I’m obsessed with the creative ways in which people store shoes, largely because I’m trying to find a way that works for me. I adore bookshelves-for-shoes, and if space wasn’t an issue for me I’d be all over it. Right now I’m working on a solution that’s a bit more practical for me, but still allows me to keep my favourites on display. Click ‘More’ for more of what’s fueling my shoe storage obsession…

Image sources

1. Jane Keltner De Valle’s shoe book shelf via The Coveteur

2. Shoes on display via The Estate of Things

3. DIY wall storage bins via Decor Hacks

4. In a display cabinet via unknown

5. Ikea shoe storage solution via I Heart Organizing

6. Picture-rail shoe rack via Martha Stewart

7. Khloe-Kardashian’s shoe closet via The Coveteur

How do you store your shoes?

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Alice and her new story aside, the costumes in the movie particularly caught my eye. Designed by Colleen Atwood, each of Alice’s gowns are incredibly beautiful, intricate couture pieces, each one more amazing than the last. What is particularly striking is how they appear to be ‘thrown together,’ (sans the opening dress) or accidental in the case of the first dress she shrinks into.

Her familiar classic, the pale blue dress, benefits from the addition of romantic, sheer sleeves.

Ruffles and a halter neck, Alice does a bit of running in this dress and those ruffles play their part.

This is the second version of the above dress, after Alice shrinks, again, Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter does a bit of frenzied DIY on the above dress. I wish it were that easy to create beautiful rose gatherings on the bust line.

This is the most brilliant of the gowns designed for Alice. In the story, this dress is supplied by the Red Queen. There’s something about how the material gathers into ruffles that reminds me of feathers, and turns the dress into something quite tribal.

The armor Alice wears toward the end of the film is quite striking. Not as much as the dresses for me, but she looks quite elegant despite being covered neck to toe in metal.

If you haven’t seen it already – then do go ahead and enjoy it! I was somewhat disappointed to hear  a number of bad reviews it received, and now the 3d visual isn’t quite as stunning as Avatar but it is still fun and better than most of what’s out in the theaters at the moment.

Images from here. You can view the rest of the Alice in Wonderland costumes here.

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Are you excited about Christmas?! I am, for perhaps the first time in several years. Things are different this time around. I am spending the holidays with not only my family, but my boyfriends family. There is going to be a lot going on, and it’s going to be different and interesting.

Also factoring in is that my sister is in Denmark this year for Christmas. I’m not happy about this, but she has been sending wonderful photographs of snow and all things white Christmas-y which has been getting me in the mood.

Here are a few things that I love about Christmas, and look forward to (although some have already occurred!).

• I love the moment when you realize your Christmas shopping is complete. In fact, finding the perfect gift for anyone in the process of shopping is pretty amazing.
• On that note, I can’t wait to exchange gifts with my boyfriend! I have bought him the perfect present, sticking within our budgeted limit on a technicality. He’s worried about this fact, but it is going to be completely worth it.
• I love planning what I am going to wear on Christmas morning. Cute and ready for photographing.
• Hoping for clear skies and sun, the summer weather that makes me, down in New Zealand, think that Christmas time is here. On that note, I love Christmas photography that features clear skies and pohutukawa tree’s.
• Driving past streets full of houses done up for Christmas. Magical.
• Carols churned out on loudspeakers. Despised by many, but I love them. They’re cheery and silly!
• Walking into a room lit up by the lights of a Christmas tree. Also, magical.
• The food and wine. I will not overeat, nor write myself off after consuming too much wine, but I love sharing food and drink with family and friends over the Christmas season. Special and delicious, I love the turkey, the gravy, roasted vegetables – and the cake, pudding and custard that follows. Mmm, yes!

The most magical of all things I love and look forward to is that moment when you wake up on Christmas morning and realize that it is, in fact, Christmas. New, exciting and yet to be tainted by the chaos that comes hand in hand with Christmas day. It’s a moment worth noticing, because it’s too easy to miss!

What are you looking forward to this Christmas?

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