I was at Bergdorf the other day with a friend to return a dress her boyfriend had gotten her -- all you ladies that are dating/married to guys with good taste count your lucky stars!! Somehow though I ended-up wandering off and buying two pairs of shoes myself. They were both a steal -- two pairs of Miu Miu shoes from their fall 2008 collection for a combined cost of just over $600 (something like 50-60% off)! Unfortunately, despite the deal I'm torn as to whether or not I should keep them. One of the pairs is the one pictured above, but in the blue and gray color scheme. These shoes are dangerously high (they only have a tiny platform), and I worry that like pumps from the fall 2007 Proenza Schouler collection that I bought last year, I won't wear them more than once. Anyone else get heels from Proenza Schouler that season? They had a range of single color pumps that had gorgeous spike heels. The heels must have been six inches though with only a tiny built-in platform and I ended-up only wearing them once -- in San Fran no less -- and feeling completely uncomfortable. That said, the heels on the Miu Miu pumps are wonderfully original and so fun -- like Lego meets Mickey Mouse:) As for the second pair, they're one of the sandals with Swarovski embellished heels. I have a few Swarovski-embellished shoes already included a red Dorothy-esque pair from Ferragamo and a pair of Dolce & Gabbana ones with crystals that wrap around the ankle -- so I know from experience that some of the crystals always, always fall off -- but they're so beautiful I'm finding the idea of learning my lesson nearly impossible. When it comes to good deals, should we take risks!??
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I don't know how the heck you'll walk in these but who cares, they are HOT!! I will hang on to my hubby or anyone else around me from the valet to my table and that's all I need to worry about. These are not city shoes for sure, but if you are going to a fabulous party or dinner, go to YSL right now to pick these up. Just make sure not to get too tipsy and these are already tipsy all by themselves. And keep the sodium intake to a minimum as swelling is not a good thing with these. At Bergdorf Goodman for $895
Will this ever stop? I can't buy any more shoes but OMG-- YSL just won't stop tempting us! Sasha sent me this photo a couple of weeks ago and I tried to ignore it but can't stop thinking about these amazing shoes. The Tribute platform's latest incarnation, in taupe suede (so impractical but do we care?!?) with a glittering jewel on top. Swoon!
Apparently the recession/depression hasn't hit the folks at YSL, these are priced at $1,145. I won't be getting them but if you'd like to treat your feet to this jewel to celebrate the new year-- Call or email Eddie Curtis at Bergdorf Goodman 212-872-8940
I was lucky enough to get the chance to interview Hayden-Harnett designer Toni Hacker back in October and she's so great! I'm dying to get my hands on a pair of her Madeleine Riding Boots ($448) which come in a beautiful brandy color (also black and eucalyptus). Toni was so excited about her new (and first!) collection of boots a few months ago when I interviewed her and she let me feel the samples so I know that they're super comfy and cozy! I keep gearing-up to head to her store in Greenpoint because I'm not sure what size I am so I don't want to risk getting the wrong one online, but this damn cold weather keeps making me chicken-out! In addition to boots, come January 2009, Hayden-Harnett will have a whole range of flats, sandals, wedges and pumps:) But, in the meantime, check-out the boot collection and preview of the Hayden-Harnett Spring collection here!
It has been about seven years since UGGs first burst onto the scene via Kate Hudson and other celebs donning them with ultra-minis. Though their appeal has somewhat dwindled they are still countless styles sold-out at Bloomingdale's in NYC and at the Soho UGG store. Yes, I'll admit it, I stocked-up and once again bought a few pairs this year! Forget that they're not sexy, they're not even that great quality -- every year the pairs I buy get ruined by snow/rain (even though I spray them to help make them water resistant) and then others end-up hardening from the salt that gets put on the NYC sidewalks so I can't fit my feet in them! So why do I buy them? Because they're comfy and relatively inexpensive. Plus, compared to Timberland or even Pucci or Marc Jacobs Moon Boots, they are actually not that bad looking. Though I have to say if I wear the tall Uggs too long, they rub against the back of my ankle and start to hurt! Anyway, even after all this time, UGGs seem to still be popular and there are countless imitators. Of particular note, Australia Love Collective. That said, if your're going to go for this kind of boot -- stick to the original is my opinion! What do you think? Do you still wear UGGs?
An actual email from my friend Sasha-- the shoe obsessed fashion director of US Weekly--
OMG! SICK!!! I don't know if I would ever wear this sick stiletto but I feel the need to possess them. It's like a curse has come over me! I feel like Margaret Hamilton who played the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz....remember when she goes for those ruby slippers? Can you see the lightening bolts coming out of my fingers? I know the economy sucks ass but I don't know if I can go another day without making this purchase. Tina-is there something really wrong with me? Also- I'm not a preppy, upper east refined woman and don't want to be or pretend to be but is this like my way of mixing my Manhattan Ghetto fabulousness with that LL Bean look?
What do you think? I personally hate this shoe (and it's a ghastly $1,195! Insanity!). But I'd like you guys to answer Sasha-- tell Sasha Fierce, what should she do about these Loubies? Are they Sick or Sin?
UPDATE: Congrats to Angelina!!! I chose the magenta, how could I not? It's so fabulous and I am wearing it with gray tights, black tights, chocolate tights; all with super mini skirts/dresses. It's the 80's in me, I can't help it! At least I didn't break out any legwarmers.
Sasha got me all hot and bothered over the YSL studded platform shoes; she has an infectious way with words, as you all know by now! My Gay BFF SA, Giovanni at YSL Neiman Marcus, sent me a text the minute they arrived last Friday(he had bubbly waiting when I arrived, natch). And let me tell you, Sasha wasn't kidding when she said these are ma-ma-major. All other shoes in the shoe salon paled in comparison! The magenta is of course gorgeous but the dark blue also had my heart skipping. What's a girl to do?
I emailed a few of my trusty girlfriends and got a mixed response. The blue team said it'd be easier to wear and less identifiable as the trendy shoe of Spring '09 but the magenta team had a compelling argument for its wearability as well as the fact that it's a traffic stopping color!
I ended up with one pair, can you guess what color I took home? Leave your answer in comments. I will pick one of the correct answers using random computer drawing on Friday, December 12th at midnight EST and the winner will receive a Bag Snob T-shirt of her/his choice (sorry, Couture Snob shirts are still on order!)
With her practical, yet stylish sense Michelle Obama has become the muse for designers and housewives across the country. Shying away from the sky-high stiletto trend that has gained popularity in recent years, Obama prefers kitten heels and flats. This spring, designers like Donald J Pliner and Fratelli Rosetti are offering kitten heel styles that are not only fashionable, but offer the functionality that a wearer like Mrs. Obama can appreciate as well.
Hum, I wore kitten heels when I was pregnant and have a stash of Blahniks in my closet but I didn't find them comfortable at all. The little heel is not sturdy and my shoes always slipped off. Much as I admire the First Lady to be, I'll be sticking with platforms and stilettos!
What about you, will you be joining Michelle Obama in the kitten heel trend?
Photos from WWD.
I'm a little horrified by these pictures that were in WWD! Director and Marc Jacobs muse Sophia Coppola has designed a capsule collection of handbags and shoes for Louis Vuitton that will hit stores in March. As of yet the results are not only disappointing, but seem completely uninspired and is it just me or do those tacky gold shoes just scream Payless!?
What do you guys think? Snob or Slob?
I was sure that the Gucci Babouska Studded Bootie ($995) were going to be my absolute fave booties this season and they ARE gorgeous -- not to mention popular with celebs (Charlotte Ronson wore them at the Gucci-Unicef party, I spotted them on Vanessa Marcil's character Josie from Lipstick Jungle...). So, of course, I was saddened that everywhere I looked the shoes were sold-out in my size!! Literally at every department store and Gucci store in NYC and Paris I couldn't get them in a 7.5. Luckily, I just came across these Rupert Sanderson Kit Kat shoe boots ($1,100)! LOVE!! I just hope 1/ they go on sale before the Holiday season is over (seriously, leave it to me to fall in love with the only boots not on sale yet!) and 2/ they don't pinch!!:)
