Archive for the ‘Footwear’ Category

Accessories, Celebrity Style, Footwear, Red Carpet, award show fashion

Country stars go for gold – footwear, that is

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on May 19th, 2008

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Gold shoes kind of clash with the “orange carpet” at the Academy of Country Music Awards, but they’re still really cute.

Miranda Lambert, left, paired hers with a short printed dress. It might be a little matchy-matchy to pair gold shoes with a print with so much of the color in it, but that’s a very southern convension. We love the platform and criss-cross straps anyway.

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Accessories, Affordable Fashions, Footwear, Handbags, How to Wear, denim, jewelry

Spring outfit pick

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on May 14th, 2008

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Accessories, Celebrity Style, Footwear

Gwyneth Paltrow drives sales of sky-high heels

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on May 8th, 2008

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It looks like women just didn’t realize sky-high heels existed before Gwyneth Paltrow waltzed onto the scene promoting Iron Man in a slew of stilettos.

Sales of super high heels (generally anything five inches and over) have increased 35 percent since Paltrow’s press tour.

U.K. retailers like Selfridges and Harvey Nichols are seeing sales of stilettos outnumbering flats five to one.

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Accessories, Footwear, Yay or Nay

Yay or Nay Wednesday: Acne Iman Platform Oxford Pump

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on May 7th, 2008

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These distressed suede lace-up bootie pumps have a lot going on. The Acne Jeans Iman Platform Oxford Pump, $519, teeter on a 4.25″ suede-covered heel with 0.88″ platform.

The ultimate in unique luxe? Or, like acne itself, something you could really live without? Leave your yay or nay vote in the comments below.



Footwear, Yay or Nay

Yay or Nay Wednesday: Givenchy jellies?

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on April 23rd, 2008

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Do our eyes deceive? Givenchy is making jelly shoes?

It’s true. The Givenchy jelly gladiator, $165, comes in pink and black with adjustable ankle straps.

What do you think? Nostalgic throwback great for the beach, or sweaty sandal that should stay in the sandbox? Yay or Nay?



Accessories, Affordable Fashions, Footwear, New Fashions, dresses

Bohemian pieces for a summer of love

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on April 14th, 2008

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Summer generally has even the preppiest pearl-lover looking wistfully at peasant tops and freeflowing layers. And hippie fashions can hide hippy flaws – bonus! It’s easy to integrate one or two pieces into your wardrobe since bohemian goes great with jeans. Keep reading for product details.

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Accessories, Footwear

Still a classic: Kork Ease wedges

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on April 11th, 2008

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Day trips that involve lots of walking, parties on lawns your stilettos will sink right into, boardwalks – there are plenty of reasons to look for a sandal that’s comfortable without sacrificing too much style.

And you can still look to the same company your Mom looked to in the 70′s! Kork Ease still offers the same classic style – but this season there are some fashionable updates.

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Accessories, Footwear, dresses, guess where this is from

Guess Where This is From: ankle-wrap flats

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on April 11th, 2008

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Here’s your chance to show off your shopping savvy.

Know who designed these distinctive shoes? Tell us in the comments below!

For answers on last week’s item, keep reading.

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Accessories, Affordable Fashions, Celebrity Style, Designer Fashions, Footwear, New Fashions, Runway to Reality

Shoewawa rounds up Chloe lookalikes a la Kate Bosworth

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on April 10th, 2008

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Kate Bosworth is the little fashion maven these days, isn’t she? Arguably, this isn’t exactly her most fabulous fashion moment, but wearing these heels from ChloĆ©’s Spring Summer ’08 collection, you can’t fault her for trying to do something different. (Oh, and check out her ChloĆ© Saskia bag!)

The shoes might be a little out-there (and not to mention, beyond budget) for some, so here’s some ‘inspired-by’ alternatives to achieve a similar look.

Product details after the jump.

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Accessories, Designer Fashions, Footwear, Handbags, New Fashions, Retail News

Barbie accessories from Christian Louboutin

By Andrea Thatcher on April 9th, 2008

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This may look like a handbag for a very chic Barbie doll, but at $1,195 you won’t find this Loubinette pouch bag at Toys ‘R’ Us. It’s just in at Net-a-Porter.

The cutesy-cutesy look of this hot pink satin bag only makes it more covetable for the girlie girl. But what about Louboutin’s Passmule Zeppa wedges in hot pink? Keep reading.

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Accessories, Designer Fashions, Footwear, Sales and Specials

Classic Marc by Marc Jacobs black pumps on sale for sizes 7.5 – 8.5

By Andrea Thatcher on March 27th, 2008

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When I see a classic pair of pumps like this, in a color that would go with anything, it’s when my willpower against designer names starts to crumble. A Marc Jacobs shirt would be much easier to pass up – I could just go to H&M and buy three shirts almost as cute and still less than the MJ original. But shoes and bags… an entirely different story. If you agree, keep reading for details on the shoes.

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Accessories, Affordable Fashions, Department Stores, Footwear, Handbags, New Fashions, Retail News

Via Spiga revamps, launches handbags

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on March 25th, 2008

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If you’re a fan of Via Spiga shoes, you’ve got two reasons to celebrate. One, the brand should become more visible and easier to find as they open new stores. And two, they’re luanching a new handbag collection in July.

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Accessories, Designer Fashions, Footwear, Handbags, Sales and Specials

Bloomingdale’s private sale starts Wednesday

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on March 25th, 2008

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The discounts can be pretty big at the Bloomingdale’s Private Sale, but instead of just piling items in your arms (or your online brown bag) why not navigate the savings with savvy? We’ve got the goods on the categories you care about after the jump.

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Designer Fashions, Footwear, Models

The pitFALLS of modelling

By Andrea Thatcher on March 21st, 2008

New York Magazine unearthed this video of many many models falling on the runway, including Stam’s infamous misstep. If you’ve ever took a dive in killer heels, this will make you feel better. At least the whole fashion world wasn’t watching.



Accessories, Footwear

Step lively with Fragrant Footings

By Andrea Thatcher on March 21st, 2008

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I’ll admit a certain suprised skepticism when I first received Fragrant Footings scented insoles, $15 for two pair, in the mail. But then a memory came to me, the memory of a 12-year-old best friend we used to physically hold down on the camp bunk to spray her feet with perfume. Said friend grew up to be a very fashionable lady, and so I knew that the need for scented insoles may very well be pressing for many fashionistas.

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