Metal Shoes: Get Your Shine On
Bored of studs but still want heavy metal hardware? You’re not alone. From flats to heels we’re putting the metal to the pedal with metal plates and accents on shoes that could easily double as weapons (used only in self-defense, of course). Whether they’re tall or small, these shoes turn heads by being a step … Continue reading “Metal Shoes: Get Your Shine On”
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”
Sergio Rossi Nappa Leather and Python Vest: Assume the Position
If the word “vest” makes you think of valets and Annie Hall, early-nineties swag and menswear chic, forget everything you know. Because I don’t think the word does this number justice. If FBI stripper were an occupation, then Sergio Rossi’s vest would be the main attraction of her uniform (and not just because it probably … Continue reading “Sergio Rossi Nappa Leather and Python Vest: Assume the Position”
Sergio Rossi Spring 2013 Collection: Dirty Pop
When it comes down to it, Milan Fashion Week is all about skins. Italians know their leather…and python and patent and so on, so it’s only natural shoes and bags reign supreme. Sergio Rossi seems to really understand this truth. I love the fact that their Spring 2013 collection is all about bowing down to … Continue reading “Sergio Rossi Spring 2013 Collection: Dirty Pop”
Top 5 Not-So-Boyish Brogues: Everything But the Girl
I was always something of a tomboy and loved wearing men-inspired shoes. Even when I eventually found my feminine side, I still reveled in boyish brogues with dresses or going full-gusto with pantsuits. And on any regular day, the combo of jeans, a tailored jacket (with a great cut and/or fabric), and killer brogues is … Continue reading “Top 5 Not-So-Boyish Brogues: Everything But the Girl”
Top Precision-Cut Shoes: With Laser Focus
Fall might be hot on our heels, but I’m not ready to give up showing skin entirely. The best way to do it without a big reveal? The laser-cut shoe, punctured with care and deliciously, delicately suggestive. Just a hint of skin is all you need, and these precision-perfect cutouts make a smooth transition as … Continue reading “Top Precision-Cut Shoes: With Laser Focus”