Sex and Spaghetti: Christian Louboutin Degraspike 120 White Leather

I GAGGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Christian Louboutin gave the So Kate's a little bit of a makeover and BOOM he gave you Degraspike. Isn't she GORGEOUS!!!!! 

The exact description on the website reads " This season, our famed "So Kate" gets a little makeover with "Degraspike." This sexy style features a spike gradient from her pointed toe to her 120mm stiletto heel. In white and gold, she adds a subtle dose of rocker chic to your wardrobe."

Please remember cheap things aren't good and good things aren't cheap. These babies ring in at $995! So if you are going to buy them please think of a 995 ways to wear them so you can get your monies worth!!

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Crystal 

Work Wardrobe: My Go To Websites

I vowed that in 2015 I would jazz up my work wardrobe and start chronicling it on my site. As of right now I concentrate way more monotone outfits. I honestly feel you cannot go wrong with all black, nude, or white (even though this color may be a little challenging with pens and highlighters around).  I wanted to give you a quick run down of where I shop for my 9-5.

• Old Navy/Gap- I named these sister companies first because I always flock to these two before anywhere else. I purchase my favorite work pants from Old Navy. Let me introduce you to Pixie Pant. These come in a long and short version and I have them in almost every color and length. Believe me when I tell you that you CANNOT go wrong with these. Whether you pair these with a button down shirt, a blouse, sweater, tee shirt and duster. You can also transition this into weekend and date nights! The pair show below are the Ankle Pixie Pant
  
• New York and Company- I used to walk past this store like the plague was being sold in it! But one day a lady sneezed on me on my way to work and it was the only place that was open. It has now become one of my favorite stores. There are ways not to look like the mannequin in their store window. One way is mix and match their pieces! I have gotten cute dresses, quality suit pants and jackets from NY&Co. I actually have a really cute peplum blazer I purchased in 2012 from NY&Co. Hopefully, I will have a blog post where it is featured. One of my recent purchases from NY&Co. was their Zebra Print Coatigan . The Coatigan is so comfortable and can be dressed up for work or dressed down for running errands. 
  

• Forever 21- ROCK FOREVER 21 but just turned 30 (in my Kanye voice)- Yes this is one of my go to's! Why? Because they are affordable and have excellent shipping! LOL I get a lot of seasonal sweaters from them. Cute basic simple sweaters! I do not purchase any pants or jeans from them because they fit very awkward-in my opinion. Perfect example of something I might order for work is the Shawl Collar Cardigan . I would probably order it in black. 
  
  
  
• ASOS- To me ASOS has the best coat/jacket collection of all of the websites I have listed. I can find any style I am looking for and with their express shipping I have it in 2 business days. My only caution would be to make sure you are choosing the US sizing and not UK. I got caught up once and ordered something when it came it looked like my little cousins jacket. :-( You live and learn and make sure you read before you buy. 
• I really have no website for shoes because I shop wherever for those. Anywhere from Anne Klein, Fendi, Christian Louboutin, and Zara. I am not choosey! 

I usually go shopping at the beginning of the new year for new basics. Once I do I will post them. Then start adding to jazz these pieces up!! 

Signing off-

Crystal

Sex and Spaghetti: Christian Louboutin S/S15 So Kate Strass Degrade 120 Suede Burman-Version Topaz

I am telling you God sprinkled a little something extra in when he created the man that is Christian Louboutin. 

With my birthday fast approaching I am on the hunt for a birthday shoe starting now! When I saw these they were immediately on my radar.. Until I saw the price... $3995. Makes no sense for me who works every weekend and works in a semi-corporate setting to purchase a shoe for almost $4,000 just for a day. But a girl can dream! 

Like my fellow blogger Mia Ray said today on her Instagram

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Crystal 

Sex and Spaghetti: Otrot 120 Suede- Version Mint

I really think God sprinkled a little extra talent into Christian Louboutin! Mr. Louboutin has said before his shoes are not made for walking and we all know that is true! This bad boys right here are to live and die for!  

Price tag?? A cool $1295 

You can wear these once or a million times and a million different ways!!! 

Signing off-

Crystal

Vacation Ready: Shoes

Everyone I know will tell you guys that I always overpack! I promised myself every time I got away that I will readily prepare myself... NEVER HAPPENS!

No exceptions this time! 

These are the heels I packed! Some low some high.... 

Today is my last day of vacation and I wore two pair! Crazy! Right? Mind you I had outfits for all of them. 

Let's be honest when on vacation you need a comfy cute pair of flats, water shoes (depends on where you are traveling) and a comfy heel. 

Don't be like me! Pack accordingly especially when are traveling to a warm island! 

Signing off- 

Crystal

OOTD: Winter White Weekend

Two weekends ago my cousin had a her birthday party at the Yotel in New York City (I have to assume that people other than New Yorkers read my blog). Before this I had never gone to the Yotel. I was uber excited because I have heard nothing but good things about it. 

I decided to bust out an all white fit! I don't know if I ever told you guys but I get food and makeup on EVERYTHING!!! So wearing white is a very adventurous thing for me! I paired a white blouse with white jeans and a blush moto jacket from Forever 21 topped off with a pair of snake skin Lady Daf's from Christian Louboutin . I think this outfit is the definition of Hi-Lo's but you can be the judge. 

Ahh before I forget my boss gifted me the CUTEST Emilio Pucci-esque clutch! I have had it for a couple of months and thought it was the perfect addition to the outfit because it pulled in the all white and the jacket!!! Enjoy the pics and tell me what you think! 

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Crystal 

Topic of Discussion: Christian Louboutin Shoes

Which Christian Louboutin shoes do I prefer? I get this question a lot.  My first pair of Christian Louboutin's I purchased for my 26th birthday. They were pony hair Pigalles. BABY!!!! Let me tell you something -they HURT!! And I don't mean a 3 on a scale of 1-10! I mean an 8 with a strong possibility of being 9! But guess what? I braved the pain! Why? Because they were Pigalles!! And they were dope! For a while I didn't purchase any more Louboutins because I knew what to expect. 

Then I saw Evelyn Lozada post the red  Pigalle Spikes and I drooled!!

I decided that I had to have them! Let me explain something I am a  true 7 1/2. I bought the pigalles in an 8! WRONG DECISION! 

Every time I wear them I feel like I have on my little cousin's shoes! I truly should have went a full size up.No, I didn't return them. Foolish me I really thought they would become more comfortable. That has yet to happen so they are NOW solely dinner shoes. You know what that means right? To the car to the restaurant and back home! My feet cannot bare any more. 

Do you see the pain in my eyes?!?! 

Now late last year I was looking for "work shoes" suitable for my taste. I work in an affluent town and felt like I needed to step my game up. Now please do not get me wrong I have all types of shoes: Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Ralph Lauren, Target, whatever the hell I find on eBay!  But my goal was to find a comfortable pair of Louboutins! I asked someone I knew who then put my in touch with Nic who works at the Christian Louboutin Horatio store and she was very knowledgeable (and so nice!). I told her what I wanted and she told me I should try the "Décolleté"! I took the gamble and purchased them in nude and black. I ordered both pair in a size 8. 

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WE HAVE A WINNER!!! 

The "Décolleté" still has toe cleavage like Pigalles but are a 100 times more comfortable. I can wear these all day at work and still slip them on for dinner or a night out with my girls! 

When I purchased the "Décolletés" they were $625 but now all shoes have gone up by $50. Yes, I know that is a tad bit expensive but to me it was well worth the price tag! Purchase the "Décolleté" and I promise you will not be disappointed .

Signing off-

Crystal