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Marni Metallic Leather Loafers: Schoolhouse Rock

These Marni loafers (at Saks Fifth Avenue for $715) are so weird, yet amazing at the same time! A combo of schoolgirl chic and disco. The label mixes metals here with the gold studs on silver leather, and the large tongue and scalloped edging add even more zaniness to the shoe. But a great contrast … Continue reading “Marni Metallic Leather Loafers: Schoolhouse Rock”

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Top 5 Essential Gold Shoes: The Golden Age

Gold is so often treated like something that should be saved for a formal look. I get that it’s special, but who wants to be limited like that? There are gold shoes for every occasion, which will come in handy for all of your reveling this season. The metallic tone is a perfect complement to … Continue reading “Top 5 Essential Gold Shoes: The Golden Age”

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A.P.C. Light Brown Leather Moccasin Flats: Laid Back Luxe

I’ll be honest, I thought I hated moccasins. To wear around the house, they were fine whatever, but in public? I thought I would feel like I was wearing a pair of slippers around town. This changed when I found a pair by A.P.C. These light brown lovelies changed my mind. The leather is soft … Continue reading “A.P.C. Light Brown Leather Moccasin Flats: Laid Back Luxe”

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Top 5 Fancy Smoking Slippers: Mind If I Smoke?

Sorry, Hugh! The Hef may run the Playboy Mansion, but he most certainly does not have the monopoly on comfy smoking slippers anymore. I’ve always known he’s had a good thing going (and yes, I’m okay with going out in a smoking jacket, as well!). The smoking slipper, once a bedroom classic, is now a … Continue reading “Top 5 Fancy Smoking Slippers: Mind If I Smoke?”

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Top 5 Chelsea Boots: (I Want to Go to) Chelsea

While they have been around since the Victorian era, the Chelsea boot is feeling more current than ever. Originally designed for horseback-riding, the elastic-paneled bootie is now strictly for hitting the streets. The foundation of this walkable style may scream function, but yellow-gold leathers, intriguing heels, and sky-high silhouettes give the Chelsea a whole new … Continue reading “Top 5 Chelsea Boots: (I Want to Go to) Chelsea”

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Lanvin Bow-Embellished Leather Ballet Flats: Black Magic

These little bowed beautifies are the perfect shoe for work on those days when you just can’t for the life of you pour yourself into a pair of heels for an entire day. They are stylish yet comfortable, simple but in a fancy , Audrey Hepburn way and can take you from day to night … Continue reading “Lanvin Bow-Embellished Leather Ballet Flats: Black Magic”

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