Cassie wore Roberto Cavalli braided ankle strap sandals while celebrating the launch her new single, “King of Hearts” at L’Arc Club in Paris. These heels are from the Spring 2012 collection – Cavalli’s spring shoe collection is so colorful. I’ve found it challenging to find his latest designs online however there is a leopard style at Zappos & a neon python design at Net-A-Porter. Check out more celebrity shoe spottings.
Leighton Meester attended ‘The Woman Dress’ event in NYC wearing a dress from Prada’s Spring 2012 collection. I was surprised to see Leighton’s dress longer than the runway version. This mid-length looks matronly. I remember not liking this length recently on Diane Kruger, Vanessa Hudgens and Chloe Moretz too.
So far this year Leighton’s shoe choices aren’t as impressive as they were in 2011 and she’s quickly losing her shoe queen title. The nude pointed toe ankle-strap pumps she wore are boring.
Shoes She Should Have Worn: Leighton Meester (the shoe choices are based on Leighton shortening her dress)
Tabitha Simmons Spring 2012 Bailey black and orange watersnake sandal; available online at Neiman Marcus and in pink silk floral print for pre-order at Nordstrom
Brian Atwood Resort 2012 Claudia embroidered platform pump; available online at Bergdorf Goodman
Charlotte Olympia Siren platform sandal; from the Spring 2012 collection
Roberto Cavalli beaded Spring 2012 sandal, Cavalli’s spring shoe collection is beautiful!
Prada thin strap leather sandals; a beautiful minimalistic sandal, available online at Bergdorf Goodman
Brian Atwood Spring 2012 zebra print & coral-colored snakeskin sandal
Which heels do you prefer? Check out more Shoes She Should Have Worn posts!
Jennifer Hudson wore Roberto Cavalli strappy sandals to The 2012 amfAR New York Gala. These heels are from the Fall 2011 collection and available online at (on sale) at Roberto Cavalli. Jennifer walked the red carpet with Roberto Cavalli and it’s looks he enjoyed showing her off to the cameras. Check out more Jennifer Hudson shoe spottings.
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Late in 2010 Ciara told Pride magazine, “I think I probably own maybe a thousand pairs…It depends on the items, but, on an average shopping trip I probably spend a minimum of $1,200. It’s not that bad! On average, I will spend about $11,000 a month (on shoes).” At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards I was disappointed to see the Givenchy sandals Ciara chose with her beautiful Emilio Pucci dress. I know Ciara loves fierce heels but the Givenchy’s didn’t work.
The Grammy’s red carpet is known for an eclectic array of fashion choices. Plus when you know Lady Gaga is on the guest list you can take crazier chances! I know Ciara is (was?) Givenchy’s muse, maybe she tried to pay homage to the brand by wearing the heels? Just a guess because I can’t imagine any other reason why she would have choosen them.
Shoes She Wore:
Givenchy black zipper sandals from the Spring 2009 collection
Shoes She Should Have Worn:
Alexandre Birman python ankle sandals; available online at Luisaviaroma
I really love these sandals with Ciara’s dress. The color and style of the sandal works well with her look.
Emilio Pucci multi-string cage sandal; available online at Luisaviaroma
Like Ciara’s dress, these sandals are also from Pucci’s Spring 2011 collection & would have been a safe but stylish choice.
Emilio Pucci suede cuissard leced boots; available online a Luisaviaroma
I really wish Ciara would have choose the boots. They were debuted with the dress on the runway & would have completed her look. I was also shocked to see these boots available online (currently only available in a 39) – adding them to my wish list!
Roberto Cavalli laced alligator sandal; from the Spring 2011 collection
I think an off white, lighter colored sandal would have also been an unusual but stunning choice.
This is Katy Perry’s third time being featured on Shoes She Should Have Worn! Katy, pull it together! Can I please be your shoe stylist?! She wore Georges Chakra couture. I love that the embellishment on this dress isn’t pristine or perfect looking. It has a very raw and “unfinished” appeal which I love. I admit that picking out heels for this look wasn’t the easiest however I feel Katy – or her stylist just grabbed the safest heel they could find, the Brian Atwood Maniac. As I’ve said in earlier posts, I love Brian Atwood’s heels and for some looks they are perfect. However I feel stylists and celebrities often use the most popular heel of the season (like the Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo & Atwood’s Maniac) as a safe choice.
What she wore:
The Brian Atwood Maniac nude patent pumps to the Grammy’s Nomination Concert; these heels are available online at MyTheresa.
Shoes she should have worn:
A gold or black sandal or pump. The shoes for this looks really needs to balance the dress. Either a simple sandal or embellished pump would work.
1. Giuseppe Zanotti glitter pump – There’s no better time than the holidays to get away with wearing glitter pumps. This heels is available online at Endless.
2. Jimmy Choo Grant satin peep toe – The satin texture is perfect and the crystal jeweled detail works with the embellishment on the dress. This pump is available online at Jimmy Choo.
3. Roberto Cavalli suede embellished sandals – The curve on the top of the sandal compliments the v-shaped cut at the top of Katy’s dress. This type of embellishment on the sandal looks like it was made for this dress. This sandal is available online at Roberto Cavalli.
If Katy would have shortened the dress above the knee like the suggestion of the Fashion Critic, (which I think would have looked better too) then she could have worn these:
1. Sergio Rossi Gstaad bootie; available online at Zappos
2. Chloé bow embellished suede pumps
Hilary Duff was spotted promoting her new book Elixir wearing the Roberto Cavalli cut out shoe boots. These boots are available in blue & black online at Yoox. I’m not sure why Yoox doesn’t allowing linking to direct shoes but when you land at the website, click Shoes at the top, then find Cavalli in the designer search box. The boots should pop up with the search results.
Taylor Swift was spotted wearing Roberto Cavalli platform metallic sandals to his 40th Anniversary party in Paris. These sandals are available online at Zappos Couture.
Taylor Swift was spotted wearing Roberto Cavalli boots from his Fall 2010 collection in Milan at his Roberto Cavalli Spring 2011 fashion show. These boots are available online at Roberto Cavalli’s website.
