Even though she’s busy playing mom these days, Gwen Stefani has still managed to continue infusing her killer sense of style into her L.A.M.B. line. Although the fall shoe collection has just been released and we have yet to see anyone rocking these patent platform cap-toe booties, they made us swoon – love at first site.
The Victorian flare turns the rocker edge down a notch and lends the booties a more feminine feel while the colorblocked jewel tones help them keep their modern edge. We guess Gwen’s English homebase is rubbing off on her in the best way possible.
Dozens of shoe designers are tapping into the recent push for florals in the fashion industry. The trend has zoomed into the spotlight and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere – even for fall.
There are literally countless ways that flower power has been added to any number of shoe types. Whether it is an actual flower, floral fabric, or just plain eye-popping flowery colors, there is something for every taste. Styles range from pumps, peep toes, and wedges to platforms and sandals.
Check out several of our favorite pairs that you can mix and match into your 2008-2009 shoe collections.
Now here’s an unlikely combo. Nine West and New Balance have struck a deal. By bringing together the best of the athletic and avant-garde worlds, the two companies hope to hit a collaboration home run.
Even the contract is a bit off from the norm. Apparently, there is no money to be exchanged. The deal is that each brand is allowed to use the other’s name when manufacturing new product — basically a pioneering marketing scheme.
Each seeks to tap into a new niche. For example, Nine West wants to add a little lifestyle and technology to their items while New Balance is looking for a little more style. This is quite a pioneering effort and fans of the brands are curious to see how each company’s products for one another will turn out.
The collection will be released in spring 2009 with a variety of sneakers, slip-ons, ballet flats, and sandals. Keep your eyes peeled for a preview post coming soon!
Nearly every little girl that has seen the Wizard of Oz has vowed that she will one day own a pair of ruby slippers. That same little girl inside of us is now kicking and screaming so that we might have our credit cards at the ready for the Wizard of Oz Ruby Shoe Collection.
In honor of the flick’s 70th anniversary, top notch designers like Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Betsey Johnson, Guiseppe Zanotti, Oscar de la Renta, Roger Vivier, Diane von Furstenberg and Stuart Weitzman (to name a few), will be revealing their own version of the iconic ruby slippers at Saks Fifth Avenue on September 4, 2008.
The collection will than set off on a whirlwind tour, making stops at notable destinations like Bryant Park’s Fashion Week with its final target being an auction that will donate proceeds to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Nine West has come out with their Fall 2008 collection and it is quite the spectacle.
With more than appropriate titles like “Wild Skins,” “Retro Show,” Bohemian Chic,” and “Architectural Matter,” the new collection really spells out what the fall season of shoe is all about – exotics, retro flashbacks, easy, and sculptured looks. And the colors are amazing – lipstick red, ombre gray, plum, maroon, cognac, black, and turquoise – in beautiful suede’s and leathers.
Any fan can get a sneak peek at the Trunk Show that many Nine West stores will be holding over the next few weeks. This way you can pre-order to ensure your pieces will be in your closet come fall.
Shoe genius, Arsho Baghsarian, is kicking off her heels after almost a half centuries run in the shoe business. Baghsarian is best known as lead designer for esteemed brands like Stuart Weitzman and Christian Dior.
Her career began after graduating from Pratt Institute in New York, when she wanted to work as a clothing designer but got a call from Christian Dior’s footwear department instead. They wanted an innovative thinker with a fresh point of view and that’s just what they got with Baghsarian.
At a young 22, she accepted and from Dior moved onto many leading labels like I.Miller, Andrew Geller, Jerry Miller, and finally Stuart Weitzman. Weitzman prides the 20 years B spent on his team.
“Arsho has worked with some of the most influential designers, and she was never overshadowed by any of them,” he said. “Many hundreds of thousands of shoes have been sold with my name on them that [were actually] Arsho’s designs. She was with me for more than 20 years, and there will always be some of her in my collections.”
Though she is in retirement mode right now, drifting between her Manhattan abode and her Hampton’s home, she hopes to organize all of her samples and sketches for future shoe gurus like herself.
“My priority now is to work on my archives. It’s a major thing. I want to find a deserving home for it all so that young designers can benefit from everything I have [amassed] throughout my career. After I put my archives in order, I might do some consulting work. Shoes will never be out of my life completely.”
Now we can’t say much for Miss O’Day’s fashion sense (that giant flower and oversized dress; eeeeee!!!!). But we can admit that her choice of footwear is quite divine. Recently she was spotted at an event for VitaminWater wearing the Report “Ellis” menswear inspired stiletto bootie.
These ankle bearing, peep toes are half strict spectator – half vivacious vixen. Here are the Ellis and a few other pairs to help you get Aubrey’s look.
For any of you that have ever caught an episode of TLC’s “What Not to Wear” you probably know just what we mean when we say that Stacy London is fabulous. Recently we did a blip on what to wear with your cropped pants. Ms. London took it a step further and showed us what shoes not to wear with cropped pants. Here’s what we derived from her expertise.
1. Don’t try chunky shoes at home.
2. Don’t break yourself up with a shoe that doesn’t match your pants and skin tone. Make it one long, lean line by going monochromatic from the waist band down.
3. Don’t wear patterns. Again with the breakage of the flow…
4. Don’t wear ankle boots unless your pants will significantly overlap them.
Men’s shoe trends are as cool as they come these days. Inspired by easy living, there are many nautical references in today’s slip-on’s, sandals, loafers, and laid back sneakers. They’re brand new but look as lived in as your grandpa’s old fishing boat.
Here are a few of our favorites from Lacoste, Rockport, Frye, Bass, and Hush Puppy to name a few.
About three years ago, pointed toe shoes ruled the roost, particularly in shades of brown, black and cream. They’ve all but vanished for the past few seasons as the peep toe and round toe made another sweeping debut at fashion week.
Ah, low and behold, as the recycling circle of fashion always proves, the pointed toe was back at Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton and a handful of other designers.
Though peep toes are the sexiest, and round toes the sweetest, pointed toes are the most womanly. They elongate the leg and add a classy air to any ensemble. Pair a pointed toe with a mid-heel or flat to get yourself on trend for Fall 2008-2009 seasons.
Even though she’s busy playing mom these days, Gwen Stefani has still managed to continue infusing her killer sense of style into her L.A.M.B. line. Although the fall shoe collection has just been released and we have yet to see anyone rocking these patent platform cap-toe booties, they made us swoon – love at first site.
Unlisted, I’m Spending
Irregular Choice, Flower Fairy
Stuart Weitzman, Flower
Moschino, MA1616BC10 FX0
Annie, Keepsake
Marc by Marc Jacobs, 684940
Jaime Mascaro, Suede blunt toe
Converse, Skidgrip EV deco flowers
Nearly every little girl that has seen the Wizard of Oz has vowed that she will one day own a pair of ruby slippers. That same little girl inside of us is now kicking and screaming so that we might have our credit cards at the ready for the Wizard of Oz Ruby Shoe Collection.
The collection will than set off on a whirlwind tour, making stops at notable destinations like Bryant Park’s Fashion Week with its final target being an auction that will donate proceeds to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Shoe genius, Arsho Baghsarian, is kicking off her heels after almost a half centuries run in the shoe business. Baghsarian is best known as lead designer for esteemed brands like Stuart Weitzman and Christian Dior.
Now we can’t say much for Miss O’Day’s fashion sense (that giant flower and oversized dress; eeeeee!!!!). But we can admit that her choice of footwear is quite divine. Recently she was spotted at an event for VitaminWater wearing the Report “Ellis” menswear inspired stiletto bootie.
Report Ellis
BCBG Girls Kaola
Madden Girl Rileigh
Jessica Simpson Nichola
For any of you that have ever caught an episode of TLC’s “What Not to Wear” you probably know just what we mean when we say that Stacy London is fabulous. Recently we did a blip on what to wear with your cropped pants. Ms. London took it a step further and showed us what shoes not to wear with cropped pants. Here’s what we derived from her expertise.
Bass Barbados
Bass Surfer
Frye Copper Lace
Frye Lance Buckle
Frye Lance Thong
Hush Puppies Coastal
Lacoste Marina
Lacoste Octopi
Rockport Fast Approach
Rockport Kane
Rockport Keegan
Nine West, Barbe
Matiko, Leslie
Gabriella Rocha, Mylie