Tamara Altair: shoes

May 1, 2017

HELLO MAY: WALKING INTO SUMMER IN STYLE.

Hello May! (Insert paragraph of how I don't believe it and that I can't believe I have been living in Portland this long. )
Its starting to be a little more sunny and warm up a tad. This four seasons thing was cute at first but this shit is for the birds. Who can be this cold and pale for this long? Why am I not wearing short sleeve shirts yet? This experience is still great. Learning what I like and don't like is major key in life.
Look forward, I can't wait for summer and all of the talk about comic con has me super excited for summer and being out exploring more. A little sneak peek of what I am excited for this summer are these shoes! They are SDCC ready but I should have sized up on these. They fit pretty small and crease in the toe box area bad.

CURRENT CRAVES : STELLA MCCARTNEY ELYSE

Insert heart emojis everywhere.

I've had my eye on the Stella McCartney Elyse wedges for a while but now that its spring/summer I think they are such a fun addition to any outfit. I'm only 5'2 so the height advantage is what I need in my life. The Stella stuff for adidas is so fun , its not surprise her signature line is full of great items. I'm also just here for the street style. I still have the majority of my items in Texas and it seems like at this point its cheaper to start over. Ya girl needs to just buy new clothes. A lot of my clothes are business casual and thats just not the wave anymore. I wear sneakers everyday.

SHOESDAY: Extra Butter

Extra Butter NYC is a minimalist streetwear and sneaker shop in NY. We actually went in to compshop but I really thought the space was really good. They have both apparel and sneakers, Of course they sell adidas, but they also carry BBC, Reebok, and Diadora to name a few. This L.E.S shop has been around since 2013 and is definitely here to stay.

Also, Happy shoes day! Today I'm featuring my Pharrell Hu NMD in black, I highly regret not buying every color.

BLUE HUE.

My easy weekend throw on has been the denim tuxedo. I know this will change as soon as Texas heat comes in full force for the summer. Lately the weather has been cold in the morning, hot in the afternoon, and cold again at night. What is this the desert?!? I was busy running a couple weekend errands. The typical, grabbing groceries, getting my car washed, and this look was as casual as it gets.

Want to know a secret? I love going to the grocery store but HATE how cold it is in there. I always feel like a freak in the summer wearing a cardigan in the store but I spend like forever just roaming around. Let me have my one moment.

I recently picked up a pair of black espadrilles for my summer sole and it has not failed me yet. I know how played out Michael Kors is but that man makes the most comfortable shoes. I buy most of his flats because I travel a bit and I am always on the go. They're very durable and for trade shows, I can walk up a down many many aisles with no complaints.

I'm waiting for summer, but as soon as it's here I will say I'm not ready.
LOVE, MARA

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CURRENT CRAVES & FRIDAYS

We made it through the work week y'all and all I want to do is get back into the groove of things.

I wanted to share my Current Crave, FURRY HEELS! Is this outrageous? Absolutely! I am thinking of DIYing a pair really soon.

I don't know if fur is summer appropriate but I will make it work.

I've been seeing the fringe version of this.. I'm just in love with the fur.

So many DIY shoes to make.

LOVE, MARA

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SHOESDAY | Melody Ehsani Ventilators

If I could put elements together to design my own shoe, they would probably look like this.
HELLO? EYES?! REALLY! SNAKE SKIN? She even left an inspirational note on the inside of the shoes. The details are amazing. They are also my first pair of Reeboks in a VERY long time. They come with 3 pairs of laces, so I have the option of snake print, black or neon yellow.

Purchase them here! If they're still available.

The note on Melody's website says:
"I designed these particular shoes inspired by the idea of seamless time. It seems as though it is a trend that we are running ourselves into the ground, buying one thing just to acquire it and be onto the next. Seemingly because we feel like the world is ending. Im hoping that these shoes inspire you with a sense of time. You have time to awaken no matter where you are or what you're up to. Time to love, time to fulfill your dreams, time to make amends, time to move forward. The time is now. Make love your compass and it will give you the information you need to move forward. Ladies you are society's greatest resource. Stand tall in your light, and don't compromise. We need you. Special thanks my dear friend Julie Walker for my inspiration."

Adidas Orchid Pack.

Soooo I pretty much need everything in this Adidas collection. I missed out on the floral pack last year but this is a winter must have! Perfect statement too just throw on to spice up any look. I have to grab a piece of this pack this time around!