
{ a blog all about the love of shoes }
If budget is a dirty word in your book or you’re ready to say farewell to being fiscally frugal, then we have just the splurge-worthy shoes for you!
If you’re in the market for a fine boot, then consider the beautifully crafted Drawstring by Chloe, which is available in your choice of classic black or a soft, on-trend smoky grey hue and features a soft leather upper that boasts a rounded toe and a slender shaft. A drawstring detailing accents your choice of an over-the-knee or knee-grazing collar, while a 3 inch stacked heel ensures you’ll stand head and shoulders above the competition. If you’d like to be closer to earth, consider the environmentally-friendly Kickapoo by Stella McCartney, which features a synthetic upper, a rounded toe, and a rubber like flat sole. A tall, over-the-knee shaft gets shape and architectural interest with the addition of a strap and buckle detailing at the knee. Read more »
Trampling around in hefty winter boots isn’t your only options this season. If you live in a climate where the weather gets ugly once December arrives, you want to prepare yourself with a pair of all-weather boots that can withstand the snow and slush. We’ve got our favorites rounded up, plus styling tips on how to look fabulous while wearing them, even in brunt of winter.
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Giving shoes as a present can be tricky: how do you find the right size and style for the upcoming gift-giving times? These suggestions will help you skirt the difficulties of giving shoes as a present.
A Gift Card
Gift cards are never-fail presents, and you can get them for almost every shoe site in town. If you’re feeling confused about how much to spend, find out how much the average price of the shoes are on the website, and pay that much for a gift card. Consider buying a gift card from a site that carries the widest range of styles and sizes. Half sizes are especially important. Read more »
Do you need shoes for arch support? After walking from Concourse D to Concourse J in the Miami International Airport, which nearly destroyed my feet, I realized that I needed to do some research on properly supportive shoes. Here are some of the top arch support shoes I’ve managed to dig up.
Keen shoes are the type you definitely need to get to know before you appreciate them, but once you do? You’ll consider them a city chic shoe that isn’t going to scream “I am supportive!” Some of our favorite Keen styles feature a low, flat silhouette with a low-cut vamp, and boots with topstitched shafts and contoured soles. Read more »
There’s something in the water when it comes to major platforms. These shoes were once reserved for supermodels walking in a Vivienne Westwood fashion show, but now they’re popping up from brands both high end and affordable. The thing is, who’s actually wearing these shoes? While a platform does make heels easier to walk in, a super sized platform can be hazardous, especially if you do a lot of walking through the city, where nearly anything can jump out and trip you.
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Fall and winter bring the holiday season and that means hanging out with family and friends and running many errands. It can be difficult to look like a million when you have a lot of things on your plate during the holidays, but not impossible. Use your shoes to breathe life into your outfits, which can be comprised of cozy basics that are fit for cold weather. Remember to keep your hair and makeup simple and chic during low key get-togethers or days when you’re doing shopping marathons, loading up on holiday gifts or decorations.
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