Rockstar Heels, Rockstar Concert!

Every gal needs a pair of solid, shout-out-loud, rockstar heels. Am I right? I believe I am. Once in a while, you need to get out of those almost expected everyday heels and head for the extreme, head-turning kicks. I know, I know...it may sound a little scary at first, but once you step into some crazy-cool heels that push the limits, pair them with some hot, hot skinny jeans and a few of the right gems--you're an instant knock out!

Jeffrey Campbell is always pushing the limits, with his edgy designs and towering heel heights. I have to say, I'm not always running to the Campbells, but for rockstar heels, he's my man. Check out these super chic, but screamin' rockstar 'Audrey' pumps! The generous 6" heel with 2" platform (comparable to a 4" heel) balances out the sheer nude patent leather all around the pump. And a cute ankle buckle to finish--woooweee!

And what goes well with those rockstar pumps? Rockstar tickets to a killer rock show, of course! Just so you have someplace rad to take your heels, this little Holly in Heels rockstar is giving away a 4-pack of tickets to see Hot Chelle Rae and Allstar Weekend LIVE IN CONCERT at the OC Fair at Pacific Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 26th (and the concert tickets include entrance to the Orange County Fair!)! Yep, you heard right, all for YOU.

Ok, here's what you gotta do to see these dudes live (and wear your rockstar heels while doin' so!):

• COMMENT on this post and leave your email or twitter handle so I can tell you if you've won!

For additional entries, increasing your chances to win:
1. LIKE Holly in Heels on Facebook {1 entry}
2. LIKE OC Fair on Facebook {1 entry}
3. FOLLOW @hollyinheels on Twitter {1 entry}
4. FOLLOW @OCFair on Twitter {1 entry}
5. TWEET about this giveaway mentioning @hollyinheels + @OCFair {2 entries}
6. BLOG about this giveaway and send me the link via comment {5 entries}

The winner will be announced on May 25!
*Must be 18 or older to enter, and ONLY available to U.S. residents.

xoxo,
holly in heels

Mellow for Yellow.

I have this thing for yellow. I don't know really when it happened or how it happened...but for years now, yellow just makes me so stinkin' happy. It's so unexpected, so bright and non-obnoxious. It's pretty much my favorite color of shoe & heel, that's for sure. So when I sunk my eyes into these Velveteen Platform Pumps from Forever 21 (uhhhh, who doesn't love F21?!), and then shortly thereafter noticed they were $32, I gasped with girlish glee! So soft and so feminine, and so cute with jeans :)
Do you have a color that makes you just jump for joy when putting on an outfit? Any shoe or accessory color that brightens your day? Do tell!

xoxo,
holly in heels

Fresh Produce, fresh scarf.

Sooo, not only do I love shoes (obvi!) but I love accessories. Yep, anything I can get my hands on in order to add a little sumpin' to my style is what I dig. Whether it's some oversized earrings, a big baubly ring, some lovely bangles or a colorful scarf--all do the job of spicing up my life! And when I came across the scarves on this sweet lil' online shop called Fresh Produce, I was giddy--check it out. Lots of color, texture, and design that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Loved this beachy starfish scarf, the basic-colored pom scarves (too cute!), and this casual fall-like scarf, too. I, myself, was able to snag their super-pretty tie dye scarf in a bright & pretty coral color (although it was hard to choose from the 4 tie dye'd colors they offer!). It sorta reminds me of something my art school'd mom would've worn when she was in college. I love the braided tassels that adorn each edge of the scarf too--so cute!
Here's me, happy as can be in my new tie dye scarf from FP!


So when you have the hankerin' for some amazing accessories (womens + kids apparel too!), head to Fresh Produce's sweet web store and poke around to see what deals you can get for your summertime coverings!

xoxo,
holly in heels

Tory Sunday.

There's no denying it, Tory Burch has some wicked good style. I know most husbands probably roll their eyes and don't understand the love we shoe-girls might have for Miss Burch, but her shoes are just impeccably classic and give that must-have polish to any outfit. Now, I'll admit that I don't have a ton of Tory Burch kicks in my shoe closet, but I do have some of her famous 'Reva' flats, and I have to say they were well-worth the dough!

But check out Tory's wedges--they're enough to get me straight to the mall on this lovely Sunday sabbath:

The 'Linley' high espadrille - with it's woven bliss and pretty tied-up finish:

No denying the 'Sherri' wedge is the perfect blend of casual + bold:

And lastly, the 'Breacher' wedge has that tribal flair that is so now - perfect for a hot summer day of shopping and city-gazing:
So what's YOUR Sunday style? Is it Tory or Steve or Sam?

xoxo,
holly in heels

The 6 styles of summer.

Sunshine is just around the corner, folks! That's right, toss out those boots and scarves for a few months and stock up on your June/July/August-wear. Surely it's time to break out some of those summery threads you've been eye'ing all winter long--and since we're creeping up here on summer shopping, I figured I'd give you some tips on summer sandal styles that are sooo in-the-now. Here, straight from the stylish horse's mouth, are the 6 styles of summer. Sunshine, here we come!

Silver wedges: like these 'Sweet Dreams'

Embellished flats: just like these Dolce Vita 'Saci' flats

60's mod: love these Juicy Couture 'Flash' heels!

Woven wedges: check these Loeffler Randall 'Valentine' wedges!

Tribal chic: Cynthia Vincent takes the cake with these 'Dabney's

Go bold: pretty pastels are all the rage with these Boutique 9 'Piraya' colored flats

So what's YOUR favorite summer style?
xoxo,
holly in heels

Let's hear it for the winner!

Hey gals, I'm happy to announce the winner of my latest giveaway from this adorable Raptor Jewelry line! Miss Lauren Mae you are the proud new owner of these stylish new earrings! Thanks to all who entered, tweeted, blogged and spread the good word about Raptor--make sure you check back for more fun, fun giveaways to come!


Have a lovely weekend, all!
xoxo,
holly in heels

Rock your Raptor style GIVEAWAY!

There are a loooootta cute shoes out there on the market. I'd like to say that I own a good amount of them, but it is rather hard to keep up. And aside from shoes, what I can never have enough of is accessories. Beaded necklaces, bauble-y bracelets, earrings and statement rings all call my name on a regular basis. So naturally, when I came across Raptor Jewelry, a local accessories queen, I immediately fell in love. Raptor is sold at a ton of top local boutiques here in Orange County--50 stores from San Diego, Long Beach, Orange County, South Dakota, and Park City Utah to be exact! Most recently, Raptor hit their biggest boom in sales when getting notoriety on FOX's American Idol, where a star contestant rocked Raptor's 'Turquoise Tears' earrings on her audition. Idol's judges even saw the style and were instantly smitten--considering Steven Tyler's love for feathers, I'm not surprised!

But this business all started when owner Ashlee studied fashion at the infamous FIDM school in Los Angeles. Coming from a Cherokee Indian background, Ashlee's innate fashion was influenced by the Native American relics and collectables that her grandfather always had around. Ashlee started crafting her jewels at the ripe age of 15, and has ever since made all of her creations by hand, so they're one-of-a-kind. I asked Ashlee if there was a method to her fashionable madness, and she told me, "I just sit down in front of my big sunny window take a deep breathe and start creating." Love her!

In fact, I love Raptor Jewelry so much that I'm gonna give some away! That's right, I want YOU to rock your Raptor style with their 'Baby Gold Dreamweaver' earrings (a $68 value!). These feather-adorned statement earrings are just the right accessory to pair with any outfit--from heading out on the town, to just a casual-style jeans + tee day (maybe with some platform wedges or peep-toes this summer!). Love, love love.

TO WIN, you must:

• FOLLOW the Holly in Heels blog (click FOLLOW at top right of the page)
• COMMENT on this post telling me what your favorite summer shoe style is
• LEAVE YOUR EMAIL or TWITTER HANDLE so I can tell you if you've won

For additional entries, increasing your chances to win:
1. LIKE Holly in Heels on Facebook {1 entry}
2. LIKE Raptor Jewelry on Facebook {1 entry}
3. FOLLOW @hollyinheels on Twitter {1 entry}
4. FOLLOW @RaptorJewelry on Twitter {1 entry}
5. VISIT Raptor's sassy website {1 entry}
6. FOLLOW the Raptor blog {1 entry}
7. TWEET about this giveaway mentioning @hollyinheels + @RaptorJewelry {2 entries}
8. BLOG about this giveaway & send me the link via comment {5 entries}

The winner will be announced on Thursday, March 22!
*Must be 18 or older to enter, and ONLY available to U.S. residents.

Best of luck, fashionistas!
xoxo,
holly in heels

Dusky

Happy Friday ya'll! Aside from the fact that I wouldn't be caught dead running thru the sprinklers in Jimmy Choos, the shoes in this Jimmy Choo enewsletter that greeted my inbox this morning were rather disturbing. I know they may be runway made, but not sure I dig, mista Choo...

Do YOU?
xoxo,
holly in heels