Ashley Spiker

Ashley is a globetrotting fashion writer with a base (aka shoe closet) in Miami Beach. She’s the previous owner of ShoeRazzi. She started this blog in March 2010 because she wanted to share her passion for designer footwear and celebrity style. Before ShoeRazzi, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and some of her previous projects includes working with a dating expert. The idea for ShoeRazzi was born whenever she found herself searching online because she was curious to see which shoes Cameron Diaz paired with that Oscar de la Renta gown at the Oscars. She’s very visually detailed and enjoys searching through each collection of shoes finding the best styles currently available. You can read more about her in this interview with the lovely Valeria Boucas.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 Shoes

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Sarah Burton worked with Alexander McQueen for 15 years and the shoes in this collection not only display Sarah’s amazing talent but also her connection with the late designer. This season I’ve noticed many different forms and interpretations of Baroque, from Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte, Prada and now McQueen. The detail in this shoe collection … Read more

Chanel Spring 2011 Shoes

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This shoe collection is (to me) “very Karl”, probably due to the leather and tweed motorcycle boots. This spring shoe collection featured thick wooden block heels and embellished peep toe booties.

Nicholas Kirkwood’s Fabulous Collaborations at the Spring 2011 Fashion Shows

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Peter Pilotto – Spring 2011 | London Fashion Week Kirkwood has produced the Peter Pilotto’s show shoes for the past two seasons. This collection includes open toe sandals with a stylised laser cut metal heel, accented with a polished leather outer and platinum mirrored front straps. Nicholas Kirkwood opened a pop up online store for … Read more

Giuseppe Zanotti

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Giuseppe Zanotti is considered one of the most creative and talented shoe designers. He’s been designing for 25 years and was first intrigued with the design of his mother’s stiletto at the age of 7. Giuseppe was inspired by colors, flowers, seasons, nature and loved to draw. He loved drawing so much that it became … Read more

Christian Louboutin

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Christian Louboutin has been called the “foremost shoe designer in the world” who creates instantly recognizable and signature heels. Louboutin became fascinated with shoes at the age of 17 when he was apprenticing at the famous Folies Bergère cabaret in Paris.

Proenza Schouler Fall 2010

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Proenza Schouler’s fall shoe collection signature is over sized with thick wooden platforms and chunky heels. I like the use of unusual buckles, large buttons, and studs.