Lace and satin are no longer fabrics just used for sexy undergarments…
Holiday Style: Cocktail Shoes
Posted by on November 25th, 2008 in Shoes ·My fellow shoe blogger Shoe Smitten has created some fabulous holiday shoe guides to help us choose shoes for all occasions this holiday season. Here are two of my favorites from her cocktail shoes article:
Maison Martin Margiela Dollar Bill Pumps Available on eBay
Posted by on November 3rd, 2008 in Shoes ·
The Cut reported last Friday that Maison Martin Margiela’s dollar bill gray pumps are now available on eBay. The bottom sole and phony $22 bills on the toebox are printed exactly like the wallet, which has missing ink where GW’s head is supposed to be…
Celeb Shoe Spotlight: Madonna’s Killer Heels
Posted by on October 14th, 2008 in Shoes ·
Madonna sparked controversy wearing these gun-heeled Chanel platform shoes to the premier of her film Filth and Wisdom in New York last night. Chanel’s designer Karl Lagerfield was inspired by an image of a gunfor the label’s 2009 mid-season Cruise collection. The ‘Miami Vice’ shoe, originally made of actual gun casings, was first seen on runways, but the Chanel designs are made out of plexiglass. This shoe will be sold worldwide. Daily Mail Reporter calls these shoes a fashion faux pas and thinks that Madonna will be accused of insensitivity and glamorising gun crime. I tend to think it’s a daring but spot-on fashion statement - she wanted to shock people, and I think she succeeded.
What do you think of these daring shoes: yay or nay?
Shoe Trend Report: Milan’s Sky-High Wedges
Posted by on September 30th, 2008 in Shoes ·Spring 2009 Milan saw a plethora of wedge heels on the runway, meaning wedges will be popular yet again.
Salvatore Ferragamo invented the wedge, but Dolce and Gabbana and D&G played the most with the form this season. Fendi, Marni, Moschino and Frankie Morello got in on the play too.
Pictures courtesy of Coutorture.
Favorite Recent Shoe Blog Reads
Posted by on August 19th, 2008 in Shoes ·The past few days in particular I was impressed with the posts I read on other shoe blogs, so today I’d like to share with you a few of my favorite reads.
ShoeMinx discusses Olympic Champion Usain Bolt’s gold Pumas and how Puma’s smart endorsement gave the company a marketing kick that surpassed its rivals Nike and Adidas…
Style Inspiration For Shoe-Loving Brides
Posted by on August 12th, 2008 in Shoes ·If you’re a shoe girl like me, then the shoes you pick for your wedding day say a lot about your personality and style. Check out these inspiring pictures of wedding day shoes taken by Critsey Rowe. For more information on Critsey’s work, visit her official Web site: www.critseyrowe.com
What style and color of shoes will you be wearing on your wedding day? Or if you’re going to be a guest or part of the wedding party, what is your shoe of choice?
In The Shoes Of Amy Winehouse
Posted by on August 5th, 2008 in Shoes ·Despite recent substance abuse issues and erratic behavior, Amy Winehouse is still a style muse to designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Roberto Cavalli and Giorgio Armani. Her rough-retro look, with her beehive ‘do and trademark ballet shoes, makes her the ideal modern pin-up girl. I love these hand-painted “Zap” platform pumps by Terry de Havilland. Pick up a pair to wear with your skinny jeans.
Shoe designer Jonathan Kelsey (who Shoeminx dubbed Louboutain deux), who designed the “Amy” pump in tribute, is definitely on her list of fans.
While most of Amy Winehouse’s fashion statements might be too much for most to pull off, her riotous footwear is rockable by all. See more of Amy’s shoe style on Showbiz’s slideshow.
