These shoes are glorious. Purple silk. Two of my favorite things whipped into one edgy product. Originally $594.95, now only $249.75. Ralph Lauren is a strong and trendy brand. These are perfect for the evening or to dress up a simple silk dress that you may want to accessorize with a few baubles. Try it or at least put it on your wish list.

What do you get when you mix old Hollywood glam with modern femininity? The Sabine sandal from Ralph Lauren Collection is exactly that and then some. Its remarkable elegant silk faille upper drapes beautifully over the vamp, creating a luscious pleating effect. The thin, silk-covered heel is in perfect harmony with the skinny ankle strap and is topped off with the most delicate figure-eight shaped buckle. Dust bag included.

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You know that we are cuckoo for cupcakes around here so most wise cupcakistas (I just made that up) subscribe to Princess Dominique Dishes Fashion because we take our love of cupcake just as serious as we do the Christian Louboutin and Casadei fall shoe line preview. All serious cupcakistas have at least one maybe two cupcake cookbooks on their bookshelves for those middle of the night cravings when your favorite bakery is closed or sold out of your imported favorites. That’s why we’re here to tell you that Crazy About Cupcakes by Krystina Castella is in paperback.

“Go cupcake crazy! With nearly 300 awesome, mouthwatering ideas to choose from, home bakers will find the right recipe for any occasion and every palate. And whether they’re chocolaty, spicy, crunchy, fruity, or creamy, these exquisitely decorated treats look as astounding as they taste—perfect little temptations designed to make adults nostalgic and children happy. All the basics are lovingly explained so anyone can whip up a beautiful batch, and there are varieties for every day (from healthy cupcakes to ice cream indulgences); parties big and small; holidays ranging from Christmas to the Fourth of July; just for kids; and fund-raisers and bake sales. Plus, to make things easy, an entire chart- and template-filled chapter focuses on flavor combinations and design elements.” In Paperback for $12.12.

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Photo Courtesy of Tia the Cupcake Correspondent

One of my besties Tia Twittered me this photo earlier this week. She said, “A cupcake a day keeps the blues away.” Ha! I’m thinking, you’re not lying that’s for sure! I’m not sure when, where or even what flavors are displayed here, but do we necessarily need the particulars when it comes to cupcakes? I mean, seriously? It’s an art after all. Just open wide, inhale a little bit and then take a bite. The icing sure does go on so pretty though!

Ladies you know how difficult it is to find a decent pair of grey sandals. I found these in an online search a few days ago. Why do I torture myself so? Huh? Why? I WANT THESE! I NEED THESE! The price is $355.95. Not on sale. They must be fresh out the shoe plant. Jazz up a business suit, take tango lessons after work!

Ah well…the stats are:

The Rhett sandal from L.A.M.B is one gorgeously glam silhouette. The quality leather shoe features a sexy strappy look with a cascading suede trim on the vamp. Adjustable buckle provide a custom fit, and its sky-high heel was made simply for turning heads.

It also comes in black, brown and red. Go ahead. Even if you have no intentions on buying them, you really have to see the other colors. They are adorable. Especially the red!

PEEK AT THEM HERE and then get back to work or at least look busy!