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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Jen + Kim Shoes

About a month ago I received an email from Kim from Jen + Kim Shoes. She stated how she was diggin' the blog and would love for me to do a testimonial for their shoes. I checked out their site to see if I at first felt that they fit my personality and my personal style. Once I looked, I saw some super cute wedges, heels, and flats. Of Course, I (being a shoe lover) accepted. I wanted to do a whole week testimonial where I wore this one pair of J+K shoes. I would style them with different outfits according to my daily event. Whether it be to work, a brown bag show, out to dinner with the girls, or a fashion event. I then emailed them with the pairs that I felt fit my style the best and my size. Unfortunately for me none of those shoes were available. However, they did have their new bridal collection (Jen + Kim for Coloriffics) available for the testimonial. I was hesitant at first and was thinking how am I possibly going to wear a bridal shoe for a whole week and incorporate them into my daily wardrobe? And how was I going to get over my pre judgement of hating all "bridal" shoes. I figured it would definitely be a challenge but if my mom taught me anything it was to work it no matter what! I received the shoes and they are def a bridal shoe but they are def. cute at the same time. Fun, feminine, and flirty. What more can you ask for in a bridal shoe. Oh maybe comfort? And yes, there's tons of comfort. So for now I will leave you off on the style that was sent to me. The following posts will have the different looks that I styled with the J+K shoes. Recently it has been a cold snowy mess out here in NYC so I haven't been able to wear them outside yet. Hoping soon.. maybe a photo shoot in the snow? ;)

A Big Thank You to Jen and Kim for thinking of me and keep up the fabulous work! I am dieing for the Bali's!

Check out their site to learn more about Jen and Kim AND design your very own custom pair of Jen + Kim's!

Peace and Love,

Sweet Snow.

Snow, snow, gently drifting to the ground,
For when winter comes, snow will come as well,
Snow is the messenger of winter,
From skiing to toboganning to making snowballs.

Snow, snow gently drifting to the ground,
Falling in the form of unique white snowflakes,
A pure natural blanket,
Sparkling under the sun.

Snow, snow, gently drifting to the ground
Treasure this gift before it melts.

-Silverlight Chen

Peace and Love,

The Year of "Over"

Hope everyone is enjoying the new year. Recently the new year has been kinda weird to say the least. I decided that I must get out of this funk I have been in for a couple of days now. A little while back one of my friends asked me what my new years resolution was going to be. I said to him, I don't really do resolutions bc I know I wont follow them, plain and simple. He then said that what he did last year was, he picked one word to live by for that entire year. So I was thinking hmm that's a pretty good idea. The word I chose was "Over". In my world this means get over the petty things that wont matter in a day, don't stress over something that is not worth stressing over, it's over and done with so now move on, don't let people walk all over you, get over and out of my comfort zone, jump over those obstacles and so on. So far the word of the year is working out pretty well. I just have to keep reminding myself of my word when I am in one of these situations.

A New year states "out with the old and in with the new", right? Well since I get an annual hair cut (bc I am way to lazy) I decided now would be the perfect time. I was a little apprehensive at first but I reminded myself of my new word and I got past the fears.... With that being said.. I am back to bangs! At first I hated it but reminded myself it would be over soon bc my hair grows super quick. Also, to get over it bc it is just hair. I have my health, my family and a job I love. So get over it! So I did and can I just say, I'm kinda loving the "improved" me.