SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Nicholas Kirkwood

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Trends & Tribulations

Nicholas Kirkwood is one of my favorite designers, and Pac Man is one of my absolute favorite arcade games. So, when I came across these ‘Eden Pacman‘ heels by Nicholas Kirkwood, naturally, it was love at first sight.

Check out these beauties below. These would look amazing paired with straight-leg, high-waisted trousers (preferably in the colors red, yellow, or blue) and a chic black cropped sweater.

Nicholas Kirkwood ‘Eden Pacman’ pumps, $686.16

What do you think of these heels? How would you style them?

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: DSquared2

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

DSquared2 is one of those super awesome labels that just exude a certain cool attitude, with a unique IDGAF kind of feel. And these skeleton heel ankle boots are totally in on it (and kind of perfect for the Halloween season…). The outsides of the boots have a shoelace-inspired lace-up closure that reminds me of equal parts Frankenstein and football, which isn’t an easy feat to pull off.

Wear them with anything and everything during any months ending in -ber.

DSquared2 Skeleton Heel Ankle Boots, $1930

What do you think of these boots? What would you wear them with?

Stay beautiful,

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Francesco Russo

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Animal prints have never really been my thing. I blame all of the zebra prints I saw growing up that made adults look larger than life (such an unforgiving print, sigh…). However, in the last few years, snakeskin and crocodile prints have been quickly crept into my life and I can’t pretend I’m not absolutely obsessed. On that note, leopard print has also quickly become a guilty pleasure of mine. I love, love, love leopard print & Louboutin red mixed together, along with deep, ruby reds and burgundies. Of course, you can’t go wrong with leopard print and black, and, as our dear fashion icon Kate Moss has shown us over the years, it always looks badass.

Francesco Russo fur detail leopard print sandals, $1,635.00

Enter, these Francesco Russo fur detail leopard print sandals, shown above. With an adorable fur mohawk on the heel, these are a perfect sandal to transition into the fall with. Match ’em with a pair of baggy athletic harem pants, and maybe this adorable Salvatore Ferragamo Sofia satchel (if you really want to go above and beyond).

What do you think of these leopard print sandals? Do you wear animal prints?

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Saint Laurent

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Hedi Slimane has been creating some controversy as designer of fashion house Saint Laurent, which instigated The Independent to write this article, which, in turn, caused New York Magazine‘s fashion component, The Cut, to write this refutation. If you’d rather look at pretty pictures than read all those big words, stay here, and check out Saint Laurent’s ‘babies’ Mid-Calf Boots, Americana-style. These silver-toned mid-calf boots are certainly appropriate for at least three occasions: Fashion Week, the 4th of July, and Texas (totally joking, ya’ll!). Pair ’em with some red or blue daisy dukes, or a sleek all-black ensemble.

Saint Laurent ‘Babies’ mid-calf boots, ~~was $1,995.00~~ now $997.50

What do you think of these Saint Laurent ‘Babies’ boots? What would you wear them with?

Your Most Flattering Colors for This Fall, Revealed

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Pantone’s Fall 2015 Color Palette

Pantone recently revealed their Fall 2015 color palette, which consists of earthy neutrals and bold, standalone colors that balance each other and “reflect landscape of hope, fun, fantasy, and all things natural”.

These colors were evident in Fall 2015’s runway looks, featuring timeless pieces inspired from the free, bohemian vibes of the 60’s and 70’s, and the allure of the 1920’s. The color palette is, for the first time ever, truly androgynous, and work with both men’s and women’s fashion.

Desert Sage, one of Pantone’s Fall 2015 colors

The top ten colors for men’s and women’s fashion for Fall 2015 are:

PANTONE 18-4214 Stormy Weather
PANTONE 16-1144 Oak Buff
PANTONE 17-0627 Dried Herb
PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala
PANTONE 18-4726 Biscay Bay
PANTONE 15-1340 Cadmium Orange
PANTONE 16-2215 Cashmere Rose
PANTONE 16-0110 Desert Sage
PANTONE 19-4326 Reflecting Pond
PANTONE 17-3628 Amethyst Orchid

Perry Ellis’ Interpretation of the color palette

Juxtaposition of color from opposite sides of the spectrum emphasizes poise and confidence on the runway. The Fall 2015 palette is rooted in multi-faceted, androgynous colors that can be worn to portray effortless sophistication across men’s and women’s fashion; it is the first time we are seeing a truly unisex color palette.

-Leatrice EisemanExecutive Director, Pantone Color Institute®

Rebecca Minkoff’s inspiration derived from Pantone’s color palette

What are your favorite colors from the palette? I am a huge fan of “Dried Herb”, “Desert Sage”, “Marsala”, “Cadmium Orange”, and “Cashmere Rose”. And basically, all of them.

xo, lovely

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: DSquared2

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Due to the ~~ridiculous~~ rather high number of LBD’s & LBH’s (Little Black Heels) in my closet(s), I started to get picky when adding any more of them to my wardrobe. They have to really tickle my fancy, per se, or, sadly, they’ll just be taking up more ~~coveted~~ closet space.

(Side Note: Since I moved into a new apartment earlier this summer, I had to go from two walk-in closets to a tiny little one. Needless to say, it’s been tough, but a learning experience in minimalism… I’ve also taken to decorating my apartment with shoes as art to make up for storage (i.e. shoes intertwined with my books, in my living room, laundry room, etc.)…)

Take, for example, these beauties from DSquared2’s Fall-Winter 2015-16 collection. They have just enough glitz and glam to make them stand out, and simply exude sex appeal. I love how the fringe, metal zippers, and chains give them a rock’n’roll vibe, while the all-black color keeps the sandals from looking overdone.

Wear ’em with cuffed blue denim, or with a structured leather skirt and chiffon blouse for a sexy, edgy look.

DSquared2 Sandals, $1,500, via Shoescribe

What do you think of these little black sandals? Would you wear them? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

xo, Sophie

WaaW

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Gianmarco Lorenzi

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Donald Trump boasts he makes the best hotels in the world, and I have to agree. I boast that I make the best ceviche in the world, and, quite frankly, I do. Gianmarco Lorenzi boasts he makes the most perfect heel in the world, and I’m inclined to agree, as I don’t see why he’d say it if it wasn’t true…

Over the last 30 years, Gianmarco Lorenzi has been creating feminine designs that blend the lines between shoes and art. These sandals, using geometric shapes, are unbelievably sexy and uber-fashionable.

Gianmarco Lorenzi, $530

Wear ’em with a red hot mini, or a textured dress (think tweed) in cobalt blue or green.

What do you think of these sandals?

How to Wear It: Leopard Print

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Trends & Tribulations

Leopard print is a difficult trend to master. Too much, and you end up looking tacky. With this animal print, the more subtle, the better. Try mixing in details, or peeking out from underneath a shirt. When contrasted against black, red, or a deep plum color, it will stick out and look absolutely stunning.

What do you think of leopard print? How do you like to wear it?

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Moschino

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Trends & Tribulations

Moschino would certainly never be considered a shy brand, and with Jeremy Scott as creative director, the brand has become louder and louder, which is not a bad thing in the fashion industry. Check out these thigh-high leather boots with gold “Moschino” logo lettering emblazoned upon the buckles from Luisaviaroma. One thing is for sure: these are definitely attention getting.

Moschino, $2559

Two-thousand five-hundred and fifty-nine bucks says Rihanna will be rocking these within the next week or two.

Would you wear these thigh-high boots?

11 Timeless Style Tips Everyone Should Follow

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Trends & Tribulations

While fashion trends may come and go, style is forever.  Make the most of your personal style by following these 11 timeless tips to ensure you always look polished.