Recently Acquired: Shoe Edition

I referenced flagrant Sandy-induced spending in a prior post and here's the proof. Recent additions to my shoe wardrobe, clockwise from top left:

• Maison Martin Margiela x H&M Lucite Wedge Booties, $349 - available at select H&M stores, or on eBay - I may regret, but the plexi glass wedge makes these lean more art than fashion.
• Schutz Snake Flats, available at 655 Madison Avenue - I wish there were a little more toe cleavage, but the chain snake detail is incredible.
• Pamela Love x Nine West Pamela Bootie, $299 - Rough and tumble, I love the Southwestern influence.
• Stuart Weitzman Leopard-Print Calf Hair Ankle Boot, $650 - Stuart Weitzman leans mumsy, but these were hard slash apparently impossible to resist.

What have you recently acquired?

Hair Obsession Brewing: John Barrett Salon's Braid Bar

As a Leo, my obsession with my MANE runs deep. To reiterate that point (and perhaps I shouldn't admit this), there are days that I LITERALLY look in the mirror and wonder, "Is my hair shiny ENOUGH?" or "Is my hair BROWN enough?" Yes, friends, it's Deep Thought Central over here. But I digress.

Today, I hit the It Gets Better Lounge at the Empire Hotel (Chuck Bass, where are you?), where luxe New York staple the John Barrett Salon (familiar with the term "Bergdorf blondes?" Blame John Barrett) had set up shop, delivering deliciously chic braids to lucky attendees of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Stylist Halli helped me choose the perfect style for MOI, from a book chock full of choices. Apparently, the Milkmaid braid I chose works particularly well on gals with distinct bangs - it acts as a headband, visually framing the face.

As you can imagine, I'm beyond OBSESSED wtih my hairz, and keep admiring myself in all available mirrors, windows, doors and the like. If you'd like to experience John Barrett's Braid Bar, you can learn more or book an appointment online here.

Do's range from $45-$65 (cheaper than a blowout!), and last most gals 2-3 days.

Also seen above: Equipment Leopard Chiffon Button-Down