Become a Buyer!

I am so excited about this post! The most fun and difficult part of owning any type of retail business is the process of buying. While shopping for shoes is absolutely my favorite part of this job-not my husbands as we have zero space in our closet for another pair of shoes and I am taking over his side-it is also the most difficult. Trying to find styles that appeal to the masses yet still have originality is so difficult. I constantly get e-mails about when I'm going to have a certain style or if I carry such-and-such style. I wish I could carry them all! So this time around I thought I would give you the chance to choose!

Below I have selected some styles that I think are fun and classic but still have some personality.

Here's what you get to do:

I want YOU to vote on which style and color you'd like seen added to the Twigg shoe collection.

1. Leave your vote in the comment section along with your name and email address.

2.Become a follower of my blog

Make sure to leave your name and email address or email me at info@twiggshoes.com if you feel more comfortable. Be sure to check back often as we will do a GIVEAWAY on the winning style. Voting will close on Sunday evening, May 15th.

Here are the contestants:

Large Buckle Peep Toe

Cognac, Black & Taupe

These strappy sandals with a large buckle look great on any foot. I chose them because they can be worn with so many different styles-casual or dressy.

Ballet Flats

Gold Glitter, Leopard, Black Glitter, Black Patent Leather, Nude Patent Leather & Silver Glitter

Flats flats flats-it seems I can never carry enough of these lil suckers-so comfortable and versatile. I love that designers have bowed to the greatness of the sexy flat. My husband always prefers me in heels, but at least these are a worthy substitute. I shouldn't say it because I don't want to sway the votes, but I kinda love the glittery gold color...just sayin'.

Double Buckle Gladiator

Taupe, Black & Cognac

This style plays to my urban/jcrew side. I live in sandals in the summer and love the way these would look with a pair of jeans, fitted capri or even a skirt.

Braided Gladiator

Black, Cognac & White

It was the braided strap that sold me on this particular sandal. These have the perfect thickness of strap and again will go with so many different styles. I didn't think I'd ever love braided leather after the 90's, but here I am in love again.

Patent Leather Peep Toe

Black, Red & Nude

I have had more than one request for a nude patent leather heel, but really I think any of these colors are timeless and sexy. For those women out there doin' us proud in the work force-these will get you some good mileage. For you who just always wear heels-way to go! And for the mom's that have an occasional date night (never enough of those) or just need some Sunday Best-I love these.

I hope you like the contestants as much as I do! May the best shoe win!

**Side note-inventory is always a struggle and I tend to go through styles fairly quickly so if you want them act fast and if I get enough of a response I will reorder to try and make sure I keep enough in stock for everyone who is interested. Thanks for playing!

New Twigg Photos

My good friend Alia took time out of her busy schedule to shoot Twigg! I was so excited about working with her and now even more excited to see that her pictures turned out so well!

Check out how they look on the website to see them in action! If you're not a follower on my blog, make sure you become one, thanks.

Patio Makeover!

As soon as it warms up all we want to do is spend every second outside. I'll eat breakfast, lunch and dinner outside if possible. When you're in a small space it can be difficult to really make it feel inviting and spacious. We still have some more to do, but I had to take a picture of these finds. I think everything that has to do with Spring and Summer should be bright and festive.

The chairs are slightly larger than we'd like for the scale of the table, but it's fun to go outside of buying standard patio sets and mix it up a little.

I love the little votives-fun romantic lighting in the evening even makes box mac and cheese seem delicious.

Here's the breakdown:

Bistro Tabel-Cost Plus World Market $35

Orange Chairs-Home Goods $30 a piece

Rug-Cost Plus World Market $15

Votives-Cost Plus World Market $3

Glass Bottle-Home Goods $4

Hanging Succulents (I am a lover of succulents-they have amazing color and structure and you can't kill them!) $30

We need some more plants and maybe some fun little hanging lanterns, but I love to light the votives and sit out there at night and pretend I'm sitting in a cool little patio cafe in Europe-though the view of our parking lot kind of dashes those visions quickly.

Sometimes the best shoes are...no shoes at all.

Just got back from a little vacation where shoes were not required at anytime. Although I love to put on a good pair of shoes sometimes it's time to just get a pedicure and celebrate your feet. They are nice and rested so now it's back to work. I have some exciting new stuff coming up so stay tuned. But for now-have a barefoot day and pamper your feet!

Gross

My husband wanted some "cool" jean shorts. I wasn't sure they existed, as flash backs of the early nineties came flooding back. I was looking at Urban Outfitters and I have to say that we saw the shorts in the store and they looked great, but when I went online I was kind of grossed out. I think I don't entirely understand this new "I'm natural but disgusting" look they are trying to acheive. I think the phrase, "You are the only person who can pull that off" really is just a nice way of saying, "Hey those are ugly clothes, but I like you as person so don't be mad at me okay?" I thouhgt I'd attach some of these online shots:

(these are the shorts-except not rolled up. These legs aren't bad-they look like my husbands chicken legs)

This guy got paid for this. I don't like guys with shaved legs, but come on now. I didn't know you could actually perm your leg hair?

NOt sure what it is here, maybe it's that the hair is creeping down to his ankle-just kinda gross

I am all about new and eclectic styles, but really? Sometimes Urban is just weird. Since when to 3 versions of washed out flesh tones and ill fitted clothing look good? However she does have shaved legs and nice hair so I'll give her that.

Pretty Little Things...

What is it about some items that just make you feel like a little girl again? These new "old fashion" perfume bottles from IKEA brought out this feeling in me. I saw them and snatched them up without even looking at the price ($12.95 for the set of 3). You can't help but feel a little bit glamorous when putting on perfume with an atomizer (confession-I looked up this word, it sounds so much more fancy than spray-bulb-thingy). I even gave this picture a little antique look so you can sense the old Hollywood Glam. Love em!

It's KNOT just a bracelet...

Extremely cheesy title I know, but I couldn't resist. It doesn't even really make sense since it really is just a bracelet. Anyway the point is that though I like doing crafts and I am constantly surrounded by extremely crafty and inspiring friends sometime it's nice to find a $5 bracelet that could be made at home, but isn't. I am sure many of you could make this and probably do a better job, but I love this cheap little find. I love how a simple accessory can make me feel like my outfit is complete. I can wear the same thing over and over, but when I add this little and simple number somehow I feel "ready"...maybe even cute at times. If you're loving it, it can be found at H&M. If anyone makes one I would love to see the results...maybe even invite me over for a craft night.