TWHS Reviews CovFurs

From vests to handbags, faux fur is flying in the closets of the top fashionistas. And even in the land of rich and infamous, fauxness is so coveted that it was part of the swag at the recent Golden Globes Awards.

That swag-worthy item is interchangeable faux fur for your footwear. CovFurs is the maker of faux fur boot accessories that easily slide over your boots for a fashionable update, and they shipped me a pair for review. Available in an array of solids and exotic prints, CovFurs are the chic way to dress up your boots. Elasticized tops glide right over the top of your boots to instantly give you a touch of fur, without investing in a new pair of boots.

I received their sassy Snow Lynx, which compliment my bronzed pearl däv rain boots puuurfectly! They may be faux, but they feel really good!

CovFurs actually look best with a shorter boot style (i.e. Uggs), but their Beaver style (in brown and black) is now available in a longer length for calf-length boots.

Happiness Is...

~ A lace-detailed brunch:
Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem Lace Pump

~ Biscuits and honey

~ This whimsical quote by Carrie Bradshaw:

There are very few things this New Yorker loves as much as Sunday brunch. You can sleep until noon and still get eggs anywhere in the city, alcohol is often included with the meal, and Sunday is the one day a week you get the single woman's sports pages: the New York Times wedding section.

~ Mango Mimosas

~ The gathering of your favorite fashion plates

TWHS Reviews Nine West's Love Fury

There's nothing like the arrival of love to heighten your fashion scents...

When it comes to both love and fashion, the intensity can cause you to be head over heels. Which is what I was when my box from Nine West arrived, packed with my review bottle of their newly-released Love Fury Eau de Parfum AND a pair of their upcoming Love Fury Satin Pumps!

The fragrance comes bottled as a shoe lover's fantasy; a black cap that has the illusion of a stiletto piercing through a beautiful beveled-edge glass bottle. Genius! And if that's not enough to get you to swoon, the fragrance is a seductive floral, fruity and woodsy blend. And ideal for your Valentine's Day signature scent.

As for the shoes; the shoes! The 3/4" platforms are the perfect LBPs (little black pumps) for skinny jeans or swanky dresses. The pointy toes are a nice change from my usual almond toe, and for a nice switch, I plan on dressing mine up with shoe clips for dressier events. And the 4.5" heels are THE exclamation point to a chic little ensemble I have, consisting of a pair of chandelier earrings and this chiffon frock:



Cupid will be clocking some serious overtime, because Love Fury fragrance and pumps will create a memorable Valentine's Day gift for any shoe lover.

TWHS Reviews SOS 3-in-1 Soy Candle

This Valentine's Day, might I suggest investing in an SOS Soy Candle; a chameleon of candles that also happens to be body safe, free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, animal products and animal testing. When I was shipped a sample of their scent Lueur Mon Amour for review, it certainly lit my curiosity.

And if you have to ask why a candle is body safe, you REALLY need to get one, so its name "glow my love" won't get lost in the translation. But to cue you in on several of its benefits, an SOS candle can be used cold as an emollient lotion or as a silky massage oil when warmed. Or you can just use it the old-fashioned way and light it for the scent.

I wanted to test it out as a massage oil, and my FH was more than a willing participant. After enjoying a candle-lit bubble bath, I allowed the candle to cool down, and then proceeded to massage the cucumber and melon-scented molten mix of aloe vera oil, apricot oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, shea butter and Vitamin E oil all over his skin...

Talk about your instant mood setter! The sample tin is truly a prerequisite for lighting your honey's fire.

Grab your choice from their three signature scents for Valentine's Day. You'll thank me later.

Sweet Tangerine

With Tangerine Tango being the color of the upcoming season, this 5 1/4" block heeled slingback in rich suede will have you dancing right into warmer temps.

First Stop - Sweet Orange Suede

Happiness Is...

~ Footwear for island hopping:

B Brian Atwood Cassiane Metal Fringe Sandals

~ Being true to yourself

~ Creamsicle smoothies

~ The countdown to Shoe You!: The Art of Walking

~ A baker's dozen of stiletto cookies

TWHS Reviews ARCH Nail Oil

I'm officially into the countdown for looking my best from head to toe for my wedding. The FH and I are successfully dining on fresh vegetables, upping our water intake and blocking out the chatter of sweet tooth temptations (okay, so I weakened and baked a sweet potato pie at midnight, but I'm only human).

And while I know the soles of my wedding shoes will be dipped in Tiffany Blue, I'm still torn on what nail color to wear (L'Oreal Colour Riche Nail Polish, "I Will" is a contender). But at least I know that the regimen to get my nail beds in tip-shop shape will be ARCH Nail Oil.

From the growing line of products by podiatric surgeon and shoe lover Dr. Krista Archer, I was shipped a bottle of ARCH Nail Oil for review. It is 98% natural, made with tea tree (a natural anti-fungal) and chocked with essential oils, shea butter and nut, coconut and jojoba oils to protect and nourish nails before, after, and in between pedicures.

But the best news about the oil was discovered when she responded to one of my tweets about my FH being a diabetic; according to Dr. Archer, diabetics can prevent wintertime heel fissures that could lead to infection by layering ARCH Oil & Creme.

Meaning both he and I will be well-heeled on our wedding day.

TWHS Reviews Butterfly Twists Foldable Flats

Butterfly Twists' "Elizabeth" Portable Flats

It's no secret that I love me some heels. But even the most dedicated stiletto lover needs to have an emergency backup from wuthering heights.

I have received my share of pitches from PR companies representing foldable flats, and to be quite honest most were underwhelming. One pair I received weren't even worthy of a review, as they gave me discomfort when walking (literally feeling the sidewalk when I walked in them). So imagine my relief when Butterfly Twists - the UK-based line of foldable flats AND boots - shipped me a pair of their studded Elizabeths for review.

BTs not only have a sole made from Thermoplastic Elastomer, which supplies comfort when worn, but a latex heel cushion. The stud detailing makes them both fashionable and functional. And most importantly, they can be whipped out at the first sign of heel distress, complete with a portable drawstring pouch to store in your purse.

When it's all said and done, I will always choose heels. But in the times I need to come off my highness, my BTs will switch me from 130mms to flats in 60 seconds.

Blue Monday

This may be considered the most depressing day of the year, but this pair of Charlotte Olympias in vivid blue satin will cure it.
Charlotte Olympia 'Paloma' Pleated Satin Pump

TWHS Reviews Save Your Sole Lambswool Insoles

If there was ever a bona fide test of a product, it was Friday the 13th's 4-inch winter whiteout, accessorized with a blanket of 35mph winds.

When I received a sample of pair of Save Your Sole 100% lambswool insoles for review, the weather was more conducive to an early April day, so I reluctantly waited for appropriate temperatures. Made from 100% lambswool, the insoles are customizable to fit in any pair of your shoes, sneakers or boots you decide on.

With Mother Nature slapping me into reality yesterday, I did what most throughout the East coast did; layered up and braced myself. As the future hubby and I experienced a slippery ride to buy groceries, my toes were snug as a bug with the lambswool insoles placed inside of my däv rain boots.

After kissing him off to work, I proceeded to test the limits of the insoles with the dreaded task of shoveling. Donning my thermal underwear-insulated outfit - DKNY puffer (birthday) jacket, cable knit leggings and trapper hat - I braved the 4-degree wind chill, scarf unraveling from my face, thanks to the audacity of the brisk winds. My only weather wardrobe meltdown was my gloves, because the insoles kept my feet warm. And anyone who lives in sub-zero winters will tell you, your feet and your head HAVE to stay protected.

The end result? Save Your Sole lambswool insoles are weather-tested; Stiletto-Intellectual-approved. As for my shoveling, it got as far as the front pathway, porch and back stairs. The driveway was left for the FH, as I need to save my hands for my other talents...

WIN THIS: Anastasia of Beverly Hills' "Wish You Were Here" LA Trip!

Even though the jury is still out on whether you were naughty or nice during the holidays, without further ado, here is the contest I promised you...

Anastasia Beverly Hills has launched the Wish You Were Here! kit. Available exclusively at Sephora,this beach-inspired kit features the limited edition Pacific Coast Illumin8 Shadow Palette, HydraFull Gloss in Guava, and Clear Brow Gel:







To celebrate the launch of the kit, one lucky winner will receive a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles, a two-night stay at a Los Angeles hotel, a brow appointment with Anastasia, a hair and makeup makeover featuring the Wish You Were Here! kit at the Anastasia Beverly Hills Salon, and a photo shoot with the ABH team!

To enter, you must do the following:

~ Take a postcard-worthy photo of yourself in front of your favorite local landmark
~ Make a new post of the picture on Facebook and tag Anastasia of Beverly Hills (www.facebook.com/AnastasiaBeauty) in the photo to enter (you need to first LIKE the page on Facebook in order to tag Anastasia Beverly Hills)
~ Or email your name, home address, and photograph to wishyouwerehere@anastasia.net
~ One entry per contestant only by 11:59 PM PST on February 3, 2012
~ You must be a United States citizen to enter

The Anastasia Beverly Hills team will select a winner and fly you out for a Los Angeles beauty weekend with Anastasia. Good luck!


See anastasia.net/wishyouwerehere for complete contest rules and details.

A Pretty Pop of Purple

It's such a beautiful day in New York that I feel I've jumped right into Spring!

And one cannot (or should not) do so without a pair of pretty shoes. This 140mm suede wedge by Rachel Zoe, accented with cutout detailing and tassles, is the right punch of vibrancy to make a sunny winter day even brighter.


Rachel Zoe Kayne Wedge Sandals

Happiness Is...

~ High heels and high tea:
Tea Party: 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers to Intimate Gatherings

~ The magic of madeleines

~ Honey tangerine season

~ Capturing the season's color on heels

~ The arrival of a musical heiress to a well-heeled Throne (who no doubt is already donning her Christian Louboutin baby booties!)

Skin Deep

The print is painted on, but the result is authentic Valentino.

VALENTINO - HAND PAINTED PYTHON BOOTS

Enter Princess Dominique.com's Christian Louboutin Giveaway!

What better way to start the new year off than with a chance to win a pair of Christian Louboutins!

Through January 28, fellow shoe blogger Princess Dominique.com is giving you the chance to enter to win these Clou Noeud 150 studded slingbacks; six-inch heels of red hotness!

For your chance to enter, click here!

Happiness Is...

Image courtesy of Wild Woozle

~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce's quote:

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.

~ Post-party pedi pampering:
Charter Club Slippers, Fair Isle Ballerina Slippers

~ A new year of new shoes

~ A year full of of heiresses being born into high heel empires

~ My first birthday with the love of my life