I recently went out on one of our trucks on the store delivery run to check out a few of our stores...  I was impressed with some of the ensembles our store girls had put together - comfortable enough for a day of work yet on trend and polished.  A few standouts were the Liverpool store:

(Aren't the girls gorgeous!) and our DFO Homebush store:

They all had black worked back with either the boots of the season or opaques and flats for easy winter style.  Try these if you're feeling inspired:

Petsal by Tony B $249.95      |          Parole by Orbit $119.95         |               Simba by Siren $89.95

At last, the shoe we have all been waiting for... And what a shoe!  The gorgeous style "Casey" (named after our amazing model Casey La Chiusa from our Winter Campaign) is in stores now, and we reckons it's a steal at $139.95!

They are selling out super fast so get in quick!

Well it's the time of year when most shoppers go a little crazy and buy some unnecessary items.  I've been waiting to get some sweet winter steals this sale - here are some shoes on my wish list:

RMK's rope laceup boot Dallas is down from $169.95 to only $80...

Siren's amazing over the knee style Fillie is half price, down to $150!

As a leopard fiend i can't go past this Mollini style Octo, down to $80  

I LOVE the distressed leather on these TBs - Watson $169.95 down to $100

There are so many more sale steals online and intores now, go to www.wantedshoes.com.au for more!

We've just had a whole new bunch of leopard print shoes in, so whether you like Satin, Suede or Pony, big spots or small, we have the perfect leopard print for you!

"Hesta" by Verali $69.95      |    "Oficer2" by Mollini $129.95 - I tried these on today in the QVB store!     |     "Blaq" by Tony Bianco $199.95

I have been long awaiting the return of the end of the fourth season of Gossip Girl.  Is it for the drama? A little bit (Chuck and Blair - love!). But mainly, it is for the fashion.  The way that the show's female leads inspire fashion followers and seemingly whip together amazing ensembles day in and day out is echoed by their real life alter egos.  Here are a few of my fave Leighton, Blake and Jessica moments:

Get Leighton's look in frills and colour:

Get Blake's look with block heels (removable ankle strap) and red patent:

Get Jessica's look with Mary Janes and Brights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfIgLbUWdBY

So we've just had a few new arrivals from Brazilian import brand Studio TMLS (pronounced Timeless) - some of you may or may not know that this fabulous brand hailing from Brazil does a lot of work globally, including for TopShop! Great quality shoes including leather uppers and linings in most of their styles, as well as that extra care that Brazilian shoe makers always seem to make, means you can never go wrong with a TMLS shoe!

(L-R) Maxis (amazing T-Bar and something a little bit cute for work), Gelsia (gorgeous ruffles + colour = fab) and Santi (lace is oh so in!)...

 And check out these hot styles that will be due out to stores in the next couple of months:

I was lucky enough to be able to head out with one of our amazing warehouse boys last week and check out our three stores up in the Newcastle area.  I really loved what Ash, one of our casuals at the Kotara store, was wearing.  It's a great transeasonal outfit and she's showing us how to keep wearing our summer sandals as the weather turns a little cooler... I also love her Tiffany's chain + pendant...

Love her shoes?  They are available in stores now and are ony $60!! (Stocky by Therapy)

Leopard print.  In my humble teenage opinion, leopard print was reserved for 50+ yr old women with rich husbands and prostitutes.  This being the case, when I was 18 and out in Sydney's cockle bay I was horrified to meet up with two of my girlfriends and find that they'd adorned their foreheads with leopard print scarves.  I pointed out to them that the only people who are allowed to wear leopard are those stated above.  They laughed and said they thought it was hot.  I've since opened my mind up to the wonderful world of leopard prints.  I won't go as far as wearing it head to toe - in fact i don't think that will ever work.  But statement leopard pieces? I am all for those.

These celebs rock the trend:

Kate Moss edges it up in leather and chains| Kourtney Kardashian opts for a summery dress | Sienna keeps it simple with a scarf

I am really excited for the leopard numbers we will be getting in over the next couple of months!  What better statement piece than your shoes! You can see my favourites here:

  Cocos by Robert Robert         |        Leost by ROC           |     Blaq by Tony Bianco

So we received the news yesterday arvo:  Myer bought a 65% stake in the cult fave Aussie brand sass+bide.  So head to Myer if you want any of the latest collection.  A bit eclectic and probably not for everyone, the designer duo have dabbled in metallics, tye dyes and animal print for Autumn Winter 11.

 Check our their full range at http://sassandbide.com/#/collections/papa_sucre

 Here are some of my faves...