This fall is all about metallics. From shoes to purses to nails, silver gold and copper metallics are as hot as ever.

Check out these items and give yourself a fashionable edge!

There is nothing that excites me more about the changing seasons than getting to break out a whole new group of shoes!!

While I will miss my strappy sandals and embellished flip flops, a large piece of my heart will always be committed to my fall  wardrobe.   This season is very  similar to last season, so you might already have a few great go-to pairs.  You can still add color and depth to your winter shoe collection with these great finds!

Jewel Tones and Chunky Heels

Rock both of these trends with these Devika pumps by Nine West. Jewel toned pumps with a comfortable chunky heel will have you burning the midnight oil, since these shoes go from the office to happy hour without a hitch!

Booties and More Booties!

I love the bootie. Comfortable to wear and easy to transform from work to play,  this years chunky bootie is even better. A platform sole adds comfort and not having to prance around on a stiletto heel will save your back and knees for shopping!  Add ties and buckles and you will be runway-ready!  I love this Sabine Klowie bootie.  Picture these with jeans or even with a skirt and tights.

Feminine Hiker Boots

I am infatuated with hiker boots.  Do I use them to climb mountains and leap through streams? Well no, but they are ridiculously hot and will give your outfit an edge!   Plus, hours of shopping is similar to hiking, right?  Coconuts makes this delightful Brody Boot.  Laden with buckles, laces and a hint of military style, the Brody will give you a reason to get up in the morning. 

One of my favorite places to buy shoes is Piperlime.  Check out all of these shoes and more on their website!

Last weekend at BlogHer11, I noticed a new (to me) shoe brand – TOMS. My roommate (Marie from 1,000 Reasons why I’m a Bad Mom) had a pair and sang their praises as the most comfortable shoes she’s ever had. 

Throughout the conference I continued to see women in TOMS and thought, for sure, that I had to get me some. A Girl Must Shop is all about comfort.

Do you have a pair of TOMS? Have you tried them? What do you think? 

I think these macaroni & cheese (aka saffron) classics are going  right to the top of my shopping list! 

Recently we had a heatwave in the Northeast, and I must admit I started longing for cooler days. I dreamed of leather jackets, cute scarves and luscious suede boots.  Since we still have a little summer left to enjoy though, I decided to do the fall fashion primer instead!  

This fall is going to be similar to last fall.  The theme for Fall 2011 is the 70′s.  Think disco. Think platforms. Think silk and feathers. The 70′s provided the best of both worlds for fashion- boho chic and sophisticated glamour.  This season will give you ample opportunities to accessorize and glamorize with shoes and bags.   Clothing trends include bell bottoms and high waisted pants.  Fur (go faux!) is big again, and can be found grazing a collar or cuff.  Pleats are neat and can be found in skirts and pants alike.  

The palette for this fall is varied, but leans toward the romantic.  Imagine pleated skirts in pale pinks.  Wide legged pants in goldenrod or olive green.  Silk bow tie shirts in bronze or burnt orange.  The colors are rich and deep on one side, and light and ethereal on the other.  Go  with muted neutrals with pops of fiery reds and oranges.  Choose items in midnight blue, silver, forest green and plum.  Darker jewel tones are key.

For shoes, many of your current collection will fit right in, including your reptile and suede kicks from years past.  Satin and patent leather are once again taking center stage. And do not leave out the details! Shoes with buckles, laces and rivets are still in the spotlight.   Another cute trend that has been growing in popularity is wearing a crew sock with booties or shoes.  Done properly, this can add an element of style that will put you at the head of the class!

Leather accessories are hot once again, so look for cuff bracelets and choker necklaces.  

Have fun with accessories this fall.   Retailers are stocking their shelves now with the hottest trends and having great sales on the summer inventory. So get out there and shop!!!!

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I was browsing online for cute summer must haves, such as wraps, beach cover ups, bags, flip flops etc.  I found a lot of cute stuff, and thought you might enjoy my finds! Check out these adorable and fresh summer must haves!!

I love this navy and white striped tote.  The cotton rope accent gives the bag a truly nautical look.  Pack this one and bring it to the beach, farmers market or lunch. I imagine it would do double duty as a baby bag as well!

Catch some rays with this gorgeous necklace which includes freshwater pearl, a handstamped initial,  a starfish charm and chalcedony gemstone.  The necklace evokes thoughts of summer on the beach, searching for seaglass and sand dollars, collecting  shells and feeling the ocean spray on your skin.

These embellished flip flops keep it casual, but still have a little flair!  Wear these after the beach to a casual lobster dinner or for a few drinks at the tiki bar. Super cute and summery, these should be on everyones must have list!

Keep windswept hair out of your eyes with these cute little reversible headbands.  Made of colorful fabric, you get two headbands for one with the reversible feature! I love these for summer as well as errands or any day that you just want to put your hair up and go!

These summer items are sure to start your beach season off on the right foot! Keep an eye on this blog for more fun finds. Happy Shopping!

The flowers are blooming and birds are chirping in the trees, that can only mean one thing –  spring is right around the corner! That also means its time to dust off our tootsies, get a pedicure and start wearing sexy and stylish shoes! Shopbop has a fantastic selection this season, from chic platform sandals to sleek open-toe pumps, look no further for this season’s hottest shoes.   

Check out these Alejandro Ingelmo Sophia pumps.  Sophisticated yet different with the intricate basket weave design, these shoes can be dressed up or down.

Shopbop has a fantastic selction of platform sandals as well. I love these DVF platform sandals. Picture these with shorts or a maxi dress. So cute and stylish!

Spring and summer is wedding season! Add a cute new pair of open toe pumps to your closet for all your formal party needs. Pelle Moda makes a sleek neutral open toe pump, this shoe compliments almost any outfit!

Check out a wide selection of open toe shoes here.

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So apparently the BlogHer Conferences are a bit of a fashion show (or not). It makes sense – women like to dress up for other women. I was walking around the shoe store today and with every pair of shoes I tried on, I evaluated how swoon-worthy they were, whether this would be THE pair that all the other girls would compliment.

Well, I didn’t end up with the pair that everyone would swoon over – nooooooo, I had to be blessed with really wide feet with a midget toe that keeps me from fitting into all of the swoon worthy shoes. By the time I left the store, I wanted to cut my pinky toe off.

I did end up with a pair of dress heels to wear to all the great parties – and since my big dogs wouldn’t fit into anything else, I opted for the comfort shoe – these cute little Clarks patent leather mary jane’s. For 50% of the original $100 price tag. A bargain, cute and ultimately comfortable, I think this was the right choice.

You’ll also find me in these two dresses and my favorite skirt in the who entire world – one that doesn’t require that I wear spanx – it has a built in lycra short! So comfortable my favorite item in my closet.

So now we’ve packed up the car and we’re hitting the road at the crack of dawn to meet up with Melanie and the Chevy Malibu. I’m hoping we can fit all 50 of my bags and 50 of hers into the Chevy Malibu. Cross your fingers for us!