Red Soles and Bubbly

Last night the Christian Louboutin boutique at South Coast Plaza celebrated their 1 year anniversary and the place was bumpin with champagne a-flowin! There were shoe lovers everywhere!

I finally got to wear my Christopher Kane for Top Shop dress. Yay!

Amita's nails were out of control amazing... Japanese nail art. I told her they look like barnacles... but in a good way. They're definitely a love them or hate them trend, and I really love them.

Reghan got in on the nail art too

And she wore these amazing hand painted gold tights... So cool.

The boys got in on the action too!

I love these sneakers... I need to get Ben into them ASAP.

It was a really fun night. You should go in and check out all the amazing new shoes (including these babies...)

Yep. I have a problem. But I love them...

Giveaway!!

As I've said before, I LOVE giveaways! Anytime I can offer my readers a chance to win something, I'm in!

I love many things in life, but besides shoes, I'd have to say that skincare and cosmetics are my obsession. I find that I can never say no a great cosmetics pitch, which is why I have drawers full of once used lipsticks and bright eyeshadows that seemed like a fun idea at the time. I'm always into the newest skincare craze and facial treatment so this giveaway is right up my alley. I was very excited when the nice people over at Perricone contacted me to do a giveaway!

For those who are hearing about Perricone for the first time, I will shortly introduce the company-

Perricone MD is a US company created by a well-known clinical and research dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone. Recognized as the Father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging, Perricone developed an award-winning line of skin care products and supplements based on his long experience and research in dermatology. Perricone MD skin care line covers all skin’s needs and offers diverse anti-aging solutions. (Click here for a special Perricone Discount!!)

So let's cut to the chase- They are giving away a bottle of their Cold Plasma anti-aging cream ($150 value) to one lucky reader! YIPPEE!! This product looks amazing!

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post! (Make sure to leave an email address if you are posting without a link...)

You can also enter again by tweeting me @TheShoeGirl and mentioning Perricone MD. Yep, it's that easy!

The contest starts today and I will announce the winner (chosen randomly) Monday, November 30th, 2009.

Good luck!!

(sorry- US residents only)

Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi!!!!!!

Oh my goooooosh. I can't believe I've been gone TWO whole weeks!

I've tried all the little tricks to get around my blog being blocked in China but I just can't get around it. It's such a bummer! Did you guys like the re-posts? It's funny to see old posts again, right? I've been blogging for over a year and a half and it's gone by so fast.

Anyway- I'm back and it's good to be home. My jet lag is worse than it's ever been and I feel like crap, so let me keep this short.

Remember that boot sketch I posted? Well, I toned it down (sad) and ended up making it!

So this...

was made like this...

Higher shaft, lower platform, no metal toe and no spikes.

This is a prototype so it's not a final sample but you get the idea. Pretty cool, huh? I still like the spiky version better...

Oh and I am going to post about Shanghai but I'm waiting on pictures. All the good ones are on Amita's camera!

XOXO

Skype-ing with Celine

Hi, this is Celine's husband Benjamin. I thought I'd share some screenshots of a typical Skype conversation w/ my lovely shoe girl wife...

I am a lucky guy.

My Night in the Clouds...

Ok. So some of you already know, but Monday night I went to a dinner for Mr. Christian Louboutin himself.

I know, right?

It was pretty much the most amazing night of my life (besides my wedding of course) and I was pinching myself all night long. I felt like I was in a dream world and I never wanted to wake up!

The night started with a small cocktail party at the Louboutin boutique. There was champagne and shoe lovers, and I felt so lucky to be a part of it. They had the AMAZING Marie Antoinette shoes on display, and some lucky women were even buying some. There was one lady that was wearing a pair (AHHHHH!!!!!! SO JEALOUS!!) and had a second pair to keep on display.

How cute is the little egg display!? So perfect.

I was really excited and surprised to run into my friend Amy and her lovely mother at the cocktail party- though I should have known she would be there. Her Louboutin collection dwarfs mine, and we were actually introduced by a mutual friend who knew we would get along great if for nothing else than for our mutual love of shoes!

That's Patrick up there. My very favorite "shoe guy". If you're ever in the boutique ask for him- he'll take really good care of you ;) He's the sweetest.

Miss Amita Singh, the lovely store manager. LOVE her. Isn't she adorable!? I got to sit next to her at the dinner and we had a really good time!! She has my favorite picture of Mr. Louboutin and I and I'm hoping she'll send it to me soon (hint hint) cause boy oh boy does my camera suck.

hahaha. ;)

On to the dinner!

So after the cocktail hour we headed across to the amazing little French bistro, Marché Modern. They were hosting the event and the whole restaurant was decorated beautifully with a Marie Antoinette theme.

Every single thing I ate was amazing. The hors d'ourves were delicious and decadent- the salad was perfect, and the main course... to die for! I'm serious you guys- I was blown away.

To finish the meal was this. The most perfectly adorable dessert I've ever seen!

I die!

Everyone took theirs home in a to go tin. I don't think anyone could bare to eat something so beautiful.

Like I said, the night was like a dream. I am so thankful to my friends at the Louboutin boutique for including me in this. I feel really honored and very special! I'll never forget the magical night that I had dinner with Christian Louboutin.

(originally posted 2/25/09)

**ADDITION**

Another night I will NEVER forget. I am so lucky to have been a part of this and will never be able to top it! I love all my friends at the boutique so much! We've all become such good friends since then. :)