Stefano Pilati clearly has no fear of sea-sickness. It looks like Yves Saint Laurent has hit the high seas this season with seafaring designs as bold as a cannonball. Starfish and anchors have taken over their sandals and pumps, in the form of embroideries and printed patent wedges. The motif is so blatant, so specific, … Continue reading “Don’t Miss the Boat: Ahoy, YSL!”
It might sound like an oxy moron, but there is nothing incongruous about the new flat wedge. Maybe I’m especially drawn to them because of my ankle injury – then again, they could still do damage if I took a spill. As long as you stay stable, you get the comfort of your easiest flat … Continue reading “Top 5 Flat Wedges: High-Low Mix”
Before you get irritated at the mere thought of all those buckles, it’s a trick on the eyes. They are trompe l’oeil, printed for illusion! The effect, on layers of red canvas, looks super-amazingly decorative. What you see is not always what you get – and what you get from Christian Louboutin is not always … Continue reading “Christian Louboutin Crepon 140 Trompe L’oeil Raffia Wedge Sandals: Trompe Triumph”
Can’t you just taste the summertime when you look at these? I can picture myself wearing this adorable dress by findersKEEPERS with the KORS Michael Kors mixed material Eliza metallic wedges at a corner café with the warm breeze blowing on a sweet July evening on a romantic date with someone tall dark and fantastic. … Continue reading “KORS Michael Kors Eliza Wedge: Gold Rush”
You haven’t even busted out your swim gear yet and summer shoes are already on sale! Not like you’re not already eager for the fun-in-the-sun season – stocking up on these now will no doubt get you feeling more impatient. Here, my picks of the season’s best. Some of these sandals, platforms, and pumps aren’t … Continue reading “Top 5 Best Values for Summer: The Fairest of the Season”
Boats may be the inspiration right about now, but it’s more specifically about rope and stripes. Whether it’s a sailor’s knot, a riff on white and navy blue (the seafarer’s color medley of choice), or a naturally nautical blocking of colors, it’s evident that even if we’re far more comfortable on dry land, our feet … Continue reading “Top 5 Nautical Numbers: Anchors Away”