Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.
-Oscar Wilde

Shoes you will be wearing this spring

As we saw on the runways of Fashion week, Spring 2009 is all about the statement shoe. Colors, lace, ribbons, ruffles, bows, reptile skins and cutouts will adorn your shoes. This spring expect geometric shapes, pointy toes, square toes, round toes, stilletos, chunky heels, mesh and wire. For you simple fashionistas, don’t worry, you can still wear classic shoes but expect your pumps to be metallic or covered in snakeskin and your maryjanes will have a twist. This will be the season to buy that shoe you thought was too wild or didn’t think would work with anything else in your closet.

There were so many fierce and fabulous shoes showcased on the runway that I have to post half today and the other half Thurs. so make sure you stay tuned!

Presenting……your shoes for Spring 2009!

Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Phillip Lim

Alberta Ferretti

Bottega Veneta

Calvin Klein

Carolina Herrera

Chloe

Christian Dior

Derek Lam

November 5, 2008 | Filed Under Fashion Week, Shoe Fetish, Trend Alert | 4 Comments

It’s all about the Bootie!

This fall season is all about the bootie!

Booties have been evolving for years, but now its the NEW shoe and the must have of the season. This is the boot with serious attitude! There are so many variations so it’s really hard to define them. Some have cut outs, open toes, chunky heels, stiletto heels. They can hit above, below or right at the ankle. Slip these on for an instant updated and fierce look.

They are such a great item to have in your closet because they can be paired with everything like skinny jeans, boot-leg trousers, skirts and dresses.

Although this is a hot trend, make sure you don’t follow blindly. Take time to find out which booties are right for your style, shape and size and what you should pair them with as they don’t necessarily work on all body types.

Tips:

Booties look best with skirts that hit above the knee.
Wear black tights with black booties to elongate your legs. This creates a long monochromatic line.
If you wear cut-out booties or bright colored booties, keep the rest of the outfit simple.
Don’t waste them on trousers, keep the jeans skinny so you can show them off.
Since booties shorten the length of your leg, styles that hit at the ankles look best.
You can tuck your skinny jeans into your booties
Do not wear them with shorts. Hideous…
If you have been blessed with long legs, you can pretty much wear any style bootie with anything

Singled out:

Christian Louboutin JS shoe boots $1,065 net-a-porter.com
Nine West Jazid $119 ninewest.com
Charles by Charles David Ganache $105 piperlime.com
Ichiro ankle boots $29.80 forever21.co

Anne Klein Noriko bootie $139 macys.com
Loeffler Randall Yvette Cut-Out Bootie $575 eluxury.com
CHLOÉ Paneled shoe boots $895 net-a-porter.com
Vince Camuto Women’s Calder Bootie $158 endless.com

October 28, 2008 | Filed Under Trend Alert | 5 Comments

Fall Trend Alert: Full Skirts

Kerry Washington, Rachel Bilson, Diane Kruger

Becki Newton, Maria Sharapova, Leighton Meester

Ladies, right now feminine is in so why not go for the fun and flirty full skirt! With the volume on the bottom make sure you go slim on the top. Tuck in your blouse, throw on a cardigan or simple jacket. To create a balanced silhouette and to define your waist, use a belt or sash. Leg-elongating pumps or shoe-boots, or even neat ballet flats look great with these skirts. You can achieve the same look with a full skirted dress. Just make sure the waist is defined. This trend has been around for a while and it’s not going anywhere so choose prints that can stand the test of time, when in doubt, black or navy is always best.

Singled Out:

Left to Right

Vamp Short Flannel Skirt $84.00 ninewest.com
Runway Skirt $1,030 marni.com
Denim Skirt w/Tie $22.80 forever21.com
Trixie Satin Skirt $19.80 forever21.com

Left to Right:

Oscar De La Renta Jacquard silk skirt $2,590 net-a-porter.com
Miu Miu Chenille tweed full skirt $670 net-a-porter.com
Floral Shadow Satin Skirt $22.80 forever21.com
Luella Caroline Skirt $465 lagarconne.com

October 8, 2008 | Filed Under Becki Newton, Diane Kruger, Kerry Washington, Leighton Meester, Maria Sharapova, Rachel Bilson, Trend Alert | 1 Comment

Spring 2008 Fashion Trend ~ Block Colors

Color Blocking is a fresh new trend for Spring 2008. It could be big blocks of black and white or bold and vivid blocks of color. The bolder the better. Black and white has been a trendy color pairing for the past few seasons but this is a great way to add color to your wardrobe.

Cassie, Thandie Newton, Lindsay Lohan

Singled Out:

Left to Right:
Satin Colorblock Tunic $19.80 forever21.com
Color Block Top $26.99 gojane.com
Color Block Tunic Tank $18.50 wetseal.com
Marc Jacobs Color Block Dress $288.00 net-a-porter.com
Pique Tube Dress $19.500 oldnavy.com

Left to Right:
Mackinney Bag $20.99 gojane.com
Stella Mccartney Color Block Clutch $595.00 net-a-porter.com
Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Colorblock Huge Hillier Hobo $498.00bloomingdales.com
Swirl Purse $14.99 charlotterusse.com

Left to Right:
T-Strap Platform Heels $39.00delias.com
Patent Color Block Cap Heel $19.99 gojane.com
L.A.M.B. ‘Darrel’ Pump $335.00 nordstrom.com
Shellys London Spectator Mary Jane $48.00 urbanoutfitters.com

February 21, 2008 | Filed Under Trend Alert | Leave a Comment

Grammy Arm Candy…Cuffs

This Spring it will be all about the arms. Out with the dainty bracelets. Bangles and cuffs are in!
There was no shortage of cuffs on the red carpet at the Grammys.
Notice how the starlets omitted the necklaces. So ladies get those arms together and pile on the cuffs!

For those of us who can’t splurge on Beyonce’s $500,000.00 diamond Caviar Cuff,
Rihanna’s Chopard Barrel Cuff with 27 karats worth of diamonds, Neil Lane’s piece
worn by Natasha Bedingfield, or Fantasia’s H. Stern Cuff, here are more modest options
Singled out:

Left to right

Sequin Large Cuff Bracelet $38.00 nordstrom.com
CHLOÉ Jackson Enamel Cuff $780.00 net-a-porter.com
Bamboo Wood & Metal Cuff $76.00 oculusjewelry.com
Colette Malouf Sterling Burnout Leaf Cuff $495.95 scarlettalley.com
Jessica Phillips Slinky Bracelet $107.95 starsandinfinitedarkness.com

Left to right

Solid Cuff Bracelet $14.44 target.com
Wooden Groove Cuff $6.80 forever21.com
Lucite Cuff $6.80 forever21.com
Wendy Nichol Python Cuff $187.00 ravinstyle.com

February 13, 2008 | Filed Under Grammys 2008, Trend Alert | Leave a Comment

The Nifty Shift

The Shift, also known as the “tunic dress”, is the most wearable dress right now. Its’ cut is basic, yet fabulous, because it glides over your shape perfectly.
The versatility of this style allows you to wear it year round. For warm weather, slip on a pair of ballet flats or sandals. If it’s chilly outside, add a pair of leggings, tights or skinny jeans to polish off the look.
If you want an evening look without all the fuss, add a pair of nice earrings, a clutch and a pair of platforms and you’re done!

Left to Right
Angie Harmon, Natalie Portman, Kerry Washington, Kristin Bell, Paula Patton

Singled Out:

Lux Landscape Shift Dress $39.99 urbanoutfitters.com
Kimchi & Blue Dandelion Dress $68.00 urbanoutfitters.com
Necessary Objects Plaid Shift Dress $39.99 macys.com
Michael Kors Shift Dress $129.00 michaelkors.com
Roxy Flora Dress $44.50 swell.com

January 31, 2008 | Filed Under Trend Alert | Leave a Comment

The Supermodel Jean

The new jean trend is “The Supermodel Jean” which is the name given to jeans with a 36″inseam or longer.The denim industry has recently started making jeans longer for those of us who want to wear stilettos without our ankles showing…lol. Of course, the shorter you are the lower your inseam number will be.
Longer is better!

Left to Right:
Eve, Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan & Megan Fox

Singled Out:

Left to Right:
Skinny Glory 36″inseam $99.00 standardstyle.com
Paris Blues Rinse Trouser 37″inseam $40.50 alloy.com
Kasil Shelby Jeans 36″inseam $95.00 vibetheboutique.com
Bailey’s Low Rise Flare 36″inseam $39.50 delias.com
Anemone Jean 36″inseam $247.00 shopbop.com

January 31, 2008 | Filed Under Denim for Dummies, Trend Alert | Leave a Comment

The Clutch with a Punch!

Angelina carries the Seril Knockout Clutch to the ‘God Grew Tired of Us’ premiere.
This bag is perfect for those of you who dont want to wear the common wristlet.
Small enough not to be overbearing but big enough to carry all the essentials.

Get this trendsetting bag for $545.00 at pinkcaviar.com

January 31, 2008 | Filed Under Handbags, Trend Alert | Leave a Comment