I needed a creative breather and focusing on taking pictures of things I love was helpful. No sewing or making anything,  just lots of pretty pictures! Since Im back though I thought I would share some of that with you so hopefully you will feel enticed to follow me on Instagram too! And I promise not to go away for so long again. In fact I have a couple of projects coming up to blog about including a huge dream catcher I am making, a picture frame of faux plants and of course shoes and some new fashion finds.

This is what I was trying to achieve during my break:

BEING FABULOUS!!! Aren't these so cute!?

Of course most of my IG account is pictures of shoes because thats my favorite thing and what I collect but I have also recently made some adorable make up purchases. I found the most amazing iridescent highlighter recently. Its like unicorn magic or fairy dust! It changes color with the movement of the light and really makes your face glow!

That brush though!

It's called Stila Heavens Hue in Transcendence. This image does not do it justice at all. I need to do some swatch tests to show you. And that brush is called the Frushy brush. I have two because it is hands down the best brush for applying foundation. It gets every nook and cranny. The other most popular new item on my makeup table is Too Faced Natural Love eyeshadow palette. One could fall in love with it simply because the packaging is amazingly beautiful but the shadows don't let you down. They are highly pigmented and the colors are unique. Here is a sample of whats inside:

Who names these? I want their job!

Another reason I was taking a break is because I turned the big 4-0 this month and I spent much time celebrating and shopping! Of course I shopped mostly for shoes but I also found a couple of cute things in random places. Like this adorable doggy planter at Forever21!

It goes perfectly with my doggy ring holder! And its my favorite color of blue.

I have so much stuff I want to share with you and show you but I can't put it all in one blog entry. I have so many new thrift finds for instance. Im going to try them all on and style them and get some fabulous pictures in these new finds and I will make a whole blog entry all about that. Its amazing the brands and steals you can find thrifting! Little secret- I find almost all my 100% silk dresses while thrifting. Im not sure why so many of them get donated but I find perfect condition beautiful dresses that never go out of style.

Well I better get to styling and taking some pics so I shall leave you with a picture of my new favorite shoes! They are made by Wild Diva Lounge and you can find them at AMIClubwear. Super easy to walk in and really comfortable:

Much love! Until the next round.....

And dont forget to follow me on Instagram @thedazzlebomb!

Try Products For Free!

I love getting free stuff- I mean- who doesn't right?! I found Influentser online and signed up. This is a website where you fill out some surveys about yourself and they match you up with products you may possibly be interested in. They send you a box of sample or full size items and all you have to do is use them and post about it! Its pretty simple and really fun. Its like getting presents in the mail.

I have done two campaigns so far I am really enjoying it. Currently I am working on the "Daisy Vox Box" and I love that one of the things they sent me was non-GMO popcorn! Oh and yogurt. I love food!

I had also just run out of coconut shampoo and probiotic gummies and guess what was in my box?! Coconut scented shampoo and probiotic gummies! Amazing timing Influenster!

If you have a little extra time for free stuff you should try it out!

Thrifty Shoe Fashion

I thrift shop for a lot of my clothes. It's a great way to find something unique and in good shape and all you have to do is toss it in the washing machine and it's good to go! It's also a great way to find high end designer fashion at a fraction of the cost. There is just something thrilling about scoring a good deal. It's like a treasure hunt! The only thing I rarely purchase while thrifting is shoes. First of all the last thing I really need is more shoes to add to my collection of over 400 pairs, right!? Right. Secondly, I have always felt like wearing used shoes was a little weird. I mean... someones foot has been in them! Maybe yuck or maybe not yuck depending on how one feels personally about other peoples feet. I do make some exceptions though and shoes that look unworn are a-ok in my book. Oh and a bottle of rubbing alcohol can make them feel less questionable! Just use a cotton swab and wipe down the insides of the shoes.

So now I will show you what I recently found at a couple thrift stores in my area! The first pair were brand new and unworn with the tags attached. They are by Madden Girl and I spent $6.99 for these. Im in love with the floral print and the lace up design. I don't own any shoes like these, surprisingly.

Yes that is a drunk puppy on my ankle. Don't ask- its a long story and as far as Im concerned what happens in Orlando stays in Orlando!

This next pair is BCBGMaxaria and I scored these pretties for $5.99. They didn't have tags but appeared entirely unworn based on how the soles looked. I really didn't need more strappy gold heels but they were so simple and pretty... and cheap!

And the last pair are not new at all. In fact they are somewhat old but looked as though they had not been worn much. They are in great condition, and made of fabric-wrapped leather. The puffy fur tops are real fur (second hand is the only way I will buy real fur), and they have a line of rhinestones across the top that you can't really see in this image. Even the soles are made of leather which I found unusual. I love how vintage they look. They were the most expensive pair I picked up at $8 but there was a half off sale that day so I snagged these for $4!

So there you have it- my latest thrift haul!

Do you ever score shoes while thrifting? Feel free to leave a comment with a pic!

Shoedazzle Top Picks for April!

Im super excited to finally see some sunshine again after this long dreary winter we had here in Portland Oregon! Im also super excited about some of the new spring releases at Shoedazzle. So many colors and wonderful prints! And the great thing is these style can all be worn casually with jeans or you can dress them up with a cute summer dress! I plan on doing both as we move into summer. I am so ready for summer arent you!?

I am really hoping they release the red version of these in May (I saw a pic of the red ones online):

Joda is strappy and sexy and looks pretty comfortable as the straps provide extra support at the ankles.

Do you need a summer tote or new beach bag? Well this bag, Jae, has you covered! Super cute print! I can't resist cute animal prints!

Another amazing spring to summer print is the popular lemon! Shoedazzle has you covered in this department with several handbags and shoes in the lemon print to choose from. In particular is the Dress clutch. I have this bag and its fairly large so there is plenty of space.

Get Rayna to match Drei! Almost a kitten heel!

And it wouldn't be spring to summer without a beautiful flat shoe! Im going to vouch for this cutie Jovanka! She comes in multiple colors and the jewel detail is so pretty!

Use my referral link here to get 75% off your first purchase if you sign up as a VIP! Its worth it- tons of sales and amazing styles!