We all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but we think we might have discovered the recipe to make a truly ugly pair of high heels. To get started you will need some tan leather and some clear plastic lucite material of the kind usually seen on cheap, stripper heels. Assemble … Read more
These Giuseppe Zanotti silver, mirror-effect pumps are a beautiful piece of designer shoe-making. The Zanotti styling is front-and-center with the 5 inch accented metallic heel, and the upper of of course quality patent leather (the color is actually called argento). Softened by a 0.5 inch hidden platform, this designer shoe is available from Zappos for … Read more
We’ve all seen those cute foldable flats that tuck nicely into our handbags, ready to relieve our feet after a stint in torturous high heels. It has become a staple in most women’s wardrobes by now and for good reason- there is nothing like slipping on a pair of flats after a long day (or … Read more
Once you have found a great pair of vegan heels—you know, the kind that make you wish you’d bought twelve pairs—how do you preserve their fabulousness? Vegan shoe care is really similar to caring for shoes that are made from animal skins. You can freshen up those sexy vegan stilettos by wiping them clean with … Read more
Technological innovations have resulted in quality synthetic materials for clothing and shoes, making items from imitation leather, suede, and nubuck. For some fashion-savvy vegans, the materials’ similarity to leather and other animal skins is a problem as wearing them may seem to condone the use of animal materials. If you feel this way, or you … Read more
Leopard, zebra, and cheetah might seem commonplace now, but animal prints aren’t always so trendy – especially for shoes. Maybe the fact that the trend is so big at the moment has pushed some designers to up the ante and make this already wild style even wilder. The lastest trend: mixing animal prints in patchwork … Read more
In recent years there’s been an surge in the number of men that wear heels as a part of their public wardrobe. Opinions vary on the trend, but now there’s a group in Japan that’s making it a legal matter. Led by Masahiko Nagamoto, The Japanese Institute of Short Men are lobbying their national government … Read more
Mojo Moxy recently released a preview of their fall 2011 collection. There’s an overall nice selection of boots, wedges, and pumps, but the pair that caught my eye was the pretty, bow-decked pair above. It seemed instantly familiar and it didn’t take long to figure out why. Who could forget one of the Fall 2010 … Read more
Wedges are a great way to get a super high heel with a little extra support under your foot. However, you have a super high wedge that the Alexander Wang “Kasia” sandal shown above you might find yourself feeling like you are only walking on your tip-toes all day. The same goes for the Christain … Read more
So you’ve got a garden party or an otherwise upscale outdoor event attend? Of course, you’ll want to look your best in a nice dress and heels. But then there’s the problem have having your stilettos sink into the earth or slip through the cracks. Before this meant one of two things: either risk scuffing … Read more