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flat tuesday: jessica simpson matine flats

thevirginreview — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:55:20 +0000

We’re not sure how, or why, or where we first stumbled across these Jessica Simpson Matine flats, but for whatever reason it is that makes us fiend for things beyond our control, these flats must have. We’re not even sure we like them, really. It’s more of a curiosity than anything. They’re gold and shiny, which makes us want to pet them, and they have a classic pump heel, which we’re digging off last years fall shoe season, and the keyhole ruching we’re feeling for none other than the fact that it is a completely useless detail. What are your thought?

Jessica Simpson Matine

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gilgarran boots from anthropologie

thevirginreview — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:55:10 +0000

Is it just us or do these boots give you a warm fuzzy, giddy-all-over feeling? It’s okay, if it’s just us; we’re used to being alone in the shoegasm department. Mary Jane got some body art, fell in love with a cowboy boot, drank too much tequila, and one fashion season later gave birth to these Gilgarran boots from Schuler & Sons at Anthropologie. They’re like Dr. Quinn - you know, the medicine woman’s - post-Civil War western boots on crack. With criss-cross laces on the outer calf and twin sets of metallic accented buckles across the vamp and heel, these rugged - old meets new - boots are perfect for your fall boot collection. They’re the perfect mix of masculine and feminine. Available at Anthropologie online.

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trend alert: clog-bottomed footwear

thevirginreview — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:54:56 +0000

We’ve been reporting on the clog trend for quite sometime now and while this isn’t the first season of clogs and reinterpreted clog-inspired footwear, mules, and slides, this season will certainly be its summit. How long they’ll stay there, nobody knows, but one thing is for sure, they’re certainly taking advantage of the spot light. The year of the clog isn’t just about the standard classic clog, after all. This season we’ll be seeing the clog-bottom - a key feature in clog footwear with its wooden platform and open-studding design - on all types of footwear. Here are just a few of the designs we’ve seen so far:

Steven Geraldyn Suede Clog Boots

Stuart Weitzman - Apron (Black Vecchio Nappa w/ Antique Gold) - Footwear

N.Y.L.A. Shonda Clog

Steven Grifin Platform Clogs

Stuart Weitzman - Mcallen (Nero Old West Calf) - Footwear

Sherling-cuff clog-bottomed boots from Marni

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Wesley Oxford Clogs

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sequined sneakers: alice + olivia for keds

thevirginreview — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:54:50 +0000

It’s the glitter train! Shoedish loves glammed up footwear - it’s one of the reasons we like heels so much - so you can imagine our excitement to see all these sequined flats turning up on the casual footwear front. If you have to wear flats, why not wear glittery ones? TOMS Shoes, Lanvin, Coach, and Converse all have sequined versions of their coveted casual sneakers and now Keds has jumped onboard with a collaboration with designer Alice + Olivia. Could sequined sneakers be a new trend? These Alice + Olivia Alice + Olivia for Keds Sequin Sneakers are definitely a step up from your tired city kicks and that’s all that really matters to us. Get yours at Neiman Marcus or Shopbop.com. Also available in gold.

Alice + Olivia Alice + Olivia for Keds Sequin Sneakers

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the ‘miki’ from vince camuto

thevirginreview — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:54:44 +0000

If you’re the kind of person who thinks there’s never an occasion for pink, these sexy peep-toe shoe booties from Vince Camuto may have you thinking again. DELICIOUS!!!! Who new you could do subtle snakeskin? Who knew snakeskin could be so feminine and girly? Snakeskin rules! These Vince Camuto - Miki (Taupe Grey) - Footwear have taken the two-material rule for Fall 2010 shoes and twisted it into the prettiest, sexiest, trendiest knockoff of a booties. To add more confetti to the party, these open-toe booties are complete with a back ankle zipper, hidden platform, and a 5-inch heel. Also available in black.

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celebrity shoe star: leighton meester in stuart weitzman apron clogs

thevirginreview — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:54:34 +0000

We reported once already on Leighton Meester and her trusty clog-bottomed sandals from Stuart Weitzman, but since she seems to love her precious kicks so much, we figured we’d let all our shoe girls in on the update. What is it about celebrities and Stuart Weitzman? For as many times as she’s spotted wearing them, we’re pretty sure that Jennifer Aniston owns several pairs of the coveted Stuart Weitzman - Alex (Swamp Crochet) - Footwear. Now it seems Ms. Meester has caught the Stuart Weitzman bug. The actress was spotted wearing the Stuart Weitzman - Apron (Black Vecchio Nappa w/ Antique Gold) - Footwear all week; going through airport security at LAX, arriving to the Gossip Girl set in NY, and again shooting a scene for GG. We already know they’re fashionable, but it seems they’re uber functional as well. Better get our hands on these soon.

Stuart Weitzman - Apron (Black Vecchio Nappa w/ Antique Gold) - Footwear

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cuffed boots from bebe

thevirginreview — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:28:29 +0000

Bold? Check! That’s the first thing you see when you stumble across these uber hot mama platform open-toe booties from Bebe. Need to attack the asphalt jungle with a “walk all over you” sense of pride? Than you need to get your feet in these. The Laurie bootie from Bebe is chalk full of all the trendy details you need for fall, including a cuffed ankle, contrasting suede and woven leather materials, zipper details, a platform, and that coveted open-toe cutout look. Phew! What more can you really ask for from your next fall bootie? Part bootie, part sandal, all sexy. Available at Bebe online.

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designer vs knockoff: jeffrey campbell vs steve madden

thevirginreview — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:06:54 +0000

And the designer shoes are…

The shoe on the right is the Steve Madden Warrick while the shoe on the left is the Snick Natural Leather from Jeffrey Campbell. Which would you prefer?

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trend alert: military-inspired footwear

thevirginreview — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:06:14 +0000

So the military-trend isn’t new for Fall 2010. If you’re thinking ‘been there done that’ think again. This isn’t the military look of seasons past, with the masculine, starched, and headstrong undertones of classic military fashion. Instead, the reinterpreted military trend, takes a more modern look at “military”; understated and subdued. These military looks are more about utilizing the minor details. Rather than recreating the pomp Victorian uniform, the 2010 military trend is about function. Here are just a few of the looks to expect:

Giuseppe Zanotti Lace Up Suede Booties on Platform

Military Ankle Boot from Christian Louboutin

Steve Madden A-RENA TAUPE MULTI

GUESS by Marciano Women’s Symone Ankle Boot

Lace-up toggle-button wedge boots from Rachel Roy

Joie Refugee

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designer vs knockoff

thevirginreview — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:54:00 +0000

It’s been awhile since we posted a designer shoe challenge, so we though it was time for another battle of the shoes. Which shoe would your prefer? One of these trendy cloggers is from a coveted celebrity designer, while the other is a simple knockoff. Can you spy, with your little eye?

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