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Top 5 Lifted Loafers: Separate the Women From the Boys

I find things stolen from the boys very sexy. Your husband’s tailored shirt worn rolled up with a pair of hot pants; his jacket casually draped over a sequined dress. And who can forget Coco Chanel...

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Top 5 Borrowed-From-the-Boys Shoes: Girls Will Be Boys

Come fall, I love nothing more than a pair of wide-leg trousers worn with an equally strong shoe. Especially when you see the combo on a feminine girl, for real contrast and the element of surprise....

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Top 5 Painterly Pumps and Platforms: Make an Impression

I love Impressionist paintings; I’ve been to Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny twice – I found the lush greenery exactly as it was when Monet painted it over a hundred years ago. The master’s work is...

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Manolo Blahnik Suede and Leather Lace-Up Ankle Boots: Docked for Absurdity

It was bad enough last time Timberland high heels boots were in but this pointy witch-y version is worse and is having me worried. As in, who really thinks this is cool? There are so many great options...

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Rihanna Causes Chaos In Manolo Blahnik

Rihanna stunned at the MTV VMA’s in a sexy pixie cut, a sleek white Adam Selman dress and Manolo Blahnik Chaos heels. This Grecian look was simple, understated and powerful. The Manolo’s were the...

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Steal The Look: Taylor Momsen’s Nude Lady Dafs

Ubiquitous as they may be, I am still obsessing over how these nude six-inch heels elongate Taylor’s already mile-long legs! She’s literally being placed on a pedestal, and what woman doesn’t want...

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Manolo Blahnik Crystal BB Satin Pumps: A Cinderella Story

These Manolo Blahniks (at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,685) are real life Cinderella slippers! Sure they’re great for parties (and Halloween if you are going as Cinderella), but what I love about them is...

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Top 5 Stingray Heels: Sweet Sting

I love stingray because it’s super luxurious and extravagant (and unfortunately, expensive!). The exotic nature of the skin guarantees that you’ll stand out in the crowd. Even in neutral colors, the...

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Steal the Look: Kate Moss’ Chocolate Suede Booties

The day after Halloween, your kids have tons of leftover candy, and I’m diving right in for the chocolate! The luxe casual style of Kate Moss has me obsessing over chocolate suede booties.I’ve been...

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Top 5 Ankle-Strap Pumps: Strap Yourself In

While feminine and delicate, ankle straps are not just decorative. They’re safety belts for your ankles! This is especially true if heels are dizzyingly high, and it seems like they make them taller...

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Top 5 Yellow Shoes: Mellow Yellow

Yellow stimulates our brains so if you need a hump day pick-me-up, pick up a pair of surprisingly versatile and fun yellow shoes! My yellow Bottega Veneta sandals from SS12 have been my go to heels...

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Best of Cruise Shoes: Blues Cruise

People who hate cruises just haven’t done them right. I’ve taken tons of cruises around the world (still need to do a South America Patagonia one), and I promise, it’s the absolute best way to see...

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Celeb Trend: Get to the Pointed Pump

There’s nothing as elongating and slimming as a pointy pump stiletto. Celebs like Diane Kruger and Ginnifer Goodwin (in Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps – $1,195 on Net-a-Porter) have been seen...

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Shoe Trend: Tangled Up in Blue

From turquoise to iced and electrifying, blue is the hue of the season. And the truth is that this has me feeling anything but blue. The color is perfect because it’s both a bright and a basic,...

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Impressionist-Inspired Shoes: Art Class

I’m feeling romantic just like the rest of the fashion world. Florals are obvious choices with spring soon to be blooming, but the Impressionist aesthetic offers something fresher with a sense of...

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Top 5 Pointy Shoes: Pointer Sisters

Manolo never left them behind, but pointy shoes are making a big comeback. They’re a staple now really, with rounded toes starting to look out of place and outdated even. One of my favorite things...

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Manolo Blahnik Taislao Leather Pointed Pump: Chain Reaction

Bondage has never looked so appealing, and no, I’m not talking about Fifty Shades of Grey. Manolo Blahnik is the man responsible for this sexual revolution with a pair of black pointed toe pumps as its...

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Manolo Blahnik Ardo Sandal: Socks in the City

Sarah Jessica Parker attended the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball looking very Carrie-esq in metallic gown and gorgeous Manolo Blahnik Ardo sandals. These shoes are gorgeous and have an ankle “sock”...

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Jessica Biel Magical in Manolos

Jessica Biel sported the Manolo Blahnik Carolyne slingback pumps at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and looked like something out of a fairy tale. These metallic leather d’Orsay pumps are go-to celeb red...

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Manolo Blahnik Bellantomod Boots: Every Season, Every Reason

Manolo Blahnik’s Bellantomod is a bootie for all seasons. The open design keeps you cool on even the steamiest summer nights, but fits into your fall wardrobe of smart pencil skirts and trousers just...

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