Archive for Shoes
Mission: Extreme Footwear Emerges As A Trend On the Spring Runway
Spring 2010 Fashion Week in New York, Milan, and Paris, were rampant with over the top shoes that were sky-high and ridiculously opulent with dramatic details and silhouettes. Designers went to great lengths to over exaggerate and super indulge us with the most unlikely, and possibly unwalkable, shoes ever. The silhouettes were bulky and fanciful with unique heel designs, odd geometric patterns, and kitschy embellishments. The designers who took the lead with a nod to the avant garde include Pierre Hardy, Dolce & Gabbana, and Camilla Skovgaard. But, the true trendsetters were Alexander McQueen and Bruno Frisoni who showcased collections with impeccable craftsmanship and creativity.
Wedges and stilettos with unique heels and soles made a big splash on the runway.
British designer Alexander McQueen’s “Titanic” ballerina pump was a fitting match to his Atlantis-themed collection with it’s antiqued brass heel that latched to the rear of the beige pump.
Mission: Jimmy Choo Steps Into H&M
San Francisco — Jimmy Choo is no longer just for the high-end shopping “Carrie Bradshaws” of the world. The luxury shoe brand has went mainstream with an affordable line of clothing and accessories at H&M.
The Chic Spy was on the scene in San Francisco when the eagerly-anticipated collection was introduced to the retailer’s designer-crazed customers, some of which camped out overnight to ensure a coveted spot as the first 160 to enter the store’s doors for a 10-minute shopping excursion for Jimmy Choo shoes like the electric blue cutout stiletto above.
The brand, known for its celebrity-craved shoes, also introduced a sleek line of ready-to-wear for women and men, from fringed suede dresses and beaded tops to leather jackets and blue jeans.
The Jimmy Choo at H&M collection retails for $24.95-$299.
Chicly Yours,
The Chic Spy
Happy New Year
… from The Chic Spy
Celebrate the New Year chicly with these fabulous “Start the New Year off on the right foot” greeting cards, $20-$100 for 10-50 cards.
… and, since you’re starting the new year off on the right foot, you might like these cute Chloé round-toe moccasin flats. I sure do!
Chicly Yours,
The Chic Spy
Mission: Grown Up Girl’s Guide To ‘Gossip Girl’
Are you a fan of “Gossip Girl” and resident teen queen Blair Waldorf? Do you just love how she mixes school girl charm with glam girl sophistication? And, here’s the big one, do you happen to be on the sunny side of 21 — ears old that is? If you answered yes to all (or even one), you will love this look:
- Sonia by Sonia Rykiel crest embroidered blazer. This classic crested blazer has standout gold-tone buttons and front slit pockets.
- Buberry wraparound check kilt with double side buckles. This Scottish made kilt has a brass pin and fringe, too.
- BE&D “Kan Kan” cream tote. This Italian leather and suede bag is large enough for a laptop and has a pocket for your PDA.
- Nanette Lepore “Nearly Naked” oxford pumps. These High-gloss, tassled patent leather and suede, cutout oxfords add a modern twist to an old-school classic.
Add a silky blouse (red would be hot) and opaque patterned tights (stripes would be fab) and you’re ready to step out, “Gossip Girl” style.
Chicly Yours,
The Chic Spy
