Keep Makin' Me Ill (Week Two)

I have what the unenlightened would deride as a compulsion, fetish, infatuation, or obsession, yet I value as a virus every male and female should contract, Seriously Irresistible Shoes Syndrome. I need clothes (how many consecutive afternoons can one wear Lauren Conrad leggings? Love you LC), however when I even glimpse espadrilles, flats, sandals, stilettos, or wedges; necessities be damned! My eyes shimmer, my heart flutters, and within two hours, I’m reorganizing my closet because last week’s pair has new neighbors.

These Betsey Johnson 'Tricksy' Sandals ($150) exquisitely synthesize princess and provocative, perfect for amplifying an audacious pink mini or sharpening a sophisticated LBD.

These classic, yet crisp Hinge 'Ledge' Sandals ($109) will ingeniously compliment a frisky floral summer dress or an uncomplicated solid color t-shirt and black skinny jeans.

These Kate Spade New York 'Stella' Slingback Sandals ($325), equal measure saucy and sweet, will elegantly mingle a chic white dress or dress pant and modern floral bow.

These artistic and earthy Sam Edelman 'Nalo' Sandals ($150), a pair of which I own, are not only super comfortable, their exterior is incomparably versatile, easily melding black, blue, brown, green, and more.

These Steve by Steve Madden 'Banndo' Sandals ($189), paramount for that occasionally required pop of exotic,will seductively accent a black or silver top and form flattering skinny jeans.

Yum Boys

One hundred minutes before I’ll Have Another spectacularly vanquished Bodemeister (who was my preference), a trio of two legged thoroughbreds ruled The Kentucky Derby red carpet. (Where were Vanessa Lachey and Kate Walsh when style needed them?)

Geoff Stults is the initial of this ternion each of whom epitomized the obvious, men have fewer options which equals fewer opportunities for mistakes. The former 7th Heaven and current The Finder star is celestial in a gray suit and white shirt, accented with a gorge smile, sleek hair, and leather shoes.

Columbus Blue Jackets Defenseman Aaron Johnson, who has unfortunately never registered a hat trick, counteracted the foul female trend of hideous head pieces with this splendid dark gray suit, white shirt, awesome Burberry tie, and black leather shoes.

Columbus Blue Jackets Captain and Maurice Richard Trophy recipient Rick Nash's expression is as striking as his impeccable black suit, blue checkered shirt, skinny blue tie, and leather oxfords.

Record From The Super Men

During Friday’s initial am hours, The Avengers amassed $18.7 million, narrowly eclipsing The Dark Knight’s midnight superhero film premiere record ($18.5 million). In recognition of Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, and Bruce Banner’s spectacular collaboration, I present a troika of marvelous moments from the thespians who actualize them.

Robert Downey Jr. (Stark aka Iron Man), obviously smiling because he is aware I am obsessed with his metallic sports coat, expands the singular piece via a crisp white shirt, black tie and pants.

 Mark Ruffalo (Banner aka The Incredible Hulk) exudes a mysterious mien with an ensemble you can emulate if you pair a mirror denim dress shirt, white pants, and leather shoes.

Chris Evans (Rogers aka Captain America), the superhero prototype given his muscles (love) and temerity, rocks an assertive shirt and dark washed denim jeans.

Gifts For Your Heart

With fewer than two hundred and forty hours until Mother's Day, I present these ten potential presents, each of which (and you should purchase more than one obviously) will embed a smile upon whomever is the most revered woman within your world.

Gift this totes fabulous monogrammed shoulder bag ($53) perfect for an afternoon of shopping, more perfect for an afternoon upon the beach.

For the mother whose continually congested schedule includes baseball and soccer contests and practices, dentist appointments and dance classes, provide this adorbs monogrammed phone cover ($56).

Whether your treasured female's evening includes an imperative date or a simple meal with family, she will emit elegance when wearing this Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb perfume ($120).

Ensure your mother a home which perpetually smells as exquisite as her cuisine with this durable Votivo St. German-en-Laye Lavender Candle ($15).

If your treasured female's hours are consistently and exceedingly consumed, Real Housewife of New Jersey and New York Times Best Selling Author Teresa Guidice's  Fast & Fit Cookbook ($13)  should provide an appreciated respite.

 Forever commemorate an incomparable mother-child moment with this gorgeous Olivia Riegel Crystal Frame ($75).

One of my most memorable Mother's Day experiences was the year my sister and I served our mom breakfast in bed. Her morning would have been even more spectacular had she been enveloped within these super cute Josie 'Indo Stripe' Pajamas ($88).

Is you mother's perennial summer obsession flowers and plants? Lowes offers an awesome Three Month Plant Subscription ($89), which includes a directly shipped, full bloomed plant housed inside a stylish container.

Ensure your mother appears as marvelous immersed within dirt as she appears dining inside her preferred restaurant with these chic Floral Garden Boots ($20).

 

Whether concluding a killer workout or enjoying a wistful stroll, your treasured female requires these stunning 'PowerBeats by Dr. Dre 'Sports' ControlTalk Headphones' ($150).