New Shoe Love.

After the tip off from the ever fashionable Myra Callan of Twigs & Honey that Swank Boutique had marked all their Seychelles 50% off I quickly ran over and treated myself to a gorgeous pair of teal "Tippy Toes". They just got here today (SUPER FAST and free shipping!) and they are so beautiful and fit like a glove (or a sock I guess).

Seychelles are totally my go to shoe these days. I know they will fit, they look great and are withing my price range (especially on sale). I have been walking past the Target shoe section and saving my dough for pairs of these instead. I wore a pair of their seafoam green "Thank You Notes" for our wedding reception last summer.

Photos by Christina Gilchrist.

Pretty Shoes on Sale at Nordstrom

Jeffrey Campbell 'Trudy' Pump on sale for $64.90 (40% off)

I would just LOVE to see a bride in these beautiful shoes, which alone could inspire the entire wedding scheme. Nordstrom has some great shoes on sale that would be fun for a bride or bridesmaid. Here are some of my favorites.

Jeffrey Campbell 'Lady 2' Pump on sale for $85.90 (40% off) - Plus your 'something blue'

And the big splurge (though it's 50% off) a beautiful pair of Stuart Weitzman's:

Stuart Weitzman 'Pomp' Pump on sale for $426.90 (originally $855)

Shoes! Beautiful Shoes!

After weeks of searching I found them. The hunt for the perfect wedding shoe is over. I found my beautiful seafoam Seychelles on shoefly.com, the website of a shoe boutique in Seattle and know as soon as I saw them they would be perfect. I have difficult feet so I was nervous about the fit but as soon as I put them on (and they fit like a dream) I was a Seychelles shoe girl for life.

I also bought a pair of mint linen flats from urbanoutfitters.com for $30 as a ceremony shoe (if you think I'm going to try and navigate that staircase in heels you are greatly mistaken) and as a back up in case this pair makes my dress too short in the front. Both pairs are beautiful and something I can't wait to wear after the wedding. I am hooked on Seychelles. I love their vintage styling, comfort and coloring.

Groom Footwear

(Photo by Jose Villa)

We spend so much time these days searching for a fun shoes for the bride that sometimes we forget about the groom's poor feet! Grooms can have just as much fun with his shoes and socks as the bride. There are so many fun options for guys out there like boat shoes, oxfords and even a clean white pair of Converse Jack Purcells. You can also play with socks! Stripes, argyle or maybe a killer faux bois sock would be so fun for a groom as a little surprise when he sits.

We just purchased Jared's shoes from Zappos.com and ended up going with these cognac brown leather oxfords. They have a slightly old-school feel to them and will look balanced on his frame. I got him a pair of light blue and green argyle socks as well. I might be a beach wedding but that doesn't me he should be stuck in flip flops or barefeet.



More updates coming soon!

Yart Sale - Vintage Shoes for Weddings

I love shoes. I love vintage. And I love brides in pretty vintage shoes. The yart sale is featuring some LOVELY vintage shoes that would be perfectly charming on any bride. Here are some of my picks. Remember, these deals only last until the 14th!


1. Vintage Red Striped Strap Heels from esea - $17.60 (after 20% refund)
2. 1960's Silver Confetti Heels from digsofvaudeville - $24.00 (10% off)
3. Vintage White Woven Leather Peep Toe Pumps from - $15.50 (down from $20)
4. Red Leather Dancing Shoes from MouseTrapVintage - $22.00 (20% off)

My Accessories

Our invitations aren't QUITE ready, but should be by early next week. So instead here are my other accessories (other than my earrings and bracelet which I've already posted).

Back when I purchased my Myra Kim Twigs and Honey pieces, they weren't in quite as high demand as they are today and I'm VERY grateful I purchased them when I did and as three separate pieces as I wasn't sure exactly what I planned to do with my hair. I'll be wearing two of these pieces tucked into the back of my hair so they are very subtle and saving one for my second reception.

My shoes were purchased a few months after I selected my dress and will look so lovely peeking out of the bottom on the beach. I knew I wanted something flat (I have enough trouble not falling on my face on a daily bases, let alone on a beach with heals) and gold and when I saw these on Zappos.com I snapped them up right away. They are by Poetic License.Hopefully I will have more to show you later this afternoon. All my other accessories are under wraps until the big day (so Jared can't see them). If something comes in the mail today though I'll have to share this afternoon. We'll see!

Happy friday!
Lindsey Lu

Lela Rose at Payless

For those of us who can't afford one of Lela Rose's gorgeous dream dresses but want to wear a little bit of Lela on our wedding day (or any day for that matter), Payless has jumped on the designer bandwagon! Lela designed a line of shoes and handbags that can now be purchased in Payless stores or online. Here are a few of my favorites, but you can find the full line and learn about Lela here.

Pumps on SALE at Amazon.com

Amazon.com is having a HUGE sale on pumps! It's the perfect opportunity to snag a pair of cute shoes for you or your bridesmaids! Also, most of these qualify for supersaver shipping and returns are easy. Here are a few of my favorites.


Venice pumps in natural canvas and gold by MIA. $29.48



Jelissa Pumps in gold by Guess. $56.24 from $98.95



Jojus D'orsay Pumps by Nine West in bronze reptile. $15.99 from $79.95



Chili D'orsay Peep Toe Pumps by Franco Sarto in Lemon. $39.98 from $79.95

Picture Perfect Moment One: A Walk in My Shoes

I figured I would start a little series I will add to everyonce in awhile. I call these "Picture Perfect Moments". I guess they are sort of my "must have list" for your wedding day photography. Little moments I think should be put on film forever. So here we go in the first of these...


If you haven't yet figured this out, I'm really detail oriented. I think the details of an event (or space, if we're talking about my professional life) are what make it special. A growing trend for brides is to forgo the boring white, practical pumps and choose a shoe that reflects your personal style and injects some more personality into your ensemble.

As part of your must have photo list make sure you have your photographer capture the details of your dress and your accessories, particularly your shoes. It's almost poetic, the shoes you wear to take such an important step in your relationship.

These were taken by our photographer Christina Gilchrist out of Portland. I love the composition and think they really capture that quiet moment before the bride puts on her shoes, the finishing touch on her ensemble. Also, the landscape in the background of the first photo really puts it in a time and place. Not to mention the shoes are adorable!