Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Trend Alert! Tribal

One of the fiercest trends to hit the ramps this season is the very African Tribal trend. And I'm talking designers like Anna Sui, Issey Miyake, Oscar de la Renta -- most of the creme de la creme of the fashion tribe. Think bold dramatic prints and bright earthy colours on simple soft shapes. And statement accessories (like the oh-so-drool-worthy Louis Vuitton Spicy Shoe!)

But this isn't exactly the easiest look to channel. Unless you've got major fashion chutzpah, going for one focal point is a good idea. Like if you're wearing a dress that has a lot happening, then tone down the accessories, of forgo them completely. Or if you're dying to put on that gorgeous but uber-intricate and humongous neck piece, skip the earrings and wear it with a plain top/dress.

Here are my top picks:


TIBI NY, Blue silk tribal dress, $694.00
Love how the rich blue body of the dress frames the gorgeous neck.

Kendra Scott Jewelry, Artemis Bangle $63.00
I don't usually like gold. But this bangle, with its simple leaf motif, was just too gorgeous to resist!

Bottega Veneta, $1,850.00
This is one of the uber awesome Bottega knot minaudieres. Nuff said.

Arden B, Enamel Tribal Earring, $18.00
Great if you're looking to make a subtle statement. I really like that shade of orange.

Forever 21, Tribal Silk Scarf, $5.80
This scarf would be the perfect way to turn any old plain-Jane look to tribal chic. And Forever 21 has some really awesome tribal inspired stuff, so head over to either the store or the website and check it out.

Nicole Miller, Aqua tribal jersey Dolman dress, $ 385.00
I LOVE this dress! The dramatic B&W print, the oh-so-casual anti-fit silhouette, the central motif -- all of it! Tres tres chic.

Bangle Brass Work By Isharya, $48.00
Now this is a simple statement piece. Quirky and gorge.

New Look, Metallic Trim Bag, £20.00
I really like the very organic looking cane handle. And the print, which I'm thinking is a type of Ikat.

Kitson Ettika, Tribal Bead Bracelet, $48.00
Love the dangly bits!

WeWe, Kimmy Sunflower dress $99.00
WeWe is a store I found online, which only makes Africa inspired garments. They've got more like this really cute yellow maxi dress.

Louis Vuitton, Spicy Sandal in Python Leather, $3,390
And finally! The drool-worthy (and unattainable if you're as broke as I am!) Spicy shoe I was talking about a bit earlier. It's been seen on glamazons like Alexa Chung, Chloe Sevigny, Heidi Klum, Victoria Beckham and Madonna. No wonder it's on the lust list of pretty much every fashionate out there.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Trend Alert! Gladiators

What they are: These sandals are constructed out of thin buckled leather straps that either stop at the ankle or continue to mid-calf. Typically they’re flat heeled, but their high-heeled avatars are really hot right now.

What I like:


Guess Footwear Klear, $79.99
These are pretty basic gladiators, and that's why I like them. The straps are well spaced out, and the gold studs add just the right amount of glam quotient.


Betsey Johnson Women's Daker Gladiator Sandal, $144.90 - $179.90
I just love how punk these sandals are!!!


Costume National Thin Strap Gladiator, $535.00
Love the colour, love the minimalist straps.


Mistrey by Melissa Rubber gladiator sandals, $65.00
Uber casual, chic, and they'll add that burst of colour to brighten up you look. And they're rubber, so they get points for being practical.


Giuseppe Zanotti Platform gladiator sandals, $875.00
Great if you want to dress up your look a bit. And I just love that they're white. And platforms!


BCBG MAX AZRIA Women's Ira Platform Gladiator Sandal
Snakeskin is in. Period.


Bernardo "Magic" Gladiator Sandals in Pewter, $148.00
These have a nice beach party vibe going on. And I'm still loving the metallic trend.


Antik Batik Squaw Spartiates gladiator sandals, $205.00
Cute and bohemian.


Reaction Kenneth Cole "Tart N Soul" Gladiator Pump, $89.00
Dressy Gladiator pumps. Yummy.


MIA Women's Empire Gladiator
Closer to the classic gladiator look. But you'll need legs that go all the way up to your armpits to pull these off. Or maybe just the chutzpah!