My Favorite Shoes :)

SHOES!  A favorite topic of many :).  I have to admit, i'm more of a bag-fanatic than a shoe-fiend, but i still enjoy buying the odd pair of shoes every now & then (which is admittedly when i'm in desperate need of them!).  Now, i don't own as many gorgeous shoes as i wish i did - my current shoe wishlist is endless - but the pairs that i do have, i like & quite enjoy wearing.

Since i'm quite tall, 95% of the shoes i wear have less than a .5" heel on them..it's pathetic i know, but i like to feel comfortable, and towering over my peers isn't something that exactly makes me feel the most confident.  Maybe when i'm older i'll embrace my height & wear heels, but for now - it's the comfort zone for me!

I've picked out my most worn & favorite shoes (which coincidentally are the same) to share with you all, so i hope you ladies enjoy!  Now onto the shoes.......♥ 

Can you even spot where my shoes are in this mess of a closet?  Haha :P

Beaded Fringe Sandals from Boston Store ♥

I got these sandals almost two years ago (maybe?), and i absolutely adore them.  They are exactly my style with the fringe & beading - very Bohemian..love.  You've probably seen them in many a OOTD, with good reason.  These babies go with just about everything & i get so many compliments whenever i wear them.

Mossimo Black Flats from Target ♥

I think every girl needs a pair of basic black flats in her wardrobe, they go with everything - tights, leggings, jeggings, skirts, jeans, dresses - the list goes on.  These $13 Target puppies (that's a steaaal)  are my go-to pair - although i haven't even worn them yet!  They look kind of strange when just lying around, but on the feet?  Amazing!  I know i'll be reaching for these until they're tattered & broken ;).

Charlotte Russe Nude Ruffle Flats ♥

These photos are making these shoes look like they have a slight green-tinge, but i promise they do not!

I got these (along with the black flats above) whilst back-to-school shopping a fortnight ago, and although i haven't even worn these yet either, i know i'll be getting plenty of use out of them.  Nude shoes of any sort (heels, flats, etc.) are, i think, another basic in any girl's wardrobe.  Since they're a nude, they'll go with everything, and they'll make your legs look a thousand miles long since there's no color to cut off the line of the leg.

Since i just got these a little while ago, they might still be in stores if you're interested!

Champion Canvas Original Keds ♥

Ignore the dirt please ;)

Ohhhh, Keds.  Some people love them, some people think they belong on elderly ladies..i personally adore them.  Whenever i wear them to school, or just in public even, i seem to get many stares (esp. in the foot-region) & a look that kind of says 'wtf?' (and sometimes the odd rude comment..haters) - it's quite frustrating as i don't really see what the fuss is about!  Regardless, when i wear these Keds, i wear them with pride ;)

Link to get this style here.

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Steve Madden Black Suede Boots ♥

Technically, these are my sister Samantha's boots, but i ended up borrowing them so much that they are actually now housed in my closet, so i like to just call them mine ;).  I basically lived in these last winter (although these will not protect your feet from frozen puddles or snow!), hence the stains on the bottom from all the street salt haha.  I adore these!  They're suede & have a bit of scrunch-detailing along the leg.  These go perfect with leggings & tights, i sometimes even pair these with jeans.  And if it's super cold out, you can even slip knee-high socks or leg-warmers underneath!

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What are your favorite shoes? :D

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Tag: 8 Most Worn Things ♥

This tag has been floating around for a while, especially on YouTube and i absolutely enjoying watching & reading everyone's, so i thought i'd do one!

If you don't know what this tag is, you have to pick one item out of each of these categories that you wear the most:

♥ most worn lipstick / lipgloss

♥ most worn earrings

♥ most worn shirt

♥ most worn nail polish

♥ most worn shoes

♥ most worn hair product

♥ most worn perfume

♥ most worn hangbag / purse

So let's get started! :)

♥ Most worn lipstick / lipgloss:

I'm not too big into lipgloss although i still wear it, i'm just more of a lipstick kinda girl :)  Pink Please (025) was the first drugstore lipstick i bought - pathetic right!?  It's my go-to lipstick, it looks natural - a pinky-coral color and it looks very nice.  I have a full review on it here if you're interested!

♥ Most worn earrings:

My most worn earrings are these faux-pearl pair that i got in a 3-pack from Forever 21 for $3.50 i believe (it came with a smaller pair of pearls & pink rose studs).  I love these, they are just about never out of my ears!  Ever since i had a scare a few months ago about loosing one of my real pearl earrings my dad got in China when i was about 8 yrs old, i've been wearing these fake ones more regularly.  They're slightly larger than regular pearls, which i really like.  I think every girl needs a pair of pearls - they're a classic and definately timeless.

♥ Most worn shirt:
I was originally going to put my white or black tank tops as my most worn top, because they are - but i just thought i'd make this interesting by moving away from the basics.  This top is from the H&M Garden Collection and was about $12/$13 i believe.  It's shorter in the front & drapes down into the back and has little gold buttons.  It's cotton, which i looooove - cotton is my absolute favorite fabric for everyday - and the top isn't a solid white, it has little lighter bits throughout it - i don't know how to explain it!
I wear this top with leggings & usual a cardigan of some sort.

♥ Most worn nail polish:
My most worn nail polish has got to be OPI's Got a Date To-Knight.  It's a light creamy pink and it's just gorgeous.  It's not amazingly pigmented, it usually requires multiple coats and it has the tendency to fade at the tips, but it's still a gorgeous color & i get compliments when i wear it!

♥ Most worn shoes:
I got these puppies about a month ago and i've been wearing them basically everyday since - these were featured in my April favorites post as well, so if you wanna go read that that would be fantastic :).  Anyway, these Keds really go with anything, jeans, leggings, shorts whatevs - it looks super cute!  Love love love.

♥ Most worn hair product
What can i say, i can never be without hairspray.  Especially Tresemme's Tres Two Extra Hold Hairspray - i don't know what i did without tbh!  I bought this after Makeupbymel raved about it in one of her hair videos.  It holds your hair the way you want it to be and it smells really nice as well :)  I'll repurchase this hairspray again & again!

♥ Most worn perfume:
I've been using Vera Wang Princess for a little over a year now and i suppose you could say it's my signature fragrance.  It's sweet and musky and fairly long lasting.  I'm running out (but you can't tell since it's laying down) and although i love this scent soo much i actually am thinking about trying something new - suggestions? :)

♥ Most worn handbag / purse:
This big beauty is what i use for school and if i'm staying at a friend's house for the night.  I also mostly use it whenever i go out, haha so basically i use it for everything.  I got this massive thing from Urban Outfitters & it was on sale for $38 i believe.  I get a lot of comments like "hey Laura, nice suitcase!" when i wear it, but i love this bag and hey, if i were to be stranded on an island i could probably survive off of all the things i keep in there! :)


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My April Faves :)

1. Keds!  I have been quite literally living in these babies.  They look great with everything...jeans, leggings, jeggings, you name it - they look adorable.  These are the Champion Canvas Originals (link).  I bought mine at Foot Locker i believe and when i got home i sprayed them with Kiwi Select Rain & Stain Protector, in attempt to keep them as white as possible.  If i get a bit of dirt on these shoes, i just wipe/rub it with a wet cloth and it comes right out.  LOVE.  ♥

2. Urban Decay's "Midnight Tea Party" (Midnight Cowboy Rides Again is the original name) eyeshadow (third e/s on top row pictured).  I rediscovered this shadow & have fallen in love again.  It's super glittery and brings a bit of interest to the eyes.  I put this all over my lid & a bit into the crease, it looks super pretty & i've gotten compliments on my makeup while wearing this!  I have a full review on the Alice In Wonderland BOS, so if you want to check that out, link HERE!  ♥

3. Lancome Sensational Effects Quads.  I have three of these, but these are the two i use most.  I use these just about everyday and really like them.  I believe i got them in gift sets at Boston Store a couple months ago.  The pigmentation in these varies and the shadows themselves aren't extremely long lasting, but i really like the colors and they're fantastic for travel.  (link to Lancome's eyeshadows)  ♥

4. L'Oreal Lash Boosting Serum - i'll just start by saying this stuff is amazing for the price you pay.  It was a little over ten dollars ($13 i believe) and definately worth the value.  I've been using this for about two weeks & have already noticed a difference.  My lashes are naturally short & stubby, and fall out easily.   I've noticed my lashes are stronger & don't fall out so frequently while removing my eye makeup, and i've definately seen an improvement in the volume of my lashes.  I haven't really noticed at difference in the length, but for around thirteen bucks, i didn't expect to end up with false-looking lashes - they may be starting to curl a bit though, so i suppose the length could be improving (haha sorry for confusion...).  ♥

5. CoverGirl Cheekers blush in 110 Classic Pink.  I got this after recommendation from EGheartsSCC on YouTube & have been loving it!  I hit major pan on my favorite blush, Clinique Iced Lotus, and have been trying to find less expensive dupe for it, well i've found it!  This blush is pretty well pigmented, is fairly long-lasting, and it's such a pretty color - i'm a sucker for pink blushes :).  The only thing i don't like about it is the smell, a lot of people seem to like it, but i hate it!  The scent also seems to invade my nose, even if i'm trying to keep it at a distance...good thing you can't smell it while you have it on your cheeks!  I apply this blsh with a MAC 129 brush.  ♥

6. Love My Eyes Kohl-Kajal Eyeliner Soft Crayon in 808 White.  I absolutely adore this eyeliner!  Ohmygoodness.  I wear this on my waterline & it really brightens up my eyes, makes them appear bigger, and makes me appear more awake.  This eyeliner was only about $3 at Wal-Mart and it's probably the best $3 i've spent in a long, long time.  The pigmentation is really great, it's really creamy, & it's also very long lasting, even on the waterline!  Definately a product to check out.  ♥

7. Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in 070 Soft Nude.  I'm usually the type of girl to go for a light pink lipstick, but i wanted to try out a nude lippie for a change (this is the first nude lipstick i've ever owned...sad isn't it haha).  I think i've found the perfect nude!  It's kind of a more peachy-toned nude, which i thought i wouldn't like, but it turned out to be really nice!  The lipstick itself is very moisturizing and very pigmented.  For the price, what's not to love?  ♥

8. CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume in Black.  The first time i bought this was several months ago and when i ran out of it, i was upset but kind of forgot about it after a while - i had a ton of other mascaras to use up so i didn't think to repurchase.  I was walking down the cosmetics aisle in Wal-Mart (the same trip as when i purchased the CoverGirl Cheekers) & spotted it, and just couldn't resist but to throw it in the cart.  This is my all time favorite mascara, it gives amazing volume to my lashes - i usually do two coats with this and it makes my stubby lashes look like falsies!  I don't know what i did for the past couple months without this mascara.  ♥

9. Vera Wang Princess perfume.  I've had this stuff since March 2009 and it's still going strong.  The scent of it is super girly & pretty and i just love it.  I actually rediscovered it about a month ago and have been using it constantly since.  I actually first tested out this perfume because i was reading a magazine and Joe Jonas said he loved this perfume on a girl...haha i was having a major Jonas Brothers-phase :).  Although my love for all things Jonas isn't as strong, my adoration for this perfume is still going :) ♥

10. Katie, Dollybowbow on Youtube.  This obv. isn't a product & isn't pictured, but i've been loving this girl & her videos!  I discovered her channel just this weekend and just thought i'd mention her.  She is super sweet & adorable, and i love her style!  You girlies should deff check her out :)

What products have you been loving this month?
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