Archive for May, 2010

Spring Bootie Must-Haves

Dove Suede Lattice Peep Toe Bootie

Dove Suede Lattice Peep Toe Bootie

Cognac Lace-Up Peep Toe Bootie

Cognac Lace-Up Peep Toe Bootie

Our newest shoe arrivals are the quintessential spring booties that are absolute musts this season. The top bootie has a hidden platform, back zipper, suede lattice detail all in a soft dove grey color. We love this bootie paired with white denim as well as lighter grey denim and to show off the legs, this shoe looks incredible with a lot of the spring/summer dresses. The color and suede really make this shoe very light on the feet, which is what you want out of a spring bootie. This color is also moving forward into next season and would pair perfectly with tights for  cooler weather functionality. Booties in the past were never a part of the spring/summer “approved” footwear list, but with our every-changing and unpredictable weather patterns as well as our feet needing a break from the whole sandal mentality, spring booties are being embraced by so many women of different ages and styles.  The cognac lace-up peep toe bootie (above) is a perfect style that exemplifies this. It draws design inspiration from Victorian boots, yet the All-American cognac leather and stream-line silhouette give this bootie a reinvented freshness that appeals to even those hesitant to branch out into the bootie category. I love this shoe with any dress or skirt for the season. It can be very work appropriate and also fun to pair with all the chambrays, denims, and printed dresses/rompers of the season. Moving forward to Fall ‘10, I know it is tough to visualize; although I blogged about the trend earlier this season, the predominating look is to pair booties like this with trouser socks and bare legs as a transition before tights weather. I have to say after trying this myself, the look is really sexy and so easy to wear – trust me your feet will be happy as will your style.

Style Bottom Line: Booties aren’t going anywhere and these are two styles that are smart additions to any woman’s shoe wardrobe.

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A+O: Safari Reinvented.

alice + olivia combo shirtdress and romper.

alice + olivia combo shirtdress and romper.

We just love Alice + Olivia’s new arrival for summer. The Marshall Combo Shirtdress (top left) is the perfect style marriage of the combo bandage pieces we have been seeing this past year with a seasonally relevant cotton/linen fabric in stone and white. This dress is so refreshing. It is the perfect choice for bringing the sexy bandage combo dress into daytime as well as an office work environment without pushing the envelope. The Khaki Romper (top right) is super cute. It is sold with the belt and just exudes summer with a “Out of Africa” appeal – so Meryl in an oh so modern way- I would pair this with our new Loeffler Randall origami sandal photographed below in our blog and even with one of our caged high heels for a night out (such as our Camilla Skovgaard saw cutout sandals). Who says safari can’t show some leg and be a touch wild for summer?

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3.1 Phillip Lim: The new blush.

3.1 Phillip Lim: Blush Silk Lace Tiered Cami Dress

3.1 Phillip Lim: Blush Silk Lace Tiered Cami Dress

This dress is just magnificent. It is from Phillip Lim’s new Summer 2010 Collection. The color falls somewhere between a nude, buff, petal, and blush – it is just the most delicate dress and so refreshing for the season. The silk laser cut lace lays just every so gently on itself and the back has Lim’s signature hook and eye bra closure.  The bralette detailing on the front is so coy with a peek-a-boo cut out right below the chest. This dress exudes femininity and in the modern ease that we all love from Phillip Lim.  Wear this dress with a bronze metallic shoe or nude heel for a special occassion or pair it with our new Loeffler Randall flats (below) for a much more day inspired look. This is my new favorite dress for the season – it truly is one of a kind.

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