To be perfectly honest, Jessica Simpson does cute shoes.  Stylish and affordable...and better quality than many brands with a similar price point.  Not to mention, when it comes to wedges and platforms, JS shoes are among the most comfortable I've tried.  Her shoes have been a personal favorite for years now, though I tend to prefer the spring collections...always great color combos!  I was super excited a few months back when I blogged about the emerald green Thunder platform.  If it was any indication of spring shoes to come, I knew I'd want more than a few styles...and sure enough, here are some of my top picks of the moment.    

Necklace: JewelMint
Dress: Xhilaration (similar style)
Belt: H&M (various styles)
Clutch: New Look (similar style)
Ring: Fossil (similar style)
Wedges: Jessica Simpson

What You Need To Know:

- Stripes are a standard for spring, but this year they're more in than ever...A precedent set by numerous designers (including Michael Kors, Vivienne Westwood, Dolce & Gabbana, and more) during Fall Fashion Week last year.  

- There's a lot of controversy over whether horizontal stripes make you appear wider, or whether they might actually be slimming.  Find one explanation here.  Personally, I vote for slimming, assuming you use them the right way!

- Use stripes to your advantage by wearing them wherever you'd like to draw attention.  A striped tee or blouse is a great option if you want to draw the eye up.  A body-con dress or pencil skirt is ideal if you want to emphasize curves. A striped band across the waist will have an immediate cinching effect, making your waist appear smaller.  

- Talking style tips, I'm a MAJOR fan of black & white (or navy & white) stripes paired with one bold color like yellow or red.  Even neon pink, orange, etc.  Try this look with nude pumps for a sexy, sophisticated vibe.  Or dress it down for spring with espadrilles.

To kick off the first of my "new" blog entries, I decided to start with a well publicized personal obsession - shoes. Serious Shoe Love will be a series chronicling my top picks from a variety of different brands and designers. I'll mostly stick to affordable price-points, though I imagine some ultra-luxe styles will find there way in every now and then.  While there's no harm in knowing what loveliness designers are up to, I want the majority of these shoes to be within reach for most people.  That way, if you spot a pair you love, you can actually buy them!     

With so many great things happening recently (and several more opportunities on the horizon) I've put some thought into re-doing my blog for a more user-friendly experience.  For one thing, less words, more pictures.  I have a tendency to write a lot.  Always something to say.  But I'm also super visual and prefer photo blogs myself.  Pictures are gold.  Next, enter my plans for a more systematic approach.  Although it's easy to blog about whatever strikes my fancy, I don't love the seemingly random nature of my blog as it is.  Hence, expect a Style Me Senseless revamp starting ASAP.  Hope you guys love the new style as much as I hope I will :)  Feel free to comment with thoughts!