Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Footwear Fall '09 continued.

"Sandals? In Fall?" I hear you say. But yes, your eyes are not deceiving you so don't pack away your summer ones just yet. Designers have this season taken into consideration that some climates don't require boots. (And yes, that is a sock underneath those sandals so we can no longer cringe at our fathers.)As stated previously, the runway saw lots of new forms and interesting shapes. The "basic" pump was not excluded from this emphasis place on the heels. Shooties are not quite ankle boots and play a strong role in the transition from Spring/Summer to Fall. 
As expected, the ankle boot made its return. Notice the use of cut-out sections and straps which add a bit of sex appeal. As well as this, lace-ups are having their moment again with slight variances in the placement of the laces. I liked the subtle neon pink lace used in the top left example from Paul Smith - a more managable approach to neon brights for Fall.


Footwear Fall '09

This season's footwear is anything but bland, whether studded, crystallised, ruffled or cut out, there are so many new styles to explore.
Possibly the most important style for the upcoming season are the thigh-high boots which were seen all over the runway. I still have a pair of Topshop black suede ones from a couple of years ago although they are flat so no doubt I'll be tempted to invest in a smarter pair. My favourite ones were from Hussein Chalayan, second from the left. 

Designers really went all out when it came to designing the platform and heels this season. It's all about interesting forms and a new spin on giving height including  very vertical needle thin heels.
Black PVC, snake skin and lots and lots of straps. Perhaps a tougher look to the gladiator sandals of Summer. Can't wait to see what the high street has to offer. 

Sunday, March 15, 2009

P.S.

Wore my Dolce and Gabbana boots to the after show party last night. Got rave reviews! :)

Monday, February 16, 2009

My new Dolce & Gabbana boots!






Last season's but who cares!? They're not the type of boots to go out of fashion.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Stella McCartney


The antique stores and art galleries of the Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris have just got a new neighbour in the form of a Stella McCartney flagship store. The cobblestoned streets and tree-lined square is not accustomed to luxury, fashion stores and Stella decided to give this store a different look to her others. There is a cool, modern feel with an undercurrent of femininity.
 
Being a vegitarian, I have always admired Stella's principles considering cruelty to animals and her innovative approach to using alternative materials and testing.

Speaking of Stella McCartney, I spotted these gorgeous pair of shoes in House of Fraser yesterday in Glasgow. When I picked them up they were my size Stella McCartney shoes reduced from £320 to £29!! The last pair. But when I tried them on they wouldn't fit as much as I tried Cinderella stylee. Alas it wasn't to be. I've not quite gotten over it.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Louboutin 'Alti Pumps'

I was on net-a-porter and saw these beautiful Christian Louboutin crystal embellished satin sandals. They were in sale (!!) from £944 to £660.80
OK so a bit out of price range and they are last seasons but these shoes would be such a good investment! Think how many outfits you could wear these with. Never going to happen :(

(By the way the Christian Louboutin website is under construction right now but if it's anywhere as good as the previous one then it's worth checking out once it's done).

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Vintage Gina shoes

I found these stunning vintage Gina London shoes in a charity shop recently for just £4! They are a size 4 and I am a 5 but I couldn't miss the opportunity of buying them as the are in mint condition. I figured I could try to exchange them in a vintage store for something else as they are definitely worth more than £4. I really wish I could squeeze my feet into them. 


This is my second bargain pair of Gina shoes. My first are a black suede 'Gina Paris' pair and are also in fab condition. I got them for 50p at a one-off 2nd hand clothes sale for charity where everything was 50p. Everything else was junk but I couldn't believe my luck. I wear them out when I want to feel particularly dressed up.