Good morning from the icy cold tundra of Manhattan. It's full on around here. Khan is so not having it ps- he hates the cold, hates wearing his sweater, and despises his little balloon boots that protect his paws from the salt. Ugh. Winter is officially here and though I don't mind the cold, I hate the extra level of misery it brings to the morning commute. Oh how I hate bundling and suiting up. Which of course, makes me think of flip flops and sandals. Because I love those. Pretty much the only thing I miss about Miami is an exposed toe.
So I've been eyeing up these Marni grey felt numbers pretty much all season. When I first spotted these cuties at Barneys, I was immediately taken to a fantasy place where I would wear these to my very chic design studio, after pulling off my winter boots. You know, sort of like a very spendy office slipper, worn with a ribbed cashmere sock or such. I love the idea of these with tights and a dress too, or with cropped trousers like shown here. I love the thought of having them under my high design desk (this one will do just fine) waiting for me as I begin a day of swatch reviewing, Instagramming, and power lunching. I just love the idea of them period. And if you're gloating on Facebook because you live in a place like Miami (you know who you are), then you can wear these all season sans socks, and get that coveted winter feel that one strangely desires when living somewhere warm. We always want what we don't have, don't we?
But this chic design studio proprietress vibe comes with a price- a $540 one. For a winter sandal. No can do.
So it was with some glee that I found this more low rent version of said sandal, offered up on Free People's site and designed by Jeffrey Campbell, who really does make a cute shoe. And they're on sale for 70 bucks. And they come in beige too but I'd go grey because they rule. So if you're, say, just trying to survive your office and sit in a cube, you could have a touch of cool for your very own space, and channel the vibe of high end.
And there you have it folks. The highs and lows of winter, when it comes to footwear anyway. And that's what's up this frigid Thursday in Manhattan town. Yours, in up and downs and designer dreams. XO