Your Boots Are Back and They’re More Badass Than Ever.
Over the knee boots scare a lot of people. People immediately think of Julia Roberts in Pretty Women, then shake their head muttering something along the lines of “I could never pull that off.. Hooker.” Wrong oh. They can be played up and down for very different looks. I wear mine (embarrassingly enough) at least … Continue reading “Your Boots Are Back and They’re More Badass Than Ever.”
Balenciaga Shoes Spring 2011
Nicolas Ghesquière extended his idea of boyish individuality all the way down to his decidedly eclectic footwear. Surely the models must have breathed a collective sigh of relief upon discovering, at the show’s very early morning call time, that they would be sauntering through the halls of the Crillon Hotel in walkable shoes. Yes, walkable! … Continue reading “Balenciaga Shoes Spring 2011”
Snob Quiz: Guess The Designer!
From Fendi to D&G, high-high, multi-layered, multi-colored, multi-textured platforms were all over the Milan runways! You can get this look now with these glossy-leather boots. They’ve got quite the heel – 5.5 inches with a 2 inch platform finished with metal-trimmed detail. Can you guess who designed these sky high babies? Jump for the answer, … Continue reading “Snob Quiz: Guess The Designer!”
Alberto Guardiani Fall 2010
Made in Italy and designed by Italian stylist Alberto Guardiani, the Alberto Guardiani Fall 2010 line consists of five capsule collections. The brand makes shoes for men and kids as well and they control the process from start-to-finish – including the finishing atélier where everything is hand-made. Clearly the brand takes the artisan quality of … Continue reading “Alberto Guardiani Fall 2010”
Emilio Pucci Spring 2011
The hippie look is one that is well traveled this season, having made its way from New York to London and now omnipresent in Milan. Nowhere was that more evident than at Pucci, where Peter Dundas showed restrained references to Yves Saint Laurent’s peasant and safari themes but made them all his own. A Pucci … Continue reading “Emilio Pucci Spring 2011”
Emilio Pucci Shoes Spring 2011
Ladies, make room in your shoe closets: Pucci heels are a comin’. Peter Dundas has been, season after season, building a better Pucci and what better brand extension to complement his smokin’ hot designs than some equally covetable stem wear? Right off the bat there was a sexy, above-the-knee suede lace-up boot whose laces traced … Continue reading “Emilio Pucci Shoes Spring 2011”