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Valentino Covers Your Espadrille Needs

The official footwear of summer is the espadrille, and these beautifully crafted Valentinos are the best of the best. Not only are they what you wear on the beach, they’re what you wear when you want to feel like you’re on the beach, so landlocked Snobs will love the tropical style. With flat and wedged … Continue reading “Valentino Covers Your Espadrille Needs”

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Marla Marchant 3D Printed Footwear: Branching Out

We’ve been hearing a lot about how 3D printing is the way of the future, with Dita von Teese’s printed dress a recent example. The technology can easily create prototypes, so naturally, innovators like shoe designer Marla Marchant are using it to bring their ideas on paper to life! For her master’s project (oh yeah, … Continue reading “Marla Marchant 3D Printed Footwear: Branching Out”

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Dries van Noten Interwoven Metallic Wedges: Summer Kind of Wonderful

As the summer sun comes out, so do our metallics! Armfuls of bangles and shiny clutches are definitely on my to-do list this season, but first I have to get these Dries van Noten wedges. Mixing textures and colors with the cracked silver and python embossed gold straps results in a true woven wonder. The … Continue reading “Dries van Noten Interwoven Metallic Wedges: Summer Kind of Wonderful”

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Naomi Watts strolls Santa Monica in Isabel Marant Suede Slouches

Naomi took a walk with Liev Schreiber in Santa Monica wearing some sweet suede Isabel Marant Basley Boots. These calfskin cuties have a sneaky hidden 3″ wedge for that extra oomph that you’re looking for even when you’re- laid back lounging. The comfy kicks have a fun tassel accent and zip you in tight in … Continue reading “Naomi Watts strolls Santa Monica in Isabel Marant Suede Slouches”

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Edmundo Castillo Chica Queen Wedge Sandals: Kiss of the Spiderwoman

Edmundo Castillo shoes generally require a second glance. And even a third. But my first impression of the Chica Queen wedge (if we can even really call it a wedge)? Strange and uncomfortable. You definitely wouldn’t wear this shoe when you’re out running errands, but it has my attention and that can be just as … Continue reading “Edmundo Castillo Chica Queen Wedge Sandals: Kiss of the Spiderwoman”

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Sophia Bush in Ruthie Davis for ‘Dukes of Melrose’

Sophia Bush slipped on some Ruthie Davis Doheny Metallic Leather Wedge-Effect pumps for the premiere of Dukes of Melrose in L.A. and was a vision in orange/gold. These powerful pumps have a buttressed heel so they look like a stiletto/wedge hybrid, or a stiledge.  Shoes like this have a vamp effect to them that make … Continue reading “Sophia Bush in Ruthie Davis for ‘Dukes of Melrose’”

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