Like It, Love It, or LOSE It?
I dig it….plus because it’s Corso Como that means they have a cushion and those booties are made for walkin’! It’s on sale thru Tuesday at Swirl!
“Elevated” Style
I recently glanced upon an article by Susan Weissman for Four Seasons Magazine and, along with the photography by David Lewis Taylor, loved this piece. It was simple yet effective: it showed a fabulous picture of this season’s towering heels stacked high! Picture perfect! [pictured shoes include Giambattista Valli‘s 5-inch platform in vitello nero | Christian Louboutin‘s […]
Shoe Sale!
Vince Camuto: 20% off any $200 purchase thru Sept. 30th using code VC200
Fabulous Fall Bootie
Pre-order the Tory Burch Lyle Hiking Boot ($395) now…it’s hot!!
Summer Weekend Style
These Michael Michael Kors wedges are perfect for summer given the cork as well as soft metallic coloring.
The Best Choo Shoes
Get a look at the Jimmy Choo’s that Tamara Mellon recommends for your closet…and that’s saying a lot since she’s the Jimmy Choo founder – click the pic! Note: I’ve checked out Tamara’s Choo shoe recs, and I’m on board with 5 of the 23 as must-haves for fall! Metallic snake-embossed pump, $525 (pictured above) Patent […]
(Early) Autumn Yumminess
Morning Quickie
Shoes…with a more pointy toebox look more chic and streamline thus, more easily go from day to evening – even if they’re flats. So look for a pair of pointy toe shoes to go from work to workin’ it!!
Item of the Week
Ash Studded Wedge at Bergdorf Goodman‘s ♥ $230 ♥ Perfect with dresses, long skirts, jeans…because it’s a lighter wedge ♥ Studs give it edge ♥ Wedge makes it wearable and comfortable for most! ♥ Color is ideal for spring/summer
Manly Monday Style Meter (on Tuesday)
A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned…. Double-fisted: one cell phone is hard enough to manage but, two….not cool (and unsafe). Road-weary: men who travel extensively should not have shoes that look like they “walked” the road less traveled…. Mistaken identity: (this is really for the ladies) don’t mistake kindness for weakness….men […]
Two More Target Collabs: Cynthia Vincent & Eugenia Kim
While these collaborations aren’t due into Target stores until Sunday, April 18th, some stores appear to have jumped the gun. But that’s not important nor is the point of this post — more importantly, these collabs mark two more notches in Target’s belt and pursuit to bring high-end fashion with low-end pricing. Cynthia Vincent: she is the designer […]
Shoe-be-doo-be-doo
Vera Wang Lavender Label Bloomingdale’s $262.50 …because it can be worn with dresses, jeans, and skirts…because it’s a great transition shoe from now to summer and into summer…because the neutral/cognac color will go perfectly with everything you own!
Super Chic, Super Cheap…Sandals
While Blueprint for Style does not particularly care for the gladiator shoe trend, there are many that have made a go of the Clash of the Titans toe tappers. If you are one, it makes sense to do it as inexpensively as possible because I guarantee (no…I pray) that this fashion romp-in-the-hay will end soon. […]
Super Cheap, Super Chic Shoe
A winter white shoe is hard to come by, and even harder if you want it to POP and have some pizazz (without the look of your childhood Easter outfit…you remember?!) This Lorna shoe by Hive & Honey brings us one step closer to savvy and a huge leap closer toward spring, and all for just […]
Easy Walk from Winter to Spring
These ASOS Mister Two-tone lace up brogues ($51.28) are an easy way to bring in spring — the navy color balances the white so you don’t look like Little Orphan Annie….but can remain stylish and weather appropriate. Two tone lace-up brogue style shoes Retro style design with contrast panels Lace-up front fastening, low block heel […]
….And Haute to Boot!
I am thinking this Lana Collar Thong Bootie by Dolce Vita is haute….and I’m not a bootie fan! The different textures and the zips, snaps and folds make it standout without being too much. Now the outfit can take a backseat and let your feet do the talkin‘. At $298, it’s a little steep but an outfit-maker!! Just […]
Because Black is a Basic
I have been on the proverbial ‘hunt’ for a basic black flat shoe that would not look basic, could be worn across several occasions including everyday, wasn’t too plain that I got bored, but wasn’t too over-the-top that it lost the ‘basic’ feel, and didn’t cost a ton because undoubtedly next season I’d want something […]
Shoes as Art…..
Name: Guillaume Hinfray Medium: Sexy and sculptured shoes Seen where: On pedicured and well-heeled feet across the land…. ( Now: at Gilt Groupe Why: 2010 should be about “investing” in style not blowing money on trendy fashions…and everyone knows art is a terrific investment so why not get excited with ‘every little step you take’?! […]
Absolutely Perfect Holiday Suit Shoes!
We were absolutely ecstatic when we saw this shoe/boot whip across our computer screen because it’s absolutely perfect! For every Holiday occasion to come, you’ve got the answer and what really makes this perfect (besides the punch detail at the quarters)– the sole is made of moulded rubber (read: able to move from house to […]
Glad to be a Gladiator
I saw this picture…. And then decided I loved the Eden gladiator bootie by Michael Antonio….and it’s only $65 at flyjane.net. The purple color is “it” this fall, the bootie is supposed to be ‘in fashion’ but, the entire outfit looks great!
I’m Practicing Alliteration with This Shoe
I am adoring this sturdy, sparkly, studded, strappy and sexy Azzedine Alaia shoe! What I am having a difficult time smiling about is the super high spend of $1895….but let’s just admire it for now and note our lofty aspirations! .
Invest in a Driver or Slip-on
Style tip: invest in a pair of drivers or slip-ons! Especially if you’re a frequent traveler, the easiest way to move through an already sticky and uncomfortable situation at security, is to be able to slip your shoes on and get out of there fast…consider something with color but that works with all color palettes […]
“Dear Blueprint….Need Help”
Mystery: Summer’s over and I have lots of shoes that have the toe out. When I click on certain sites, these are listed as “sandals”….I’m confused! Can I wear toe-out shoes into fall and winter, or am I breaking some fashion rule?! Solved: Ask (and answer) these three questions…(1) Do I get cold easily?, (2) […]
Now We all Have an Atwood!
Ladies have Brian Atwood — see the boots posted on Tuesday — and now the men have their Bryan Atwood too! Bally designer Bryan Atwood says “Put on a pair of bad shoes and it doesn’t matter how nice your suit is.” And he says to start with brown “For dress shoes, I tend to […]
The Shoe that Every Woman Covets
Yep — I’m talking about Christian Loutboutin’s (the red bottoms) and while they are not on sale right now, he will be doing a special shoe signing on October 24th, 1 pm to 4 pm at Neiman Marcus in Tysons Galleria! WAIT — while you don’t have to, it’s recommended that you pre-order your shoes […]