Leave it to Christian Louboutin to tap into devilish styles just in time for holiday season; this year’s debut of the Clichy Painted Pumps are a fresh take on conventional styles, a splash of graffiti for a traffic-stopping look in bold red. The pumps feature a comfortable almond shaped toe and tiptoe-inducing 4″ heels. Paired with a simple black dress by night, this one’s ready to create a scene; also available in a luscious (but plain) plum color:
Designer Ce Ce Chin was fed up with wearing sneakers designed by mega brands. The shoes were made for men, but were supposed to fit women’s slender feet as well. Of course, they didn’t. Chin decided to create a line of footwear based on the sneaker aesthetic, but made for a woman’s foot.
Named after the theory that we wear twenty-percent of our wardrobe eighty-percent of the time, she wanted to create a line that would fit into that twenty-percent. The line includes boots and sneakers, many with hidden wedges that give the wearer a major height boost without giving away the trick.
Six artists recently unveiled their original designs for TOMS Shoes at the Hollywood-hip Fred Segal. Each participant was given 12-15 pairs to embellish with their artistry, which will sell for $75-$150. “I want to allow people to express themselves through their TOMS,” said company founder Blake Mycoskie. “Toms are canvas, so why not get artists to start painting them so they can express themselves through Toms?” Not only does TOMS support the arts, but for every pair of shoes sold, they donate a pair to needy children.
It’s easy to spot which bootie above is real and which is fake based on the red Louboutin give-away soles (not to mention the telltale gray Saks background). But if you just saw them walking down the street it might actually be kind of hard to tell! Steve Madden is unquestionably getting much more brazen with their copies, seeming to focus on elite footwear designs like Miu Miu and Christian Louboutin. Plus, Madden ups the stakes by offering many of the copies, like this Steve Madden Becks bootie, $149.95, in 10 different colors. So if you love the Christian Louboutin Miss Fred Tacco boots, $695, but don’t like the contrast piping you can experiment with colors like ruby and gray.
I guess if you can afford Manolo Blahniks there’s actually a good chance that you require a resort wardrobe for the winter. These babies actually run $565 – $665 which is comparatively more affordable than many high-end heels these days. With retailers predicting slow holiday spending, maybe these prices are meant to coerce luxury spenders into buying more. Keep reading for the details on each shoe.
I’ve been drawn more and more to neutrals lately, and these Miu Miu pumps are a fun way to do a neutral look that’s in no danger of being boring. There’s plenty of beige to this shoe, it’s true, but it’s jazzed up with exciting texture, crystals on the heel, and a soft pink on the toe. I like that the crystals do go around to the side of the shoe so they’re not just visible from behind, but are sure to catch eyes from all angles. Such a traditional shoe is a great way to get away with the sparkle for a more buttoned up occasion. As they’re $720, guess I’m going to have to wait for Nine West to copy them.
Victoria’s Secret, best known for their lingerie and televised fashion shows, has expanded their clothing and accessories options in recent years. What once started as a catalog selling tanks with built in bras and jeans suitable for your grandmother, the website has started selling additional brands, like BCBGirls, and has expanded their stock to include trendy items inspired by designer collections. Two remarkable items available at victoriassecret.com are boots taken straight from the runways of Balenciaga and
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Accessories designer Claudia Ciuti, best known for her stylish, ladylike shoes in amazing Italian materials, invited us into her showroom during New York Fashion Week to chat and check out her upcoming collection. The spring line puts a lot of focus on shine with pearlized, metalllic or metalized leathers and/or silicone finishes. The shoes are, as Claudia puts it “100% not made in China” and 100% made in Italy, where Claudia grew up, learned the family shoe business and went to fashion school. Her family connections give her access to the best tanneries, heel makers, and manufacturers in Italy, with whom she can collaborate on the best colors and leathers, and exchange ideas. “I can walk into these places and learn the newest leathers and finishes and even make modifications,” she said. Continue reading for a look at shoes from the spring line and more from Claudia.
New York Magazine’s amazing online presence has taken a step up with their new Shop-A-Matic feature. With 283 women’s shoes to look at, you can pick boots, flats, platforms, or pumps and browse through pictures. The options are unique and have obviously been picked out by hand by someone very in the know. The David Bootie by Pink Studio, $99, is reminiscent of the Balenciaga witch boots Mary Kate Olsen wouldn’t be seen without, and the graduated patent leather pump by Prada, $550, is sure to become a museum-worthy piece someday.
From metallic peep-toe heels to chic patent flats to classic round-toe pumps, SteveMadden.com is offering awesome discounts on stylish footwear–much of which are still very on-trend for the season. Look hot and sassy in these Eccho leather peep toes (left, $39.99) with a 3 1/2-inch heel. They’re available in four colors–gold, black, brown, and white. Keep super comfy in the Talli patent flats (center, $29.99)–perfect for walking to work or running errands–and are available in black, green, and ruby. The Myra patent pumps (right, $39.99) have a 3 3/4-inch heel and are a great must-have accessory for sleek fall/winter shine–they come in black and red. Check out the site for tons more options.
Stacked wooden heels are high on the list (pun very much intended) this season to go with wide-leg trousers and other menswear inspired get-ups. Sister site Shoewawa.com reported on the fabulous pair from Yves Saint Laurent this season, a rounded pale wood heel paired nicely with a pointed patent leather toe, available at Barney’s and Barneys.com for $640. Christian Louboutin makes a fabulous wooden heel pump as well, sold at a rent-busting $735. If you’re not into sitting on a street corner holding a cardboard sign, try the J Shoes Oakley oxford pumps (right), available for $150 at shoes.com.
Saks Fifth Avenue has Prada shoes on sale, and if I were you, I’d be headed there right now! Soft, supple black leather Prada Linea Rossa Pointed Driver–a slightly pointed driver with stamped logo and made in Italy. Originally $340.00 and on sale for $237.90. Get a a new fall handbag too, while you’re there! Leather Prada anything makes me drool…just not near the handbags of course! Check out the sale online too.
Designer Lela Rose’s shoe/handbag collection for Payless has launched and is available in stores and online now. Texas-bred Lela Rose graduated from Parsons in 1993. After graduation, Rose worked for Richard Tyler before starting her own line in 1996. Rose says of her work, “My philosophy of design is about creating beautiful, hand finished clothes that exude a casual luxury and refinement.” Rose’s clothing is sold at luxury retailers like Bergdorf Goodman, but you can find Rose-designed items at a much, much cheaper price at good ol’ Payless. Highlights of the line include a pair of Victorian-inspired ankle boots for US$40. Keep reading for another of our faves.
Cutesygirl.com is a great place to find affordable shoes (affordable like under $40 for brand name items) and they’re currently having a sale, so feed your shoe fetish now without going broke. The webstore is clearing out their spring/summer inventory and getting ready for fall. So while the shoes are definitely summery, for only $5 why not buy a pair of cute heels to last you until the weather turns cold? Hot picks include these gladiator sandals for $13, $17 off the MSRP.
PinkMascara: $50 off any purchase $250 or more, Friday through Monday. Check out 3.1 Phillip Lim sweaters and Pink Mascara’s Lookbook for complete fall ensembles.
J. Crew: Goodbye-Summer, Hello-Fall Sale with cute sandals and espadrilles under $30 and lots of nautical-themed knits more than 50% off.
Macy’s: The Labor Day Sale is a great excuse to use those Macy’s coupons burning a hole in your wallet featuring 10-50% off and an extra 25% off clearance items.
Target: It’s your last chance to shop Libertine for Target, and some styles are already on sale. Mossimo split-kneck elbow sleeve sweaters are only $14.99.
Saks Fifth Avenue has Prada shoes on sale, and if I were you, I’d be headed there right now! Soft, supple black leather 
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