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Maximum Height, Minimum Pain: Tall Orders

I’m the first to celebrate this new deluge of shoes that have all the height and none of the pitch (or pinch!). There’s something about flats that just misses the mark with certain looks. Sometimes you need that extra elevation to properly display your outfit, so here are my five favorites for the job. With … Continue reading “Maximum Height, Minimum Pain: Tall Orders”

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Top 5 Fuchsia Shoes: Spring Fling

I have full-on fuchsia fervor. These vibrant shoes are musts for spring! The bright shade can bring any outfit to life. It looks amazing when you wear all neutrals and then dazzle the senses with eye-searingly vivid heels. Plus, it’s fun to blur the lines between pink and purple and take a break from beloved … Continue reading “Top 5 Fuchsia Shoes: Spring Fling”

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Impressionist-Inspired Shoes: Art Class

I’m feeling romantic just like the rest of the fashion world. Florals are obvious choices with spring soon to be blooming, but the Impressionist aesthetic offers something fresher with a sense of wonder and imagination that makes me want to stroll through countryside gardens and sip rosé in the afternoon! Like painting, fashion is an … Continue reading “Impressionist-Inspired Shoes: Art Class”

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Jennifer Lawrence Sparkles in Nicholas Kirkwood Bejewelled Pumps

Jennifer sparkled her way to a win last night at the at the 2013 Peoples Choice awards, taking home the ‘ Favorite Movie Actress’ award while wearing a Valentino Fall 2012 Couture dress and Nicholas Kirkwood Satin Pumps with Bejewelled Platform.  These pumps put the sparkle where you least suspect it making the satin stunners subtly sexy and perfect for an … Continue reading “Jennifer Lawrence Sparkles in Nicholas Kirkwood Bejewelled Pumps”

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Black and White Shoes: Monochrome Madness

I’m getting ready for the Luisa Via Roma Firenze 4 Ever Style Lab in January. There’s a ‘90s-themed black and white party at the end of all the festivities that weekend, and although I have my outfit worked out, I still need shoes. Decisions, decisions – if only the choice was black and white. I … Continue reading “Black and White Shoes: Monochrome Madness”

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Solange Knowles in Miu Miu Snake-Effect Ankle Boots: Funky Fresh

Solange Knowles performed on Jimmy Kimmel recently to sing the extremely catchy- “Losing You” track off her new album, and wore some fantastically funky Miu Miu snake-effect boots. These retro beauties are 5.5 inches of burgundy suede and turquoise /black snack-effect leather that give you a perfectly groovy getup. My favorite part of these is … Continue reading “Solange Knowles in Miu Miu Snake-Effect Ankle Boots: Funky Fresh”

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