This past Saturday, I was privileged enough to be invited to a Black History Month party held at
PHLI. This event was unreal, from the food (salmon, catfish, hot wings…I always appreciate the free food) to the live entertainment. I’m not the best with names, but on hand was a poet who took part in HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, although I have never watched this before. She was a very motivational speaker and she spoke of many truths.
read more...There are some who may not consider Tamara Mellon a true celeb. I say, "Fie! A blight on you and yours." Ms. Mellon is the mastermind behind Jimmy Choo. Yes, I said Choo...as in "I lost my Choo!" (Gawd, I love Sex and the City.)
The NBA All-Star game brings together the best players in the league, as well as some of the best shoes for the entire season.
What is it about Italian shoes that make the feminine form look that much more sexy?
Is it in our minds or do these shoes actually make the difference?
I like to believe it’s a little bit of both.
This square toe pump from Le Silla is one of my FAVORITE things. (Mostly because of the color fade)
The light touch of gray in the front with a power shot of black and brown in the back work well together.
These are a perfect mix of confrontation and submission.
This ankle boot is a contender as one of the best shoes in the entire collection.
The buckles go well with the patent, working to create a tough but young Mary Jane look.
Notice the perfected height on this shoe. It’s the final touch that makes these a new type of classic.
10 Best Ankle Boots
Wicked low boots that take the high road whether you're at work or on the town.
1. BOSS BLACK,
$525;
hugoboss.com for stores.
2. MISS SIXTY,
$169; (212) 575-0315 for stores.
3. MIU MIU,
$530;
barneys.com for stores.
4. BAKERS,
$79.95;
bakersshoes.com.
5. BCBGIRLS,
$129.99;
bcbgirls.com for stores.
6. MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC,
$590; (212) 632-9300.
7. ANN TAYLOR LOFT,
$89;
anntaylorloft.com.
8. MAXMARA,
$760; (212) 879-6100.
9. RAFE,
$385;
rafe.com.
10. PAYLESS,
$34.99;
payless.com.
The Best Shoes in the Whole Wide World.
Updated and sporty these were designed for casual workplaces or any place where a man might spend a lot of time on his feet. The rugged, oiled leather lace up gives plenty of support - with a padded tongue and ankle collar for extra comfort and textured leather uppers for a knockabout, touring shoe. Yet there are those few extra styling details - the center front seam for example, that make them subtly interesting for a casual night out. They're meant to be worn for hours - sounds like the ideal resume for a traveller's schedule.
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A few weeks ago I happened to flip through the
Barbara Bui Summer 2008 collection and found these uber-gorgeous pair of chunky sky high leather platforms which are probably the best shoes EVER! I am in love with them.
All I have to do now is to find a place where I can buy them. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find an online store which sells this sexy footwear. Any ideas anyone? They probably cost a little fortune, but if a girl falls in love with a shoe… you just can’t help it.
UPDATE: If you are looking for some great Barbara Bui knockoffs, check out
InTheirCloset.com.
The best shoes – by Allen Edmonds.
With seam welts all the way round. Uncompromising quality that will be yours for years to come.
Good quality shoes are the sign of a gentleman. Good, sewn welted shoes are more comfortable, last much longer and above all, they command respect in all walks of life. Allen Edmonds still makes shoes for life.
Less than 1% of all shoes on the world market are sewn welted. At Allen Edmonds, all shoes have been “Goodyear welted” since 1922. In contrast to shoes which have simply been glued, a flexible strip of material is stitched to the inner sole. This makes the shoe much more flexible and helps prevent tiredness when walking. The shoe adjusts to the complex anatomy of the foot – not the other way around. In the breathable, waterproof cork layer between inner and outer sole, the foot forms its individual print: a fantastically comfortable surface for the foot, also insulated, of course, against damp and the cold of the ground. No steel pins, no nails to reduce flexibility and comfort. Also, the heel is not, as is usually the case, merely a plastic core covered with leather (often losing its “façade” quickly), but is built up layer upon layer of leather. These layers reduce impact on the spine and joints, and the heel stays in shape for a long time.
The leather: finest French calf leather.
A particularly soft, smooth leather, which allows the skin to breathe and forms a supple surrounding for the foot without any pressure.
Black “Park Avenue” with covered lacing and elegant cross-seam on the flap is the most formal men’s shoe. Wear it with three-piece suits, pinstripes, frock coat and dinner jackets.
Each pair of shoes comes with waxed replacement shoelaces and two soft flannel shoe bags – ideal for travelling. Uppers and lining: genuine calf leather. Sole:
oak-tanned cowhide butt leather.
Your Allen Edmonds shoes deserve life-long service.
Allen Edmonds are made to last so long that after some years general servicing is well worth while. If you would like the original Allen Edmonds service at reasonable prices, just telephone Pro-Idee.
All models available in E width. If required, “Park Avenue” is also available in other widths – just phone us. According to model and width, the delivery will be 4-10 weeks.
