Top 5 Sage Shoes: Some Sage Advice
Army-green for summer? Oh, yes! (Or maybe I should say, “Sir, yes, sir!”) This latest shade is more sage than military – at least it sounds prettier! I love it because it’s both a color and a neutral. It works with white, beige, black, brights, and prints alike, since most florals have a hint of … Continue reading “Top 5 Sage Shoes: Some Sage Advice”
Top 5 Nautical Stripes: Espadrilles and Heels and Wedges Oh My!
Nothing says summer like Nautical stripes. Typically, espadrilles are the season’s usual but there are plenty of surprises this summer when it comes to stripes. Here’s five examples of stripes taken to the next level: 1) Soludos Woven Striped Flat Espadrilles: Add summery stripes to an espadrille flat, and you’re headed straight for the sun and … Continue reading “Top 5 Nautical Stripes: Espadrilles and Heels and Wedges Oh My!”
Top 5 Illusion Shoes: Clear Winners
Gossamer-sheer tops, maxi-skirts, and slipdresses are more than just a trend – based on the Fall 2012 runways, from Gucci to Chadwick Bell to Jil Sander, see-through is here to stay! The optical-illusion movement goes for our spring shoes, too. My picks of the best lucent heels range from off-kilter oxfords to transparent pumps to Edwardian … Continue reading “Top 5 Illusion Shoes: Clear Winners”
B Brian Atwood Snakeskin Peep-Toe Pump: Almost Too Good to B True
Just launched in September, the B collection is already a bona fide huge hit. With shoes like this for $300, it’s like duh, of course it would be. This snakeskin pump (yes, it’s real, not stamped leather!) is pretty much the best deal on the planet. You get an expensive-looking shoe with true Brian Atwood … Continue reading “B Brian Atwood Snakeskin Peep-Toe Pump: Almost Too Good to B True”
Top 5 Thick, Strappy Sandals: In the Thick of It
The Fall 2012 shows presented us with a hardened take on glamour – very urban, a rough breed of polish. We especially saw a lot of robust and hearty straps on the runway, courtesy of shoes by Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, and Michael Kors, to name a few. But there’s no reason to wait another six … Continue reading “Top 5 Thick, Strappy Sandals: In the Thick of It”
Top 5 Funky Strapped Sandals: Crazy, Sexy, Cool
When it comes this season’s strappy sandals, it’s time to throw caution to the wind. The connotation used to be of orthodox and delicate shoes – now they’ve gotten an avant-garde makeover. Show just how strapping you are all these unconventional ways to band your feet, from fringe to bondage to calf-high buckles. One thing’s … Continue reading “Top 5 Funky Strapped Sandals: Crazy, Sexy, Cool”