get stepping

shoes: vans

I cringe at being such a cliche, but I really do love shoes. I spend a lot of time on my feet, running around, and it's important to me that they don't just fall off. Sneakers, heels, boots, clogs. I wear them all, and will always buy another pair. That said, I moved with a swiftness when The Great Mall invited me to come check out their latest mall-wide sale - 

because a sale at an outlet mall is 2x better than a sale at a regular mall. 

I love to prepare for things as far in advance as possible, but yesterday, I just went with the flow - and tried on every. single. pair. of. shoes. That's not to say that I didn't predict my inevitable purchase of these pastel vans - I've been eyeing them for months - just that I wanted to be sure.

I remember as a kid being so done with shoe shopping that I literally just took them off and threw them as far away from me as I could physically managed. After being forced to walk the two feet to pick them up, I resolved that I would never make anyone go through what was clearly an act of torment.

Sorry Chloie.

x Justina

ps. this post was produced in partnership with simon malls, but remember the rules: 

no pair of shoes can buy my love. 

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where are they taking you

photos by Jordan Schauberger 

shoes: tevas x jhene aiko

HI GUYS wow it's been ten days. That doesn't seem like a long time, but it was long enough for like a thousand people to die on Game of Thrones. I've been out adventuring with my squad, from San Francisco to LA.  In the first part, we bought succulents, listed to TLOP, and - well that's all for another post. I'll be writing a lot in the coming weeks - but first, much like gym class, we need to talk about footwear.

This post is about what I wore on my feet, because I'm trying to improve lives here. On this particular outing to SF, I broke in my brand new Teva's in a very serious way. I'd had vague blister-related reservations about wearing new shoes on a day where I'd be walking approx. a million miles up hill, but they're also very ~funky~ and if not San Francisco, where else?

THESE SHOES ARE INCREDIBLE. I don't why I've never gotten pair before. I mean, I do, because velcro, but I'm over that now. Not only are they squishy and comfy, but they're v stylish. I, and more importantly, Jhene Aiko say so, and you can't argue with it. I like to move wildly, and climb things and stand on my tiptoes, and these shoes just let it all happen. In the past, I've shied away from the "pretty ugly" shoe trend because A. it seemed like a lot of work to style and B. I didn't see a huge benefit. After clambering all over California in these, I can distinctly say that the benefit far outweighs the amount of "90's dad on vacation" jokes your friends will make.

I will, however, be concerned if you start sporting these with Tommy Bahama and a fanny pack.

x J


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step to it

sneakers: toms

So, fun medical fact about Justina: I have plantar faciitis. (Not, in fact, planetary fascist, which is what I thought my chiropractor said the first time) Basically, long words short, it means that my feet hurt rather a lot fairly frequently in most shoes. It's made me very picky, and justified a lot of shoe shopping. Sneakers are the worst, because they're always really grossly stiff or just pointlessly thin. Like think about it, there's a reason your chiropractor isn't pushing Yeezy's. My Converse are ADORABLE but after like two hours I'm out. Basically, I didn't have crazy high expectations for this pair from TOMS, but they were cute and I'm a sucker for a cause. 

Here's a thing I swear I didn't get bribed to say: THESE SHOES ARE AN ACTUAL MIRACLE AND I NEED MAYBE SIX MORE PAIRS. Or least these snazzy suede ones. Beyond the fact that they're sporty enough to make me look like I know what I'm doing, (you all know better, don't you) they're just really comfortable. As previously stated a hundred thousand times, that's all I'm ever looking for anyway. If they had workable pockets I could probably just throw out half my wardrobe for them. They're so great, in fact, that I felt the need to give them their own blog post. Sneaks are also part of TOMS amazing one for one program, so another is getting some fresh kicks to live their life in too.

Side note: I definitely didn't think about the whole "sneakers in sand" thing until I tried to very carefully put these back in my rucksack - and dropped them in a drift that they were promptly covered by. So they're a bit gritty now, but that's FINE, it just adds to the experience.

But seriously, if you have a way to get sand out of shoes, slide into the DM's.

x J

ps. It's march? how? when? what?

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seven word sunday//lies fashion girls tell

Mom, I can totally walk in these. 

xx,

Justina

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my dr. martens story

 cherry red dr.martens c.o. dr.martens

In case you missed the memo, 

I love Dr. Martens a lot.

So in this video, 

I tell y'all the full story of how I came to own everyone favorite space boots.

Punk music not included.

xx,

Justina

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Fabulous Shoe Friday

Bonjour Mon Cherie,


and the shoes of the week are....

 

Until Whenever,

Justina

Preeeeeeeesenting.........A Bent Piece Of Wire's First Ever Top Ten Most Fashionable People Of The Year!

Annnnnnnnnnnd the winner is....

1.Yes, we know he's not a real person, but Kurt has been Voted A Bent piece Of Wire's Most Fashionable Person Of The Year! Here are some of his most memorable looks from 2010:

  and last but not least:

The infamous "Single Ladies Jumpsuit". I just LOVE a guy who can pull off sequins. And he wears this WAAAAY better than Joe Jonas....just saying....


 
Now, ON with the show! Coming in at a close second was Selena Gomez! This Disney darling has gone from Barney to Balenciaga! Here are her best looks :

Yeah, we she is probably going to be a hard contender next year..You'd better watch your back Kurt!

Up next, the guy every other girl on the planet is getting married to...

 3. Justin Bieber. That's right. Mr. Never Say Never himself is on our top ten most fashionable people list. Not really my idea. More like everyone else's. Check it out :

 So now that you've seen our top three, its time for you to meet the rest of the gang :


4. Carey Mulligan
 She took Hollywood by storm and wasn't content to just stay there.

This Nina Ricci dress was just the beginning of a Oscar De La Renta Ballgown sized fashion splash. She was well deserving of her 4th place on our list.


5. Emma Watson
 She went from movie star, to budding Chanel fan, to Burberry campaign model. Step away from the plaid skirts, she is Hermione no longer!



6. Michelle Obama
 America's first lady stepped into the national spotlight. And along with it, the fashion world. And she has never let us down!


7. Alexa Chung
 This British fashionista had no idea how big the UK is in the US. Guess what? She found out VERY quickly :)


8. Blake Lively
OK, so shes not really "Fashionfab" material. but still, she never ceases making a statement with her clothing.


9. Jake Gylenhaal
He IS a Prince. Just not of Persia.



10. Anna Wintour
Now, THIS woman is EXTRAORDINARILY FABBITY FAB-FAB. Seriously. It takes a lot to run fashions #1 magazine. And to look fabulous doing it.




So this is the best of the best fashion had to offer in 2010.  2011 will bring new surprises. and pastel colors. Now, I'm off to clear my closet to make sure I can fit all those new clothes in it. Talk to you next year!



Until Whenever,
Justina

P.S. All images are courtesy of Google Images: www.google.com/images unless specifically marked otherwise.

4. You must be willing to dig for it. Part 1

Bonjour Mon Cheries,

The Agent: Justina

The Mission: To find a 1920's Flapper-esqe pair of T-Strap shoes for under $10

The exotic drop point: The "Thrift stores" (that's right, in the PLURAL)


Will she succeed in her mission? Find out later in "You must be willing to dig for it. Part 2"

2. Pick it, then NEVER let it go.

You know that one piece of clothing you can't live without? No matter how many times your wear it, every time it feels like you just bought it? Everyone has SOMETHING. Mine are my glittery, sparkly converse:

Aren't they cool? :) So what's yours??? Think about it like this: If you had to go to a high fashion show wearing only ONE item of clothing (Yes, this includes shoes) what would it be?

Until Whenever,
Justina