Glittering Glamour: Dolce & Gabbana DS2627E4920 Peeptoe Pumps
It may be a little early but before you know it those Christmas office parties will soon be upon you and ‘outfit crisis’ springs to mind. The traditional little black dress is always a wise move and even better if you team it, with show stopping heels. The D & G DS2627E4920 peeptoe pumps shown above are from the recent Dolce & Gabbana collection and are truly stunning!! A pair of theses shoes maybe a little pricey ($525 from Endless.com ) but if you invest in a pair now, we can be sure they will never grow old. The autumn winter collection from D&G offers some stunning sophisticated black high heels along with a range of casual cowboy boots for that most wanted festival chic daytime look. Treat your feet to the most wanted designer shoes this winter.
Celeb Shoe Siting: Steve Madden Brigitt
Actress Tia Mowry wore 6″ Steve Madden Brigitt platform pumps in blush suede (available directly from SteveMadden.com also in black and turquoise, $99.95) to the Audi/Chopard Emmy Kick-off Party last weekend in Los Angeles. A nod to mod! Get the retro feel with these electrifying suede platforms. Wear your Brigitt’s with a micro mini to complete the look. * SteveMadden.com offers FREE Shipping Plus right now receive a Free Subscription (12 issues) to Taste of Home Magazine (or request a rebate of $9.99) with any order of $20 or more!
Alternatives to Sky High Shoes
I was goofing around online the other day and saw a photo of a young celebrity nearly trip while wearing platform pumps. She didn’t end up on her kiester, but it was close. I was reminded of an event that happened several years ago, but have never forgotten it. I didn’t tell anyone, not even Mr. R5, because it was so embarrassing. I was in a pair of 4.5 inch platforms. The weather had turned windy and rainy and I struggled to open a door that was being blown shut by the wind. I rushed into the building, and the door slammed behind me, throwing me off balance. My wet stilettos hit the marble floor, I skittered across that lobby, going through all sorts of contortions, goofed my knee and broke one of the d#mn heels off. BUT I didn’t fall. It was quite an acomplishment, but there is no way it can be done with aplomb. When I look at some of these 5.5 and 6 inch, double and triple platform shoes, with the heel being no more substantial than a pencil, the phrase that comes to mind is, “these are an ankle waiting to break.” I don’t know, maybe I am too cautious, maybe I realize that fifty year old bones don’t heal like they used to, or maybe I am just grouchy. I find myself wearing more wedges, chunkier heels and a lower heel to toe ratio because the stability is greater. While there were still extreme heels, we saw LOTs of kitten heels on last season’s runway. Let’s look at some wedges and low heels that will keep me from falling flat on my rump. Stuart Weitzman Bukstrum $335 at Zappos These are gorgeous. However Weitzman shoes run narrow and small. Daniblack Ace $105 at Zappos I would like to see this shoe in person. It is nothing like I have ever purchased, but it looks fun. Salvatore Ferragamo Flo $495 at Zappos Another beautiful professional shoe. Christian Louboutan Miss Boxe $625 at Saks.com Christian Louboutan IS more than platforms. Ash Wedge Boot $275 at Saks.com OK. The only reason I don’t own these is because they don’t have my size. They are a little high for my everyday needs, but are they wonderful or what. I saw this boot in Phoenix, and all I wanted to do is touch it. The salesguy kept giving me the stink eye. This one is beautiful.. I have told you about one of my high heel embarrassments, tell us one of YOURS! Authentic Shops: Designer Shoes at Zappos.com Saks Fifth Avenue
Shoe Swoon: Calvin Klein Karsyn Pump
Are these Calvin Klein Karsyn pumps not orgasmic? Shown is the Taupe Python Print style, but they are also available in Black Pearlized Patent, Black Python Embossed, Black Python Print and/or Bright Red Pearlized, and all are sensational! Priced at $119 (plus free shipping at Zappos.com ), we can all afford to fulfill a shoe rapture. This stylish, versatile pump can take you from the office to an evening out. Embossed or patent leather upper. Flattering almond-shaped toe. Man-made lining. Lightly padded footbed. Stacked heel and platform. Man-made sole. 4″ heel. 3/4″ platform. Calvin Klein Pump
Christian Louboutin Yolanda 120 Pumps as seen on Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez has been spotted several times recently (photos below) wearing her Christian Louboutin Yolanda 120 Pumps in Black Suede , which are available from MyTheresa.com ($702.48) and/or Barneys New York ($825). Black suede peep-toe platform pumps. Small black grid-style cut-out pattern with metallic silver hue shining through on heel and on platform. Covered heel. Slightly rounded cap. Leather upper, in-sole and red signature red sole. Selena Gomez photo details from left to right… Selena wore her Christian Louboutin Yolanda 120 Peeptoe Pumps to the Ramona and Beezus movie premiere (I’ve heard it’s a good movie?) on July 20th, 2010 with a Christian Cota sleeveless cardigan and shorts. Selena made an appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in New York City on July 20th, 2010 wearing her Christian Louboutin Yolanda 120 Black Suede Pumps with a Collette Dinnigan RTW Striped Bustier Top (from the Spring 2010 collection) with a Valentino Jersey Knit Shirt. Selena also wore her Christian Louboutin Yolanda 120 Peep-toe Pumps while on “The Today Show” on July 20th, 2010 (my she was a busy girl that day). I wish I knew the name of her cute designer dress. And it that a traser h3 watch on her wrist or a black bracelet or maybe it’s just a hairband-tie? christian louboutin pump
Mihai Albu’s Over-the-Top Shoe Confections
Have you seen, read, or heard about Mihai Albu’s architectural shoes ? The styles are, for the most part, imaginative, extreme, crazy, wild, wearable-art pieces. In other words: Statement Shoes. Via the Mihai Albu website : Mihai Albu TT 103-SW [1199 RON/$350 USD] * Okay. I know this first shoe isn’t really all that over-the-top or statement-y. But it is available for purchase online, so I thought I’d include it anyway. For the real show-stoppers, I thought I’d leave them as a surprise after the break. Are you ready? The following three styles are also all showing as purchasable via the designer’s official website. The shoes below without links are from the SS 2010 or FW 2010 collections and are viewable via the Mihai Albu website ; although at the time of writing this they do not show at the online boutique. Mihai Albu TT160 [1199 Ron/$350 USD] Mihai Albu DD-Mix [1249 RON/$360] Mihai Albu TT Bijoux [3999 RON/$1155 USD] Sigh, leave it to me to fall for the one pari that I couldn’t afford even in my dreams. I wouldn’t even need an occasion to wear them. I’d just take them out of their box and cradle them like precious children. I wonts let anyone hurts you, My Precious…. Okay, I’m putting my geek flag away now to show you a mini-gallery of other amazing styles for which I haven’t located retail sources: * Conversion is based on today’s RON:USD rate of approx 1 Ron: 0.29 USD via Coinmill currency calculator. Contact the designer and your local customs office directly for shipping, taxes, fees, and customs rates from Romania/at destination which may apply should you wish to inquire about making a purchase. Authentic Shops: Designer Shoes at Zappos.com Saks Fifth Avenue
Chinese Laundry La Di Da Pony Hair Animal Print Peep-toe Pumps
I have been infatuated with Chinese Laundry as of lately, and when I saw these La Di Da pony hair animal print peep-toe pumps , I immediately thought that they would be perfect for Squeak, our fellow resident shoeaholic. Available in Leopard, Giraffe and/or Zebra print with bright color accents. And the best part is that they are currently on sale for only $59.99 (regularly priced at $89) directly from ChineseLaundry.com . There’s nothing like the alluring sight of a wild and exotic animal print that makes a woman dangerous, yet glamorous. The peep toe adds that little touch of femininity and the colorful contrast trim makes these even more attractive. Padded footbed. Pony hair upper. Leather outsole. 3/4″ platform. Approx. 4 3/4 inch” heel. Not sure how hip I am about the “pony hair” upper, but it’s no different than leather I guess. I’m sure PETA animal rights activists won’t be buying these animal print pumps, but I still would. And I’m sure Squeak would, too. So now that I’m okay with “pony hair”, I’m not okay with unsightly human hair. I seriously shave my legs everyday. And if I even feel a prickle, I make sure to wear long pants so no one notices. Maybe I should invest in a Laser Hair Removal System?! VISS IPL technology prevents hair growth so one can enjoy beautiful, smooth skin everyday. VISS Beauty is designed for safe and easy use in the comfort of one’s own home. Cool beans.
Christian Louboutin’s Winter 2010-2011 Line
There is nothing worse than the official Christian Louboutin web site . All you see are these awful green eyes and floating shoes. You are supposed to click on this little photo to pull the shoe up. Terrible. I used to be all about Christian Louboutin shoes, maybe I am getting old, contrary, or just grouchy, but I didn’t see anything lustilicious. Lots of spikes, lots of studs, lots of metalics, lots of ultra high platforms, lots of over the top. Whatever. Here is a glimpse of some of the shoes released last week. These shoes do appeal to someone because there are about 200 counterfeit websites. Christian Louboutin released an update to the list of counterfeit sites a couple of weeks ago. So, are any of these lustilicious for you? Maybe if I look at them long enough, I will change my mind. Authentic Shops: Designer Shoes at Zappos.com Saks Fifth Avenue
Christian Louboutin Prive Platform Pumps as seen on Audrina Patridge
Audrina Patridge wore Christian Louboutin Very Prive Pumps to the MTV Movie Awards Party on June 6th, 2010 ( source ). Not sure if hers are black patent or black satin (shown above)? Christian Louboutin Very Prive Satin Platform Pumps (as well as CL Very Price Patent Pumps) are available from Bergdorf Goodman , $795 each. Black satin. Peep toe. Covered platform. 4 7/10″ stiletto heel. Signature red sole. Made in Italy. Christian Louboutin Platform Pump
Alexander McQueen Geometric Leather Pumps as seen on Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles wore these bold Alexander McQueen Geometric Yellow and Black Striped pumps , currently on sale from AlexanderMcQueen.com , when she was spotted leaving Frankie’s Spuntino Restaurant in New York with Jay-Z on May 20th, 2010 ( source ). Yellow and black leather pumps with a heel that measures approximately 125mm / 5 inches with a 20mm / 1 inch platform. Alexander McQueen pumps have a geometric pattern, a pointed toe, black ridge-detailed heels and simply slip on. alexander mcqueen pumps
LaRare by Nathalie Elharrar
If you are a high-heels lover and haven’t yet encountered the fetishistic shoe line LaRare by Nathalie Elharrar you are missing out. With a portfolio that includes work for names such as Balmain, Guy Laroche, Thierry Mugler, and Lagerfeld, this is a designer who already had a large body of work behind her when she released her own shoe line in 2007. And, by the way, mad props from me right now on her managing to find success with her new business project during what can only be described as one of the more turbulent financial environments the retail world has seen in decades. So many businesses – from the young to the well-established - floundered or failed over the last few years, that congratulations on the apparent success of the LaRare brand are in order. All that, and I still haven’t managed to show you the shoes yet? How silly of me. Let’s start with my two favorites, the LaRar e ‘Sweety’ tall boots and ‘Sweetbabe’ ankle boots: Inquire on availability via the LaRare website: listed at €1990 & €700 If you don’t want to call Paris but would like to purchase a pair here in the states, Gregory’s currently carries a handful of LaRare styles . LaRare ‘Vitaly’ $1395 at Gregory’s LaRare ‘Barbarina’ $1195 at Gregory’s LaRare ‘Lady Tiger’ $1395 at Gregory’s LaRare In & Out $1295 at Gregory’s You can also occasionally find styles by LaRare on Farfetch .com. What can I say? These shoes are sinfully sexy. But what would else would you expect, Nathalie Elharrar’s LaRare Myspace page is subtitled ‘Elitist Shoes for Shoes Fetishist’ – there’s not a whole lot of ambiguity there….. Unlike the trademark hardware attached at various points (most commonly the outsole arch or back of the heel) of her shoes. Sure, it could just be me, but this particular ring detail calls to mind the symbolic Story of ‘O’ finger rings seen in certain quarters of the fetish community. LaRare ‘Priska’ via LaRare.fr website VS. Detail of ‘O’ ring/Story of ‘O’ finger ring via Google images Intentional or unintentional references to fetish shoes aside, it’s not like these shoes actually needed any help to exude sensuality. Slip on a pair of these heels and I have few doubts that you would find yourself instantly channeling your own inner, towering, shoe-goddess….which is not necessarily a bad thing. Other articles/links that may be of interest: The Swelle Life, featuring photos of older styles by LaRare LaRare on Facebook LaRare main website (English language site, as of this writing, several links are broken on the french-language version) Authentic Shops: Designer Shoes at Zappos.com Saks Fifth Avenue
Georgina Goodman’s playful pop of retro-80’s color
If you are young enough to have missed the last round of neon and ultra-brights the last time they visited the fashion scene (not counting the rave/club scene) , you are probably the perfect age to enjoy Georgina Goodman’s colorful and funky shoes. And, with the resurgence of, guyliner, 80’s reminiscent fashions from leggings to lace & underwear-as-outerwear , puffer vests , and multicolored/ new new wave /emo mullets that would do Flock of Seagulls proud, such brilliant, neon colors feel entirely at home added to the mix. One caution: If you, like me, are old enough to have rocked any (or heaven help us, all) of the above fashions for any length of time during your personal high school or college jaunt through the 80’s, there is a good chance you should not attempt to do the same today. But, if you must imbibe of the fountain of the 80’s, these Georgina Goodman’s are a low-risk way to, rather literally, dip your foot into the water of memory lane….How’s that for painfully mixed metaphors!? Georgina Goodman ‘Harlow’ $289.98 $725 Georgina Goodman ‘Elisha’ $211.98 $530 Georgina Goodman ‘Inga’ $235.98 $590 Georgina Goodman Rowan $309.98 $776 Georgina Goodman ‘Jackson’ $555 $740 Georgina Goodman ‘Leon’ $920 Georgina Goodman ‘Pierce’ $875 Georgina Goodman ‘Noah’ $581.25 $775 I have to tell you. Those sandals with the color blocks of black, pink, turquoise, and yellow up there? They bring back fond memories of my first real ‘teenager’ outfit. Oh yeah. This was no hand-me-down - a common occurrence in a family with 4 older sisters. This outfit had not a single touch of little-kid frou-frou detail on it anywhere; it was just super-cool 1980-something goodness: a black button-down top with a turquoise collar, a just-at-the-knee colorblocked black, pink, and turquoise skirt, a pair of shockingly vibrant turquoise tights, and my first pair of ‘adult’ patent kitten heels with a bow over the vamp. Oh, baby. I had those pumps for years. Oh, yeah, good times & good memories. These Georgina Goodman’s are just waiting to be made into somebody’s current fashion love and future fashion memory. Let the good times start for both young and young-at-heart shoe-lovers. Authentic Shops: Designer Shoes at Zappos.com Saks Fifth Avenue
Christian Louboutin Gold Glitter Pumps as seen on Sex and the City 2
Okay those of you that have seen Sex and the City 2, how was it?! Last wear I predicted that Carrie Bradshaw’s Christian Louboutin pumps were Leopard print. Well, I was right on about the brand being CL, but wrong about the texture/pattern. Now that most of us have seen the movie, we know they are instead Christian Louboutin Glitter Pumps , available from Bergdorf Goodman , $595. For a similar, less expensive style, check out these ASOS Sara Pointed Glitter Shoes exclusively made in the style of Sarah of Jessica Parker. Available directly from ASOS.com , $59. Free Delivery in UK. $6 Flat Rate Shipping to USA. Women’s Shoe Size Conversion from UK to US sizes : UK 3 - USA 5 UK 4 - USA 6 UK 4.5 - USA 6.5 UK 5 - USA 7 UK 5.5 – USA 7.5 UK 6 - USA 8 UK 6.5 - USA 8.5 UK 7 - USA 9 UK 7.5 – USA 9.5 UK 8 - USA 10 UK 8.5 – USA 10.5 UK 9 – USA 11 gold glitter pump
The Ce Ce Chin ‘Signature’ Collection
Ce Ce Chin is the main creative mind behind 80%20 footwear, a brand I’ve discussed a couple of times this week. The main 80%20 brand combines casual silhouettes with modern styling that seem perfect for urban gals on the go. These styles are meant to be wardrobe workhorses. In contrast, the recent (April 2010) launch of the Ce Ce Chin collection website is all about classic influences and old-world elegance – all wrapped up in a fabulous statement-shoe package. Even better is that it’s all been offered at an accessible, if not exactly inexpensive, price point. Originally revealed at the Project Tradeshow , these shoes are stunners. The heels were inspired by classic glass perfume bottles and the uppers are made of satins, lace overlays, and soft leathers. What’s not to love? 80%20 Ce Ce Chin Collection. More styles are available through boutiques whose locations and contact information are available at the Ce Ce Chin website. But, the gorgeous princess oxfords shown above are available at Karmaloop right now – and they are all on sale for under $130 (0riginal retail was around $175-190). Shoe deals don’t come much better than this. Which leads me to a dirty little confession. I buckled and ordered a pair before I finished writing this post. I apparently didn’t trust that a pair in size 7.5 would be left for me once our readers got their eyes on these. Of course, I might be wrong about that, but why take the chance? Related Links: Karmaloop Lookbook. Daily Candy interview & Sneek Peek. Moxsie guest blogger ( MISS) interview . MISS Sneek Peek . Venuszine interview . Design Glut interview . Riffin’ interview . Authentic Shops: Designer Shoes at Zappos.com Saks Fifth Avenue
Christian Louboutin Annees Folles 140 pumps as seen on Sex & the City 2’s SJP
Sarah Jessica Parker graces the cover of the June 2010 issue of Marie Claire* magazine. Inside you’ll find SJP wearing these to-die-for Christian Louboutin Annees Folles 140 pumps (available from Net-A-Porter , $1095) along with exclusive interviews with SJP, Kristin Davis, Kim Cattrall and Cynthia Nixon about the upcoming Sex and the City 2 movie ( source ). *Special Offer! Subscribe (or renew) to Marie Claire Magazine for $7 for a 2-year subscription from Amazon.com - Save 92% off the $84 Cover Price! Your turn: Who’s planning a girls’ night out on May 28th to go see Sex and the City 2? I am! christian louboutin pump