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Jimmy Choo Degradé Pumps: Fade Into You

Jimmy Choo’s sleek, pointed-toe pumps get down and dirty with not just degradé color but with a transfixing transition of shiny leather to suede. The whole design is brilliant from metallic top to bottom. And it isn’t just a visual delight – placing the soft suede up front gives you the comfort you need to … Continue reading “Jimmy Choo Degradé Pumps: Fade Into You”

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Jimmy Choo Lumina Cheetah-Print Pumps: Ready to Pounce

Not everyone is daring enough to wear cheetah-print on a dress or coat, but you don’t need to cover much real estate to answer the call of the wild. I love wearing animal-inspired shoes because even though they’re fun, the colors are neutral – you can coordinate them with all sorts of wild patterns and … Continue reading “Jimmy Choo Lumina Cheetah-Print Pumps: Ready to Pounce”

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The MET Gala: Shoes That Rocked

Not everyone at the MET Gala dressed for the punk theme. Those who did, did it well, though. While Michelle Dockery slipped out of her leather jacket before hitting the carpet, her Fall 2013 Gianvito Rossis ensured that she kept her cool. The Lady of Downton Abbey went wild with black python Edgiles (to be … Continue reading “The MET Gala: Shoes That Rocked”

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Top 5 Loafer Pumps: An Indelicate Balance

This style is a little confusing to me. The awkward mix of masculine and feminine seems incongruous, but I guess that’s the appeal. I would stick with ladylike pairings to add a sense of delicacy to these chunky heels. While they’re seen most often in the office, try to have fun with them when you’re … Continue reading “Top 5 Loafer Pumps: An Indelicate Balance”

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Tom Ford Metallic Python Pumps: Snakes in the Grass

I’d been looking for a pair of killer heels to wear with my cropped jeans this summer, and what better for the job than these perfectly poisonous scales? The price is shockingly reasonable, so I’m excited to finally slip my feet into my first pair of Tom Ford’s covetable shoes! Their first rule of business … Continue reading “Tom Ford Metallic Python Pumps: Snakes in the Grass”

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Marla Marchant 3D Printed Footwear: Branching Out

We’ve been hearing a lot about how 3D printing is the way of the future, with Dita von Teese’s printed dress a recent example. The technology can easily create prototypes, so naturally, innovators like shoe designer Marla Marchant are using it to bring their ideas on paper to life! For her master’s project (oh yeah, … Continue reading “Marla Marchant 3D Printed Footwear: Branching Out”

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