Tommy Hilfiger shoes for the commoners!

Did you know Tommy Hilfiger recently released a line of shoes at Macy's that features more affordable products for us fashionistas on a budget? Not too many pieces, but I'm especially in love with their espadrilles - check out the Venice Wedges pictured! They're currently $89 but on sale for 15% off for Mother's Day. The best part: wedges never go out of style, give some air to your feet in this springtime weather, and have elastic straps for good fit. 4" high, too. Love the green/blue combo. 

Luxe inspiration

I've always loved pleats, but have only found the shortest skirts to show off the trend. The longer stuff with pleats usually looks too stuffy and more fit for my grandma than for me. But Burberry Prorsum does it right for the Spring/Summer 2012 collection (shown at left during London Fashion Week) with its Pleat Front Heritage Skirt in Womenswear. It retails for $995 (see title link), but is great for inspiration, with the high, fitted waist, full skirt with gathered pleats at the waist band, and adjustable button tab with a concealed zipper. Of course, I have to give a shout-out to those beaded wedges - they steal the show!

Make Me Chic with Leopard Print!

These Booties from Make Me Chic are the coolest in their Boots section under "Ankle" variety! Their animal prints are awesome and the Disko Haircalf Leopard Wedge Ankle Booties are no exception (see title link). With the platform beginning so high, they actually look comfy! Cost $32.