Alexander McQueen Studded Heart-Toe Platform Bootie: Hearts on Fire
Ominous skulls and curvy hearts might sound like doodles out of two opposing high-school girls’ notebooks (one goth and one cheerleader, to be really stereotypical), but only Alexander McQueen has the witty touch to make both feel genuinely badass and inherently chic. No skulls to be found here, but these are not your average goody-two-shoes … Continue reading “Alexander McQueen Studded Heart-Toe Platform Bootie: Hearts on Fire”
Top 5 Borrowed-From-the-Boys Shoes: Girls Will Be Boys
Come fall, I love nothing more than a pair of wide-leg trousers worn with an equally strong shoe. Especially when you see the combo on a feminine girl, for real contrast and the element of surprise. Brogues, spectators, loafers and oxfords: there’s nothing new about these styles yet these top 5 picks are anything but … Continue reading “Top 5 Borrowed-From-the-Boys Shoes: Girls Will Be Boys”
Proenza Schouler Chunky Woven Lace-Up Bootie:
There is a lot going on here, it’s like a concoction made for one of those futuristic sci-fi apocalypse movies. I see Jessica Alba looking fierce on a bondage inspired military uniform and these chunky booties. The woven panel, quilting, stitching detail, ice skater lace loops and a crazy laced up back somehow all work … Continue reading “Proenza Schouler Chunky Woven Lace-Up Bootie:”
Top Cascading Embellishments: I’ll Take the Fall
Recently, I’ve been charmed by an array of embellishments so over the top they literally overwhelm the shoe. Usually, that’s a bad thing, but not in this case! Here, the adornments are the satisfying centerpiece for a dose of shoe fantasy. Tufts of fur, dangles of chain mail, and bouquets of feathers fall off these … Continue reading “Top Cascading Embellishments: I’ll Take the Fall”
B Brian Atwood Fuveau Platform Booties: Cherchez La Femme(Bot)
Boys will be boys, but girls will often be man-eating sex kittens with the quick change into a white boot. Austin Powers, watch out: B Brian Atwood has created the bootie for the ultimate fembot. Of course, the designer is none other than the creator of the towering Maniac pump. This guy serves up sex … Continue reading “B Brian Atwood Fuveau Platform Booties: Cherchez La Femme(Bot)”
Vera Wang Lavender Royce Back-Bow Peep-Toe Bootie: What A Difference A Bow Makes.
The ribbon is what made me swoon over this Vera Wang bootie. The romance it brings to this peep-toe suede pump is just magical. These stand at 4 1/2 with a 1″ platform and will give you a boost that’s laced up in back with a neat little bow. The details of this shoe gives … Continue reading “Vera Wang Lavender Royce Back-Bow Peep-Toe Bootie: What A Difference A Bow Makes.”