sagaciously is...

I don't know if it's those dayum Old Navy ads, with their jungle/safari themes and beautiful skinny people, but I've got this new obsession with everything safari-like. Elephants for my house, khaki and bold prints for my wardrobe. And now that I've got time on my hands, the sewing machine is official out of storage, dusted-off, and being put to use. Without viewing any old Spring '08 fashion previews, or reading the spring issues of Vogue, Bazaar, Elle or W, I've already got my entire summer wardrobe planned out, and it's full of clean billowy whites, khaki safari blazers, stone-colored tailored suits with giraffe print shirts, and red printed dresses (w/leopard trim. I know, crazy - right? But I found the fabric, and it works).

aside:: am I totally anal retentive for plotting my entire wardrobe? guilty as charge....

But back to the subject at hand - a shoe. The quintessential go-with-everything shoe, that's high enough to be formidable, without sacrificing comfort. And it has to match e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g I just named above. And be striking. I mean, if you're wearing a neutral suit, you need a fierce shoe, mais non? Oui! And (for me) here she is:




Nine West Zanja

I honestly can't think of a scenario where I would NOT wear this shoe. Ok, I'm obsessed, but it walks the line between gladiator and corporate, while retaining it's aesthetic - good enough for me.