Tortoise: Faux Natural

I've been a long time fan of the tortoise shell motif.  I love the warm colors and pattern, a natural look for autumn.  Of course, the tortoise is endangered and everything you see here is faux.

Tortoise Glass Bowl  $68 CWonder

This bowl from C Wonder rekindled my fondness for tortoise.

The tortoiseshell look is showing up in lots of accessories this fall.

Tory Burch Satchel $750

Tortoiseshell case for iPhone $40

Tortoise cap ballet flat $98.

(Faux) Tortoise Shell Accessories by spiralstyle 

J.Crew j crew necklace / Lauren Ralph Laure Wednesday n ralph lauren / Michael Kors jewelry / J.Crew vintage earrings / Tortoise jewelry / Wishlist

Lovely tortoiseshell motif lamp.

Tortoiseshell glass table lamp $168.91

Happy Monday.  Hope your week is off to a great start.

Polka Dot Trend

Are you seeing spots?

If not, you will be soon.  "Spots" aka polka dots are popping up everywhere.  Dots are on the runways, celebrities, and coming to stores everywhere. 

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This Stella McCartney dress is amazingly popular.  I think J Lo wore one on "Idol" Tuesday night.  So, who wears it best?  Kate Winslet gets my vote.

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10 ways to wear polka dots.  I particularly like the dot hose with dot skirt and pumps.  

I put together a subtle look using polka dots in shoes and top.  The jewelry evokes dots and the clutch, a bolder look, is reminiscent of another trend, color blocking.  I just LOVE that top!

Polka Dots by spiralstyle 

Smoking Slippers the New Ballet Flats

I never heard of "smoking slippers" until I realized I was supposed to replace my ballet flats with this footwear.  Allegedly Kate Moss popularized ballet flats in 2003 but now the flats have been replaced with these "slippers".  

Kate Moss/Black suede smoking slippers Topshop $56

 

Smoking Slippers by spiralstyle featuring flat heels

They look a lot like loafers but not PENNY loafers.

How about some preppy needlepoint slippers?

What do you think?  Do you like this footwear as opposed to ballet flats or penny loafers?

Flip Flop Fetish

Missoni has collaborated with Havaianas for some trendy flip flops.

The colorful sandals were available at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales but sold out quickly.  There are still a few from the Havaianas website.

I've got a fetish for flip flops.  I've got a stash at home in Michigan and a bigger stockpile at my house in the Bahamas.  

My new favorites are from the Calypso St. Barth collection at Target.

At $12.99  you can't go wrong.