The man-shoe
Femininity is still one of those coveted looks – lest we forget. But, all of a sudden the brogue, desert boot and loafer have become fashion staples. In a time when androgynous models are strutting their stuff, this comes as now surprise. Back in the day, pink was for girls. Long ago, there were set gender distinctions in fashion. The biggest change in fashion is the loss of gender-specific looks.
In terms of women’s men style, remember the blazer, the white short, the rolled up pants… sounds like a catalogue for men’s resort style! Inspiration for fashion can come from anywhere. Even 50s dresses sudden resurgence can be attributed to Mad Men. So, looking at the opposite gender sounds pretty normal sartorially speaking.
The key to emulate male trends and not actually look like a man is to jazz up brogues with a cute skirt. Take key male pieces and accessorize to make sure you look gender-apt and comfortable rocking a different style.
Shari xx
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Something blue
We recently got a request from a customer to see if we could get her size in one of our blue shoes because she is getting married and wants her shoe to be THE something blue!
I thought this was one of those incredibly cute and innovative ideas to share with the rest of you. Snaps for the bride with the blue shoes! It is something you do not see all too often but has a dominating sense of ‘fun’ with a creative element that is unbeatable.
If you think it’s odd- I can convert you to my way of thinking in an instant. Look at what Carrie wears when she marries Big in City Hall: yes, a white suit and blue Manolo Blahnik shoes that are so pretty I could cry.
Shari xx
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HeelsBridesmaids
I just saw the movie Bridesmaids and could easily have cracked a rib or two from laughing so hard. To say the movie is funny would be an understatement. It is easily a 10/10.
Without giving the movie plot away, there is one scene where the girls are bridesmaid dress shopping. It seems like it is even more intense than shopping for a wedding dress because you’re not pleasing one person – but plenty more!
Bridesmaid dresses are hard to pick. Imagine, what happens when it gets to bridesmaid shoes. Do they all wear the same shoe? The same colour? Different colours? Shoes and bridesmaids are even more complicated than the dresses.
Let us know what you think about bridesmaids and shoes!
Shari xx
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GeneralFigure black peep-toe booties
Some shoes are just right. Some are too hot, some are too cold – and some are velvet and that’s enough of a justification to make a new purchase.
The Figure black peep toe bootie now comes in velvet. For those who love velvet, don’t wear this shoe with velvet. It would be a little too much perhaps! There are some fabrics which bring a smile to the face, but wear too much of the one fabric and you’ll be charged with crimes against fashion.
Peep-toe shoes are tough because some don’t go with a pair of tights. I used to be against a winter peep-toe but I’ve simply learnt how to get the look. With this velvet special, make sure your tights are opaque. Avoid sheer! You don’t want to have too many textures going on in one look.
Shari xx
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