100 Days of Shoes - Days 15 & 16 - Shoes inspired by the machines that drive us wild!

I have always had an unnatural love for cars, and have been lucky enough to collect some pretty nice ones thanks to my family.  I've never seen cars as just something to get you from point A to point B.  If I'm going to sit my sexy self down in something, where people are going to see me, it needs to be an extension of myself.  Fierce. Bold. and Fashionable.  Once I get a new car it becomes an extension of my family, it becomes an entity all unto itself complete with name and personality.  There's been The Beast, El Caballo, Sady, Landon, and now Marco.

On the topic of cars being an extension of my personal style, I have been known to pick up a few outfits to reflect my cars in the past.  While it may be a bit tacky to wear a head to toe Ferrari track suit...when you are actually in a Ferrari, there's not much people can say.  On my vacation to Florida earlier this month I was thrilled to find a pair of shoes to commemorate my now lost love Sady.

Day 15 I was walking through the Premium Outlets in Orlando, filling our rental car with bags upon bags when we finally made it to Puma.  There sitting on the shelf, at 70% off and in my size, was a beautiful pair of AMG Racing Shoes!!! Not one to miss a sale I scooped them up...along with a few other pairs to sell in my future shop :)

Puma KILLED it again with their attention to detail, and color choices.  And lets be honest, it's almost a crime to not snatch up anything at 70% off if it's in your size.  These shoes are in memory of my long lost Sady (pictured below).  She met an untimely end when introducing herself to a pole.  We had some amazing road trips together dear friend.  I MISS YOU!!! 

 Being POSH with her friends.

 

Falling in LOVE in Connecticut

 

 Conquering blizzards!

 

Day 16 and its time to pay respects to El Caballo, the gone but not forgotten Ferrari F360 convertible.  He is still roaming free out in the world, but with the sale of our Amelia Island home, he had to go as well.  Back in the day we shared many a great show stopping rides to our local Starbucks and up and down the East Coast.  Ferrari's are not for the timid.  You have to be having a fantastic day to step out to do your errands in one, because there's no way around it; people will stare and pictures will be taken.  Everyone appreciates a rare piece of art, and everyone has something to say about the young punk they see driving it LOL.

Puma also makes shoes for the Ferrari Racing team.  Obviously I ordered these the second I knew our red beauty was coming.  It seemed disrespectful to wear anything else when we were together.  These shoes are another estimate to Puma's functional designs.  Not only practice, but eye-catching and cheeky all at the same time.  From the tire tread soles to the warnings signs these shoes are definitely a statement piece.

 What sneaker wouldn't benefit from a little carbon fiber?

 

 Great tire tread design!

 

Warning: for fast drivers only!

 Such practical luggage capacity for road trips haha

 

 Boiled peanuts along the water...an incredible Southern tradition

 

Omg who is that?  He's so young?!?!? He must be famous! 

People and their judgments always make for a good time.

 

 

Love.

World Peace.

and Stay Humble.

Sivad.

100 Days of Shoes - Day 13 & 14- Southern Neon Pride!

I apologize for the brief hiatus.  I went on vacation to Florida for a week and then with all the scarf orders I had to fill and the Raven's Super Bowl excitement I haven't had a second to myself to sit down and write.  Here's a few posts in one, in an attempt to catch up.  Florida inspired looks coming soon!

Day 13 and summer is starting to peak through the glorious winter clouds that have covered Baltimore for the last months...well at least the sun is out.  Sooo....LETS BREAK OUT SOME NEON!!! Lets start at ground level.  Slip on Converse Allstars are a summer classic.  I prefer finding some with a twist, no reason to wear the ones every other kid from Boston to LA is rocking.  I found these at an Off Saks outlet and instantly fell in love with the laces.

For some summer fun the neon yellow skinny jeans from Levi are step number 1. 

Step 2, throw on a white v-neck and military inspired cardigan from Burberry.  The detailing on this cardigan is epic. From the buttons to the shoulder armor, Burberry once again thought of everything!

Step 3, find some shades.  Today I went with these retro inspired tortoise Zara sunnies with  metal rims.  Found these babies in Spain for 10 Euros.  Can't beat that.

Down with Drab!

Love. Sivad.

Day 14 was a lovely frigid Baltimore winter nod to my fashionable Southern roots.  Mildly heinous, sure, but I love reaching for the unexpected.  It all started off with this pair of Black Timberland Boots with red stitching...I originally found these shoes back in Freshman year at a Timberland outlet in Florida.  I thought "wouldn't those be perfect for hockey games?!?!"  School colors and wintry?  So needed.  I'm fairly certain I only wore them at a max of 5 times during my 5 years at Northeastern but hey; if a shoe might have a purpose I MUST purchase it!!

So where does this become 'Southern' you ask? Don't worry!  There was plenty of plaid and camo to go around!  Starting from the ground up I started with my flannel lined Levi's.  Absolutely essential for winter! And they give the option to be cute and flip out the pattern if you so desire to make a splash.  Next I went with a plaid flannel drawstring jacket I purchased at Zara in Paris during January sales.  At 7 Euros I had to have it!  Just to get a dash more plaid in this dizzying outfit I went for the grey exploded print Burberry Scarf.

To top the whole thing off...what is more Southern then a camo 'Davis Express' trucker hat from Goodwill??? I challenge you to find something more authentic!

Southern till I die.

Sivad.