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B Brian Atwood Suede Sandals: Highs and Lows

It’s hard to find flats as good as their heel counterpart, but sometimes we get lucky! These B Brian Atwood suede sandals come in the high-heeled Laplata Cutout  and the flat Antonella. The laser cut intricacy of the geometric lattice look here is polished and chic. And the purple is the perfect shade to lend … Continue reading “B Brian Atwood Suede Sandals: Highs and Lows”

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Top 5 Fancy Smoking Slippers: Mind If I Smoke?

Sorry, Hugh! The Hef may run the Playboy Mansion, but he most certainly does not have the monopoly on comfy smoking slippers anymore. I’ve always known he’s had a good thing going (and yes, I’m okay with going out in a smoking jacket, as well!). The smoking slipper, once a bedroom classic, is now a … Continue reading “Top 5 Fancy Smoking Slippers: Mind If I Smoke?”

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Top Cascading Embellishments: I’ll Take the Fall

Recently, I’ve been charmed by an array of embellishments so over the top they literally overwhelm the shoe. Usually, that’s a bad thing, but not in this case! Here, the adornments are the satisfying centerpiece for a dose of shoe fantasy. Tufts of fur, dangles of chain mail, and bouquets of feathers fall off these … Continue reading “Top Cascading Embellishments: I’ll Take the Fall”

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B Brian Atwood Fuveau Platform Booties: Cherchez La Femme(Bot)

Boys will be boys, but girls will often be man-eating sex kittens with the quick change into a white boot. Austin Powers, watch out: B Brian Atwood has created the bootie for the ultimate fembot. Of course, the designer is none other than the creator of the towering Maniac pump. This guy serves up sex … Continue reading “B Brian Atwood Fuveau Platform Booties: Cherchez La Femme(Bot)”

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Top 5 Gold Platforms: Go For the Bold

A new gold standard has been set. Gold hoops and bangles are always well and good, and even a gold lamé swimsuit, courtesy of Lanvin, might be on your summer agenda. Now it’s time to take your karats into fall, with a fleet of solid-gold platforms. These nuggets are sleek and savvy, with the right … Continue reading “Top 5 Gold Platforms: Go For the Bold”

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Top 5 Back Bows: Hot On Your Heels

Tomboys, turn your heads! Or at least keep your eyes on the front of these shoes. The back is where things take a turn for the girly. But a pop of fluffed-up ribbon, whether satin, grosgrain, or leather, at your heels doesn’t mean your feet should look like Little Bo Beep. Inject enough edge into … Continue reading “Top 5 Back Bows: Hot On Your Heels”

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