Photo Diary: Sand Dunes and Tapestry Shoes

Lately I’ve been hiking up sand dunes around Lake Michigan (in the Nike wedges, no less–but ONLY because it wasn’t a planned hike), hanging out at music festivals to see The Black Keys, ogling fabulous shoes I can’t afford even on sale, and playing kickball in the park like an overgrown-yet-hilariously-uncoordinated kid. What have you been up to? Follow thestylesample on Instagram for more fashion and foolery!

This is why I like shoes with ankle straps

So, this is probably going to sound silly, but I think my ankles are too skinny to pull off the socks-with-heels thing. Seriously, look! I thought I’d grown out of this particular paranoia (like maybe I gained some “ankle weight” or something), but these pictures brought it alllll back. Sigh. THIS is why I prefer shoes with ankle straps! Y’all know I think red shoes go with everything, so I did like the colors and...

Red shoes go with everything

Tank, Forever21; bustier, Grey Ant; cardigan, H&M; shoes, Topshop; bag, ?? There’s no label! Have a great weekend!

How to: Stalk shoes online

Have you ever seen something you put off buying, only to have it disappear/sell out before you had a chance at it? I’ve kicked myself more than once for letting the perfect whatever get away, until I realized how easy it is to stalk merchandise* online. Here’s my technique: I saw a pair of sturdy-yet-cute sandals on the Urban Outfitters site a few weeks ago. I’ve been on the lookout for a pair of walkable...

Fantasy Shopping: Shoes

Hey, Sailor…It’s been a long time. I think I need a little You know, just enough to get through the rest of the week. Let’s get started: Farfetch, Shopbop Net-a-porter, Luisa via Roma Farfetch, Browns Fashion What do you look at when it’s been a while?