SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Marni

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Trends & Tribulations

Swiss-born, Milan-based designer Consuelo Castiglioni, who founded the brand Marni over 20 years ago, stepped down from her position earlier this week to welcome her new replacement, Francesco Risso. While it was rumored that Castiglioni would be stepping down after her runway show this fall, the news has stirred up controversy in the fashion world. Nonetheless, she gave her blessing to Risso, and is confident he will design with her vision in mind.

Marni’s Spring/Summer ’17 show at Milan Fashion Week via Elle.com

In a 2014 interview with The Telegraph, Castiglioni said:

“I design for an independent woman. She dresses for herself, not to please others or to be judged. She wears Marni because she feels good in it, individual… I don’t like clothes that are tight or fitted, clothes that are about… [she spits out the word] SEX. This you will NEVER find in my collections. There is femininity, but it is an elegant femininity.”

Take these one-of-a-kind sculptural pumps by Marni for example. In a world dominated by sex appeal, they are a refreshing reminder that fashion is not about sex. It is about uniquely expressing one’s individuality through the simplistic art form of dressing.

Marni Sculptural Pump, $980, via Moda Operandi

Wear these babies with a flared midi-skirt and a tucked-in blouse for a look that’s both fashionable and feminine.

What do you think of these heels? Would you wear them?

xoxo

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Camilla Elphick

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

camilla elphick x pez

Funky statement heels are one of my favorite things in the whole wide world. These Camilla Elphick PEZ heels are no exception. Camilla, who designs feminine, yet playful shoes, has worked with all of the greats, from Nicholas Kirkwood, Sophia Webster, Donna Karan, Paul Andrew to Charlotte Olympia, although she’s only been around for 2 seasons. The PEZ shoe she designed for her graduate shoe collection prompted her to launch her eponymous label in Spring/Summer 2015.

Camilla Elphick PEZ Pumps, $1231 now $861

What do you think of these PEZ heels? Would you wear them?

xo

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Miu Miu

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Miu Miu’s glitter-emblazoned pumps made headlines after their retro-inspired runway debut for Fall/Winter 2015-16 at Paris Fashion Week. Their block heel is on-trend for this season, and the baby blue details and cartoon-sized button add the perfect eccentricity to what could very easily become blah. Pair these heels with a pair of flared, dark denim trousers & a fitted turtleneck, or with a shift dress and a contrasting, candy-colored jacket.

Miu Miu Glittered Patent-Leather Pumps, $755

What do you think of these glittery pumps?

xo, beauties

February’s Most Coveted: Angel Wings

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Romeo climbs into the garden of his beloved and tells Juliet ‘With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls, for stony limits cannot hold love out.’

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Most females (and men) out there are in awe of the beauty of the Victoria’s Secret angels, as well as the creativity shown in each of their annual fashion shows.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2014

Taking some fashion inspiration from them, along with the genius known as Sophia Webster, angel wings are a beautiful complement to the season’s ethereal mood. From earrings to vests to heels, and from angel to butterfly to dragonfly wings, these romantic details add a subtle feminine touch to any outfit.