lonely planet?

The nightmare lives on an island.  Ok, technically an archipelago...whatever.  The last week was spent "exploring" (and that term is used very loosely) one of the 7,000 plus islands that make up this part of the world.  We are ever so glad that we decided to go slightly off the tourist walks and to be against the flow.

1000 cranes

There is a Japanese legend that says if you fold 1000 origami cranes, you will be granted a wish...I've kind of lost count but guess what my wish will be...

image from foreverflying.com

image from planetpals.com

wizard of oz

If I were to ever play Dorothy, these shoes would be written into my contract as an absolute requirement...

Alexander Wang F/W 2011 from TalkShoes.com

mary jane

This nightmare has heard it all before.  They look funny, for kids, for gardening.  This nightmare does not care.  They're mary janes, they come in a lot of colors and they last forever...

image from vogue.com

lazy day

This was taken outside my bedroom window.  Note the extremely disgruntled expression on Mr. White since I inadvertently disturbed his siesta...

love, love, love

I am a sucker for mary janes and oxfords.  Any and all permutations and I want all the colors!  Probably a manifestation of my Catholic schoolgirl years, even if my uniform at that time looked more like a French maid...think ruffled shirt under a jumper instead of a short, pleated, plaid skirt...talk about frustration.

 Fendi F/W 2011 from TalkShoes.com

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2011 from TalkShoes.com