MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Sweatshirt Bag: Don’t Sweat It
Is it a bag? Is it a sweatshirt? Are those up-stretched arms or a shoulder strap? Is that a crewneck or bag opening? Only Martin Margiela can make such normally easy distinctions so confusing. Maybe because the answer is: it’s both and all the above. I almost expect the head of a person to be … Continue reading “MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Sweatshirt Bag: Don’t Sweat It”
Prada Bi-Color Suede Mary Jane Boots: Something Wicked This Way Comes
How many ways are there to say no? Definitely not enough for these freakish Mary Jane boots! No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. This is not a photo of a red shoe on a very peculiar leg. No prosthetics involved, either. These are Prada‘s new hybrid shoe-boots, which look like an unfortunate Halloween costume. Or … Continue reading “Prada Bi-Color Suede Mary Jane Boots: Something Wicked This Way Comes”
Alexander Wang “Alice” Patent-Leather Rabbit Tail Pumps: Feeling Lucky?
First, I spotted the superhero-inspired, be-caped “Fabiana” shoe, which I clearly adored. Now the flipside of the same oddball coin: a pump with a rabbit tail at the heel. I want my shoes with some flair; I just don’t know if I need them with their own good luck charms. Perhaps the problem lies in … Continue reading “Alexander Wang “Alice” Patent-Leather Rabbit Tail Pumps: Feeling Lucky?”
Jeffrey Campbell Lita Lace-Up Bootie: Saturday Night Fever
At least they’re subtle, right? Let’s start with the positives: The shape is adorable. This bootie in black or brown could become a staple in your shoe rotation if you are the type who like large and in charge heels. The sky-scraping lace-up pumps have a 5″ wooden heel and 2″ platform. The negatives: everything … Continue reading “Jeffrey Campbell Lita Lace-Up Bootie: Saturday Night Fever”
Edmundo Castillo Feather Trim Sneakers: A Feather in His Cap?
I can always count on Edmundo Castillo to make me do a double take. Sometimes, on second glance, I see where the details are off. It wouldn’t take a lingering look to detect what’s wrong with this picture, as this is no subtle sneaker. The detective work comes in deciphering whether these kicks are adorned … Continue reading “Edmundo Castillo Feather Trim Sneakers: A Feather in His Cap?”
Stuart Weitzman Internal Wedge Boot: Faux-Flat Attack
I don’t understand the point of these boots. Isn’t the beauty of flats the fact that they are flat? And these hidden wedges certainly don’t LOOK better than heels. Stuart Weitzman‘s “internal wedge” gives you neither. Not the comfort of flats, nor the sexy appeal of a heel. And the giant fabric panel isn’t helping … Continue reading “Stuart Weitzman Internal Wedge Boot: Faux-Flat Attack”