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Tod’s for Ferrari Loafers: Earn Your Racing Stripes

My Tod’s driving moccasins are wardrobe essentials, but as comfy and classic as loafers are, they can start to look pretty boring after a while. Tod’s knows this, which is why they’re starting to do more and more collaborations with companies like Ferrari. While I’m not a big sports car fan (I drive an SUV, … Continue reading “Tod’s for Ferrari Loafers: Earn Your Racing Stripes”

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Trend Alert: Loafing Around

Other than my Tod’s driving moccasins, I haven’t worn loafers since the 90’s (when I also sported Richard Tyler pant suits to work!). I could get back into them, though, if there was something unique setting them apart from the typical prep-school style we’ve come to associate with the shoe. Cropped pants would do the … Continue reading “Trend Alert: Loafing Around”

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Happy, Shiny Sandals: Summer Fun in the Sun

Perfectly pedicured feet are a must for warm weather – that’s the only thing I’m OCD about. I need to have sandal-ready feet at all times. But beyond that, there is, of course, the footwear. Pretty sandals like these just can’t be passed up when the temperature hits 70 (or 60 degrees for you extreme … Continue reading “Happy, Shiny Sandals: Summer Fun in the Sun”

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Miu Miu Embellished Slingback Sandal: Glitter Bomb

Bejeweled sandals can get tacky quickly, but these Miu Mius strike the balance between gaudy and good taste by sticking to just one metallic shade. Barneys calls it pale gold, but it looks pretty well tanned to me! One of the great things about these shoes is that you can downsize on your jewels when … Continue reading “Miu Miu Embellished Slingback Sandal: Glitter Bomb”

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Stuart Weitzman Armor Flat: You’ve Got Chain Mail

Want shoes that can really protect your feet from the elements? All you need is a little chain mail! That’s Stuart Weitzman’s method anyway on the aptly named armor flat ($375 at Neiman Marcus). But don’t worry – the effect is more razzle dazzle ‘em than Joan of Arc riding into battle. The almost sandals … Continue reading “Stuart Weitzman Armor Flat: You’ve Got Chain Mail”

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Best Evening Flats: Head Over Heels

Don’t be caught on a long night (and I mean looooooong night) on Florence’s cobblestone-paved streets in Lanvin stilettos. No matter how fab, I started to hate my shoes when I felt imprisoned and hobbled by them. Around 2 a.m. (and my night started at 7), we ended up at a club where I had … Continue reading “Best Evening Flats: Head Over Heels”

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