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”
Manolo Blahnik Metal-Strap Slingback: Manolo’s My Knight in Shining Armor
Rejoice! A Manolo I actually like! Everyone has been buzzing about the imminent comeback of his classic pump, but now that I’ve seen these slingbacks, I believe in the Blahnik revival. The structure of his unflinchingly modest heel is still there (this slightly flared stiletto measures just over 4”), but this strappy sandal has an … Continue reading “Manolo Blahnik Metal-Strap Slingback: Manolo’s My Knight in Shining Armor”
Top 5 Sparkle Toes for Holiday: Let It Shine
If you ask me, it’s the holidays haven’t officially arrived until some sparkle is involved. Where there is magic in the air, you can’t help but crave some magic for your feet. Twinkle, glimmer, glitter, sequins, shimmer – whatever you call it, you won’t really feel like kicking your heels up until they are bedecked … Continue reading “Top 5 Sparkle Toes for Holiday: Let It Shine”
Top 5 Mini-Heels: Low Heels, High Style
Think low heels and the Manolos favored by Anna Wintour comes to mind. But what I’m talking about are cute, cool, modern low heels that are not a compromise for comfort. With inventive flavor and the right silhouette, you won’t even miss the extra height. You can still achieve a dressy look and after being … Continue reading “Top 5 Mini-Heels: Low Heels, High Style”
Costume National Slingback Cork Wedge Sandals: High and Mighty
The nature of shoes and their ever-changing silhouettes: the instant you think you’re (momentarily) over the sky-scraping platform, a new one makes an entrance and it’s long-leg love all over again. Moods are fickle – and so is my height! Costume National has a way of putting an avant-garde spin on anything, even the classic … Continue reading “Costume National Slingback Cork Wedge Sandals: High and Mighty”
Bottega Veneta Architectural Leather Slingback Wedge Sandals: Hell Bent for Leather
If it’s starting to sound like I feel Bottega Veneta can do no wrong, then it’s probably because I do! More like I’ll believe it when I see it. For example, these curvaceous wedges prove that Bottega can strip down their famously sought-after weave to a simple layered texture and still bring leather to breathtaking … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Architectural Leather Slingback Wedge Sandals: Hell Bent for Leather”