Bucket List: Naughty Monkey -Close Encounter, Chocolate

Ciao a tutti and hello autumn!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, I love fall in the south!  When I moved to the states some years ago, the beautiful fall weather quickly endeared me to my new home.  Gone were the days of October snows and functional scarves to shield me from an early season arctic blast; instead I was able to layer on sweaters in the brisk autumn mornings on my way to class only to be basking in the midday sun by lunch.  And I loved it!

Southern Europe was exactly the same; although I wanted the unrelenting heat of summer to pass, I felt cheated out of one of my favorite seasons.  With the ushering in of fall, I had a second chance at summer (sans the beach) from mid-September well into November.  It was like college all over again!  Finally cool enough to be out during the heat of the day (low 80's), I would put on a pair of walking sandals and head to my conversational Italian class.  After a cappuccino and a bite to eat, I would explore all the city had to offer...and I relished every minute of it!

 

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 268: Sunday October 21st 2012
Designer: Naughty Monkey
Name: Close Encounter
Color: Chocolate
Heel: 4.5 inches (11.43 cm)
Platform: 0.5 inches (1.27 cm)
Material: Leather Upper with looping leather bands and polished studs

Bucket list beauties, these sandals were number 9 on my list!

Crushing on my sandals?  You can still find them for sale here or read my review here from la Bellezza Nera

Beautiful in any color; click here to see these beauties in Tan!

 

Adding a Little Color to my Life! Naughty Monkey -Snappy, Black

Ciao a tutti!

Okay, my fellow Shoe-A-Holics and lovers of color, here is third attempt to add color to my life!

I decided to go for the gusto today, incorporating all four color suggestions with the neutral gray, and to my astonishment, it worked!   Some months ago, I did a casual Friday look for my Working 9 to 5 week, and paired a steel grey pant with bright yellow blouse and cobalt blue flats here; but with the softer gray, the lavender, seafoam and yellow work beautifully.

A lighter alternative to black, gray is a staple in my wardrobe: jeans, tights, sweaters and coats, but I really didn't have a gray skirt (aside from a denim one, which would have been a stark contrast to these pretty pastel colors). Confession time: I used a black and white tweed skirt, which had a soft and feminine cut. I did the same for the fedora -black and white herringbone from a far, presents itself as gray! The shoes were a no-brainer;  I drew from the black accents in the buttons on the skirt and the band on the hat as a way to anchor the entire outfit. I opted for open-toed shoes because one, it's still hot in my neck-of-the-woods, and two, yes, I am still wearing this cobalt blue nail polish!

The word of caution that I would offer when matching the gray with the cobalt blue, is to limit yourself.  I could have totally worn the blue flats, belt and bag, but the deep, rich tones of this shade would have overpowered the entire ensemble. So just the bag this time, but I really like having the seafoam in the jacket, so that I can remove it; five colors in one outfit is a lot, any way your style it!

 

How is your color world coming along?  I'd love to see?

 

  

Baci a tutti!

 

Stella Notte

 

 

Day 259 : Tuesday October 2nd 2012

Designer: Naughty Monkey
Name: Snappy
Color: Black
Heel: 4 inches (10.16 cm)
Style: Strappy Cone Heel Sandal
Material: Cracked leather upper with burnished metal studs

Jacket and skirt: Express, t-shirt: GAP, Ruffle shirt: Laura Scott  (Sears), purse: Carpisa, Italia, Hat: Auchan, Italia


Are you loving these color swatches from Instyle as much as I am?  Check out the Olive and Navy!

Beautiful in any color; click here to see these beauties in Silver!

 

 

Bucket List: Nine West -Bolero

Ciao a tutti!

Are you ready my fellow Shoe-A-Holics?  I can officially check off #4 on my Bucket List: Strut in my Bolero's!  Look at me go!

Six down and four more to go!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte


Day 228: Thursday July 26th, 2012
Designer: Nine West
Name: Bolero
Color: Natural
Style: Gladiator Platform Sandal
Heel: 4 inches (10.16 cm), Platform: 0.75 inches (1.91 cm), Shaft: 6.5 inches (16.51cm)
Material: Leather Upper with Strappy Multi-Buckle detail, Back Zip and cone heel




Here are some collages of pictures taken during today's photo shoot...watch me strutin'..and posin'!

Naughty Monkey -Snappy, Silver

Ciao a tutti!

Rainy days always call for a little adventure!  Dressed in what I like to call my 'Rocker' outfit and shoes (don't you just love the studs and hardware?), I headed to the mall to indulge in one of my favorite pastimes...shopping!  Then I saw a sign...quite literally!

OMG!  A chance to win an All-You-Can-Grab Shopping Spree from Aldo?!

With Smartphone in hand, I set to task; three levels of interactive play requires one to look for the colored labels under designated shoes (hint, the blue labels are by the blue popsicle sign, yellow by the yellow and red by the red...it took me some time to figure this one out!).

Then, click on the corresponding shoe from the images displayed on your phone to unlock the next level of play.  When you complete each level you are given a card with the opportunity to receive anywhere form $5 to $250 towards a purchase at Aldo* (I was informed that you can combine prize amounts).  The shopping spree winner will be drawn from entries at the end of the promotion.

FYI:  There are two ways to play in Aldo's Shoe Paradise ...online in a video game, where you collect 16 pairs of shoes in 3-minutes,  or in stores, where you need a Smartphone in order to play!  And yes, residents of the UK and Canada are eligible!

What would I choose given the opportunity to grab all that I could in 3-minutes, you ask?  My, oh, my...where does one begin?

I'll start with these!

Red or the leopard in these peep-toe pumps?

Both!

Purple, blue, pink, fuchsia...Yes, one in every color please!

And something a little sparkly, too!

Navy platforms with a gold heel?  Yes!

And momma needs a new pair of boots!

And these strappy printed beauties!

And I'm crushing on these beauties as well...

Only 3-minutes?  So many beauties, not enough time!

Wish me luck...the only thing I'll need after my All-You-Can-Grab Shopping Spree will be a new closet...I wonder if Aldo sells those as well?

Baci!

Stella Notte

Day 181: Monday May 14th 2012
Designer: Naughty Monkey
Name: Snappy
Color: Silver
Heel: 4 inches (10.16 cm)
Style: Strappy Cone Heel Sandal
Material: Cracked leather upper with burnished metal studs

* Aldo is having a sale...25% off online and in stores!

Sicily: The Lost Files...Naughty Monkey Close Encounter -Tan

To all my loyal Shoe-A-Holics in the blogosphere -


Due to unforseen circumstances, I shall be taking a brief hiatus from my blog.



But I shall not leave you without your shoe fix!  I have recently discovered some lost Shoe Files from Sicily that I never had the opportunity to post...So, for now, I shall leave you with a photo blog of my Sicilian Adventures...

Thank-you for your patience and understanding,

Baci!

Stella Notte

• leather
• Manmade sole
• Heel measures approximately 4 1/2"
• Platform measures approximately 1/2"