My designer shoe collection

Can I share a secret with you?

Ok, it's probably not much of a secret at this point- I LOVE SHOES!! I used to buy so many fast-fashion shoes each year that my closet was over flowing and cluttered with junk. As I have gotten older I realize that quality trumps quantity. In the above video I share my designer shoe collection with you. Designer shoes are made to last. Some of my luxury shoes have been in my collection me for over a decade. I can't say the same for many of my cheap shoes that are lucky to make it through an entire season. My high end shoe collection started off with Louis Vuitton but since then I have added some staples from Chanel, Gucci, Christian Louboutin and Christian Dior.

Here is the list of Designer Shoes as the appear in the haul video: 1. Louis Vuitton Front Row Sneakers 2. Louis Vuitton Wonderland Flat Ranger Boots 3. Louis Vuitton Pink Stellar Sneaker Boots 4. Louis Vuitton Multicolor Monogram Heels 5. Louis Vuitton Rose Pop Wedges 6. Louis Vuitton Rose Pop Ballet Flats 7. Louis Vuitton Denim Monogram Heels 8. Chanel Quilted Boots 9. Chanel Espadrilles 10. Cristian Louboutin Spiked Heels 11. Cristian Louboutin Chunky Snakeskin Heels 12. Cristian Dior Espadrille Wedges 13. Gucci Marmont Sandals 14. Gucci Marmont Chunky Heels Which pair of designer shoes was your favorite?

Hello Friday, Hello Tulle!

This post is a perfect time to share with you one of my favorite quotes... 

“Always keep a bottle of champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes, the special occasion is having a bottle of champagne in the fridge!” -Hester Browne

Champagne is the best! I love how it is nearly impossible to be in a bad mood with a glass of champagne (or a bottle) in your hand! It's like a party in every bubble! This tulle midi skirt makes me feel the same way... bubbly and ready for fun!

What I'm Wearing:

Blue Tulle Midi Skirt- Charlotte Russe

White "Hello Friday" Crop Top- Wet Seal

Black Quilted Jacket- I'm Haute

Black Snakeskin Clutch- Christian Louboutin

Black & White Single Sole Heels- Quipid

Photography by Vince Brosco

Betsey Johnson Fashion Show

I was beyond excited when my model friend announced on her facebook that she had extra tickets to the Betsey Johnson Fall Ready-to-Wear 2014 fashion show! I instantly jumped on the opportunity to join her and rub shoulders with the LA fashion crowd. My first thought was, "OMG I can't believe this is happening, I have literally been in love with Betsey since I was 16!" My second thought was, "Ahhhhhh- what on earth should I wear?!!" I obsessed over outfit options every single day leading up to the show.

I borrowed a long black Betsey Johnson dress from my mother-in-law but last minute I decided to wear this fun unicorn shift dress instead. I wanted to wear Betsey Johnson to Betsey's show but ironically I felt like this I'm Haute dress captured Betsey's bold and playful personality more so than the elegant and timeless black dress that I was planning to wear.

I absolutely love my dress to pieces but let's face it, my Christian Louboutin Heels were clearly the star of the show! I even painted my toes to match. Can you say #shoegasm

Double selfie with my friend, Michelle, who scored us the tickets.

I call this woman who is 110% dedicated to sparkling the Bling Queen. I thought that I was the queen of bling but now I don't even feel like I can qualify as a bling princess. I obviously had to snap a pic to share the amazingness with you guys. I mean, some of us sparkle and then some of us sparkle. Haute damn!

Above are some of my favorite looks from the evening. Betsey's designs are always so colorful and full of life. I simply adore her spirit and love to see that come through in every collection she does. Her Fall 2014 collection was no different. On top of her signature animal and floral prints there was an abundance of faux fur, shimmering fabrics and chunky gold chains. The best part of the show, however, was Betsey's famous cartwheel which she one-upped by landing in the splits. My life is complete.

What I'm Wearing:

Unicorn Shift Dress- I'm Haute- Available Here

Black Snakeskin Clutch- Christian Louboutin

Teal Snakeskin Spike Rhinestone Heels- Christian Louboutin

Black Outfit and Red Bottoms

I just came across these pictures from my New York trip and realized that I never posted them! I shot them with my photographer friend, Mark Wiggin some months ago. We bounced around the city taking pictures all over and this set was particularity fun because of the ever changing lights from oncoming traffic. Don't worry, we were cautious and rather protected even though it doesn't appear so. 

I love all black outfits because black is the number one color that never goes out of style or season. I don't wear all black too often because I'm a bit of a color junkie but I when I do I usually feel classic and sleek. To emphasize the gold studs on my vegan leather skater skirt I wore a few dainty gold bangles and a gold YSL chain necklace. Let's be honest though, my spiked out red bottoms stole the show. Who needs a ton of accessories when you have a super haute pair of heels?!

What I'm Wearing:

Black Lace Crop Top- I'm Haute- Available Here

Black Skater Skirt with Gold Studs- I'm Haute- Available Here

Gold Chain Necklace- Yves Saint Laurent

Gold Spike Lady Peep Heels- Christian Louboutin

Photography by: Mark Wiggin

My Latest Fall Fashion Obsession

The monochrome trend has been huge in fashion this year and is still a must have for Fall/Winter 2013. Black and white seem to be the must have colors for the season. Wear them solo for a chic tonal look or combine these classic hues for high-contrast drama with a timeless undertone. For even more drama I like to pair my black and white outfits with red accessories. Black and white ensembles work well with pretty much any colored accessory you could think of. Red is my favorite accent to black and white clothing because it is so vibrant and instantly adds a touch of sexy edge that still feels sophisticated. Below you will find some of my favorites fashion picks for creating a similar black, white and red outfit.

Black and White Leggings

Black & White Skull Leggings, Black & White Abstract Leggings, Fleece Lined Leggings

As I'm sure you already know, leggings are a wardrobe staple year-round and especially during fall and winter. I could practically live in leggings when it is cold outside because there is just something about cold weather that makes me want be in my pajamas all day... leggings are the next best option and way more fashionable. When it is extra chilly outside I will layer my leggings for extra warmth. I own a couple pairs of fleece lined leggings and they feel so amazing against my skin in the wintertime. Leggings can also help make your legs appear longer and leaner since they sit so close to the skin... for added effect put away those knee-high boots and reach for ankle-booties instead.

Miss New Bootie

1. Christian Louboutin Daf Bootie,  2. Kristin Cavallari Lavish Bootie,  3. Saint Laurent Bootie,  

4. Valentino Rain Boot,  5. Diane Von Furstenberg Zip-Trim Bootie,  6. Shoe Cult Impact Bootie.

Boots are everywhere in the fall and winter months... but red booties... red booties are only for the true fashionistas and fashion risk-takers of this world. You know what they say, "No risk, no reward." So go for it! Red booties are a statement shoe that you wont soon forget or regret. You can wear them with your monochomatic outifts and other neutrals like nudes and leopard print. Yes, leopard print is considered a neutral color these days and happens to be one of my faves! The perfect red bootie will also be your fave come holiday season! Add some festive color to your LBD or dress up jeans and a sweater for family time.

Red Alert: Handbags

Red Quilted Clutch, Red Quilted Handbag, Red Snakeskin Bowler Bag, Red Quilted Shoulder Bag.

Red handbags are eye catching and totally sexy! Carry your stuff in style this season with one of the above bags. These beautiful red handbags are on trend with their luxurious and animal friendly fabrics of faux snakeskin and quilted vegan leather. It is really hard to choose a favorite.

Top it Off!

Red Heart Necklace, Red Key Necklace, Red Triangle Necklace.

Quite possibly the easiest option for a statement accessory is a bold red bauble! Red accessories require little commitment and usually offer lower price points than say a pair of shoes or a handbag. If you're a little nervous about trying bright red heels or a vibrant red purse then ease into this brilliant color with a red necklace, single toned clothing (think all white or all black, etc) and matching red nail polish. 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog!

Pink Hair Don't Care!

I'm loving my bright pink locks and sultry outfit of the day!

Above you can see the products I used to dye my hair pink. This is my second run with pink hair in less than a year. I did it for my birthday in March and absolutely loved it! The upkeep however, is horrible!! The maintenance for pink hair makes having blonde hair seem like a walk in the park but if you want to try a crazy unnatural color and your job permits this fun loving experiment then by all means you should totally do it! Surprisingly, the commitment involved in dying your hair pink is rather low if you already have light hair. You can simply apply the semi-permanent color of your choice directly to blonde hair, enjoy it for a little while and you can be completely back to blonde in 3-7 washes depending on your hair. Unfortunately, if you have dark hair it is a bit more of a hassle. You will have to first lighten your do and then apply the rainbow color and once it rinses out you are left with processed light hair instead of your natural dark shade. For really dark hair I recommend heading to your trusted hairstylist and letting a professional take care of the lightening process. I have heard way too many horror stories from girls trying to bleach their hair by themselves and ending up with fried or broken off hair. Once a pro brings your dark hair to a very light blonde (this may take more than one appoitment) you can easily apply the pink hair dye (or whichever shade you fancy) at home. I purchased Beyond the Zone Color Jamz in Party Time Pink from Sally's Beauty Supply for $5.99. I used 1.5 bottles and saved the half bottle for touch-ups since the color fades so quickly. Here is a direct link to the pink hair dye I used. In the past I also tried Manic Panic and Ion Color Brilliance. Manic Panic was great but I wasn't a big fan of the Ion Color. I felt like it dried my hair out more than the other products.

Leather & Louboutins Outfit of the Day

My "Party Time Pink" hair has me feeling all sassy! haha. I've had this sexy vegan leather dress hanging in my closet for months now. Something about my new pink hair made me want to wear this bad boy. Oh you know, just another typical day at the I'm Haute office! Oh yea, did I mention that we have a movie theater in our building? Totally random and totally amazing! :) I worked all day like a boss in my killer outfit and at six I decided I should probably take pics to share my new look with you all... I SO forgot that it is pitch black by 5pm now and as soon as I stepped outside with my sunglasses on I realized I didn't need them and that I needed to quickly come up with a Plan B... aka operation impromptu movie theater photoshoot. Oh, and PS- my camera broke so these pics are via my iphone. How do some people take amazing shots on an iphone?! Mine always come out blurry. :-/ Anyways, thanks for checking out my blog post, I hope you like my new hair and my outfit of the day! All shares and comments are greatly appreciated!!

Ok, can we take a second to appreciate this amazing pink purse?! This is my second Christian Louboutin handbag and I still have a crush on it! The outside is silk with intricate gatherings and features gold studded metal trim. The gold chain in removable for a hand-held clutch option and the clasp to open and close the purse is made of two tiny gold stilettos! That is by far my favorite detail of this bag. I also think the red lining is a nice touch and super sexy... matches the bottoms of my sexy spiked heels!

What I'm Wearing:

Sexy Black Vegan Leather Dress- I'm Haute- Available Here

Gold Chain Necklace- Yves Saint Laurent

Pink Inclusion Bangle- Louis Vuitton

Gold Bracelets- Various Brands

Pink and Gold Studded Purse- Christian Louboutin

Lady Peep 150 Spikes Lame/Strass Heels- Christian Louboutin

Pink Hair- Beyond the Zone Party Time Pink

Louboutin Love: Casual Chic

I scored big at Wet Seal over the weekend. They were having their "Take an Additional 60% Off Clearance" Sale which I'm in love with so much. If you have the patience to do some digging you can find stuff at insanely low prices. I got this grey T-shirt with gold studs for $4! Granted, they only had a size XL but at $4 I couldn't pass it up. Plus, oversized T-shirts are so trendy right now and super comfy. I was even more excited about the black belt I practically stole. It has gold letters that spell out love and it was less than $3. I loved it so much I got it in camel as well. (when in doubt buy them both!)

It felt like a good day to break in my loubis a little more. I keep saying I need to take them to be stretched but it has turned into such a mission. The sales associate at Barney's told me that a Christian Louboutin store would stretch them for me there. So I drive all the way down to the store I am told that Christian Louboutin stores do not stretch shoes and I was then referred to a "recommended shoe repair store" over an hour away. Needless to say, my Lady peep 150 Spikes Lame/Strass heels are still too tight for my fat feet. lol 

That being said, I am still just as infatuated with these shoes as the day I bought them. Pictures truly don't do them justice and the bearable pain is worth it.

My nails are a bit crazy at the moment. They are silver with 3D jewels, pearls and flowers. My husband hates them but I think they are super kawaii. However, I must admit that they are not very hair friendly. I keep forgetting that and they get snagged if I try to scratch my head or run my fingers through my hair. -oops!

What I'm Wearing:

High Heels- Lady peep 150 Spikes Lame/Strass by Christian Louboutin

Grey T-Shirt with Gold Studs- Wet Seal

Black LOVE Belt- Wet Seal

Destroyed Denim- Machine Jeans

Black Purse with Gold Studs- Foreign Exchange

Necklace- Chanel

Bracelet- Nordstroms

Sunglasses- Cartier

Cosmic Ring- I'm Haute

Want to see more of my Christian Louboutin's?

xoxox,

Kassandra

Cupcake Cutie: Sweet Black & White Outfit of the Day

Yesterday I met some of my favorite girlfriends for lunch in Orange County. The weather here in Southern California has been perfect lately. Not too hot, not too cold. It really doesn't feel like Fall at all. So I really wanted to take advantage of this beautiful weather and get some more use out of my outfits that I will soon be swapping out for jackets and sweaters.

I thought this cute little black and white outfit was perfect. I've really been crushing on the classic combo of black and white lately and apparently so have my friends! We all showed up in black and white outfits and died laughing. I had texted everyone that morning with, "So what are you wearing", and no one responded but by our outfits you could have sworn that we coordinated. 

Great Minds Think Alike

After lunch we treated ourselves to Starbucks and Casey's Cupcakes. I'm so addicted to Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte! I've been drinking it blended instead of hot because it just does not taste right hot when it is 80 degrees out. Starbucks and cupcakes together was bit overkill in the sugar department but we walked off plenty of calories shopping!

Shopping is my Cardio

What I'm Wearing:

Black Sweetheart Neckline Tube Top- Wet Seal 

White Skater Skirt- have had for years

Bow Belt- I'm Haute

Black & White Single Sole Heels- Nine West

Black Farida Bowler Bag- Christian Louboutin

Black & White Cuff Bracelet- Chanel

Black & White Polka Dot Earrings- have had for years

I feel like my friends and I accidentally match a lot! Does this happen to you?

xoxox,

Kassandra