Milan Menswear Spring/Summer 2013: Top of the Heap
For Spring/Summer 13, Milan sure felt like a breath of fresh air. The collections came across as pure, organic, and more…It was refreshing, and dare I say it, simple. Etro screamed exotic at me this season. An exotic rooted in beauty and serenity, and after the show I was dreaming of camels and the middle east. … Continue reading “Milan Menswear Spring/Summer 2013: Top of the Heap”
Best of Summer Jellys: Less is More
I am still haunted by the jelly shoes of my youth. The gladiator styles that had no style and the ballet slippers would slip (from gross sweat). I still do not believe in “real” shoes re-imagined into jellys – the rubberized YSL Tribute is a tragedy and travesty to the iconic shoe. But in thong … Continue reading “Best of Summer Jellys: Less is More”
Valentino Ruffled Leather Motorcycle Boots: Love is a Battlefield
Three words: Pretty. Freaking. Amazing. I’m not much of a combat-boot girl, but Valentino isn’t much of a combat-boot kind of fashion house. Leave it to the connoisseurs of delicate lace and Lolita bows to change mind. Not to mention irresistible ruffles! The delightfully jarring juxtaposition of ruffles on a combat boot gives the hard-edge, … Continue reading “Valentino Ruffled Leather Motorcycle Boots: Love is a Battlefield”
Top 5 Fancy Flats: Low Heels, High Standards
Though it is true a high heel is guaranteed to elevate any outfit, if your flat is nice enough, you simply won’t be caught short. Choose one of these dazzling fancy flats and prove it’s not just the heel that counts; these will glide you through the night (in comfort, no less) and even with … Continue reading “Top 5 Fancy Flats: Low Heels, High Standards”
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 … Continue reading “Top 5 Floral Prints: Blooms That Go Boom!”
Valentino Lace and Leather Espadrille Flats: Valentino Shows Us the Ropes
It’s a puzzle as old as time: how do you chicly dress up the most comfortable pair of flats? Okay, maybe it’s not that old of a question, but it is very hard to find a pair of flat summer shoes that have enough whimsy to act as a counterpart to your gorgeous summer dresses … Continue reading “Valentino Lace and Leather Espadrille Flats: Valentino Shows Us the Ropes”
