That’s right, homies. By special request, I’m going to put together possible outfits to go with your winter boots. Now, I’ll make no bones about it–I am not a stylist. Despite my unhealthy shoe obsession, most days I roll out of bed, wear whatever’s clean, and then get my butt to work. That’s not to [...]
Tags: ankle boots, BC Footwear, booties, ellis, mixmaster, report, shootie, shooties, Solestruck, SoleVoice, Steve Madden, vulture
Who doesn’t love a great pair of socks? And while I can’t speak with 100 percent certainty, I’ve got a hunch that we all (okay, most of us) have that secret pair of socks with purple frogs on them. Or rainbows. Or Winnie the Pooh.
Bygones.
Anyway, one of the hot trends has been wearing eccentric stockings [...]
Tags: accessories, betseyville, betseyville lani, Dansko, dansko merrie, shoe, Shoes, socks, Solestruck, SoleVoice, Steve Madden, steve madden liraa
Couture is all around us! We just need to know where to look….
Which is why I’m back for another installation of the Looks for Less Tuesday, your resource for great buys that won’t break your budget, even though you not-so-secretly lust after those Chanel flats during your lunch break.
If you’re desperate to find a more [...]
Tags: Advice, Baby Phat, betseyville, Boots, Charles David, Christian Louboutin, couture, economy, Louboutin, Nina, Prada, Shoes, Solestruck, Stella McCartney, Steve Madden
Thank you to all who entered our last Fab Friday Giveaway! We were impressed by how many people entered! Look for more Fab Friday Giveaways every second Friday of the month.
The numbers are in, and we have some winners!
The winners listed will have until Wednesday, 20 August 2008 to claim their prizes before a new [...]
Tags: fabulous friday giveaways, Jeffrey Campbell, Rocket Dog, Steve Madden
It’s inevitable. After hanging on the fringes of the shoe scene for a few seasons, gladiators sandals have launched into a full-scale fashion trend for Spring/Summer 2008. Everyone is talking about it, and all your favorite brands are showing it off. Here are a few of our top picks.
Try the [...]
Tags: BC Footwear, Fashion, Gladiator, Jeffrey Campbell, Roman, Sam Edelman, Solestruck, Steve Madden, Trends
Since it’s Monday, and it’s also the first school day after spring break for many, I decided to do a little word lesson. In fact, I just might make it a regular feature.
Today’s word is ruching, a type of detailing characterized by gathered, ruffled or pleated material. It’s pronounced “roo-shing”, and variations [...]
Tags: beehive, etymology, Fashion, French, Google, Nina, ruche, ruched, ruching, Seychelles, Shoes, Steve Madden
Sometimes, a certain clothing item or accessory can change a woman’s mood or attitude just by the act of wearing it. Shoes are a typical example. And while many women’s shoe brands include a few sexy styles here and there, a few labels stand out for their undeniable “sex appeal.”
5. Carlos by [...]
Tags: Advice, Baby Phat, Carlos Santana, Fashion, Guess, Nina, sexy shoes, Shoes, Steve Madden, Trends
Chocolate and flowers are all the rage this time of year as traditional, romantic Valentine’s Day gifts. But once you come off the sugar high and the roses are wilting, what’s left?
Instead of flowers that fade or consumable candies, ask your special someone for a gift that lasts. If you ask me, the [...]
Tags: chocolate, February, flowers, gifts, Solestruck, Steve Madden, Valentine's Day, Vans
Weather reports in Portland are predicting rain for the next week. Being a native Northwesterner, I know it’s useless to wish it away, so instead I’m gaining a new perspective on precipitation by shopping for a fabulous pair of rain boots.
Think about it. When you were a kid, rainy days and puddle-jumping rocked. [...]
Tags: camo, Chooka, Color, edge, Fashion, funky, Jeffrey Campbell, Portland, puddles, rain, rain boots, Shoes, skulls, sophisticated, splash, Steve Madden, tweed, weather