Reader Question: What Shoes Do I Wear With This Dress?

Today I wanted to try my hand at answering a question sent in by reader Kim.  I'm certainly not an expert so I'd love to hear all of your ideas too.  Let's see if we can help Kim with her dilemma.  Here's her email query: "I just recently bought this dress and I can't seem to find any cute shoes to go with it! I hate having it hang in my closet because I have no shoes to wear with it.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated!"

What do you think?  What shoes would you wear with the dress?  Leave your suggestions for Kim in the comment section below. 

• Pitchfork Dress ~ ModCloth

DRESS IT DOWN - Look for low profile shoes in basic materials such as leather, suede, and cotton/linen.  Stay away from bulky shoes, patterns that conflict with the dress, or overly-embellished looks).

• Meadow Ballet Flats ~ Target
• Suede T-strap Sandals ~ Gap

DRESS IT UP - Because the style of this dress is relaxed, you don't want to go overboard with the fanciness of your shoe.  I recommend something that is classic and understated or summery and sweet (think wedges).  Make it interesting by choosing a complimentary color (such as the teal green - picking up on one of the subtler colors from the dress).

• Crinkle Patent Peep-toe Heels ~ Old Navy
• Emma Pink Liana Wedges ~ Piperlime

Wish List: Pretty Little Details

This post was inspired by this lovely Flowery Fabric I spotted the other day.  I'm not much of a seamstress but I'd still love to delve into a new sewing project someday soon.  I imagine using this print someplace unexpected... like covering the walls of a walk-in closet or as a shower curtain...wouldn't that be fun!

What's on your wish list today?  I'd love for you to share a link in the comment section below.

• Flowery Fabric ~ Louise Body Wallprint
• Charlize Bib Necklace ~ Stella & Dot
• Round Wire Basket ~ Shoestring Home (via Katy Elliot blog)
• Shea Butter Soap ~ Lucky Scent (sold individually)
• Snowbunny Peep-toe Sandals ~ Nine West (currently on sale for $39.99)
• Pinta Open-toe Sandal ~ Chinese Laundry
• "Blue Tit" Handcrafted Bird ~ Emily Sutton

♥ Ez

Inspiration Daily: 06. 25. 09

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Free Fonts I Love: Part One

Today I thought it would be fun to share a few free fonts that I love with you all.  The ones above are all from dafont (a great resource for any font lover).  Be sure to check on the rules of use for each font before using them in any commercial project (for instance - JB Cursive is for personal use only...which means you can use it for purposes that will not result in sales or branding). Hope you like them!  xox Ez

FONTS:

• Cursif
• Little Days
• DuCahier
• JB Cursive

Inspired By: Photographer Joanna Henderson

I've feature the work of photographer Joanna Henderson before (here and here), but I think a few of the images I've picked out to share this time around are new (at least new to me)...and they are inspiring me to no end today!  This image in particular nearly knocked me out of my seat (such amazing colors and mood)!  Enjoy more from Joanna right here (she is managed by Sarah Kaye Represents).