July 31st
2008
When I was younger, my mother used to always tell me that you don’t have to drink in order to have fun - she didn’t, mind you, ever warn me about getting too involved in soles, which is probably what she should have been doing, seeing as that’s my one true vice - and this coming from a woman who lives to drink margaritas and whose lasting impression of New York was the sangria we drank at the Yucca Bar. Okay, so she’s not a whino by any standards, but we all know what happens when your parents tell you not to do something…
My real “ism” as most of you well know is not liquid courage, but rather a much more reliable source of love and affection and the only thing that truly makes me feel good when everything else seems lost. Here’s the story of how I used my “lovah” to “lubricate” a very promising mystery social encounter…
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posted in articles, publications |
July 31st
2008
Is it just us or have we been showing Betsey Johnson a little too much shoe love the past few weeks. Enough with the BJ’s already, right? Okay, well, just the one last post. These gorgeous d’orsay pumps from the mother of the funk are just too cute to pass by without a little mention. Gold, metallic, ruffles, and polka dots? What do you want from us?
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posted in d'orsays, designer shoes, peep-toe and open-toe shoes, stiletto |
July 31st
2008
While we’re on the subject of boots, let’s discuss the new Victorian boot trend hitting the stores this fall! Yay! We love, we love, we love!!! WSA Today asks, “Who said romance is dead?” and we must concur with such a blatantly obvious rhetorical question. The appropriately named ‘Feminine’ from Poetic Licence is truly poetry in motion; working poetry and by “working” we mean “Work it!” These yummy half-knee boots are complete with a dual-tone suede and leather material in complimenting blue and brown, but the best part is the deliciously unique ribbon laced vamp. We’re questioning the toe shape, but we will admit that it’s keeping with the theme and with the luxury of everything else, we’ll happily overlook it this time. It’s time to loosen the bustiere on that ultra-conservative Victorian look and play a little fast and loose. Welcome to the 21st century!
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posted in boots, pumps |
July 31st
2008
Okay people, can someone please talk to Ashley Tisdale about this new bohemian chic look she’s adopted. For goodness sakes! If I see another pair of western, biker, or flat-soled knee-high leather boots paired with tattered shorts, apron dresses or any other outfit that would have been appropriate at a famous outdoor concert in Woodstock, NY in 1969 I’m going to shoot myself. Who told this young starlet to follow in the fashion footsteps of Britney Spears? Really not a good idea, sweetie…and you seem smart and sweet and with a good head on your shoulders. Didn’t we recently give this girl a CSS? Western wear and any knee-high boot flies with us, but let’s start pairing them with things that are a bit more appropriate. It’s almost fall and soon enough it will be winter and then you can wear those cute boots anywhere you please. Kisses!
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posted in shoetards |
July 30th
2008
The sinking economy is taking its toll as big corporations - Bennigan’s closed all of its doors effective immediately in a surprise shut down yesterday - begin to collapse, file for chapter 11 - Mervyn’s family discount super store filed for liquidation yesterday - or take a lighter approach to promotions and marketing schemes - Jil Sanders is set to be sold…again, it seems that the true economy slow down is hitting the affordable brand market harder than anyone, while high street designers seem to be equalizing or spiking in profits. Coach saw a 33 % increase in quarter profit shares, logging a 20% jump in sales, while Kenneth Cole busies themselves naming big-time marketing executive, Kristen Dykstra, as chief marketing officer of the brand. Mid-luxury brands are the safest place to be in the event of recession. Consumer focus groups say that “it will get worse before it gets better and that they intend to spend less over the next 12 months at retail.” Buckle up.
*Featured boot is the ‘Winslow’ from the Coach fall collection. Available for $398.
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posted in Industry News, boots, casual shoes, designer shoes |
July 30th
2008
What can we say about these gorgeous heels from Charles David that they aren’t already busy saying for themselves. Oh, how shoedish loves the Charles David! Every time we see a shoe from the master of the boot we melt away to a place that feels safe. They’re all perfectly crafted with classic and clean lines and wonderfully trendy embellishments and every other perfectly well-rounded thing you can ask for in a mate. One of the best things about Charles David is that they’re one of the only mid-range shoe designers on the market. In other words, CD makes shoes that are just out of our price range - unless we’re lucky with a sale - but so close to it that we can almost taste the metallic leather in our mouths. Charles David? You big tease!
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posted in designer shoes, mary jane, peep-toe and open-toe shoes, platform heel, pumps, stiletto, t-strap |
