Sole Search

Steve Madden and Zappos.com are joining together for the Sole Search contest, in which contestants design Steve Madden footwear! They have a great program on the Zappos website where you can endlessly design till you're satisfied!

Here is the shoe "Au Naturale" I designed:

Dr.Know

You will never regret buying a pair of Dr. Martens.

Turn On, Tune In & Drop Out

The Beatles, Woodstock, and all things 1960's and mod are shagging their way back to style. Designer company 3.1 Phillip Lim created the nostalgic resurgence that America needed to re-inject in it's culture. While runway looks are typically impossible to wear in everyday and even festive circumstances, key pieces from 3.1 Phillip Lim can be worn daily. Assymetrical jackets, fur vests and hippie fabrics add a swanky 60's vibe to your necessary Fall wardrobe. Here's are some of the RTW Fall 2009 collection inspired by bohemians, British rockers and rebellious teens by 3.1 Phillip Lim:









Photo Cred:Style.com

Tie Those Laces

Remember learning how to tie your shoelaces and the excitement of finally looping those "bunny ears" into a perfect bow! The memory can stay constant with these two necessary Autumn shoes : Harajuku Lovers 'Packard' Oxford & Aldo Shoes 'Maune'. Each are a beautiful transition to the dark colors of Fall and apply to a majority of key items like leggings and pencil skirts. A lovely bonus of affordability is added to their appeal...

Harajuku Lovers 'Packard' Oxford $99

Aldo Shoes 'Maune' $99

*a variation in leather below

Aldo Shoes 'Tumlin' $100

Jungle B. Johnson

Seems like Betsey Johnson is jonesing for a jungle safari...or she just came back! Her most recent handbag collection is mused by the exotic animals. It is always seasonal to wear animal print (in moderation Peg Bundy) and wearing Betsey Johnson adds quirky instantly to your outfit! Here's a tour of her totes and handbags:

Pink Snakin Around print


White Cheetah Rose print


Black Cheetah Rose print


Gray Love Jungle print


Gold Snakin Around print

a mere reflection...

of GENIUS !!! by Nicholas Kirkwood:

the pure mathematics

Take an arthimetic approach and follow the fashion in geometric shapes. Just pull out a protractor and measure these lines and angles to grid your wardrobe:







(Gucci prints 2010 Spring collection- Men)

Electric Azul

Anything electric blue to pop into your summer collection!


(Paper Denim & Cloth electric blue, cigarette jeans)

*and again zippers remain strong as a staple sew-on to any apparel and accessory item

Hey There Stud Muffin,

Where You Walking To? NORDSTROMS. And You Are? STEVE MADDEN.

Steve Madden 'Viciouus' Pump


Steve Madden 'Marrvel' Bootie


Steve Madden 'Revenu' Pump

Cubana Armada

Cuban heels are marching loudly into Spring '09! A medium to high broad heel that curves to the back, it has a similar appearance to the block heel. However, the cuban heel is showing it's strength to those high-towering heels who are dominating today's trends. Easy to walk in and simple to style, finding a feisty cuban heel will lead you to an endless command to your clothing choices.

*(picture from Ninewest.com)

THE COLOR purple

For lips, pinks and reds are primarily used as the predominant color choice. But just as aesthetic, different hues of purple appeal to all skin shades. Light purple is perfect for spring and adds a futuristic dose to your makeup cabinet. MAC cosmetics has every ideal lavender and berry hue to tickle your fancy, along with their newest collection, MAC Hello Kitty. Check out MACcosmetics.com for the shade samples below :

MAC Lipstick $14

Deep berry (Cremesheen)
Lavender Whip
Hang-up

MAC Hello Kitty Collection $14

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Dear Jessica Simpson,

You "take my breath away" with your always consistant shoe collection! I've been impressed with the architectual influence you have with your shoe designs as well as the color choices you make. Whether you design them or not, stamping your name on every pump makes them "irresistable". The simple fact of a great shoe marked at an affordable price shows you care for the consumer. With this, an ode to all Jessica Simpson shoes are in order, here are my respects:

"Angeline"

"Striker"

"Gusla"

"Hardy"

"Leticce"


*all at jessicasimpsoncollection.com

Denim Leggings

Finding the right pair of jeans to fit your body is a never ending quest most women crave to conquer. If only a pair of jeans could fit like leggings. Worry no more, your conquest can be found at Urban Outfitters. They have a great selection of denim leggings that fit your desire. The mix of cotton and spandex work well together to make them stretch right for your body. With faux pockets or metallic sheen, the variety of denim styles make them practical for permanent wear. You'll get your moneys worth with these:
"Silence & Noise Pull On Jean" / $64



"BDG Foldover Denim Legging" / $38

Wellies

The weather for the day says it's going to be a rainy one. Great, your pants are going to get soaked and your shoes ruined. How to fix this dilemma? With wellies of course! Normally I would never be caught with a pair of those giant rain boots but when you find a cute pair, you change your mind completely. Chooka has two funky wellie boots that you can't pass up! Take a look and check the weather report :

"The Leopard Tokidoki Boot " by Chooka / $86.95 karmaloop.com

" The Retrospective Hello Kitty® Boot" by Chooka / $64 at karmaloop.com

The Jumpsuit

Just jump on in, how much easier can getting dressed be? The classic jumpsuit is easing its way up to a beloved trend again. For Spring 09' it seems that a tube top style jumpsuit with an equally flowing wide leg is its rejuvenated style from the 1960s and 1980s staple piece. Adding the consistent big jewel trend which is remaining in season can blend the two styles into an strong standout item in your closet. Take for example the indulgent inspiration of this Swarovski Crystal jumpsuit, how'd you like to own that masterpiece!

[photo from harpersbazaar.com]