Charles Philip Shanghai Sheila Leopard-Print Matte-Satin Loafers: Casual Cat
These leopard print matte-satin loafers can put just the right amount of fancy into your outfit. They have a unique way of dressing things up with their black piping and bright colors on the textured textile. These would look perfect with Michael Michael Kors tapered chinos and a J.Crew sweater and a Chloe bangle for … Continue reading “Charles Philip Shanghai Sheila Leopard-Print Matte-Satin Loafers: Casual Cat”
Top 5 Not-So-Boyish Brogues: Everything But the Girl
I was always something of a tomboy and loved wearing men-inspired shoes. Even when I eventually found my feminine side, I still reveled in boyish brogues with dresses or going full-gusto with pantsuits. And on any regular day, the combo of jeans, a tailored jacket (with a great cut and/or fabric), and killer brogues is … Continue reading “Top 5 Not-So-Boyish Brogues: Everything But the Girl”
Top 5 Not-So Preppy Plaids: Check Marks the Spot
Maybe it’s the eternal kid in me who associates September with “back-to-school” time, but it happens without fail. Whether you were subjected to a uniform of pleated skirts or not, fall and plaid will always go hand in hand. But instead of going all Catholic schoolgirl, trade in the typical prep-school vibe for a shoe … Continue reading “Top 5 Not-So Preppy Plaids: Check Marks the Spot”
Top 5 Uncompromising Flat Boots: Flat-Out Fierce
One of my shoe-snob rules of thumb: as tempting as it is to stock up strictly on decadent heels, you should always have a pair of flat boots that can go the distance in style and comfort. This season is all about the flat boot, so your choices need not be compromised for the sake … Continue reading “Top 5 Uncompromising Flat Boots: Flat-Out Fierce”
Top Shoe Collaborations: Collaboration Nation
Does anyone else feel like all we hear nowadays is the word ‘collaboration’? Okay, I thought so. Everybody’s collaborating with somebody, and the results run the gamut from incredible to not so incredible. That said, some of the most incredible collaborations have been in footwear, and for BOTH women and men. In the past, the … Continue reading “Top Shoe Collaborations: Collaboration Nation”
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”