"Shawty...what yo name is? Shawty...who yo mane is?"---JayZ

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I've always had this thing for desert boots on guys...and my thought is if men would apply desert boots to everyday casual looks they can become THE classic staple. *Cues JayZ: Just my thoughts man...right or wrong...just what I was feeling at the time*

I've included desert boots in past SIDE OF STYLE samples (The pair below was from Christian Louboutin 2010 Collection)-

I also picked up a nuetral pair for a client, from Banana Republic, back in 2009-

The shape, the colors, the hides, the designs...desert boots always win with me!

So oh what joy I felt when I saw the photo and read the story below-

Read the story about "Vellies- THE ORIGINAL DESERT BOOT" here: http://www.openingceremony.us/entry.asp?pid=5646 

And guys if you are looking to change up your shoe game from time to time don't forget the desert boot ;-)

My niece is now a pre-teen...I'm still kind of in shock about it *cringes*. I'm learning that her age group hit up stores like American Eagle, LoveCulture, Wet Seal-just to name a few. But why each time we go in those stores I manage to find little gems for myself here and there? Glad my niece was in LoveCulture long enough for me to spot a pair of nude caged oxfords under a rack of clothing. But can you imagine if my feet happen to suntan in these kicks? Ha! I spent MOTHER'S DAY, with my family, in the outfit below. Hope you enjoyed yours!

Shirt: Thrift

Skirt: American Eagle

Shoes: LoveCulture

Purse: Vintage Anne Klein

Arm Party: Beaded/stone/skull/spike bracelets = my sister's DIY---other bracelets = Forever21

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

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(Not sure if the above is by DSquared or inspired by but see more inspiration http://nice.onsugar.com/Obsessed-Part-2-22149885)

In 2008 I laid my eyes on the beauties below by Giambattista Valli and fell in luv on sight!

Later I spotted Solange, Rihanna, and one of the Olsens in what I considered the hautest shoe out at the moment…and all 3 kept it simple with LESS IS MORE looks. November 2008 I was doing my usual stroll through Forever21, spotted the replica, and without thinking I grabbed various sizes for my styling kits.

 After my purchase I thought “What client would be bold enough to give these Forever21 joints LIFE…” And by Spring 2009 two accessory designers (Side of Style clients Tracy and Nikki) and a hot young actress (who shall remain faceless and nameless due to me not asking her if I could photo share on my blog LOL) did just that…gave those Forever21 joints LIFE by rocking them with minimal LESS IS MORE looks I'd pulled for them. I’m still not over the original Giambattista Valli or the Forever21 replicas…and I don’t think I ever will be.

Ladies if you managed to get your hands on either pair, in 2008, dust those babies off and rock them…NOW!

A little bit of everything...