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Kitten Heel

Top 5 Mini-Heels: Low Heels, High Style

Think low heels and the Manolos favored by Anna Wintour comes to mind.  But what I’m talking about are cute, cool, modern low heels that are not a compromise for comfort. With inventive flavor and the right silhouette, you won’t even miss the extra height. You can still achieve a dressy look and after being … Continue reading “Top 5 Mini-Heels: Low Heels, High Style”

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Valentino Garavani Laser Cut Bootie

Perfect for those beach parties or whatever warm weathered clime this holiday seasons takes you, these Valentino Garavani booties are guaranteed to get plenty of use. Aren’t they pretty? I love a good laser cut leather print, and these, in off white Vitello, fit the bill. The peep toe front will project a slimmer foot … Continue reading “Valentino Garavani Laser Cut Bootie”

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Tabitha Simmons Fall 2010

One of my favorite “new” accessories designers is Tabitha Simmons. Not only is she a friend (no bias at all, I swear), but the Vogue stylist and contributing editor, not to mention Dolce & Gabbana stylist, is one of the few women in the industry that possesses a truly unique sense of style. For fall, … Continue reading “Tabitha Simmons Fall 2010”

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Stella McCartney Kitten Heel Slingback

While there are plenty of other shoes on my must-have list for fall for the ladies, none better encapsulates sheer style and practical everyday chic than Stella McCartney’s faux patent leather asymmetric kitten heel slingback. While 5-inch Louboutins will never lose popularity, for the majority of women, it must be a sigh of relief the … Continue reading “Stella McCartney Kitten Heel Slingback”

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Vionnet x Giuseppe Zanotti Debut Shoe Collection: Snob or Slob?

As Vionnet, under the creative direction of former Prada designer Rodolfo Paglialunga, is cautiously expanding. First up: a capsule group of 25 spring pre-collection shoe designs produced by Giuseppe Zanotti that will range in price from about $555 to $740. A combination of leather and silk fabrics make up the majority of the collection–some are … Continue reading “Vionnet x Giuseppe Zanotti Debut Shoe Collection: Snob or Slob?”

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Snob or Slob: Derek Lam Resort 2011 Kitten Heel

Like most of his peers, Derek Lam has his eyes set on the perfect pair of kitten heels for resort–only his come with an architectural edge. Introducing his signature shoe for Resort 2011: an aerodynamically-designed low-heel slingback that is fresh and modern–and young–but which also retains an air of classicism and taste that the kitten … Continue reading “Snob or Slob: Derek Lam Resort 2011 Kitten Heel”

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