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.

Nicholas Kirkwood Fall 2010

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I’ve been waiting for Nicholas Kirkwood’s web site to be updated with new fall styles but I’m not sure that’s ever going to happen. I’ve been seeing parts of his fall collection and collaborations dispersed over many different sites so I wanted to compile the designs.

Lady Gaga in Hello Kitty Heels

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Lady Gaga was spotted in fierce Hello Kitty pumps for her shoot on Bravo’s Double Exposure. The shoot was celebrating Hello Kitty’s 35th anniversary. I much prefer these heels on Gaga rather than the scary Nina Ricci heelless shoes.  Hm, I feel a DIY Hello Kitty heels project coming on…. : ) The Double Exposure … Read more

Shoes She Should Have Worn: Anna Wintour

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I think Anna is a fabulous editor ( I love Vogue); I respect her role in the fashion industry and overall admire her style. Last week when I was flipping through the photos from couture week I spotted a lovely picture of Anna & Blake Lively at Chanel Haute Couture. As my eyes were admiring the photo (okay, scanning for fabulous shoes) I saw something I wish I never had.

Charlotte Olympia Fall 2010 Collection

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Charlotte Olympia’s fall 2010 collection is dark but features fun gem-like colors, metallics, leopard print and plexiglass. I’m absolutely in love with her collection. In the look book, this quote is featured: “She Walks in Beauty Like the Night”. It’s the title and first line from a poem by Lord Byron.

Miu Miu Resort 2011 Collection

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The Miu Miu Resort 2011 Collection is all kinds of cuteness. The entire collection reminds me of candy and the sandals are extremely nautical.  You can see below, all the heels are bright and bold featuring cords, ankle buckles, polka dots, thick platforms and chunky wedges. P.S. – How cute are the heart print scarves!