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shoe crush

Meghan — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:02:19 +0000

If you’ve read this blog for a while, you know I’m not a huge flats girl, but every once in a while, I do need to switch up my boots & heels routine and I think these Ferragamo Varina Bow flats are just the trick to doing so. While at $400 they are not impulse-buying worthy, I think they are a worthy investment (after all, these were for me, too and they have proved one very good decision.) They are so classic that I love seeing them on women of all ages in fact. Plus, I feel like they are a bit of a New York City staple among women.

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SIRAK shoe giveaway!

Meghan — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:14:14 +0000

SIRAK Anca shoe, Lia Kes tee, Madewell skirt, J.Crew tights, Urban Outfitters blazer, Linea Pelle clutch {gifted}, Toy Watch

I honestly could not be more excited for today’s post! WIT & Whimsy has teamed up with designer shoe label SIRAK to give away the gorgeous ANCA shoes seen in the above photos!

They could not be more perfect for the upcoming holiday season and I’m so happy to be able to let one lucky w&w reader win their very own pair! The shoes are edgy and modern with a mix of suede and leather… and not to mention, comfortable. They retail for $440!

How to Enter:

Like SIRAK on Facebook
Then just leave a Comment below! (so I can contact you if you win!)
Extra Entry: Follow w&w on Twitter and designer Adam Sirak on Twitter and tweet the following “Just entered the WIT & Whimsy & @AdamSirak shoe giveaway! http://witwhimsy.com cc @meghandono”

Note: All entries must be made prior to Sunday, December 11th at 12:01 a.m. PST. One winner will be selected at random and announced the week of December 12th.

{photos by Taylor}

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designer profile: madison harding

Meghan — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:09:34 +0000

If you’ve read WIT & Whimsy for even a short period of time you know the one thing I can’t get enough of is SHOES! I have loved them for as long as I can remember so when I come across rad labels that are new to me, I get pumped. My first pair of Madison Harding’s (seen here and here) quickly became favorites of mine for this Fall.

Madison Harding‘s line infuses a cool edge with a vintage vibe and I’m especially in love with their booties. The name Madison Harding represents the designers’ roots, with one part of the designer duo growing up on Madison Avenue in New York City and the other on Harding Drive in New Jersey.

I think my first New York winter calls for the ‘Beck‘ in particular, don’t you?!

Shop the shoes on Shopbop and Endless.

p.s. a huge thanks to Bauble Bar for featuring me in their Inspired Style series on their blog! BB love forever.

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just in

Meghan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:03:01 +0000

Lela Rose for Payless (c/0)

I’d been keeping an eye out for a chic pair of loafer-like shoes that don’t remind me of school days and these Lela Rose for Payless Fulton shoes fit the bill perfectly. They are with me here in Toronto and I can’t wait to wear them. (Psst…they are on sale right now, too!)

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best booties under $200

Meghan — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:03:18 +0000

Sam Edelman Petty booties, $160
Luxury Rebel Sora, $145
DKNY Midori bootie, $181
Nine West Buren, $98
Michael Antonio McKenna bootie, $59
Steve Madden Dessertt, $72 (I swear that’s how the bootie’s name is spelled. Against all my better judgment I put its proper name here)
Steve Madden Blazzee, $80
Pour La Victoire Dayton, $163

Every September as Fashion Week rolls slowly to a close, the sun begins to set earlier in the evening and brisk winds pick up during dusk, I find myself dreaming of fall foliage, layers, scarves, light jackets and…naturally, boots. Or, more specifically, booties. And, this year, I’m wanting to expand my collection without breaking the bank (i.e.; I can’t have these) so I figured I’d eliminate the hunt for most of you (apologies for those of you who live for the thrill of it) and round up some of the best looking booties that will keep your wallet fat and your feet stylish.

Favorites anyone??

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Nine West Runway Relief

Meghan — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:12:30 +0000

{gifted} Nine West boots, tank and bag, Silence + Noise blazer, BDG jeans, Cheetah is the New Black necklace, Jo ring

How rad are these boots??

It’s only just begun and what a New York Fashion Week it’s been already! From speaking at IFB yesterday to trolling around 5th Avenue and the Meatpacking with my fab visitor ms. alicia (who also snapped these pics- thanks girl!), it’s been a whirlwind, but a wonderful one.

Today’s agenda also included being part of a very special Nine West campaign that allows fashion to not only look good, but do good. And, coolest of all, it involved getting shot this morning by the Nigel Barker himself. Dreamy, it was.

Nine West has created a new custom-designed boot equipped with The Fitbit that will track how many steps each model takes during this season’s Fashion Week- from castings and fittings to post-fashion show fêtes. Each step they take translates to a dollar amount that Nine West will donate directly to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. So cool right?!

So here’s how you can get involved!

Twitter: Follow @NineWest and retweet #runwayrelief. Beginning 9/8, for every retweet, we will donate $1 to CFDA’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
Runway Relief CD: Purchase the compilation CD on iTunes to help donate to CFDA’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
Shop the Gear: P urchasing the merchandise will support CFDA’S Fashion Targets Breast Cancer

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the trends you won’t find me wearing

Meghan — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:10:54 +0000

With New York Fashion Week kicking off this Thursday, the word “trend” will be all over which got me thinking about some of the fall trends popping up lots of places that I just know I won’t be sporting anytime soon. Sometimes it takes quite a bit to admit not jumping on certain fashion bandwagons, but these are the ones I just can’t bring myself to wear.

Any trends you won’t be wearing anytime soon despite their popularity?

p.s. tomorrow i speak at IFB! will you be there? if not, won’t you tune in?! xo

photos courtesy of deborah lippmann, nordstrom, fabsugar, topshop

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via spiga fall 2011

Meghan — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:49:36 +0000

Earlier this week I popped down to the Via Spiga SOHO boutique to get a sneak peek at their Fall ’11 first and second collections. I have to say I was really impressed with the variety and quality of the shoes Via Spiga produced for the upcoming season! There were eggplant suede boots, chic gray open-toed platforms, mixed media boots featuring both leather and suede, motorcycle details, and leopard patent mary janes. At prices ranging from about $158 to $400, the collection is full of high quality materials at prices that won’t have you aching.

Being a massive shoe gal, I always love finding new brands that offer killer styles at awesome prices and Via Spiga definitely fits that bill. Other brands I’m currently digging like that include Ash and Sam Edelman.

…On another note, had such a fun night last night with Helena of Brooklyn Blonde. We sipped much needed stiff cocktail and nibbled bites at the Ace Hotel and it must be said this girl has got to be one of my favorite blogger friends. New friends like her are yet another reason I love living in New York!

{Oh and hey guys, still reading this post and want more w&w? Like WIT & Whimsy on Facebook! Will be posting lots of updates from NYFW starting next week! And if you don’t already, follow me on Twitter.}

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shoe crush: miu miu boxer bootie

Meghan — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:33:54 +0000

Miu Miu Boxer Bootie, $795

It’s no shocker that I love Miu Miu. I especially love them for their shoes (as previously confessed here and here). So when I recieved an email from Bergdorf Goodman announcing the opening of their Miu Miu Ready to Wear boutique, I knew a) a trip there was in my future and b) it was only appropriate for me to check out their latest arrivals in the world of shoes. Which is precisely how I came upon these bootie beauties. They are the epitome of a classic, yet edgy bootie and I love everything about them from the rich color to the heel heighth. Now if only they would magically appear at my doorstep. Any takers in arranging that?

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flat out (+ help!)

Meghan — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:15:57 +0000

Living in New York has taught me a lot about myself these past six months. And let me tell you, it’s certainly also taught me a lot about the way I dress. Whilst I get out in heels still plenty, I’m never found without a pair of flats of some sort in my bag for those walks home from the subway or trekking across town. That being said, I’ve realized I’ll be in quite a pickle when this warm weather fades and I’m left without the option of throwing in the slimmest pair of sandals as my fall back.

That being said, I think it’s time I find a new pair of flats as my go to. Taylor has loads of cute ones and it got me thinking I need a classic and easy pair to add to my rotation.

So help me pick my next pair!! Here’s some inspiration. Tell me in comments which you like best and your guidance will be way appreciated [insert rob stewart singing 'have i told you lately that i love you...]

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