Archive for July, 2011
Introducing B Brian Atwood “Tempesta” Ankle Boots: Fringe Benefits
The “Tempesta” bootie rounds out the week – and final day – of B Brian Atwood’s tempting pre-sale releases. Last but certainly not least, this ankle boot has spunk and spirit to spare. Atwood said he wanted his lower-priced line to be full of movement. As in, picture a girl dashing down the street with [...]
Introducing B Brian Atwood “Edeline” Boots: A Noble Choice
Haven’t gotten enough B Brian Atwood? Keep ‘em coming! Snap up the latest release now, the downtown-chic “Edeline,” (a name that means “noble”) and keep them on reserve until the first day of fall, when the first leaves have fallen but it’s still warm enough to sport bare legs. Stretchy wine-colored suede conforms to the [...]
Introducing B Brian Atwood “Paradis” Boots: Who’s That Girl?
What do you get when you combine the kooky leopard colors of the “Pangea” pump and the no-nonsense height of the “Falcon”? Meet the rousing “Paradis,” an outgoing shakeup of colorful calf hair and a whole lot of boot. I’d be lying if I said this was something for the shy – it takes a [...]
Giuseppe Zanotti Suede and Pony-Skin Open-Toe Boots: Giuseppe Hits the High Spots
A leopard mega-wedge topped with suede – this sounds similar to another pair of Giuseppe Zanotti heels I recently found myself lusting over. Now meet the flipside of the same wild coin. As a more practical, more casual bootie, they have a completely differently feel, though both possess the strong pull of animal magnetism. And [...]
Isabel Marant “Bekket” High-Top Sneakers: Feeling Sneaky?
Only current It-girl Isabel Marant could deem a pair chunky Velcro high-tops cool. And hordes of girls are sure to follow her lead. These suede kicks, in blue and cream or black textured leather, are definitely something for the young – dare I say use the word? – hipster set. Fashion-forward tomboys should rejoice the [...]
Introducing B Brian Atwood “Falcon” Boot: Falcon Rising
Va-va-voom! Brian Atwood just turned his already simmering collection up a few notches with the sizzling “Falcon” boot. It’s an exaggerated and sexy play on the classic riding boot. With shiny burnished leather only grazing the leg, Atwood proves knee-high boots don’t have to be tight to be hot. The contrasting wrap-around buckle belt makes [...]
Pedro Garcia “Trisha” Wedges: All the Comforts of Home
Meet early fall’s total essential shoe. Pedro Garcia has the chunky wedge down pat: this much coverage on the foot gives it a clog-like sensibility, while a slingback heel and peep-toe balance it out, keeping it multi-seasonal. You can’t beat pale gray for versatility; this shade has an oatmeal tint that speaks of September. And [...]
Rachel Zoe Studded-Back Platform Over-the-Knee Boot: Take the High Road
If you didn’t expect Rachel to release at least one black over-the-knee boot with the rest of her Fall 2011 collection, then you don’t know Zoe! Fans will recall her super-high, zipper-back boot collaboration with pal Brian Atwood seasons back. Now that she has taken designing into her own hands, she didn’t waste any time [...]
Introducing B Brian Atwood “Pestica” Pump: Black Magic
Day three of the unveiling of Brian Atwood’s bridge line. The “Pestica” pump! He’s definitely playing with a rounder, nubbier toe and thicker heel in much of this collection, suggesting a girl who isn’t afraid to pound the pavement – a not-so-dainty high-heel queen. By giving this intrinsically classic pump a chunky 5” stacked heel [...]
Alexander McQueen Suede Ankle Boots: Pink is the Color of Passion
Is it the eye-popping color that’s tugging at my heartstrings (and purse strings)? Or the perfection of the gorgeous foot-molding curves? It has to be both elements, the sassy flash of hot color and the sexiness of such organic angles on a towering heel, working in perfect harmony. A union such as this turns a [...]
