Lucy & Camilla: shoes

in a faraway shopping kingdom, known as Neiman Marcus, a stylish new line of accessories were being sold. Designed by English sweetheart Charlotte Dellal of Charlotte Olympia, her new line with the department store, (or for this article we will call Neiman Marcus a castle just for fun) is one to get royally excited about. It's no wonder why some of her favorite clients are fashion icons Kate Moss and Sarah Jessica Parker. Sure, are the prices a little steep for the everyday commoner, being that we don't all carry satchels of gold around, yes, but I must give credit where credit is due. Prices aside, each piece of this fairy tale inspired junction, is truly a work of art and deserves to be described with no other adjective except, creative!

Every once in a while a designer goes against the common style of a shoe or clutch and gives the pieces extra life by adding some fun pizzazz. Olympia has accomplished just that, with this assortment of adorable and one of a kind pieces. Even the names given to some of the clutches such as "Sleeping Princess" are used as a smile invoking hint of fairy tale bliss. So for any girls out there who have ever dreamed of being a princess, but haven't found your prince just yet, here is your chance to get one step closer to your happily every after. Just don't loose your shoe in the process. They aren't exactly cheap and how many guys really have an assistant with a horse and carriage at his disposal to find you?

Below, are only a few of the many items from Olympia's Neiman Marcus collection. I paired up a couple of the shoes with a couple of the clutches to create possible matching themes for future ensembles.

-To check out more from the line: Neiman Marcus

Photo Credit: Accessoriesmagazine.com

"This collection represents me: fashion-forward, fun and approachable." - Hough (Nordstrom.com)

I love shoes! Yup, they are pretty awesome and there is no denying it. From platforms, ballerina flats, and wedges to the infamous stilettos, shoes are a woman's fashion staple. Even if you are a girl who doesn't like shoe's you still have to wear something on your feet, so in a way your still supporting the very thing you many not necessarily love. Point is, our feet need a pretty accessory as much as our wrists or neck lines do. Wearing the perfect pair of shoes is vital at times. They can bring your outfit together in a way you never expected. 'Safe Haven' actress, Julianne Hough, is proving exactly that with her recent collaboration alongside Sole Society. The blonde beauty has created a shoe line representing her own chic style paired up with the convenience and comfort that a girls feet yearns for. The line includes an array of styles such as booties, sandals, and flats. Each of which, may I add, aren't terribly priced. They are quite reasonable compared to other celebrity inspired foot wear. The styles start at just $49.95. Hough and Sole Society launched the new shoes on February 11th of this year and will continue to release five new creations, in 36 select Nordstrom stores, as well as online, each month until July 2013. Famed designer, Vince Camuto, will be apart of the designing and manufacturing process. Not to be biased because I adore miss Hough like sunshine on a Spring day, I went to Nordstrom to check out these shoes myself. When I arrived I was a little put off because there was no table specifically assigned for the line. Instead they were spread through out the shoe department which made it difficult for I, the customer, to find them. I blame the store for this mishap because that was badly done and very confusing. When I finally found them, after walking in circles about three times, I began to inspect. Of course the only style out of the collection that I discovered was the 'Addy' T-strap flat in all three featured colors Citrine/French Taupe, Cuban/Black Sand, and Rosa/Rose Gold. The 'Addy' shoe was adorable with a sort of 1940's flare to them. Each one, because of their differing hues, could be used for a a variety of reasons or events. For example the Cuban/Black Sand one is a little more formal and business like than my favorite which is the more gutsy and fun Citrine/French Taupe. Over all though, for the price they are asking, the quality of the shoe is pretty good. The straps seem sturdy and the design, sophisticated. So far I like what I see and definitely plan on adding a pair to my shoe hungry closet.