I love love love metallics and I enjoy wearing them day or night. The shiny hues may not be a must have trend for Fall but they are always on my radar. I prefer to wear metallic accessories opposed to clothes. A pop of silver or gold can add life to an otherwise boring ensemble. Try some of these guilty pleasures for your metallic palette.
BCBGirls Dante Heel in Dark Silver
BCBGirls Holmy Pump in Camel Metallic
I recently visited Chicago which was quite a change from what I am used to here in Charlotte! Not only was it a bit cooler, I also never got in a car to go anywhere. This is quite unusual for me as Charlotte is primarily a driving city, so you can bet I was curious about the footwear choices of others.
Walking block upon block, navigating through crowds, and scaling slippery train station stairs is pretty much not doable in heels. In fact, I would strongly advise against it! I definitely saw a lot of bad/boring footwear choices, but some girls did manage to look quite cute in their walking attire. The main choice I saw were flat riding style boots – and it was also the choice I decided to don for most of the weekend!
I wore my favorite flat boots, the BCBG Petler boot in black (now sold out but available in suede!) and they were quite comfortable! Well, I will admit I was pretty sore from all that walking!
A good amount of the girls were wearing styles very similar to this. A similar style we carry at Heels.com is the Steven by Steve Madden Inragee:
We should also be getting in quite a few more similar styles in the next month or so.
What are your primary choices for walking shoes? Do you gravitate to sneakers or Uggs? Or do you try to up the style factor?
The secret of toe cleavage, a very important part of the sexuality of the shoe; you must only show the first two cracks.” -Manolo Blahnik
The one heel brand that I can always count on to make me swoon is Badgley Mischka. Their styles always seem to capture a certain majestic quality that makes me want to attend a black tie affair or find a perfect dress to match for a special occasion. I make up events in my head and fantasize where I can wear these gorgeous heels every time we receive new shipments.
Badgley Mischka Elani Heel $189.99
What I love the most is these heels are affordable glamour for women who can’t afford to drop $800 on a pair of shoes. So go on ladies, indulge in those little heel fantasies and include what ever brand you’re most passionate about. Happy Heel Hunting!
Badgley Mischka Eavan Heel $199.99
Fergie is known for being passionate about her namesake shoe line. She is frequently spotted wearing her own styles! Unlike a lot of celebrities who have their own lines, she is not shy to rock her own shoes, even on the red carpet!
Recently she was spotted at the launch of Jeepney Music at the Ecco Lounge. I came across hers pics today on Perez Hilton, touting her partnership with Avon, and I immediately recognized her shoes – the Fergie Disco sandal in Silver!
I absolutely love this style, and it looks great with her outfit!
Fergie Disco Sandal in Silver Leather
What do you think of Fergie’s futuristic silver-themed look?
Brrrr! It’s always pretty cold in the Heels.com headquarters, but today it’s especially chilly because the heating is broken! Winter took a while to get to us here in sunny North Carolina, but it is definitely here now. On the other hand, my boss is the best! I walked in and the first thing he said was, “I turned on the heater under your desk so it would be warm.” Isn’t that nice?!!
With the cool weather (and cold workplace!) there’s only one kind of shoe I’m thinking about right now. Boots. Warm and fuzzy boots. And I would like to take a moment to highlight a pair of boots that has not really gotten the rep it deserves:
The Report Meloni.
Now, we posted these on the Heels.com Facebook page (are you a fan yet??) and they didn’t exactly get a standing ovation. Our stylish and discerning readers expect links to sexy heels. They were not terribly excited about these furry, flat boots, and I don’t blame them.
But you have to understand – in person, these boots are SO COOL! The pictures just don’t do them justice at all because you miss the most interesting thing about these boots: the many, many different ways they can be worn.
Boots this season are all about flexibility, and we have many pairs of knee boots with cuffs that can be folded down or pulled up. The Report Meloni incorporates this flexibility into a boot that can be attractively worn at least three ways.
See, the outside of the leg of the boot is a soft suede-like fabric and the inside is fuzzy warm fur. You can pull them all the way up (they are VERY attractive this way, and quite warm!), fold them half down, or fold them all the way down. Here is a picture of them half-cuffed:
The Report Meloni can be anything from an attractive suede-like knee boot to a cuffed boot to an Eskimo-style fuzzy boot! The important part is that how you wear them is up to you. If you’re curious, go take a look at the shoes and click on the video link. You can see our shoe model has them on in different ways – I really like them pulled all the way up!
Are you cold today? Well, you should really make room in your closet for a pair of nice fuzzy boots. Personally I think the Report Meloni is a fantastic and flexible option. Do you agree?
When in doubt, wear red.” ~Bill Blass
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