In a shiny, soft gray, with a big black button and baby platform, something about this Stella McCartney rubber wedge boots vibes a little 35-year-old girl.
But the real crime is that these aren’t leather…
I had to warm up to this Celine rubber wedge boot, but I fig the stamped logo will miss most people’s notice, and any of its cheese is outweighed by a rubber wedge boot equal parts pretty and practical. Pretty Woman patent black leather is waterproof, and a platform rubber wedge has treads so you can trek through snow.
I’ve to to consider function over form, sometimes. Los Angeles winters are harsh…
The concept of Black Fleece is smart: Brooks Brothers gone bro. But a kitten-heeled, peep-toed spectator pump? I get the wit, but that heel is more dated, ironic or not…
I’m over extra-padded, peepshow-style platforms. As much as I love a little Beyonce theater, real style is about choosing fashion that frames your beauty, not distracts from it. So I dig Brian Atwood “Candy” sandals — the shoe’s minimalist architecture isn’t about distracting glitz, but making your leg longer. You’ve got to have at least one heel high enough to style your leg a straight line from the tips of your toes to your thigh — that’s heaven.
3½” of stiletto won’t do that, though. Skip this version of Brian Atwood “Candy” sandals in black, and buy the taller Brian Atwood “Candy” sandal in white, for less dough. If five inches of pure stiletto sounds intimidating, buy the shoe anyway, and wear it around your room, without anyone or anything else…
I bought this Brian Atwood “Candy” slingback in black last week when I was in New York. I walked into Intermix in Soho sporting a pair of black patent Lerre sandals, peeptoe’d with a slingback, but walked out in these Brian Atwood “Candy” sandals. I hate owning two of a kind of anything — and I’ve also got a pair of black Givenchy slingback peeptoes — but these Brian Atwood sandals are more simply sophisticated, and that extra inch of heel stretches your legs another mile.
Now I want the white patent Brian Atwood “Candy” slingback. Five inches of pin-thin stiletto, strapped to your feet with two slivers of patent leather. It’s that architecture — and how it restructures your walk — that gets me…
Stiletto Jungle checks out Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall’s Bluefly line.
Michelle from All Lacquered Up reveals the nail polish collection she created with Shades by Barielle.
Allie is Wired covers Kim Kardashian’s new Twilight look.
Bag Bliss adores Michael Kors’ Hamilton – everyday chic with a reasonable price.
Bag Snob loves the easy chic of the Easy Studded Tote from YSL!
Beauty Snob takes the Glowelle 30 day challenge!
The Daily Obsession covers Louis Vuitton’s tribute to the 40th annivesary of the Lunar Landing and looks forward to the next 40 years of space travel.
I’m Not Obsessed did a little digging and found the make for 3 of Lindsay Lohan’s favorite shoes.
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Vote for your favorite emerging designers at StyleBakery.com and you could win a Hayden-Harnett tote!
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The Shoe Goddess chats with shoe designer extraordinaire, Ruthie Davis!
eye4style is giving away AmorePacific’s luxe Treatment Enzyme Peel.
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Wanting.I love stingray, especially in steel, especially over steel heels. The Donna Karan Collection shoes I’m “wearing” I found on sale at Loehmann’s, which is my guilty pleasure: I love the hit-or-miss hunt there. Too bad these darlings weren’t also lying on some shoddy table, tagged less than a benjie… |
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Wearing.You need to see the python in person: it’s a sharp chartreuse, and the scales are flaking off softly, so you get a rich pastry texture. That five inch heel doesn’t hurt how your legs look, either… |
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Hating.The beauty of Donna Karan Collection shoes I love are in their bold simplicity. Cheap baubles are just distracting… |
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Wanting: Stella McCartney Espadrille with Closed ToesEspadrilles are choice for summer: an ambitious arch is easy to wear when its woven into a relaxed wedge. I’m a sucker for closed-toe espadrilles: I like the classic contrast with the open back… |
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Wearing: Stella McCartney Espadrilles with Scarf TiesI bought these Stella McCartney espadrilles on sale at Intermix and wore them every day on my vacay. The knotted scarf ties are great, but what really got me was that woven wedge. I love the lines; it exaggerates the arch of the shoe… |
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Hating: Flat Stella McCartney EspadrillesAll you need to know is that these Stella McCartney espadrilles are flat… |
55 Secret Street can’t stand the rain but loves Rx for Brown Skin’s Protect and Defend Moisturizing Sunscreen .
Stiletto Jungle picks the perfect cross-body bag for summer trips.
All About the Pretty let’s us know what’s in her weekly Beach Beauty Bag.
All Lacqured Up is eagerly awaiting the launch of Chanel’s Jade Green nail polish for Fall.
Lindsay Lohan, jewelry thief? – Allie is Wired has the details.
Bag Bliss picks the perfect summer wedding purses.
Chloe struggles to find its cool – Bag Snob
iS Innovative skincare is for the ultimate Beauty Snob!
Coquette is excited for the H&M Jimmy Choo collection this Fall.
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Second City Style thinks it’s still chilly at night so cover up with one of these light layers!
Shopping and Info loves Reese Witherspoon’s floral dress made by Michelle Obama’s DNC dress designer.
Summer wedding season is here! Find out what to wear to your next event at StyleBakery.com
Got an interview for a summer job? Go you! Check out our ideas for foolproof interview outfits that’ll have you looking put-together while everyone else is melting in their suits.
The Beauty Stop takes a look at Reese Witherspoon’s new perfume In Bloom.
The Shoe Goddess explores her edgy side with these hot Balmain suede buckle ankle boots!
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