{ a blog all about the love of shoes }
November 30, 2010 
Comments (0)
Buckles on boots for fall and winter 2010 are hot and add that edgy feel to your look with minimal effort. Wear them with denim and leggings. They create a trendy feel for those who live in classic pieces. Here’s a look at some affordable buckled boots that can make your drab winter outfits a little more fashionable.
Add texture to your look with the Nine West Orro boots. The wedge booties are suede with flat leather straps and non-functioning buckles. These cut ankle boots are fabulous for fall and winter and are available in an array of colors, which means you aren’t stuck with another pair of plain black or brown boots. The pale olive color are a nice alternative, but just as neutral as the basic colors you’re accustomed to. Wear the Orro boots with textured tights or skinny jeans and they’re also adorable with printed tights and an easy going dress for a casual chic look.
Read more »
November 30, 2010 Comments (0)
Stacked wooden heels have popped up since the clog trend has become so prominent. We thought clogs might have faded away with the warmer months, but come fall and winter, designers decided to tack wooden heels onto boots too. They’re cute and add an organic element to your outfits, but how practical are they for real life?
The thing is, everything’s easier in the spring and summer. The humid weather gives us all this carefree attitude to let down our hair. Winter does the exact opposite. Going out is a drag if the weather is too cold and we all feel about 10 pounds heavier when we’re bundled up with layers of sweaters and a hefty coat. Wooden heels also have a heavy look at times, which makes them difficult to wear with winter clothing. Is it impossible? No, but definitely tricky.
Read more »
November 29, 2010 Comments (0)
December is almost here, lovelies! We’re trying to bundle up since things are bound to get icier, and that means we want to keep our feet from being chilly. How about these suggestions to get the gears turning?
Sweater-Lined Boots: These boots are so warm and comfortable, and they can be lined in wool, cashmere knit, or a lightweight cotton sweater-type sock. Sweater-lined boots are lovely when the interior is bright enough to lend a shock of color to even the most basic of outfits. Think black leggings are too plain? Wear a pair of boots with a turquoise lining or a plaid interior and a fold-down cuff, and you’ll be jolly all December.
Sheepskin Boots with Foldover Cuffs: Foldover boots lend a unique silhouette to tighter winter clothes, and they are just perfect for this time of year when paired with thick socks in a cool color. If sheepskin isn’t for you, then you can wear a pair of boots that flaunt faux sheepskin instead. Get a pair of boots with buckles along the uppers, too!
Read more »
November 29, 2010 Comments (0)
Do you shop at places like Unique Vintage and Stop Staring? Rockabilly clothes are extremely figure-flattering and often quite fun, but if you can’t find shoes that complement your outfit, you won’t get the full flirty effect. These shoes should help with any vintage throwback find!
Platforms with an Ankle Strap
Ankle-strap shoes were one of the most common styles in the 1950s. These shoes are flattering with just-under-the-knee hemlines, but sometimes they are feature extra-high heels that are hard to balance on. Platform heels provide extra confidence when you’re trekking, and the heel tip will last longer as well.
Wedge Heels
Read more »
November 23, 2010 Comments (0)
When you want comfortable shoes but you don’t want them to be too homely, these footwear upgrades can help! Trade in the ugly stuff and go for something with a lot more class. And guess what? Your wallet won’t feel the switch.
Instead of running shoes… upgrade to a pair of softer-soled running sneakers.
Have you seen the New Balance advertisements for NB 890s? They show New Balance footwear in all its glory, with colored soles and promised smart balance everywhere. These shoes are colorful and attractive, and they’ll still do all the things that your running shoe promises… but in a more attractive manner.
Read more »
November 23, 2010 Comments (0)
We’ve all been there. Faced with an incredibly good sale of a shoe that bears the name of a fancy designer. The problem is, you may or may not be in love with the design of the shoe. What do you do? Buy anyway to bask in the glory of wearing a _____ branded shoe or skip it and save yourself the money?
We bring this up because with the recent Lanvin for H&M frenzy, there are low quality shoes with the luxe scribble of Lanvin in the footbed that made folks clamor on a chilly Saturday morning. Shoppers lined up, in some cities well into the hundreds, to grab a piece of designer collaboration history. The Lanvin for H&M shoes reatiled for 100 bucks, but were they worth that money?
Read more »
Get our RSS Feed
