When I first saw these I thought, meh, I’ve seen this done a thousand times. The black peep toe sling back on a wooden heel is done every year and I never seem to warm up to the look because I don’t like wearing things that 1000 other people (including mortal enemies) may be wearing. … Continue reading “Barbara Bui Marilyn Snakeskin Peep Toe Platform”
This colorblock wedge is one of my favorites I’ve seen so far for the season. Anything woven is a fun summer look and the calfskin and peep toe bring softness to this otherwise edgy sandal. The richness of the black and brown on the Lanvin Halter Sliced Wedge sandal is just intoxicating. I know it’s … Continue reading “Lanvin Halter Sliced Wedge Sandal: It’s A Wonderful Woven World”
Well, I can’t say these aren’t high enough for my liking. The Christian Louboutin suede glitter-platform sandals will make you almost a half a foot taller. Perfect for those hard to reach places in your kitchen, or for solidifying the story you sometimes tell people when you’re bored at parties that you were once a … Continue reading “Christian Louboutin Suede Glitter-Platform Sandal: Spice Girls Anyone?”
This is the shoe equivalent of a Picasso painting, combining a multitude of elements, influences, and materials that add up to an abstract yet wearable look. Muted sage grosgrain meets a caramel leather front strap, plus a shiny-coated cork front and leather back platform. You get major height (a respectable 4.5 inches) without the backbreaking … Continue reading “Fendi Colorblock Platform Slingback Sandals”
An easy, everyday espadrille. I love the crossover design, it still exudes the espadrille casualness but is tidied up a bit for dressier looks. Sometimes a loose summer dress starts to get too sloppy if you have on regular espadrilles but with these on, everything pulls together for you to be cocktail and dinner ready, … Continue reading “Tory Burch Bradshaw Espadrille Platform Sandals”
I find myself constantly looking for shoes that not only catch my eye, but are different and unique, but still wearable on more than one occasion. I can’t tell you how many beautiful shoes I have in my closet that have been worn once, either because they are so fancy that I can’t figure out … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Calder T-Strap Platform Pump: Take a Twist on Classic”