Being petite means you have a very good relationship with the neighborhood tailor. It also means you are an expert high heel wearer, and that bodysuits NEVER fit. Well, well, well…Express has an answer for everything and for that I will forever be grateful. Bodysuits…check! Dress pants…check! Jackets…check! Remember last week’s yellow pants and off the shoulder top?! BOTH of those items are apart of the collection. Today, however, we feature jeans and a polka dot tee. Hear me out.

I have a love/hate relationship with jeans. Their touted for being comfortable and easy to wear, but they hardly ever fit me straight of the box. I am a pro at cuffing my denim – luckily cropped jeans are “in” this season. Petite gals rejoice because the jeans from the Express Petite Collection are a dream come true. The ultra high waist, actually hits at the waist and the length is just right. For once the fringe hem hits at the ankle, not the ground. Hallelujah! This may be the first but it is definitely not the last time I will invest in a pair of denim from the petites collection at Express!

Shop my fav items from the Express Petite Collection:

Top c/o (Regular fit here) | Jeans c/o (Regular fit here) | Loubs (look for less here) | Belt (look for less here) | Earrings c/o

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Serious Question: what can you get for $42 these days? Considering our two salads and drinks yesterday were well over $42, it ain’t lunch for two! This lace romper is a bargain. It looks like Free People but fits better than FP (I have always found their garments a hard fit for petite women). It exudes femininity and class. If you are in the market for a standout piece, this is it! As a lover of all things glam, I dressed this item with sparkly rose gold accents. But the truth is, it would look just as stylish dressed down with a fringe purse and western-style ankle boots.

Speaking of shoes…do you start your evening in heels and end it in flats? I must admit, this is new territory for me. I LOVE my So Kate Louboutins, but the maximum wear time is four hours. That’s when these slingback flats come into play! When you buy Shoes of Prey, you can design a pair of flats that emulate your favorite high heels. EVERYTHING right down to the inscription along the insole of the shoe is customizable. No need to sacrifice style when I swap my Loubs for these pretty little things. Be sure to tune in to Instagram tonight (@kelseykaplanfashion) for an exciting joint giveaway! Hint hint: red soles.

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My Outfit: Lace Romper (fits TTS) c/o | Purse c/o | Pumps (look for less here) | Flats c/o – Get a Free Inscription with code KELSEYKAPLANFASHION

Jonathans Outfit: Blazer | Shirt | Jeans | Boots

A special thanks to Alexis Extrom for capturing the moment.

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*Full Disclosure: I am an expert high heel wearer and my feet are on the narrow side.

Now let’s get real, Ugg slippers are comfortable. High heels and Ugg slippers do not have anything in common! The So Kate pump by Christian Louboutin is celebrated for its dainty design and criticized for its sky high (4.75 inch) stiletto heel. If you’re a high heel rookie, this style Louboutin is not what you should start off with. But for everyone else, mark my words: you can do it!

Regardless of the brand, always break in your high heels before the first wear. It’ll spare you physical and emotional pain later. Blisters and buyer’s remorse are not fun. Sounds crazy but whenever I buy a new pair of shoes, I wear them in the house for several hours or days before stepping foot outside. Picture this: me in my bathrobe and So Kates (hot!), emptying the dishwasher and vacuuming the carpet. Yep, it happened…all in an effort to break in my new kicks, and guess what, it worked! I’m not going to lie, it wasn’t easy, but I’d rather teach myself how to walk in the privacy of my own home than for everyone to see. Tip: Use New-Skin liquid bandage on pressure points to prevent blisters!

The So Kate pump is narrow. As a result, many retailers suggest sizing up in this shoe style. I bought the 36.5 and the 37 to err on the side of caution. But sure enough, I was stepping out of the 37s. Here’s the thing, leather stretches. Do your house chores in your So Kates and stick with your regular size. After a few wears they will mold to your foot. My biggest pet peeve in life is having to grip my toes in a pair of shoes. I’m so glad I kept my standard size because when my feet are cold, the 36.5 starts to get loose. Consider this your warning.

Now with regards to the approximate 5 inch heel… I give these shoes a four hour time limit. My feet have a medium arch and the arch on this shoe is very dramatic. I imagine they’d be more tolerable for someone with a high arch and an absolute no-no for flat footed sisters. It’s also important to note the fineness of the stiletto. If you have a history of balance issues or ankle injuries I would suggest a Louboutin with a thicker heel. The “Pigalle” is a good compromise. Maybe this stability “issue” is a disadvantage, but then again, these are special occasion shoes. I wouldn’t wear them for an all day affair anyway! But it is these design attributes that make the So Kate the sexiest heel on the market. Beauty is pain my friends.

P.S. Store your So Kates in the included dust bags to prolong their shelf life. Also, find a reputable cobbler near you and have him or her apply a clear shoe protectant to sole of your loubs. I recommend doing this before your first wear. But if you cannot wait (I’m guilty of this), use packing tape to shield the sole in the meantime.

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So Kate Pumps | Look for Less here and here

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