Luella goes Underground

Luella lovers take heart. Our favorite boyish Britster, who won our affection after producing a collection of cheap and lovelies for Target, is offering something new for her fans with limited budgets.
Through a collaboration with UK label Underground, Luella brings us her classic winkle pickers, available in silver lame or a graphic alphabet print from her spring RTW collection.
I'm considering the silver lame pair, thinking they'd especially shine with pair of jeans, a mini skirt, or black leggings. British Elle features them in an editorial with a Gareth Pugh dress, giving the shoes the right look. They're
available at Trash and Vaudeville for about $120, or for us non-New Yorkers, check out Underground's website.

shoes worth talking about

By now, you've probably heard of Tom's, the the simple canvas shoes inspired by traditional Argentinian styles. With spring approaching, I've been thinking what will work best for summer bike riding and beach strolling. Tom's seem to be just the ticket with their extremely reasonable prices and worthy cause (for every pair purchased, Tom's donates a pair to a South American child in need). Really, the only thing left to consider is which color to purchase!

Victoria's Shoes

And speaking of Victoria's Secret. . . I always like to check out their 'trashtastic' shoe selection on the website. So many of the heels look like stripper cast-offs or victims of an over-zealous bedazzler. Some of the latest styles I'm seeing aren't half bad, though. Or perhaps I'm just cheapening myself. Either way: a girl needs a little cheap dazzle sometimes!

Frye Forever

I've been having a lot of love for Frye lately, having recently purchased a pair of their classic, indestructible leather boots and some ballet-style sandals (thanks to Grandad and Aunt Liz's Christmas gift certificates!).
I really admire the quality and traditional craftsmanship behind Frye's designs. My horsey years have given me a thorough respect for quality leather (the smell of a well stocked tack room still makes me swoon!), which Frye undoubtedly uses in its work. Finally, with my Fryes, I feel confident that I've made a couple of shoe purchases that will last beyond this season!

shoewawa recommends. . .

While reading Shoewawa.com the other day (the cheesiest of my guilty pleasure blog reading)I came across these shoes made by Eley Kishimoto for spring/ summer '07. They're such fun, I wonder why I've never heard of this husband/wife design team earlier! And furthermore, where can I buy these shoes?!

remixing vintage style

Once upon a time I actually found a pair of 1940's red leather platform sandals to fit my feet. They were stunning: eliciting complements everywhere we went and bumping my height up to a statuesque 6'3. Sadly, yet inevitably, I wore them to death.
Since a piece like that isn't bound to come around but once in a lifetime, imagine my delight when I discovered a company that specializes in reproducing classic vintage shoe styles! Remix Vintage Shoes, out of California, carries hand made leather reproductions in styles ranging from the 1920's to the 1950's (and in every color you can dream of!).
As a happy owner of several pairs, I can vouch that they're incredibly comfortable, look like the real thing, and are available at a price you can live with.

why not?

Why not wear your favorite summer sandals this winter, with stockings or socks?

wonderfully irregular shoes

Irregular Choice Shoes. . . They tend to be hit or miss. Some styles are decadent little works of art for your feet. Others, look like they couldn't possibley have been designed on planet Earth.
Either way, the label specializes in delightfully off-beat styles for those who crave a little bit more from a shoe. I adore these striped boots. . . They remind me of something Rod Stewart might have worn in his Faces' days: glam rock meets psychedelia. I just hope they won't end up looking too Motley Crue. In a bad way.