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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 Finessed Flatforms: A New Angle
Here’s the thing about the new flatforms: unlike the last spring’s straight styles, they are not perfectly flat. You still get the gist of totally flat chunkiness, but the new editions have some curve to the soles. Looks like designers realized that a completely flat heel makes us fall over! These five offer an intelligent [...]
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 [...]
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Pierre Hardy Snakeskin Platform Sandals: Cubism Movement
Pierre Hardy’s art-school roots are in full swing. There is certainly a lot of visuals going on here: multiple colors, nebulous shapes, snakeskin, and, of course, the cubist web, a trademark Hardy theme. The shield of transparent cubes is reminiscent of the old arcade video game Q*Bert, which dates me and most of you won’t [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Marc By Marc Jacobs Pale Pink Tower Wedges: Power Pink
These pink and punchy MARC by Marc Jacobs wedges pack a punch with patent leather colorblock. The sweet almond toe gives these vamped up 5″ heel with a 2″ platform shoes a sweet vibe and the cut out details leave you wanting more. These are a sexed-up modern Mary Jane and can be a great [...]
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 [...]
