Today I'm guest blogging over at Ashley's Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Shoes....Go check our her fabulous blog (and shoe collection) and my top picks for shoe designers!

I'm a bit partial to Stuart Weitzman; not only are his shoes absolutely stunning, but I also wore a pair of his at our wedding, which makes me infinitely more in love with the brand.  When I read that Stuart Weitzman had teamed up with several hollywood starlets to co-design shoes for which all proceeds benefit Ovarian Cancer research, I was even more hooked.  The collection ranges from $425 to $495.  My favorite? Olivia Palermo's scrumptious confections that she even appears to love based on the amount of times she's been spotted sporting them down the red carpet.

My style is a mix of a lot of things but at the end of the day I'm a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl who loves to jazz it up with sky high heels or funky shoes. Shoes really are an outfit changer! I went to a very preppy high school so I still have a little prep in my step... J. Crew is one of my fav stores. I'm also a very girly girl at heart- bows, silky prints, flowers and pink are my favs! Over the past couple years I've also developed a love for animal print (mostly leopard)...when done tastefully, the sky is the limit. 

Besides the cute factor, price and quality are total deal breakers. Comfort isn't necessarily a factor. Pain is beauty! I have a pair of Alexander Wang booties that are so painful but they are fierce.

I'm all about finding the best deal. Google is you're best friend when shopping online and flash sale sites like Hautelook, Gilt and My Habit always have fantastic steals. I wouldn't spend anymore than $150 on a super trendy style. When I buy expensive shoes it's an investment and the style needs to be wearable for a long time: basic pumps, riding boots, etc. I try to keep myself on a shoe budget which means my shoe purchases are very well thought out! ;)

Go-tos are definitely Sam Edelman, Dolce Vita, and Pour La Victoire - you can always find a stylish and moderately priced pair no matter what season. For flats it's all about J. Crew - the quality is there and they are oh-so stylish. L.A.M.B. is one brand that's always on my radar. They've produced some fab shoes! If I'm saving up for a big purchase I would go with Christian Louboutin or Brian Atwood. They make women's feet look gorgeous! Classics: Chanel & Prada.

A few months ago I started looking at Topshop's footwear. Definitely a place to keep an eye on. I'm excited for the launch of Zara.com because their shoe section will be a great spot for on-trend shoes!

Too many things! The L.A.M.B. 'Bindi' Booties are on my Fall must-have list.  Also looking for the perfect chic cape or poncho. A new Rebecca Minkoff cross-body bag wouldn't be too bad either. 

Leopard of course! Ooh and polka dots. Can I have 3 favorites? Pop of color is number 3. My style is evolving and slowly I'm gravitating towards prints and more color in my wardrobe.