Elegant and chic, this 2 words describe the Satin Sandals Add class to every cocktail look with this fabulous pair of satin sandals from Oscar de la Renta. Beautifully designed with a ruffle fan detail at front with diamanté embellishment, an open toe style and a buckle fastening ankle strap. I’d say it’s truly an ultimate elegance.
Oscar de la Renta Fan Satin Sandals available at net-a-porter.com for US$575.
When shopping for a pair of hiking boots, it is important to know how they are made. No, you don’t need to know how to make your own, but you have to understand what goes into them and how it affects the comfort and durability - the overall quality - of the hiking boots.
A gorgeous pair of knee high boots from Stella McCartney! They are definitely one of a kind, and finely made of taupe synthetic suede with an almond toe. Very lightweight that you can ever wear them on cooler days during the whole Summer! Now how fabulous is that!
The Stella McCartney Suedette Boots available for US$795 at net-a-porter.com
Givenchy’s been around since the 50’s and has employed both John Galliano and Alexander McQueen as featured designers. Audrey Hepburn was perhaps the most notable Givenchy lover. These black leather open-toe ankle booties, are fashion forward and fun. The large silver buckle is offset by the strappy detailing, making them look both feminine and tough! These would look so cute with a black high-waisted pencil skirt. Available on shopbop.com for $995.
The Prada fashion house started Miu Miu back in 1992, and while Prada tends to veer towards the norm, Miu Miu designs stray far from it! These Harlequin Booties look like they stomped off the runway, and visited the circus before they arrived at the boutique. Black suede with silver and pink cut out design and a heel adorned with rhinestones, make these shoes quite the little conversation starters. Retailing for $890, and with a limit on the number you can order, apparently brave fashionistas are buying these up in a hurry! Miu Miu Harlequin Bootie available at fashion house
No longer is it enough to stock the latest shirts, dresses and handbags. Up and coming retailers are adding lounges, nail salons and bookshops to their stores in the hopes of luring customers and getting them to stay longer.
Metropark, a City of Industry, Calif.-based chain with 18 stores nationwide, aims to be part club part street boutique. DJs spin records at its stores, which sell hip fashions, off-beat art work and music. SoHo boutique Lounge also has a DJ booth as well as a spa. Deegie’s Carma, the brainchild of a former Nordstrom executive, is set to open its first store in Kansas City in March. In addition to racks of trendy, teen worthy clothing, there will be a lounge as well as a hair and nail salon.
Bottega Veneta has been making exclusive high quality couture since the early 1960’s. After merging with Gucci a few years ago I have noticed their designs appeal to a younger crowd and seem to be getting more stylish with each passing season. These new python sandals are perhaps their most popular shoe to date and are available exclusively to those willing to pre- order and join the waiting list. With a four inch heel, gold hardware and python straps these sandals aren’t cheap, they retail for $1,170 and based on their popularity nobody seems to mind!
Irregular Choice is famous for their outrageous designs, some of which go a bit over the top sometimes. Not this though. It’s great that they made the same style of shoe in Hermia Wedge high heel and Countess low heel, this way you can choose if you want them for the night out or just for every day. And I want both! The patent leather will dress up any look, and the contrasting white or pink piping, and button, and especially the diagonal Mary Jane meet T-strap make the shoes so unique. Plus, as always, the funky graphics on the lining and soles. Both pairs are at about $100 at Zappos.com and endless.com.