Today's theme is the gala as last night I attended the American Cancer Society's "Pink & Black Tie Gala" which took place in Brooklyn and was hosted by TLC's, Stacy London. Although these images will be up shortly on the site, I wanted to share another gala that took place on Mon.

I think that Jimmy Choo's are appropriate for any occassion; however, one of the most obvious places is when they're included at a gala or an event that dressing up is required! This week the Met Costume Institute Benefit Gala hosted by Marc Jacobs, Anna Wintour, Kate Moss and Justin Timberlake took place and various celebrities hit the red carpet wearing and holding their beloved Jimmy Choos. So enjoy some fab pictures of amazing gowns and of course accessorized with the glam that is Jimmy Choo! As a side note, last weekend, I picked up The Towering World of Jimmy Choo which talks about how the brand began and how it was extended to be what we know it as today! I will definitely include this within a future post as I won't have started reading it until later on this weekend!

Happy April! Can you believe we are so close to summer and everything that's amazing about warm weather? I love it! LD Tuttle is one of my favorite footwear brands! When it comes to boots, I always take a look at what they have to offer from season to season. As usual, they haven't disappointed this spring/summer. If you still love wearing a boot with a heel and yet you like the idea of staying cool for the summer, the Spectre Ice Boots are perfect for you! They can be worn with tunics, cute dresses and even ruched pants as well. Although I love all the shoes below, these would be my picks for the days that I want to step up my look and of course it would be my first thought to take with me for the next Fashion Week here in NY. Take some time to check out these cute looks in our gallery and of course, visit the website.

Days later, I am still thinking about the Jimmy Choo event. Seeing the glamour and hearing the story about how it came to be known as an iconic shoe is still amazing to me in lieu of the fact that the brand is over 10 years old. One of the things that I keep thinking about is the fact that it has been apart of so many red carpet looks and yet it is perfect for the everyday. Whether you wear it or carry it, it's noticeable. Enjoy some great looks from various stars and our First Lady!

Last night was an interesting night. First, it never fails that I accept one invitation only to find that there are a few more events going on the same night! But what's a girl to do but think about which one is the perfect one for the readers and of course, herself. Last night one of my two events that I attended was a Jimmy Choo and Vogue.tv event that was held at their boutique on Madison Ave. Now words can't express what I felt just going to this store. It had been a crazy day but upon entering, I became relaxed and went from feeling rushed to being in awe. I have to say that I have never been to the store and the intimate vibe that it gives off is one that instantly makes you feel at home. This event allowed bloggers to come and intereact with not only those that worked with the store but their president, Brian (who was amazing and so down to earth in explaining the brand) in addition to other key individuals in the company. To see the passion that they felt for the brand, made me think of my photoshoot with DVF and working with their staff.

When I think of Jimmy Choo, I do think of it as such an iconic brand - to me, it's like Tiffany's and a staple in the industry (I can't say how many times I enjoyed watching Breakfast at Tiffany's and how I identified with the Holly Golightly in her affinity for the brand). The same can be said here; however, it's amazing that the company has only been around since 1996! But the icon factor for me, came while seeing it on various episodes of Sex and the City. As much as I loved the design, I have always had a hard time fitting into designer shoes. As much as my feet are small, they are also a little wide and sometimes a delicate shoe makes my foot look as it has been stuffed in! This was not the case here!

In this economy where people are making choices about many of their shopping purchases, I find myself still buying the same way and feeling that having something that is a quality purchase means more then buying something that won't last as long or that I won't feel excited about the purchase. Although Jimmy Choo may be at a price that's above the moderate range, the comfort that one feels is AMAZING. These shoes with amazing heels make your foot feel comfortable and as Brian said, you can run in them (don't even get me started on my experience in airports to catch a flight). From day to night and everything in between this is definitely a shoe that's worth having in your closet and one that you will go back to in time.

Not only was this presentation about the iconic nature of the brand but also where they're going. We were given a peek into the world of Jimmy Choo with peeks at the handbags and shoes that will be hitting shelves in the fall. I definitely had my eye on a few pieces which you will see in the gallery. In addition, I also saw an amazing wellie that is one my list. In a collaboration with Hunter boots, they have made a croc wellie that's $395! It's amazing and as much as I love my Marc Jacobs wellies, I must have the ones from Hunter & Jimmy Choo. At the end of the night, and after hours of being surrounded by shoe luxury, we were given a pair of shoes (which will be included in a future post). I am in LOVE with this pair and couldn't stop looking at them even when I got home! A brand that works for all times of the day, all types of situations and one that continues to push what it means for them to be competitive within the market as well as maintaining their quality and percision is one that I definitely want to continue to have in my closet!

I have no idea if some people's sales that were a bit early were their Black Friday or Cyber Monday specials. Either way, tomorrow you can either hit the streets or have the benefit of enjoying Black Friday from your computer as some people want to intice you days prior to the Cyber Monday extravaganza! DSW is having various specials today and also on Monday as well. Obviously, they are not the only ones doing this as Woodbury Commons opened last night later in the day in anticipation if great sales.

Whether you're shopping from home or out on the streets today or this weekend, deals are bound to be had! Make sure you have a plan and have plenty of fluids as some people begin building their days. Leave a note of any great finds that you happen to find along the way so that we can share this with others.

I love shoes and in the winter, I am all about boots. Since it feels like the season lasts forever, it's essential to have as many of them as possible (the same goes for fun scarves and winter gear). I buy shoes from all over and growing up, I used to go to DSW! I loved the fact that you could get designer shoes at an amazing price or a variety of moderate shoes that instantly boosted your closet! When I left Indiana, I was happy to have so many shoe stores in my area; however, I was always a little bummed that there wasn't a DSW! Then one day after a walk in Union Square I found one and a bit later downtown received one as well!

I love that they are near by and every now and then I pop in but I am so pleased that DSW allows you to order online! Now you don't have to walk around looking for your new found love but you can enjoy browsing for hours and everytime you visit the site, you'll find new items to fall in love with! So definitely make sure that you think about the looks you want to rock this season and see if you can replicate it here as well!