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Sergio Rossi

Sergio Rossi Laser Cut d’Orsay Sandal

Old world beauty arrives in the present day in this laser cut d’orsay sandal with ankle strap. Scalloped vamp and Oxford like details on the heel are pure classics but add those elements on top of a stacked platform and wood heel and you’ve got yourself a shoe that will ignite the dullest of work … Continue reading “Sergio Rossi Laser Cut d’Orsay Sandal”

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Top 5 Pink and Red-Hot Combos: A One-Two Punch

I just can’t get enough of this sugar-and-spice combination. There is nothing like a clash-happy burst of pink and red for an all-powerful, extra-hot fusion. Whether you go classic and quintessential (a la Charlotte Olympia) or you opt for a freewheeling fling (see Sergio Rossi or B Brian Atwood), I recommend you blaze through summer … Continue reading “Top 5 Pink and Red-Hot Combos: A One-Two Punch”

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Best of Summer Jellys: Less is More

I am still haunted by the jelly shoes of my youth. The gladiator styles that had no style and the ballet slippers would slip (from gross sweat). I still do not believe in “real” shoes re-imagined into jellys – the rubberized YSL Tribute is a tragedy and travesty to the iconic shoe. But in thong … Continue reading “Best of Summer Jellys: Less is More”

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Top 5 Denim Shoes: Kick the Blues Away

I am so happy to see denim shoes making a comeback. There was the lone Bottega pair I spotted a while back, which was totally worth drooling over, and now there’s a flourish of great options. I had a favorite pair years ago that I wore out just like I would my most prized pair … Continue reading “Top 5 Denim Shoes: Kick the Blues Away”

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Top 5 Floral Prints: Blooms That Go Boom!

Loud and proud is a must for summer shoes. Floral patterns used to be reserved for the gray-hairs, but remember: ultra-kitsch can also be ultra-chic. It’s all in how you handle them. Wear these sandals wisely, and don’t mix prints unless you know what you’re doing (stripes and florals always work well). And don’t force … Continue reading “Top 5 Floral Prints: Blooms That Go Boom!”

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Top 5 Flat Wedges: High-Low Mix

It might sound like an oxy moron, but there is nothing incongruous about the new flat wedge. Maybe I’m especially drawn to them because of my ankle injury – then again, they could still do damage if I took a spill. As long as you stay stable, you get the comfort of your easiest flat … Continue reading “Top 5 Flat Wedges: High-Low Mix”

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