Auld Lang Syne

Since Auld Lang Syne has Scottish origins, it only seems appropriate that we hear it with bagpipes.  Enjoy and Happy New Yearrrrrrrrrr!

Oakville

There's an indie film called "Oakville" filming both inside and in front of oo la la! today.  Isn't that fun?!?!?

According to the director Lisbon Okafor (pictured above with some of the cast and crew), they just started filming about six days ago and will be filming for six months in and around Oakland.  He says it's about an idyllic Oakland, "not the Oakland you see on Gangland."  As I sit here and type, the entire crew is in the front of the store setting up a "store scene" with one of the cast.  The Costumer/Director's Assistant even purchased a "wedding ring" for one of the main characters.  After they leave, I'm going to stand in front of the mirror and practice my acceptance speech for Best Store Background in an Independent Film.  "I'd like to thank my husband, my mother, and of course, God."  Hehehehehe.

(Uber) Cute Shoes

Pictured above:  Apepazza's Tormalina in Black

Earlier this year, I was at MAGIC and had completed 3 days of wholesale shopping for the store when I was on my way out of the Las Vegas Convention Center and happened upon these shoes (see above).  They are absolutely perfect.  An Italian shoe by Apepazza, the suede upper and leather sole make for a luxurious flat.  The rich suede design is pickstitched and pleated for touchable texture, while the bold (yet classic) ornament at the toe features sparkling rhinestones.  Great for slacks, leggings and/or skirts, I am in love, love, love.  They should arrive in the store by 12/24 or 12/28 at the latest.  I did see them on Zappos for $116; and they will be less than that at oo la la! - naturally.

In the coming year, I plan to carry 6-8 different styles of shoes at the store that will be flats or have a modest heel height of 2 inches and below.  High heel shoes are always easy to find, but uber cute flats/low heels are not.  So I have officially named the shoe section of oo la la! "Two Below" - a testament to the heel height, a testament to the fact that we all have 2 feet...below, and (obviously) a testament to how cold it can get.  (Thought you'd like that. LOL)

See ya soon!