TOP 5: 2018 GOALS oh AND Current Fave Shoes!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HERE WE GO 2018! 
My outfit: Dress: Nasty Gal (from 4 years ago!), Jacket: Faux Fur found at a flea market in NYC Shoes: Christian Louboutin (Worst Idea - Uncomfortable), Necklace: Chanel

So, I have to do a cheesy little 2018 goal share before we get into my Top 5 shoes I'm OBSESSING over at the moment - call me "shoesessed". One of my plans is to start a weekly Top 5 of various things (shoes, tops, bags, cars, food, etc...) I'm super into.

I just wanted to thank a quick thank you to all my readers and Instagram followers. Although, roughly 1000 followers may not seem like many, but for someone that bought 0 followers and just started this a few months ago to share my love of fashion...with no one behind the camera...it means a lot to me! So don't forget to follow FWSS HERE!

Here's to my -
Top 5 Goals of 2018
  1. Finding a job that allows me to be creative and incorporates fashion in some type of way - as that is my true passion!
  2. Expanding my influence by multiplying my number of followers by at least 10
  3. Attending fashion networking events
  4. Getting more shots of me out and about AKA someone else taking the pics
  5. More adventures 

OKAY ... and now for the "OMG I DIE" shoes of the week (in no particular order)

Top 5 Shoes (1/3/2018):

1.  Christian Dior J'adior Black Patent Sling Back Flat (shop here)


2.  Gucci Bow Embellished Suede Point Toe Flats (shop here)

3. Jimmy Choo Black Suede Lancer Heel 100 (shop here)

4.  Saint Laurent Opyum Logo Heel Patent Leather Pump (shop here)

5. Off-White Carry Over Leather Sneakers (shop here)

Let me know your thoughts! And feel free to share your goals! 2018 - watch out here I come.


Love FWSS.

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CHANEL is always better in 3...DUH!

WHAT IS A SHOE WITHOUT A STORY ATTACHED?


So, I remember when Chanel released their first espadrille, I saved up my first paycheck from a new job back in LA (I had just got back from NY - so circa 2013) and ordered them for myself - the Tan/Black colorway.

BUT..

it wasn't that easy, every Chanel store had a waitlist (you had to put your credit card down), Neiman's and Saks were completely sold out, and of course my shoe size is a 36 (which is very common). I was losing hope. However, the new Neiman Marcus in Topanga had just opened and found my size! I was so excited- for me every purchase I make by myself thru my paychecks, makes it that much more special.

They are so comfortable that I wore the *excuse my language* c**p out of them. On top of that, I was over at a friends house and their pitbull puppy had decided to get his paws on it and chew a whole in them. I legit sat on the floor crying, saying "I don't care how materialistic I look" but those had sentimental value per say.

After my heartbreak, I was like OK maybe I'll get a new pair for Hannukah or something. My mom suggested me taking them to the best shoe repair person in Beverly Hills, Arturo's - I blew her off at first than said whats the harm. So he fixed them completely, redid the sole, and they looked like new!

Dress: H&M, Bag: Gucci

Side note: These were the first versions out, since many people seemed to be having the shoes wear down very easily, they did a double wick sole style.

OF COURSE...
Since I got so much wear out of the OG's I decided, I needed the new version - however, winter was approaching so I wanted a darker color (navy/black), again my hunt began. Luckily I was able to get my hands on them a little bit easier.

Top: Zara, Jeans: J. Brand Jeans, Necklace: Chanel, Bag: Gucci

BY NOW...
you could call me obsessed, so when I saw the canvas style I was like Oh Em Gee! These are FABULOUS for summer. I mean Chanel is timeless right? Living in California, I'm down in Malibu a lot for the summer for pool parties, etc, these were perfect! I really wanted these turquoise and black pair, however, they were no where to be found, so I settled for the navy/black canvas. Even though I have the navy/black leather, the canvas goes with dresses, where the leather is a bit to heavy.

Shorts: Show Me your MuMu, Bag: Goyard, Bracelet: Hermes

So I will leave you with a CoCo Chanel Quote (basic I know): 

A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.

Love FWSS

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Shorts of the Summer!

As summer has officially come to a close, here in LA it's still 80 degrees. Most of the summer I wore dresses (mostly black - as I don't wear a lot of color) or work appropriate shorts (I work in a very relaxed environment).

This weekend, I whipped out my denim shorts for the first time last week, as I was getting sick of my like 20 black dresses, of which I probably only wore about 5 of. Fun Fact: You wear 20% of your closet 80% of the time, and I am the definition of that statistic!

Considering I'm not really a skirt person, maybe every once in awhile a long one or a tight one for going out. Shorts are just way easier! Check out some of my favorite shorts I rocked this summer, and its super easy to throw on a little bomber jacket or denim jacket for the cool evenings!

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Denim Shorts
From left to right
Shorts: One Teaspoon * they do run big so I would size down, Top: I got from a small store on Melrose, but here is something similar, Sandals: Urge , Necklace: Nadri Bag: Goyard (only available in store)
Shorts: Topshop (from a few seasons ago), Top: I got from a small store on Melrose, Shoes: Gucci Bracelets: David Yurman Cable Collection

White Shorts
 Shoes: Raye Bag: Goyard (only available in store) Bracelet (on the right): David Yurman Cable Collection Bracelet (on the left): Hermes Necklace: Nidri

Army Green Shorts
Left - Shoes: Gucci Bag: Saint Laurent Necklace: Nordstrom Denim Shirt: Madewell
Camisole Top: Zara (similar)
Top Right- Top: Zara (no longer available) Shoes: Gucci Bag: Saint Laurent 
Bracelet: Hermes 
Bottom Right: Top: 
Denim Shirt: Madewell Shoes: Fear of God x Vans, Bracelet: Hermes , Necklace: Chanel 

Blue Shorts
Top: Zara Shoes: Chanel (they are from awhile ago, here is a legit resale sight) Bracelet: Hermes Bag: Goyard (only available in store)


Love FWSS