Beautiful things

It’s been a while since I did an outfit created with indie things, so I think it’s time again. This time, I’ve figured out how to use Polyvore, which is a very dangerous sort of tool that will no doubt lead to additional shopping.

You might not know that I’m a shoe fiend. I don’t actually wear a lot of the shoes that I covet – in fact, I do believe I have 5 pair of very similar black or gray Mary Jane flats, and that’s pretty much my comfort zone. But for fun? I do love shoes. Pretty shoes. Shoes with color. And oh, I do love heels. That last might be because I’m on the short side and secretly (or not so much) have a complex about it. My brother is over 6 feet. I’m barely 5′2″. Where’s the justice, I ask?

So this whole set today is inspired by a post from U-Handblog about Hetty Rose handmade shoes. I have long thought that in the crafting world, there aren’t enough handmade shoes. Why? Shoes are not easy to make. Shoes are costly to make. Shoe-making (aka cordwaining) is not a terrifically popular craft, but it’s one of those that really epitomizes to me what the word “craft” means – it means skill, it means handmade, and it it means tools.

So enjoy … apart from the shoes, everything’s from Dawanda, which is a truly fabulous place to buy things you never knew you needed. I decided to go somewhat elegant, ’cause the shoes really kinda demand it.  Hope you like.

Dress: This orange silk dress is by Lyra Amber.

hoes: Hetty Rose Handmade Shoes clearly makes fabulous shoes. Seriously, you should go look at the other shoes she has in her shop. Really incredible. Most are more colorful than the ones I’m showing, but I really love that fabric and the toe cutout.

Pendant: Lotus Blossom pendant and earrings by Stone Soup Jewelry. Cut from 2 sheets of sterling silver with silver beads, on a black silk cord.

Bag: This evening bag is silver and brown silk from East Haven.