Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Fancy Footwork

Showing today in Paris, the Lanvin Spring 2011 menswear runway images are now posted on Style.com for all to see.

I think out of all the designers that have shown so far this season, Lanvin has the BEST assortment of footwear--ridiculously innovative yet wearable.
The cut out shoe has been a big trend this season--just about every designer has done a variation.





all photos Style.com

Monday, May 17, 2010

Oh, CL! You're so fab...

Ahhh, Cannes, France.
Sun, sand, culture, great films, great food and now the great Christian Louboutin.


Christian Louboutin presents 'Le Carrosse Noir And The Loubi's Angels' at Palm Beach Casino during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010 in Cannes, France.



Kylie Minogue wore these boots during her world tour. She looked gorgeous in them but didn’t move around the stage very much!





The Man

The Shoes 



Thanks to Louboutin, the lace bootie has become a classic.  Thank God.


These ones make me happy to be a girl....


Speechless


All images Zimbio.com





And if you're like me and want to know what the Palm Beach Casino in Cannes looks like, here goes:






I should Photoshop myself in the pool.






Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Taking The High Road Can Hurt

When it comes to heels, do you know how high you should go without causing permanent damage to your feet?  And your ego, if you can't walk in the bloody things.


(unfortunately for supermodels, they test the boundaries each time they walk down the runway)

According to podiatrists, the height that you can comfortably (and safely) wear is based on your subtalar joint, found in the middle of your foot.
The optimal position varies from person to person….so, do you want to find yours?

What you'll need:
  1. A friend
  2. Two rulers
Sit down, then raise and extend your foot while relaxing your ankle.
Have your friend place one ruler downward from your big toe, then have her use the second ruler to measure the distance between your heel and the first ruler.
This number equals the absolute maximum heel height you should be wearing. (again, that's should, not could)

According to my results, my 3-inch heels are bad for me.
My 4-inch heels? Well, they're killing me.
If you're brave enough to wear 5+ inch heel, your foot is currently begging you for mercy.

But we knew this already, right?



The Christian Louboutin 'Meree' 6-inch heel: Ouch! But ooh, la la! 



Tuesday, April 6, 2010

MYMU Espadrilles

Gabriela Lanardonne, the creator behind MYMU launched her adorable Espadrilles line yesterday:




During her summer vacations in her father's native Buenos Aires as a child, the designer fell in love with the alpargatas (a style of espadrille) that all the stylish Argentine girls were wearing.

Made of high quality jute and other fabrics from Spain, she built her designs with style and comfort in mind. 
Prices start at $98

Check out her website and shop till you drop! 
http://www.mymuworld.com/

You can also find the adorableness on Net-A-Porter:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Mymu/All



Grace Kelly and her (alpargatas) espadrilles


Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Wedged 'In'

Are wedge shoes ever out of style?  If we talk about the last decade of fashion, we can certainly say that the wedge shoe has been a permanent fixture on the runways.
Since the Mac Daddy of the Wedge Heel, Salvatore Ferregamo (shoe on the left, circa 1944) made his first pair, women's footwear was never the same.


Stilettos are always going to be our fave but there’s just something about the wedge that sceams 'SPRING', non?
Sure, they make great wedge shoes & boots for the winter but nothing is more adorably stylish than a little wedge sandal.

We searched ‘high and low’ for the best wedge sandals in four categories:

Fabric/Prints
Nude/Neutrals
Black
If We Didn't Need Food & Shelter


The Best Fabric/Prints:
Jimmy Choo $475
Stella McCartney $375

Bettye Muller $215

Coach $158

Top Shop $125



Guess $90

Kensie $50



The Best Nudes:

Valentino $495
Philosophy $485

Rachel Comey $345


Pour la Victoire $315


Juicy Couture $198


Frye $178



Michael Kors $135

Banana Republic $98

Aerosoles $59



The Best Black:


Camilla Skovgaard $532


Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent $375



Lamb $345

Ash $230


Dolce Vita $165


Kenneth Cole $79


Charlotte Russe $34.99


Old Navy $29.50



If We Didn't Need Food & Shelter:



Givenchy $1,100
(I would do very bad things for these shoes)


Valentino $795


Bottega Veneta $880



Prada $695



Jil Sander $695
(my absolute favorite neutral wedge-perfection)



Miu Miu $690


Christian Louboutin $625