Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Cooler Than McCool







Sometimes I see a collection of shoes where there is only one pair out of the whole bunch that I get obsessed with. And then there are those times where I see a collection and everything that is in it is good. Surface To Air's fall 2010 is like the latter explanation. I wanted everything. It was fashion and function and not fashion over function, which is always a good thing.

Monday, February 22, 2010

What A Bond


I couldn't help but fall in love with these electric blue bondage beauties. And neither could the queen walking by who yelled out, "work bitch."

Saturday, February 20, 2010

It's Made Well

The Show: Alexa Chung for Madewell



Clogs are so the shit this season.


These clog, strappy numbers are cute. But Gap/Pierre Hardy does them better. All in all, the collection is wearable and stylish... but nothing groundbreaking.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

It Can't Always Be Good











I'm sorry, but if no one else will say it, I surely will: The Alexander Wang fall 2010 collection was not only disappointing but extremely unattractive. I started out feeling optimistic about going to the show. I mean, Wang is beloved by all. How could the pretty boy who did so well from seasons past go so wrong? Well, for starters, it was the notion of trying to be "ultra cool." We all know that Wang has this cool factor. He has thrived on being the bad ass designer without really being bad. He received his official "darling" pass from the fashion media about three seasons ago, making him the designer that everyone (no matter what your taste) loved. It was Wang this and Wang that, and maybe that got to his head a bit. He forgot that what makes something traditionally "cool" is not knowing you are cool yourself. With this collection, it was obvious he thought, Well, everyone loves me anyway... I can do no wrong. The models came out with (forgive my language) cum/gooped hair that was just disgusting and flat. The makeup was goth with subtle hints of color (nothing to write home about). It was as if he was saying "fuck off" to the world with this gastly collection. Second, the clothing did not look new. In fact, for the most part, it looked cheap and weathered. If I'm paying crazy prices for a piece of clothing, the pieces better look luxe. Oh, and the shoes. Well if you like big and clunky a la Steve Madden back in ’93.... then Wang is your man. And if you liked those shoes, you will definitely love the bell-bottom leggings. Really? Bell-bottom leggings Wang? It's a bit pretentious and too cool for school. We know you are "edgy" Wang, you don't have to do this to us to prove it. Wang we don't want to lose you, but you lost most of us with this collection.

A Few Of My Favorite Things

Proenza Schouler: It's part moccasin, part ’70s disco, and part Wild Pair (you know that store in the suburbs where you use to get your wacky shoes... don't front). It's hard to find a shoe that is both quirky and wearable, but this duo always finds it easy to mesh the two together.


Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Phillip Lim: Can the man do any wrong? Yes, he can. But this season for the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection, Louboutin was all right.


Derek Lam: I'm not really fond of his clothing, but Lam always seems to have pretty good shoes—sturdy shoes that you always (well I always) want in the closet. These boots—while rugged and a bit tomboyish—are perfect for sprucing up any drab outfit. In fact, I already have a ton of outfits that I can wear them with. In fact, I just need these boots. They are so chocolate-ty and rich and enticing. These are definitely on my list of important things to get. I hate when I can't have something ASAP, but I've already planned my life around it.


Derek Lam: How cute?

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Color Coded

The Show: Chris Benz Fall 2010



There are those shows that are hyped-up by all, and this is one of them. It's not that I hated this show... I just didn't understand the collection. It was bright (that's cool) and fun (always good), but it was not interesting. Chris Benz is known for his colors and textures but in this case the things we love about his designs became the things we hated—kinda like his worst enemy. I wanted to see a different view from Benz without him losing what got him noticed in the first place. Instead I got the same ole dude from years before. But the highlights in the collection were the fur and bedazzled jackets. Whether they were sleeveless, or not, they somehow saved the collection. Those were the pieces my eyes were drawn to. The shoes were "eh" except for a studded pair (I know I said studs were over, and they are, but these heels were done tastefully). I think they were Brian Atwood. All in all, I'm not hating on Benz... I just want him to take it to the next level. I know he is capable.

Doll House

The Show: Peter Jensen Fall 2010


This was another show that made me happy that I work in fashion. Even though I was not madly in love with the shoes—except for a lace-up bootie that came in hunter green—that did not steer me away from loving this whimsical collection. Congrats to Monsieur Jensen, this was his first time showing in the U.S. and the turnout was great. The pieces and the ambience  brought me back to when I was thirteen and loved dressing up dolls and my little brother.  Now if only he would hire me to design his shoes.

Mighty High

The Show: Max Azria







The Max Azria show looked more like a Calvin Klein "knock off" spectacle. There were some really great geometric shift dresses, one-shouldered frocks, and amazingly tailored trousers. But even so, it just did not feel genuine. It was not 100 % Max Azria. With that being said, I loved the pointy toed wedges that galloped down the runway in shades of gray, beige, and black. The shoes were Azria.... very Azria. If he would have designed from the shoe up, the collection would have been solid. Max we love what you do. Don't change. Stay with it. You've been in business this long. It's all good. Just give me a pair of those shoes.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Suno Numero Uno

The Show: Suno Fall 2010



I like being happy and this collection makes me happy. Patterns, colors, African prints, platform heels, beautiful and eccentric jewelry—all these things make me so very happy. Suno is one of those labels that allows fashion to be tolerable and fun. This collection had me at hello. When I walked into this presentation I was feeling all blah and meh, but as soon as I was blinded by all that jazz, I became happier than I fat kid at a candy store—or a McDonalds.

This Is What I Want




I have this friend. Let's call her Cali. She works in a great place. She works for a designer who has great shoes. My birthday is coming up, and if she knows what's best for her (wink), she knows what to do. I love everything about these booties—from the hardware to the faux lace-up to the wedged heel, this shoe is perfection. I have already started to plan outfits around them. The boot is called the CC—named after Cali—and it is very much like her.... bold, different ,and giving....very giving.

Another version. These are suede booties that are embellished with paint giving them a look of being worn. These are cute, but I want the previous ones. Should I get them in black or grey? So many decisions.

These are futuristic. They are cool, but I want the ones I want!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

End Of An Era

LEE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
R.I.P






The Front Row

The show: Jen Kao

The Front Row is filled with...


Do's (That Rodarte boot is, well, amazing)


Don'ts (Well, I think the picture speaks for itself)


Do's (Sorry, I just love these boots)


Knock Off's (I'm not mad)


Hipsters in all black (That can be a Do or a Don't... depending on who you are)


And obviously heels. Fuck me heels. (Angie, Is that you?)

Fashion Week Has Begun

The Show: BCBG Max Azria


I love these geometrical heels from Azria. Last season he had the "hoove-like" pony hair booties, and this season it's all about bringing us back to geometry class.



People get all googly-eyed when it comes to models. Models are just regular people who are tall.




The runway is so odd. Anyway, the collection was O.K., well boring actually. But, the shoes made the show.

About Me

Addiction is never a good thing, but sometimes it's just what you need in order to make you happy. In my case, my shoe addiction has consumed every aspect of my life. I wonder about shoes constantly, conjure up styles that don't even exist, go crazy over anything from bougie heels to lowbrow knockoffs, drool over any stylish concoctions, and fawn over my ludicrous collection, which you will see through my weird photoshoot. (I will also showcase some heels on other peoples feet.) I am secretly an Imelda Marcos hater who does not like cheese.

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