Fall Trend: Intricate Shoes
By Emily Paragallo A girl can never have too many … SHOES! This upcoming season we see SO many crazy, outrageous shoes that complete outfits. Not just Nicki Minaj, and Lady Gaga can rock this eccentric trend. I know from personal experience I always start an outfit around a knock-out pair of heels. These shoes [...]
Missoni for Target Launches Today!
Ladies, it;s the day we’ve been waiting for. Beginning today, you can shop Missoni for Target in store and online. I for one, will be heading home this weekend to scoop up some coveted pieces. Below, we outline our favorite looks from the line. Happy shopping! I might die if they are out of this [...]
Hell On Toes: Louboutin’s Ballerina-Inspired Heels
Wednesday night in London, one lucky lady walked, OK maybe limped away in these astounding 8-inch Louboutins. Christian Louboutin designed the ballerina-inspired heels for the English National Ballet benefit that takes place tonight. Aesthetically, these babies are gorgeous. I mean look at them. Nude and covered in chrystals – what girl hasn’t fantasized about such [...]
Spring’s Highly Sought-after Impractical Shoes
As Spring approaches we’re excited to break out the open-toes, flip flops and sandals. But this season, there are also some more…. interesting Spring shoe varieties out there that are not only sold out, but have waitlists for daring fashionistas to brave. Let’s just say, these new looks aren’t the most practical. But, as a [...]
Spring Trend Watch: Flatforms
By Francesca Claybrook Anyone who hates very high stilettos is going to be thrilled to read about spring’s newest trend – flatforms. This phenomenon started on Spring 2011 runways at Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, and Derek Lam, among others. The concept is simple: it’s a shoe with a very high platform but not necessarily a [...]
How To: Over-The-Knee Boots
By Chevaun Jackson I love the style over over-the-knee boots but truly they are not known, generally, to be worn by those above the lower grades of society. However, they are flashy and bold and make a statement all their own. And the beauty of them is that they add flair and can be either [...]
Oscar De La Renta Enters Shoe Biz
By Chevaun Jackson For his Spring 2011 collection Oscar de la Renta didn’t only grace the bodies of lovely models but their feet as well. That’s right; Oscar de la Renta is once again expanding his market on the soles of women everywhere. It would seem a fitting transition to return to since this is [...]
Salvatore Ferragamo Introduces Customizable Stilettos
By Francesca Claybrook Imagine being able to have a custom pair of Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. Sounds pretty amazing, right? The Italian design house has just announced their newest endeavor, which will allow shoppers to do just that: the Red Carpet project, which allows women to customize their own Ferragamo shoes. This new endeavor is timed [...]
Get the Look: Burlesque
By Francesca Claybrook Burlesque can be a tough inspiration to pull off in your everyday (read: not Halloween) life while still looking classy, but rest assured ladies – it is possible. This look is sure to be big, especially with the movie Burlesque coming to theaters soon, so take notes now! Underlying the burlesque look [...]
What You Need Now: Lace
By Francesca Claybrook Lace is everywhere this fall, and in so many varieties it’s hard to keep track of them all. Celebrities like Michelle Williams and Kim Kardashian(pictured in Georges Hobeika) have been spotted in lace dresses on the red carpet, and the fabric is popping up in non-traditional colors (like Williams’ red lace dress) [...]
Covet It: Proenza Schouler Booties
By Alex Valenzuela This fall, booties are the hottest shoe trend. Everyone who is anyone is seen sporting them with just about any outfit imaginable, and ones made by Proenza Schouler are extremely popular. Olivia Palermo from MTV’s The City, was seen sporting the same Proenza Schouler suede lace up booties at various shows during [...]
Fall Trend Watch: Leopard Print
By Francesca Claybrook Leopard print is huge this fall – we’ve seen it on Gossip Girl, at fashion shows, and now we’re going to be seeing it on you and me! Let’s take a look at some of the leopard-spotted options available to you, which really do come in all shapes and sizes. For those [...]
Lela Rose for Payless
By Chevaun Jackson “Shoes are a critical element for me to help support my design story on the runway each season. For Spring 2011, my Payless line is inspired by Lima, Peru, and the culture’s powerful mix of Peruvian textiles, architecture and a balance of old and new.” – Lela Rose Lela Rose’s spring 2011 [...]
Fashion Week Runway Recap: Christian Siriano
By Francesca Claybrook Christian Siriano showed his Spring 2011 line on Thursday at Lincoln Center, and the Project Runway alum hit a home run with his safari-inspired collection. In a word? Amazing. Almost every piece looks wearable, and the palette of neutrals, tan leather, and some metallic shades is right on trend. (Although there were [...]
Fall Fashion Preview 2010 – What (and Where) To Buy
By Francesca Claybrook After reading our fall fashion preview with fantastic stylists Nicole and Lori (if you didn’t catch it, you can read it here), I’m sure that you, like me, are feeling inspired and ready to work on your fall wardrobe. Here I’ve compiled a bunch of products that our stylists have assured us [...]
Stylewatch French Riviera
So on our second leg of our European tour we encountered a few trends — so, we loved and some we were not too fond of. First things first, let’s dish wish the bad. Seemingly everywhere we went in the Riviera be it Nice, Monte Carlo or Cannes, women were sporting harem pants — think [...]
Fall Trend: Claw Stilettos
I’m not sure how I feel about this trend, but it’s our duty to share all things fashion-related with you and let you decide for yourself. So in the latest innovation to stilettos, some designers are adding a patch of rivveted rubber to the bottom of the toe and sole, creating a claw look. Camilla [...]
Stylewatch, Barcelona Edition
Greetings from Barcelona, land of the beautiful people. Ive only been here a little over a day but have some style news to share with you all. From the looks of it, low-slung leather belts will be big next season. All the women here wearthem below their hips, so we may (finally) see the trend [...]
Italian Glam: Top Trends From Italy
By Francesca Claybrook Ciao a tutti! I just got home from Italy (the land of style itself), and I thought I’d share some of the popular trends I saw there with everyone here – some are similar to things we’ve already seen, while some are still on their way. Andiamo! Two popular shoe styles in [...]
Perfect Boots for the Transition to Fall
By Francesca Claybrook Boots are one of my obsessions. I could look at them for hours and at any given time there are usually at least one or two pairs I am craving. So let me share some of my current favorites with you: lighter boots that are perfect for the end of summer and [...]
How To: Dress Up Your Shorts
By Francesca Claybrook We’re seeing more and more shorts in more and more places you wouldn’t expect shorts to be: nice restaurants, nightclubs, even the office! So how do you make this look work? It’s simple. Start with a pair of tailored shorts (for either work or play, something classic from Banana Republic is perfect [...]
Recessionistas at the Beach: Flip Flops
By Francesca Claybrook Well ladies, it seems we’ve reached a place where my job gets a lot easier, and that place is our feet. Yes, I’m talking about flip flops. While it can sometimes be hard to find bathing suits at a good price (let me tell you, finding one piece suits under $50 was [...]
World Cup Fashion: Havaianas World Cup Sandals
The World Cup is my favorite sporting event, and something I look forward to impatiently every four years. I love seeing designers getting into the World Cup as well, and I think Havaianas’ World Cup flip flops are a perfect addition to any fashionable World Cup watcher’s wardrobe. The company has sandals representing 17 of [...]
I Want This Shoe Collection: Meredith Vieira
Every morning when I get ready for work I tune into the Today Show to get my morning news fix, weather and most importantly, covet Meredith Vieira’s shoes. This started about a year ago upon noticing that Vieira, whose in her mid-fifties mind you, was always in impeccable, 5-inch high Christian Louboutins. It’s become a [...]
Summer Must Have: Lindsay Phillips Switchflops
You already know about my obsession with Lindsay Phillips’ ballet flats, that let’s you change the embellishment to fit your mood or outfit. Well, the brand also has a flip flop equivalent where you can change the straps and snaps according to your mood. I love the idea, and better yet, you can use the [...]
Gisele Admits She Doesn’t Actually Design Her Shoe Line
By Francesca Claybrook I admit that I am a fan of Gisele Bündchen. She comes across as down to earth and humble, at least in the interviews I’ve read. But when she shows up to promote her shoe collection (Ipanema – more on that in a minute) in Paris wearing this Herve Leger dress after [...]
Spring Sandals: The Gladiator Reigns Supreme
By Francesca Claybrook One of my favorite things about warmer weather is the opportunity to wear sandals again. In fact, I could happily wear nothing but sandals all spring and summer if I could. This spring the gladiator sandal has returned, but with a twist. While last year most of the gladiator styles we saw [...]
Spotted: Kim Kardashian in Sam Edelman Sandals
The Kardashian clan have been spotted out and about recently sporting Sam Edelman’s Gigi Sandal’s out in Miami. Kim and Kourtney are both fans of the leopard print ones which retail for $50. I love when celebrities occasionally wear items us commoners can actually afford. Like the shoes? Get them here.
Just Because… Bunny Slippers
While I may be a ripe old 25 years of age, I always relish ways to revisit my past and that’s exactly what my new pair of Bunny Slippers does. I just got these slippers and seriously don’t think i’ve taken them off in my apartment since. It brings back the good old days when [...]
New Obsession: Lindsay Phillips Ballet Flats
I love ballet flats all year round and just came across a brand I’m dying to share with you. Lindsay Phillips has a line of ballet flats that are so versatile that you can change them up to make them just right for any outfit. The toe of each flat has an embellishment — ranging [...]