As temps drop, be on the lookout for steamy resort shoes…

December 4th, 2008

Sure, it’s cold outside. Warm your insides knowing as soon as temps allow, you can slide yourself into any these fabulous spring footwear. This next few weeks while you’re frantically shopping for your loved ones, saunter by your favorite shoe boutique for a little one-on-one with your favorite designers. It’ll ensure you’re no grinch. And to wet your merry whistle, we’re showing you what you can look forward to:
COLOR COMBO: The bold palette of the Davis by Ruthie Davis Mondrian-inspired pump will no doubt put some pep in your steph and Luciano Padovan’s nod to neon—the orange/fuchsia/blue neon peep-toe patent—will turn the heads, ladies. Calvin Klein mixes rich coral patent with tan-colored suede in a play of color and materials that garner attention. Gigi Favela combines several bold colors for her Ibiza

GOING NATIVE: Homage was paid to our country’s rich heritage from several designers who worked fringe and feathers into their footwear. Bettye Muller’s fringed-flat totally rocks. Angeleigh Anastasio offers a flirty T-strap suede sandal with a girlish grin and this darling flat from resort sandal maker bo’em turns up the fun factor! Born busts out whip-stitched and braided sandals and Pour la Victoire is bringing out a fun beaded moc.

MATERIAL: We’ve been anxiously waiting for Jessica Bennett’s stained green leather boot. Boots for spring show you’re just girlie enough to hang tough. Trust us. you. want. a. pair. Robert Zur’s “true glove” leather drivers feel like your most comfortable slippers. Be on the lookout for Frye’s vegetable-tanned leather whose colors are as yummy as their new silhouettes. Plus you’ll also see elastic straps worked into a few clever designs (think Colin Robertson from this year) and satin, satin, satin.

SHOE SHAPE: Platforms are still the height of fashion, folks. Modern Vintage collaborates with Johnny Wujek for a sculpted strappy sandal. Designer Georgina Goodman offers height with this strappy 130mm leather clog. Claudia Ciuti’s triple-strap crackle metallic leather platform with ankle strap is stunning. Claudio Merazzi who’s always good for a tall, stilt-like creation doesn’t disappoint with his fur and swarovsky collection.

DAVIS by Ruthie Davis does it again…

August 3rd, 2008

having just returned from the shoe show in vegas, it proved rather invigorating to visit with shoe designers and “play” amongst their spring 09 wares. from the show, stores and buyers will place their orders and designers will begin the arduous task of having those shoes produced. ruthie davis—a favorite amongst celebs: hillary duff, alicia keys, the view’s elisabeth hasselbech, penelope cruz, and several recognizable others—has been turning heads with her eponymous futuristic footwear line “DAVIS by Ruthie Davis” since 2006. (i remember the black-and-white totally fun uber-futuristic spectacle of her first press event kicking off her premier collection in nyc, but i digress!)

her vegas showroom (in the collections at the venetian) was dolled up with vibrant comic-strip signage “POW!” and bottles of essie “short shorts” neon pink nail polish. her spring shoes lined the tables like candy-colored gems sweetly calling our names. giddy from the overload of her shocking use of color, we were indeed kids in this candy store and pulling at our pockets for more ching. i mentioned, pointing to the shoes on her feet, that we’d pulled THAT shoe for an august “shoe of the day!” an updated style with attitude, a follow-up to the shocking orange and white peep-toe pump that hillary and alicia love so much.

the DAVIS by Ruthie Davis Koolhaus ribbed Mary Jane pump is hot folks. its 4 1/2″ power heel with chrome metal heel insert sits atop a 1/2″ platform. the specchio velvet brush leather and metal studs on the rubber straps scream, “you go rocker chick!” with our feet in fall and our eye on the future, where her spring 2009 collection promises a sweet blend of bold color and a clever mix of materials (one of her signatures), she currently cleverly juxtaposes naughty and nice.

and lest you missed the “shoe-per woman” gallery of shoes, check it out… her two-piece patent leather peep-toe pump rocks too! POW!

Natalie Portman - new shoes at Té casan

October 13th, 2008

Just got word that the new Natalie Portman shoe styles have arrived at Té Casan. Eighteen new styles of her coveted vegan shoes are now available. Natalie Portman, “As a vegan, it’s been challenging finding designer shoes made of alternative materials. This collection offers a great selection without compromising quality or style.”