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So You Are Visiting London…

10/22/18 | England, London

London Tourist Weekend - Tower Bridge

... And want to know what to do from the perspective of a local? Well, you are in luck!  I have broken out my London recommendations based on how much time you have in my new home city.  And because I'd like to think my photos are better than stock photos I have linked to Instagram's or blog posts where I have visited these spots so you can get a sense!  If You Have Three ...

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Sparkles and Shoes Birthday Brunch

08/10/18 | blogging, Fashion Friday, Free People, Prada, S and S Birthday, Vince Camuto

Free People Just Like Honey Lace Dress and Prada Vitello Daino Shopper

On Saturday a handful of friends joined me in Little Venice for a delicious birthday brunch. I reserved a table on the outdoor patio at The Waterway and friends - both new and old - joined for a few hours of merriment. We started with a few bottles of bubbly and split the mezze platter (hummus, grilled halloumi, red pepper fetta, olives, and pita bread) as well as some delicious sashimi avocado ...

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A Los Angeles Weekend Getaway

02/15/18 | California, Hiking, Los Angeles, Travel, Tunic Tops, United States, West Coast

LA Longweekend - Night Out in Santa Monica

As you likely saw on Instagram I spent a long weekend - Saturday through Monday - in Los Angeles to celebrate my friend Kortney’s birthday.  You have seen her on the blog many times before from her visits to New York, like the time we met Joe Bastianich at Becco, to the visits I have made to her gorgeous home in Utah (here, here, here, and here).  She is one of my dearest friends from ...

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Reporting Live from Los Angeles

10/30/17 | California, Live Travel Update, Los Angeles, photography, Travel, United States, West Coast

Hello, hello! I interrupt my regularly scheduled programming to bring you this live update from Los Angeles! I promise some time in the near future I will share the post I was planning to feature today - my favorite hashtags for Instagram growth. However, first I want to share some of the photos  I have taken over the past few days while I have been in Southern California.  I am in town ...

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Touring the Waterford Crystal Factory in Ireland

11/14/16 | Europe, Ireland, Solo Travel, Sponsored, Travel

Glass Blowing at House of Waterford Crystal 03

One of my best day trips during my vacation last month was to Waterford, Ireland where I was lucky enough to be invited down to tour the stunning House of Waterford Crystal, also known as the Waterford Factory.   There are many ways to make the 105 mile journey from Dublin to Waterford but I chose the train, as driving on the wrong side of the road did not sound appealing to me nor did many hours ...

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My 2015 Red Carpet Predictions

12/12/14 | Armani Prive, assorted, Burberry, celebrity, Elie Saab, Red Carpet

Red Carpet Predictions - Nude Dresses with Shimmer - Kacey Musgraves in Armani Prive 2014 Grammy Awards and Kate Hudson in Gucci at the LACMA Art and Film Gala

I have to be honest, I was thisclose to making today's post another gift guide.  Why? Well walking through Times Square and Bryant Park on Tuesday night one of my best guy friends shocked me by letting me know that he read all five of my gift guide posts from last week! Really? I asked quizzically and when he commented that he did not agree with my dad about the Black and Decker batter ...

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Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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