Frugal Snob
Frugal Friday: Pelle Moda Ider Tweed Espadrilles Have Layers of Allure
If there’s one breed of shoe that shouldn’t require you to spend a fortune, it’s without a doubt the espadrille. It’s summer, it’s relaxation…it’s rope! I’m all for a great investment wedge every now and again, but when it comes to the breeziest of warm-weather peep-toes, you can happily score a price that’s breezy, too. [...]
Kate Spade Lindsey Striped Espadrille: Earn Your Stripes
I love Pierre Hardy’s extravagant canvas wedges, with all their curvy, layered, stripy goodness, let’s be real: they are more for looks than they are for real life. When it comes to comfort and price, Kate Spade wins the battle of the rainbow stripe. Leave it to her (that’s right, you heard me!) to present us [...]
Jean-Michel Cazabat Tabia Cork Wedge Pumps vs. Yves Saint Laurent Maryna Pumps: A Run for Your Money
Whether you’re going Frugal or Snob, you can’t go wrong with either of these pumps. There are times when a shoe can’t compete with the expensive original, and others when all the elements – and possibly more – are in the more cost-effective edition. Suede upper with a cork wedge: these Jean-Michel Cazabat pumps ($295) [...]
Topshop Amber Glitter Heel Boots: A Little Spring in Your Step
You already know as well as Tina and I do along with any shoe snob worth her salt, that Miu Miu has full-fledged glitter fever. It’s only logical that Topshop (as famous for their highly…shall we say?…designer-inspired pieces as they are for surprising originals) would hop on the sparkle train and throw some glimmering confetti [...]
Simply Vera Vera Wang Booties: Step On It
Mega-steal alert! Like shocking, double take-inducing steal! Vera Wang’s line for Kohl’s is insanely accessible as it is, but when the designer’s goods go half-price we’re talking Payless prices. From the nineties. These sherpa-lined Simply Vera booties are the simply best shoes under $55 anywhere. A little rugged (lug sole, chunky buckles, and total outdoorsy [...]
Missoni for Target : Please Rain On My Parade!
Possibly my favorite items in the entire (400+ pc) collection, the rainboots and umbrella from Missoni for Target will cure any rainy day blues for me! We are getting samples for preview this week so I’ll be able to report on the quality but having purchased many other Target collaborations (McQueen was a favorite!), I [...]
Walter Steiger vs. Barneys Co-Op: Battle of the Twin Boots
Knee-high leather boots with a curved toe. Lug sole. Tonal gray suede underlayer. Slightly chunky heel to give you just enough height. Made in Italy. And sold at Barneys! You’re eyes are not deceiving you. There are, indeed, two different boots here – and for two very different prices! But who could tell? Even the [...]
Sam Edelman Sandals: The Allure of Edelman
It’s usually a toss-up between Sam Edelman and Jeffrey Campbell for the Frugal Snob’s number one trend-conscious cobbler. I’m an Edelman girl myself – they are seriously the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. Their leathers are so thin and baby-soft, even the high heels cradle your feet with no unpleasant pressure points or hard [...]
Leopard High Heels: Fall’s New Spots
It’s no coincidence that each and every fall, we witness the return of the leopard-print trend. That’s because it never really goes out of vogue! Why would it? There is no greater, more stimulating, sizzling neutral than the well-orchestrated leopard print. Especially when it’s introduced through the high-heeled pump. You get to show your wild [...]
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka: Frugal and Fab
How refreshing is it to see the over-the-top, Hollywood-fabulous pair go Frugal Snob for our sake? It also shows the duo is with the times, as every bona fide American designer has a more accessible sister line these days. The results are edgier and actually street-friendly (not just red carpet and gala-appropriate, which doesn’t quite [...]
