SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Charlotte Olympia

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

If you’ve been following Trends & Tribulations for a while, you are probably aware of my ~~unhealthy~~ obsession with a certain number of designers of the namesakes Charlotte Olympia, Sophia Webster, Nicholas Kirkwood, Giuseppe Zanotti, and Christian Louboutin. Therefore, I try extremely hard to showcase other designers in our beloved SPT’s, basically so its not just alternating between the aforementioned 5. Once in awhile, however, I just can’t help but show off a new shoe love.

Without further ado, I present Miss Charlotte Olympia’s ‘Mascot’ Pumps. In a vibrant cherry red color, these are basically the epitome of classic cool, and look like they belong on the feet of our favorite It girls, like Alexa Chung or Olivia Palermo.

Pair these lovely kicks with a pair of cropped cigarette jeans or with a crisp, structured mini skirt for an all-out preppy look.

Charlotte Olympia ‘Mascot’ Pumps, $780

What do you think of these preppy pumps? What would you wear them with?

xo, T&T

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Alexander Wang

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Alexander Wang’s sporty aesthetic is evident in everything he designs, including his high heels. For his Spring/Summer 2015 collection, his shoes combined the perfect balance of mesh detailing, velcro, and a white leather for a futuristic look. The cutout wedge details make for a unique visual illusion when worn. These wedges would look perfect mixed with this polo dress and duffle bag, both from Wang’s Spring & Summer ’15 collection.

Alexander Wang, $625

What do you think of these sporty sandals?

Designer Spotlight: Au Jour Le Jour

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Au Jour Le Jour via Buro 24/7

Recently, I stumbled across a sushi-printed jacket, and had to track down the designer immediately. It turns out, the jacket was the product a new fashion label known as Au Jour Le Jour. The Italian label debuted in 2010 as brainchild of designers Mirko Fontana and Diego Marquez.

Designers Mirko Fontana e Diego Marquez

The designers combine their complementary and diverse skill sets and backgrounds to create elegant, yet quirky and sophisticated, yet totally unique designs.

Anna Dello Russo in Au Jour Le Jour

Their whimsical prints can be found on celebrities and fashion icons alike, as well as through high-end department stores and prestigious online fashion boutiques, such as FarFetch.

Au Jour Le Jour Menswear

Their lines include both mens’ and womens’ wear, and prices range from $200 to over $1,000. My personal favorites include this bus-printed skirt, this pair of sequin-embellished denim shorts, and this apple-print playsuit.

Au Jour Le Jour Spring/Summer ’15 runway show, via StyleBlazer

What do you think of their funky designs? Would you wear them?

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Nicholas Kirkwood

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

What better way to wear a pop of color than on your feet?

Colorblocked shoes were seen all over the Spring 2015 runways, from blue & pink at Versace to green, blue, pink, & yellow at Burberry. Nicholas Kirkwood shows off his unique style with an orange, yellow, pink, & blue pump adorned with a chunky silver metallic heel. Although it seems at first glance it would be difficult to pair such a colorful shoe with many outfits, I’ve found that the more colors in a shoe, the easier it tends to be, as each one of the subtle colors blends perfectly with a solid color outfit on top. Or, pick one or two of the colors, and match it with a printed dress in the corresponding color, and voilà! A perfectly styled outfit that’s right on trend.

Nicholas Kirkwood + Roksanda Ilincic bow-embellished leather pumps, $840

What do you think of these Nicholas Kirkwood pumps?

The Sexiest Red Heels for Every Price Range

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Trends & Tribulations

From taxi shoes to masquerade masked heels to the infamous Sophia Webster pencil heels, I have a more than unhealthy obsession of shoes. However, there’s one thing missing. I have no red heels.

After perusing website after website searching for the perfect pair, I found (as I so often do) too many pairs than will fit in either of my two shoe closets at this time (that is, until I figure out how I can transform my guest room into an adequate shoe room)… I found pairs from every price range, and the next best thing to owning the shoes is sharing them with you lovely readers.