Everyone knows I am a slave to high heels and why not – they make me look taller, they make me look leaner, and they make me look like I’m working out my lower half religiously! However, I have recently become a closet junkie for ballet flats. If they’re made correctly, they are chic, comfortable, can be dressed up, and add the pinch of feminity that I only thought could come from a high heel….more demure schoolgirl than sex
Jimmy Choo ♥ Haze leather knee-high boots ♥ The color is taupe (but has strong hints of light grey/smoke) ♥ The almond-shaped toe is perfect for dressing up with a short dress or dressing down with a pair of jean trousers ♥ 4-inch heel with a 1-inch platform means my legs will look long-n-lean ♥ The overall assessment is sunny….they’ll go with everything from black to grey to camel to navy!! ♥ $1375 at Net-a-porter
Answer with leopard print! Click the pic for more options and styles….
I’m secretly obsesseed with camoflauge….and these Penny Loves Kenny flats are just right! They’re at DSW right now ($19.94) and I just snagged them…they’ll be making their inaugural trip to Tokyo with me. I’ll post pics once the travel outfit has been confirmed….
Sequins are very ‘now’ and the 80s are back in fashion, but are these Palazzo Bruciato sequins high tops really contemporary cool or really 80s high-n-dry? Our vote: we love all things shiny and can see specific occasion to rock these, but on the whole we’d prefer a neutral shiny like silver or bronze!
I really want a pair of OTKs and these Barley2 Leather Boots at TopShop are simple and understated, but haute and fashion-forward. At only $230, they are a chic steal!
I’m a Lucky Magazine Alpha Shopper and as such, I receive merchandise from time to time. This go-round it is a pair of Timberland Earthkeepers Chauncey Pressed Tall Zip Boot in dark brown. They’re lovely and comfortable….and, hello, they’re earth-friendly! As if that weren’t enough, the heel is 100% easy for everyone, the lug sole means it’s super for less-than-nice weather, and the tall shaft means you’ll do well with pants and skirts! I had a chance to rock mine while
Read about the collaboration between Robert Clergerie and Opening Ceremony.
A popular fall trend is booties- click the picture to see the fabulous selection!
This Loeffler Randall open toe lace up platform is ideal to go from summer to fall.
Piperlime is having a great sale on fall boots; priced under $100!
These Michael Michael Kors wedges are perfect for summer given the cork as well as soft metallic coloring.
Question: How can I look fashion moving through the airport? Quiet as kept, flip flops are not only not comfortable but, they make it difficult to run in if necessary. And high heels are my life but, again, for quick layovers, a slip or broken heel is an easy way to lose cool points! Answer: The range of answers we fielded included flip flops, high heels, wedges, sneakers and slippers. The correct answer and most style-appropriate answer depends on what
Get a look at the Jimmy Choo’s that Tamara Mellon recommends for your closet…and that’s saying a lot since she’s the Jimmy Choo founder – click the pic! Note: I’ve checked out Tamara’s Choo shoe recs, and I’m on board with 5 of the 23 as must-haves for fall! Metallic snake-embossed pump, $525 (pictured above) Patent round-toe pump, $665 Fitted almond-toe boot, $965 Fitted suede boot, $1150 Open-toe snake slingback, $770
Let’s continue — with these kelly green Paule Ka wedges you can go jeans and tee, or all black, or all white, or whatever. They are the outfit!
Do you like it, love it, or not? We love it because the heel height will work for most while still being feminine and elegant; the whiskey color is ideal for fall, complements just about everything and will age beautifully; the wrapped-ankle detailing creates a look that says evolved, upscale tough chic which is a spot-on fall trend; and the overall styling allows it to be sported with skirts as well as pants! What more could you ask for? Click the pic or here for
Shoes…with a more pointy toebox look more chic and streamline thus, more easily go from day to evening – even if they’re flats. So look for a pair of pointy toe shoes to go from work to workin’ it!!
Ash Studded Wedge at Bergdorf Goodman‘s ♥ $230 ♥ Perfect with dresses, long skirts, jeans…because it’s a lighter wedge ♥ Studs give it edge ♥ Wedge makes it wearable and comfortable for most! ♥ Color is ideal for spring/summer
I LOVE these flip flop snaps from Lindsay Phillips, and at only $24 a pair, they offer a great option to changing up our boring flip flops! Too cute and not very expensive…
I’ve been on a NONSTOP search for the perfect black flat….and while I have purchased upwards of 4 pair, none have met the challenge until now! Dolce Vita Naveen Black snake $108 ($143 less 25% discount thru tomorrow) GO! I know it’s not the right season but, grab it while you can!!
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