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December 26, 2009 
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If you’ve ever struggled with an uncooperative buckle on a pair of shoes, than you’ll no doubt welcome the current trend of trading in buckles, straps and other functional closures for no-muss, no-fuss zippers.
It started first with clothes, with exposed zippers cropping up on skirts, dresses, and even tank tops! Eventually, the trend moved south, with this spring and summer’s crop of sandals sporting zippers down the center of the shoe or even along the heel.
For winter, zippers are still very much a serious style statement. Read more »
December 24, 2009 Comments (1)
How do the women of Paris do it?
Every other woman on the planet will always be left to wonder this age old question. We can only hope to emulate. Les Parisiennes seem to have mastered the art of femininity- the simple, elegance, the seemingly effortless beauty and grace, and they bike adorably all over town in heels.
While French style and beauty secrets could take years of hard training to hone, biking in heels is an easy trick that becomes natural on the first attempt. Suddenly, you realize- biking in heels is easier than walking in heels! It’s even exhilarating, frankly. Read more »
December 24, 2009 Comments (0)
Sure, you’re thrilled to be pregnant, but you’re less than happy to have to sideline your favorite skinny jeans and have vowed to the Shoe Gods that no matter how big this belly of yours gets, you’ll never part with your favorite sky-high stilettos! But could you be doing more harm than good by popping on a sexy pair of pumps and going for a stroll(er)?
December 23, 2009 Comments (0)
Sometimes, our budgets make buying the shoes of our dreams more difficult than we’d like. We have champagne tastes on beer budgets, which means our shopping list is full of aspirational labels and cool finds… then, of course, we have to figure out a way to get what we want! When it comes to style, it only requires an imaginative mind and a cleverly-crafted list of go-tos to make things work. Here are some problem-solving techniques for the low-budget shoe buyer.
The Problem: You want the trendiest shoe available, but your budget is limited.
The Solution: Read more »
December 23, 2009 Comments (0)
Winter weather is brutal for footwear. It usually means pulling out the chunky snow boots to get around without having sopping wet feet. The days of looking dowdy simply because it’s winter are long gone. Instead, work with the appropriate footwear to create cute, trendy looks that you can actually enjoy wearing.
Snow boots aren’t needed simply because it’s winter. If you live in frigid temperatures where the snow falls, you do need a pair of snow boots to get around this weather, but don’t make them your only winter boots. Wellington a.k.a. “wellies,” are knee-high rain boots that can navigate dreary weather just as well as full blown snow boots. Best of all, fleece and wool socks make rain boots just as warm as your snow boots and keep your feet just as dry. Read more »
December 23, 2009 Comments (0)
Knee high boots are fabulously classic, easy to wear and to style, and certainly comfortable enough for day-to-day wear. While most of us keep our favorite leather boots near, certainly there are times when we forget just how lovely they really are. As serious knee-high boot fanatics, we’d like to remind you of just a few of the reasons why these boots rock our world, so you can play around with your closet with a new sense of whimsy.
The Figure-Perfecting Factor. Knee high boots cover a multitude of sins, from disproportional calves to heavy ankles. If you’re not much of a shorts person and you certainly don’t do capris , you’ll still find it in your heart to love boots than slim you down and hide just about anything you’ve hated about your lower half. One look that’s particularly effective is the black opaque tight + black suede boot look, which elongates the legs and looks particularly chic.
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