SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Stella McCartney

When Stella McCartney first debuted her platform brogues at her Autumn/Winter 2014 runway show, my reaction was a little bit like this guy:

 

But after enough time had passed and I started seeing them on every celebrity and street starlet everywhere, I became accustomed to them like every other bizarre fashion trend (hello, Fendi furry buggies!), and began to love them (or at least let go of judgment…) in their own quirky way that I may never fully understand myself.

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On that note, I bring to you Stella McCartney’s cotton-canvas brogues from the Spring ’16 runway show.  They are printed with two of the key patterns from the collection- red & white checks and black & marigold stripes, adorned with the signature wooden sole.  Pair them with layers upon layers of denim and a pair of shades, or with this Stella McCartney maxi dress for the ultimate Americana cool-girl effect.  Bonus points if you can get your hands on a Fendi buggy FTW.

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Stella McCartney Cutout printed cotton-canvas platform brogues, $1,085, via Net-a-Porter

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What do you think of the platform brogues?  How would you style them?

xo

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Stella McCartney

It’s baaaack!  The flatform, that is (if my autocorrect will stop spelling flatworm finally).  Once a forgotten 90’s staple, this summer, the flatform sandal will be seen in all variations and form.  Stella McCartney was one of the pioneers of bringing back the chunky footwear in her Fall/Winter 14-15 show via her platform lace-up shoes.  Now, she’s transformed the platforms for her Resort 2015 collection, creating colorful pool slides.

The fun striped pair of foam-platform sandals looks amazing paired with her colorful resort collection.  You can recreate the look by pairing the sandals with a red jumper, or don an all white ensemble to make the shoes really stand out.

Stella McCartney Striped Flatform Pool Slides, $602

Stella McCartney Striped Flatform Pool Slides, $602

Stella McCartney Striped Flatform Pool Slides

What do you think of these funky flatforms?

xo

The Top Nine Must-Have Bags of The Season

From Olympia Le-Tan’s creative book clutches of the tongue-in-cheek variety to Dolce & Gabbana’s intricate beauties, this season’s bags are more elaborate than ever before.  Check out these top picks of unique handbags that are guaranteed to make you stand out this winter.

1.

Orla Kiely Tabitha Bag, $278

Orla Kiely Tabitha Bag, $278

2. 

Fendi Mini 2Jours Bag, $2,200

Fendi Mini 2Jours Bag, $2,200

3.

Stella McCartney Mini 3-Chain Shaggy Faux Deer Falabella, $1,495

Stella McCartney
Mini 3-Chain Shaggy Faux Deer Falabella, $1,495

4.

Olympia Le-Tan Chalk Box Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag, $1,177

Olympia Le-Tan
Chalk Box Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag, $1,177

 5.

Oscar De La Renta Beige Sequin Clutch, $1,695

Oscar De La Renta Beige Sequin Clutch, $1,695

6.

Anya Hindmarch Victory Ebury Maxi textured-leather tote, $2,250

Anya Hindmarch
Victory Ebury Maxi textured-leather tote, $2,250

7.

Sarah's Bag Vroom embellished velvet clutch, $549

Sarah’s Bag Vroom embellished velvet clutch, $549

8.

Charlotte Olympia Whisper embroidered crepe de chine clutch, $747

Charlotte Olympia
Whisper embroidered crepe de chine clutch, $747

9.

Dolce & Gabbana Embellished Brocade Dolce Bag, $6,995

Dolce & Gabbana Embellished Brocade Dolce Bag, $6,995

Which of these are your favorites?

Monday Must-Have: Stella McCartney Trousers

Check out these amazing silk printed trousers by Stella McCartney.  They look so comfortable, and these silk pajama-like pants are such a hot trend (bonus points for how comfortable they are!).  Style them with a matching top (see below) for a polished look.

They Saved the Best for Last: Paris Fashion Week

Paris fashion week has finally come to an end, officially marking the end of the four biggest and most influential fashion weeks (New York, London and Milan).  Of course, they went out with a bang featuring Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and, well, the list goes on.  In case you missed any of the shows, here’s a quick visual recap for your viewing pleasure.

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