Cutest cookies and shoes to match!

So a while back I stumbled upon this Japanese food and gift shop downtown and was blown away by two things- the variety of foods and snacks that I had never even seen before and how there was little to no English found anywhere in the store, which truly made shopping in there an adventure because other than the pictures on the packaging (which were for the most part completely fun and adorable!), there really wasnt any way to tell what you were about to purchase and eat. Fortunately the few things I chose were just as delicious as they were fun, one of my favourites being a box of Hello Kitty shortbread cookies that came packaged in the cutest box and came in the most adorable shapes I just couldn't resist! I'm such a sucker for Hello Kitty, who knows what else they could have got me to buy on Hello Kitty packaging alone... But if you're in the downtown Toronto area but want to feel like you're in a foreign country, I'd highly suggest going down to Sanko and roaming the isles, I dare you to find some English in there!

The picture inspired me to eat them with some hot-chocolate

The cookies really are that cute!

I love how even the inside is adorably decorated!

... and the bag too!

Look at how cute the cookies are!!

Now onto my second item, Hello Kitty has just released their most recent designer collaboration, this time with Vans shoes! With five different prints to choose from in two different styles (lace-up or slip-on) and some even available in children's sizes everyone can step out in Hello Kitty style! I personally can't wait to get my hands on a pair... if only I could decide which ones to get! Available at shop.sanrio.com

A store that stole my heart

On another unnecessary shopping trip of mine, I stumbled upon a new store (well new location at least) called Durumi & Chocolate Shoes that is one of the cutest little Queen West shops I've seen in a while! They have an adorably eclectic selection of shoes, apparel and accessories that are a perfect combination of fun, artistic and unique. The apparel all incorporates various prints, fabrics and textures and puts a darling twist on ordinary pieces. The accessories are one-of-a-kind (I think, don't quote me on that!) and feature everything from fabric earrings to the cutest pocket-watch-necklaces you've ever seen (including one with an Audrey Hepburn print case and one in the shape of a robot!) and even one of my personal favourite new trends- shoe clips! As far as the chocolate shoes part of the store goes, they perfectly compliment the style and tone of the apparel and accessories and have a plethora of sweet ballerina flats, sassy heels and everything inbetween, all with unique twists on your favourite basics in colours that look good enough to eat. Incase you haven't picked up on it, I completely fell for this store's charm! Definitely a must-see store for anyone who is visiting or lives in Toronto (located at Queen and Spadina)!

What I bought:

Skinny belt with bow- $21

 

Lipstick pen- $2

Sweater dress with ruffle detail- originally $79, on sale for $19

Ruffle detail close-up

May need to go back for one of those watch-necklaces...

"Shoellery"

I saw these when I was out shopping a little while ago and meant to post them but kept forgetting to... but I just thought they were the coolest thing! Erica Giuliani has a line of shoe accessories or "shoellery" so you can buy one pair of plain shoes, some different accessories and look like you have a different pair of shoes every time you go out! With a variety of clips, heel rings, strap accessories and cuffs, the possibilities are almost endless! If you're skeptical about how they look- I've seen them in person and I must say that they actually attach and blend in so seamlessly well into almost any shoe that it actually does look like that's how the shoe was originally made. Take a look for yourself!

To see more visit http://www.ericagiuliani.com/. Select styles available at Town Shoes.

Lipstick Heel Shoes by Alberto Guardiani

If you happen to be in the Paris area, I'd recommend going into the boutique Colette and taking a peek at these shoes (and maybe pick me up a pair?) So girly and so cute! And so French.

  

 via highsnobette