NYC: Paul Mayer Spring 2013

While in NYC a few days ago, I got to take in Paul Mayer's Spring 2013 collection of cuter than cute ballet flats and sneaker style shoes, all in Mayer's signature soft and flexible leathers with adorale prints and cut-outs, some with adjustable bows (love!).

Meeting Paul was a highlight, and tasting his delicious "Titou's Gazpacho" was a true delight; the recipe of which is also available in his latest lookbook, that combines the designer's pretty shoes with his own recipes!

If I'd had more time, I could have spent the rest of the day there!

"Our shoes are modern classics. They’re an addiction. They are truly forever timeless."
----Paul Mayer

Amsterdam

We're off to Amsterdam tomorrow!  I hear it's been raining over there, ranging from 14 - 20 degrees celsius. In preparation, here's what I'm thinking of packing (minus the cheese, of course).

Hope you guys have a lovely weekend and next couple of weeks, see you when I get back!

(via Polyvore)

Amsterdam by hoggerco featuring a rose print dress

Ankle Strap Flats

Ever since I saw a pair of Bellofatto black ballet flats with an ankle strap, I regret not getting them.  Love this look for summer, especially the nude colour.  What do you think?

I ouldn't find the Bellofatto online, but here's a similar look by

Gabriella Rocha, $79.99 (Endless)



Belle by Sigerson Morrison $250 (Saks Fifth Avenue)



Chloe $475 (Totokaelo)

Flats

I recently picked up a pair of grey Converse All-Stars, to add to my collection...which is really only another pair of light pink Converse All-stars :)

Converse Women's Chuck Taylor Ox ($39.99 via Finishline)




They were super comfy for walking around in Paris last summer. I alternated between those and my BC Thunder Oxfords, which are super cute and comfortable!

(Sold out via endless.com)



Here are some other flat shoes I'm coveting for walking around in Spring.

Michael Kors 'Winsor' Loafer ($100.82
via Nordstrom)



Frye Carson Ballet Flat ($147.95 via Walking Shoe Online)



What type of comfy walking shoe do you turn to when you need to be walking around for hours?