Mother The Tomcat jeans, Say The Sun Extreme Mink slides, LV handbag

It's been blazing hot in Virginia for some time, but summers been slow to surface for most people. You're probably thinking why is this girl talking about Fall shoes already, I just pulled my sandals out! Yeah, I'm working on my Fall look and debating my statement shoes. This season I'm moving away from pastels (especially pink) and embracing the shades of Fall. 

These Prada fur and velvet sandals are everything! They're a little over-the-top, but oh so fluffy and fun. The bright pink and burgundy color combination is perfect. Slipper-inspired slides have been on-trend a while now and I love it. I'm gonna keep this trend going in my wardrobe. 

I preordered these Fendi multicolored mink and leather sliders and love them!The cross-over style flat sandal is a statement shoe. I love that each sandal is different. The white flowers on the right shoe are so cute, and the turquoise/burgany stripes on the left are the perfect color combination. You can pair these sandals with jeans, joggers.. LOVE!

Gianvito Rossi Vires knitted ankle boots are simple and will look great with joggers. I'm in a sweatpants mood these days and like to pair them with sock boots. I've been looking for an alternative to my not-so-comfy (at all) Yeezy boots. These knitted ankle boots just might be what I'm searching for.

How fun are these Chloé Kerenn shearling sliders! They're simple, fluffy and comfy. The Chloé Kerenn woven fringe sliders are new this season. The colors embody Fall perfectly. I love the woven textile comprised of cotton weave, fringe, fluffy embellishments and leather fringe. These are a statement.

I have had my eye on these Chloé Harper peep-toe booties for a while now. I'm a bootie fan and like a thick heel (for comfort). This peep-toe style is anything but boring. The thick laces cover an open vamp and can be tied in a variety of ways. Pair these peep-toe booties with a flowing, bohemian-style dress.

Not sure who launched this fashion trend, but good on ya! Handbag accessories have been around a while - bag charms, mini bags attached to larger bags.. and while mismatched straps may not be new, it's mainstream presence is definitely a must-have in the fashion scene these days. I was first introduced to bag straps at Fendi in New York. There were so many designs, and each strap gave your bag a unique look. Of course, Fendi (my favorite accessory brand) exaggerates each strap with huge geometrical flowers, shapes and colors. AMAZING! Considering the detail and unique designs, the high ticket is definitely warranted (at Fendi). 

Premiere designers aren't the only ones launching bag straps. Many contemporary (and less expensive) brands have incorporated this trend in their lineup. You don't have to have a premier designer bag to elevate your arm candy - a limited edition bag strap will do..

Pictured here:  Fendi Strap You - shoulder strap with blue and macro flowers (Fendi), Prada feather-trimmed shoulder strap (mytheresa.com), Prada leather-embellished canvas shoulder strap (Farfetch), Fendi Mini Strap You - short shoulder strap with multicolored leather (Fendi), Alexander Wang Studded Guitar Bag Strap (Farfetch), AND MY FAVORITE - Fendi Strap You - floral ribbon leather shoulder strap (mytheresa.com)

Spring is here - aka - 'pedicures are necessary weather'. It's time to let your feet breathe a little, and show off Springs favorite shoes. There are so many styles to choose from this season - it's kinda all over the place. While I usually opt for sneakers, heels are making a comeback on my shoe rack. These are my favorites (so far).

The t-strap and nude color of Francesco Russo ankle length sandals (available at FARFETCH) will elongate your legs dramatically. The wide vamp is comfy - in 4" heels, you need that extra support. Pair with skirts or cropped trousers. Fendi stripped cropped trousers, and a loose silk camisole would look amazing with these sandals.

These Gianna Meliani flamingo print feather sandals (available at FARFETCH) are EVERYTHING - the printed tie wraps above your ankle to elongate your legs, the flamingo print is fun, feminine and pretty, and the pink feathers - LOVE! These are statement sandals.

My favorite shoe this season is Stuart Weitzman's Nudistsong sandal. This style is flattering, feminine and comes in many colors. I purchased the Nudistsong sandal in Azure (pictured). This pale shade of blue will look great on sun-kissed skin. The shoe runs narrow (and I have small feet), so I recommend opting for the 'wide' fit.

Yeah, the weather is heating up, but booties are still an essential Spring shoe. These Chloé fringe open toe booties (available at FARFETCH) are sexy and who doesn't love fringe. Pair with high-waisted denim shorts (I'm not talking booty baring shorts), and a simple top (maybe a tee), or a loose, floral print dress. This fringe will sway while you walk.. 

My ongoing, never-ending wishlist.. I'm still coveting everything pink and nude (it's an obsession). This Spring I want pink, floral, flowing and oversized - Paired with feminine handbags, unique sandals and statement booties. Oh, and I'm collecting sneakers this summer to pair with cute dresses and frayed denim. 

I'm obsessed with this Stella McCartney Embroidered Lace Dress (available at FARFETCH). It's fun, fresh and definitely makes a statement. Imma break the bank for this one..

Fendi By The Way Tote (available at FARFETCH). Ok, I just purchased a Fendi tote, but I want this one too. The floral detail is feminine and the neutral colors will go with everything. I like the boxy shape and long strap. We'll see..

There's no doubt you will see me wear these Fendi Bow Front Sandals (available at FARFETCH) this summer. I love slides and the bow detail is so cute! The spandex/elastine fabric is super comfy (I have the boots). 

Fendi Sock Style Boots (available at FARFETCH) are my favorite shoe this summer. I have these boots in Bianco and they're surprisingly comfy. I want the blue and the gray/multi with floral print. These boots elongate my legs dramatically - MUST HAVE!

Jacquemus Checkered Shirt with Oversized Cuffs (available at FARFETCH). Button downs are a staple, but the oversized cuffs on this shirt will elevate your look and make a statement. Pair with booties and wear as a dress, or layer long-over-long with statement denim. I have to have this shirt.

The Fendi Handkerchief Hem Scallopped Shorts (available at FARFETCH) are so pretty, feminine and unique. I love the Fendi Spring 2017 collection - I want everything..

Wanna shed 30 pounds of closet weight? Admittedly, I could use to loose a few pounds of body weight too - BUT, this post is about Material World - the luxury fashion trade-in site. I'm always buying and often have too many clothes and accessories - my closet is overflowing. I get so much pleasure in something new and rarely (but sometimes) shop my own closet to find treasures that I'd forgotten about. More often than not, I opt for on-line shopping and boxes of new stuff. That being said, I hate clutter and am usually laking closet space for my new clothes and accessories. I do like to donate, but some articles are expensive and I struggle to let them go. Material World is a great outlet for 'feel-good' spring cleaning (in my case, quarterly cleaning).

Material World accepts pre-owned clothing and accessories from a long list of designer and contemporary brands (230+ brands). Just ship your stuff and wait for a quote. If you like the offer, accept. If you're not happy wth the offer (item based), you can have it shipped back to you, or Material World will donate the articles to Housing Works - a charity committed to the AIDS crisis and homelessness. The trade-in process is easy (aside from the closet cleansing). Visit material world.co to create an account, request a 'Yesterday Kit' and wait up to ten days. Your Material World kit will include an accepted brands list, item packing list and giant shipping bag with a prepaid shipping label. Just fill out the packing list (take a photo for your records), fill the bag and drop it at FedEx. Material World will email you a notification that the package was received and it will take 7-10 business days to receive your quote.

Once you receive the quote and accept, deny or donate your items, you can opt for a Material World Fashion Trade-In Card or gift cards for the 700+ online and in-store locations. Your Material World card is only accepted at these locations - Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Henri Bendel, Intermix, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, SAKS and Shopbop. Each time you trade-in items, Material World will automatically load the money onto your Material World Fashion Trade-In Card.

I've sent two large boxes of clothes and accessories to Material World and am happy with the outcome (mostly). The shipping is easy and I like that everything is taken care of at no extra cost. You receive the money regardless of whether or not it sells (unlike consignment). AND I'm making money off my pre-owned clothing and accessories! I do however question the process of valuing the items. I traded-in 'never worn' articles, as well as items in great condition, and was surprised to receive a low quote. Based on the 'get a quote' feature on the site, you can determine approximately how much you would receive. DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEATURE. What do ya gotta trade-in to get the highest price?! I opted to have some items returned, because the quote was simply unacceptable. The 'get a quote' feature kinda sets the seller up for disappointment. Maybe, a thorough description of the value process would enlighten Material World users and alleviate the disappointment factor.

REVISION (April 19th) - I've just noticed that some of my items have been posted to 'shop pre-owned'. I received 25-35% of the actual sale price on materialworld.co. Of course I had hoped to receive a higher quote, but I do consider that staff must be paid, facilities maintained and material World does incur all shipping costs. Did I receive a fair quote? I'm not sure, and I am not aware of another trade-in program to compare it to.

Other than the 'quote issue' (I'd still rather have money than an excess of dusty clothes in my closet), I really like this program and will continue to use it. My closet is lighter, organized and I feel good about making money off my pre-owned items.