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Versace Cutout Platform Sandals: The Daily Extreme

Versace has been doing this extreme platform style for a few seasons now, but the neutral taupe cagey lattice upper allows for actual wear to normal events. Yes, the height still gives you an over the top look, literally, but this is totally doable for day as long as the rest of your outfit doesn’t … Continue reading “Versace Cutout Platform Sandals: The Daily Extreme”

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Chloe Ankle-Wrap Platform Wedge: Tempting Towers

Chloe goes sky-high with these ankle-wrapped leather beauties. Though simplistic in cut, the wedge is nearly a half-foot high and is made from soft, pebbled leather and is cutting-edge chic. These would look great dressed up or down, at noon or at night, and can translate from summer to early fall with ease. I would … Continue reading “Chloe Ankle-Wrap Platform Wedge: Tempting Towers”

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Alexa Wagner Nuccia Platform: Summer Lovin’

Alexa Wagner Nuccia Platform, available at Barneys New York for $1,395.

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Rachel Zoe Collection Giveaway: The Parton

CONGRATS TO ALYSE K. OF WASHINGTON, DC! Winner of the PARTON shoes! The Parton sandal may have a lot of elements going on – snakeskin-texture, a variety of straps, a stacked-wood platform – but it’s as smooth as can be. So smooth, I can see this sandal going anywhere you want it to and blending … Continue reading “Rachel Zoe Collection Giveaway: The Parton”

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Top 5 Denim Shoes: Kick the Blues Away

I am so happy to see denim shoes making a comeback. There was the lone Bottega pair I spotted a while back, which was totally worth drooling over, and now there’s a flourish of great options. I had a favorite pair years ago that I wore out just like I would my most prized pair … Continue reading “Top 5 Denim Shoes: Kick the Blues Away”

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Pierre Hardy Snakeskin Platform Sandals: Cubism Movement

Pierre Hardy’s art-school roots are in full swing. There is certainly a lot of visuals going on here: multiple colors, nebulous shapes, snakeskin, and, of course, the cubist web, a trademark Hardy theme. The shield of transparent cubes is reminiscent of the old arcade video game Q*Bert, which dates me and most of you won’t … Continue reading “Pierre Hardy Snakeskin Platform Sandals: Cubism Movement”

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