High Heels
Rachel Zoe Collection Giveaway: The Parton
The Parton sandal may have a lot of elements going on – snakeskin-texture, a variety of straps, a stacked-wood platform – but it’s as smooth as can be. So smooth, I can see this sandal going anywhere you want it to and blending right in. Think of the Parton as the laidback version of the [...]
Top 5 Denim Shoes: Kick the Blues Away
I am so happy to see denim shoes making a comeback. There was the lone Bottega pair I spotted a while back, which was totally worth drooling over, and now there’s a flourish of great options. I had a favorite pair years ago that I wore out just like I would my most prized pair [...]
Top 5 Crafty Creations: Art Stars
True crafty concoctions possess a sense of down-home romance. The aesthetic hearkens back to a day when “craft” wasn’t merely cutting a scrap of leather and sewing it on for decoration. With artful details, like beading, macramé, and knitting, these sandals put the art back in arts and crafts. Some are ridiculously priced, especially for [...]
Maison Martin Margiela Suede Fringed Low Boots: Lunatic Fringe
I know I’m a blogger, but even words cannot describe how ugly I think these shoes are. I should just take a photo of my cringing face and post it. But nobody needs to see that – these shoes are enough punishment on the eyes – so I’ll give it my best shot. Peek-a-toe fringe [...]
Top 5 Summer Studs: Put the Pedal to the Metal
The new crop of studded shoes boasts a welcomed delicacy. These are not the in-your-face, pointy, weapon-like studs of seasons past. Modern studs translate to a softer, kinder, and sophisticated version. Whether it’s an affable flat or a bedecked platform, this is not-so-heavy metal: 1. Alexander McQueen T-Strap Studded Slingback Pump: Let’s start with the [...]
Neil Barrett Grey Hybrid Oxford Heels: Va-Va-Vamp
These oxford-style heels come in the color blocking trend with grey, ivory and burgundy leather with saucy cut out detail. The sexy shoes by Neil Barrett have a lace up closure and stand at a sensible 3.7″ high. These pumps are made to party and could also translate to the office if worn with the [...]
Top 5 Nude Exotics: Show Some Skin!
Yes, these shoes are as sexy as they sound. Exotic skins set in sensual flesh-tones is ecstasy on the eyes – and stimulating to the touch, too. The beauty of such a combo (one you’ll never, ever tire of) is you can go perfectly classic or all-out unexpected, as proven by my eclectic top picks. [...]
Top 5 Floral Prints: Blooms That Go Boom!
Loud and proud is a must for summer shoes. Floral patterns used to be reserved for the gray-hairs, but remember: ultra-kitsch can also be ultra-chic. It’s all in how you handle them. Wear these sandals wisely, and don’t mix prints unless you know what you’re doing (stripes and florals always work well). And don’t force [...]
Top 5 Wicked Whites: The Ivory Coast
To quote vintage Carrie Bradshaw, the stylish white shoe can be something of an “urban shoe myth.” It’s so hard to find non-geriatric white shoes! But like Carrie’s obsessed-over Manolo Mary Jane, it can be attained – it just has to have the right elements. And just like with color, it’s all or nothing. There’s [...]
Top 5 Preppy Shoes: Put Some Spring in Your Prep
Forget your pre-conceived notions of the Sperry topsider-wearing, Lily Pulitzer-loving, pastel headband-sporting, haughty prepster! Well, for the most part…At the moment, I’m feeling like polishing it up with a wink to New England-socialite style. Emphasis on wink. The best new preppy shoes come with a hearty dose of irony, so it won’t look like you [...]
