DV by Dolce Vita -Bunny, Teal

Ciao a tutti!

New year...new shoes...and what better way to celebrate than with a platform pump in a rich fabric and a bold color?  Single-soled pumps made a resurgence last year, but a must have for 2014 is a dynamic pump with a sexy internal platform.

Platforms are a great way to add stability to a shoe.  Taking down the height of a heel, the platform adds comfort, allowing for one to achieve a towering look without  having to conquer a sky-high heel.  And the beauty about the internal platform is that it still gives you the 'look' of a single-soled pump!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 360: Wednesday January 1st 2014
Designer: DV by Dolce Vita
Color: Teal
Style: Internal Platform Pump
Heel: 4.75 inches (12.07 cm)
Platform: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
Material: Suede Leather Upper with hardware bow on vamp

To see how I styled these beautiful Platform Pumps,

and for my 1 Shirt Dress 5 Ways, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

Nine West -Ivorie, Black

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My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, although I am not a fan of the cold, I am a fan of the footwear which accompanies the cooler weather; living in a sub-tropical climate, some summer sandals don't get the opportunity to be worn because of the intense heat and humidity.

So during the fall (and sometimes early spring), I take out my suede beauties and transition to the next season in style.  Suede sandals are an ideal piece to bridge the hot-to-cool (or cold-to-warm) seasons; with their open design paired with this warm, heavy fabric, one is suitably dressed from morning 'til night!


Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 359: Monday November 11th 2013
Designer: Nine West
Name: Ivorie
Color: Black
Style: Ankle Strap Platform Pump
Heel: 4.5 inches (11.43 cm)
Platform: 0.75 inches (1.91 cm)
Material: Luxe Suede Upper with over-sized buckle at ankle

Beautiful in any color; click here to see these beauties in Dark Blue!

 

Steve Madden -P-Suzii

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My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, these beauties that grace my feet today, I affectionately refer to as my 'Stand Up & Get Noticed Shoes'.  Every girl needs a head-turning-attention-grabbing-traffic-stopping pair of lust worthy heels that elevate your style, and these definitely fit the bill!

When looking for a pair of 'Stand Up & Get Noticed Shoes', my tips for you are simple:

Find a pair of shoes that you can walk in!  There is nothing un-sexier than a fabulous pair of heels on a person who is struggling to walk in them.  If you need to practice your strut, then do so, in increasingly higher heels, in the privacy of your own home.  Practice walking up and down stairs, on hard and soft surfaces, so that when you head out, you will have mastered your heels, not the other way around.

Get something fun and/or unique!  Everyone has boring, sensible shoes, so why not go for something that is different, calling attention to your gams or that late-season pedi?  These combo peep-toe-maryjane-platform-stilettos instantly turn up the Wow factor. and scream, 'Look at me!'


Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 357: Monday November 4th 2013
Designer: Steve Madden
Name: P-Suzii
Color: Black
Style: Platform Maryjane Peep-Toe Slingback Pump
Heel: 6 inches (15.24 cm)
Platform: 1.5 inches (3.81 cm)
Material: Synthetic Patent Upper

To see how I styled these beautiful Maryjane Slingbacks 

and for my 1 Shirt Dress 5 Ways, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

Type Z -Virginia, Cognac

Ciao a tutti!

He we are again, my fellow Shoe-A-Holics, on the verge of welcoming another season, and if you are anything like me, the change in climate leaves you with the twice-a-year-dilemma: What do I wear when transitioning into...(in this case), autumn?  My recommendation is a open-toe shootie!

The marvelous hybrid of a shoe and bootie with the open-toe practicality of a sandal, is perfect on every level: the cool mornings are no match for the closed heel style of this shoe, while the warm afternoons are a breeze with the open front design.  In a leg-lengthening height, a shootie is sure to be a staple from now, to well into the fall!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 349:  Sunday August 1st 2013
Designer: Type Z
Name: Virginia
Color:  Cognac
Style: Peep-Toe Platform Wedge Shootie
Heel: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Platform: 1.38 inches (3.51 cm)
Material: Leather Upper with decorative straps with top stitching

 

To see how I styled these beautiful Shooties, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

 

 

Beautiful in any color; click here to see these beauties in Nude!

Nine West -Emmo, Medium Orange

Ciao a tutti!

Okay, my fellow Shoe-A-Holics, a must have for your summer footwear is a bright pair of sandals!  And the brighter the better!  Brightly colored sandals have been trending for quite some time now, and even neon-fluorescent shades have popped up again, paying homage to '80's fashion, but a carefully chosen shade in a bold color can elevate your ensemble!

 

For a pulled-together look, try matching your sandals to your belt; not only will a belt in a similar color define your waist, but the addition of color at the mid-line visually unifies your ensemble!

 

Baci a tutti!

 

Stella Notte

 

Designer: Nine West
Name: Emmo
Color: Medium Orange
Style: T-Strap Platform Wedge Sandal
Heel: 3.75 inches (9.53 cm)
Platform: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
Material: Calfskin upper with interwoven strappy design

To see how I styled these beautiful Sandals, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

Flashback Friday: MIA -Jacqilyn

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My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, a summertime staple in my Shoe Arsenal is a wedge.  This elevated beauty is a sturdy-style-stepper, even for the most novice heel wearer. To avoid the 'clunckiness' which can be associated with this type of heel, look for a pair with a sculptured mid-sole, stacked wedge or top-stitching detailing along the sole. 

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Friday August 16th 2013

Designer: MIA

Name: Jacqilyn

Color: Navy

Style: Platform Wedge with Ankle Strap

Heel: 5.25 inches (13.34 cm)
Platform: 1.75 inches (4.45 cm)

Material: Leather Upper with contrast top-stitching, stacked wedge and platform

 

 

 

 

To see how I styled these beautiful Sandals, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

 

 

Just as beautiful the second time around, click here to see the first time I showcased these beauties!

Steve Madden -Faraa

Ciao a tutti!

 

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, if you are looking for a go-to shoe that goes with any and everything, then what you are looking for is a neutral pump.  If you are like me, and are sometimes left in a quandary as to which shoes you should pair with which outfit, the neutral pump eliminates all the guess work, giving you piece of mind with every step you take!



 

 

Baci a tutti!

 

Stella Notte

 

 Day 348: Tuesday August 13th 2013
 Designer: Steve Madden
 Name: P-Faraa
 Color: Taupe
 Style: Platform Peep-Toe Pump
 Heel: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
 Platform: 1.5 inches (3.81 cm)
 Material: Synthetic Patent Upper

  

To see how I styled these beautiful Pumps, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

 

Naughty Monkey -Whipped Me Around, Black

 

Ciao a tutti!

 

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, one of fashion's enduring trends is animal print; snakeskin, leopard, zebra and even giraffe have been reinvented so many times, season after season, that they are considered the 'new neutral'.

A Shoe Arsenal staple, an animal print shoe is a must have, and is sure to be a go-to favorite year after year!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 347:  Sunday August 11th 2013
Designer: Naughty Monkey
Name: Whipped Me Around
Color: Black
Style: Platform Sandal
Heel: 4.25 inches (10.8 cm)
Platform: 0.5 inches (1.27 cm)
Material: Leather Upper with studded hardware accents and straps

To see how I styled these beautiful Sandals, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

 

 

Beautiful in any color; click here to see these beauties in Purple!



Zype Z Penni -Black

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, I have learned a lot about shoes over these last few years of writing this blog:  I've learned  how heel height is relative to foot size, how platforms reduce the elevation of the heel and how the right fit can stabilize a heel as you walk, I have learned how to style shoes, boots and sandals, how to wear them and wear them confidently, how the right pair of shoes can truly make a difference.  But there has been a down side to what I have learned as well...I really do have a lot of shoes; and while I don't see my shoe buying days coming to an end any time soon, I realize that with a plethora of shoes, quantity has often been sacrificed for quality and that with so many shoes, they (the shoes) don't always get their fair share of wear! 

So I have decided that, although I love shoes (a lot), I'm going to limit myself to the number that I purchase...I have to stop, I cannot write this with a straight face...I am, however, going to limit myself to the number of shoes I buy of the same style.  In the past, I actually bought 7 pairs of  shoes...at the same time...all in store...all in the same style, just different colors; the sad thing being I would have bought 8 pairs but the lone hold out was not available in my size.  My last quadruple showing of a single style of shoe will be with this Penni from Type Z.  I do reserve the right to still buy shoes in triplicate and duos...afterall, I'm still a Shoe-A-Holic...that hasn't changed!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 344:  Friday August 2nd 2013
Designer:  Type Z
Name:  Penni
Color:  Black
Style: Open-Toe Platform Sandal
Heel:  5 inches (12.7 cm)
Platform:  1.25 inches (3.2 cm)
Material:  Leather Upper and Lining with decorative buckle detail along vamp

To see how I styled these beautiful Sandals, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

Beautiful in any color;

click here to see these beauties in Camel, here to see them in Purple and here to see them in Brown!

Naughty Monkey -Hitched, Black

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, it is no secret that I love a sexy shoe; shoes with a personality, seem to have a voice of their own and enable an outfit to speak volumes without saying a word, and these beauties are no exception!

What I affectionately refer to as my 'Rocker' sandals, I like to balance with feminine pieces like a skirt (below) or a ruffled blouse to create an overall look which is bold-sweet-sleek chic!

 

 

Baci a tutti!

 

Stella Notte

 

Day 343:  Sunday July 28th 2013

Designer: Naughty Monkey
Name: Hitched
Color: Black
Style: Cuffed-Platform Sandal
Heel Height: 4 inches (10.16 cm)
Platform: 0.5 inches (1.25 cm)
Shaft: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Material: Suede Upper with back zip and stud-buckle detail on cuff.

To see how I styled these beautiful Sandals, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

Beautiful in any color; click here to see these beauties in Taupe!

Nine West -Ivorie, Dark Blue

Ciao a tutti!

It's summertime, my fellow Shoe-A-Holics, and when the mercury rises, it's time to add a little sizzle of your own; turn up your own 'fun in the sun' look and heat things up with a striking pair of shoes.  During the spring, you cautiously waded into the water with small infusions of color and style, but it's time to take that plunge and make a splash!  Try a fresh color in a bold design and embrace your summer style!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 340: Tuesday June 25th 2013
Designer: Nine West
Name: Ivorie
Color: Dark Blue
Style: Ankle Strap Platform Pump
Heel: 4.5 inches (11.43 cm)
Platform: 0.75 inches (1.91 cm)
Material: Luxe Suede Upper with over-sized buckle at ankle

Crushing on these beauties as much as I am? Find them here at Amazon.com!

To see how I styled these beautiful Ankle Cuff Pumps, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

 

Beautiful in any color; click here to see these beauties in Black!

 

Very Volatile -La Brea, Black

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, thick-heeled shoes are trending once again, and a great way to sport this style without getting weighed down by the clunkiness of the stem, is to offset the heel with sleek, structural elements in the rest of the shoe!

Whether it be an open-toe, fun cutouts, or a buckle detail, a thick-heeled shoe can still be distinctively feminine when paired with other eye-catching elements!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 333: Monday May 13th 2013

Designer: Very Volatile

Name: La Brea
Color: Black
Style: Shootie
Heel: 4.25 inches (10.80cm)
Platform: 0.75inches (1.91cm)
Material: Leather Upper with contrast top stitching and buckle detail

 

 

To see how I styled these beautiful Shooties, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3) 

 

Beautiful in any color; click here to see these beauties in Cognac!

Naughty Monkey -Divine, Grey

Ciao a tutti!

Is it warm where you are my fellow Shoe-A-Holics?  Because, somewhere between temperatures hovering above freezing and torrential downpours, where I tread, the sun manages to heat things up quite nicely, and dare I say it?  Sandals are the footwear du jour!

Still too cool for my 'barely there' sandals, I love a substantial sandal in the spring; platform wedges that are sturdy and strong, are perfect when going out after May showers.  They elevate not just your feet from the puddles, but your style...wet feet are never stylish unless you are beach combing!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 332: Monday May 6th 2013

Designer: Naughty Monkey

Name: Divine

Color: Grey

Style: Platform Wedge Ankle Strap Sandal

Heel: 5.25 inches (13.36 cm)

Platform: 1.75 inches (4.45 cm)

Material: Leather Upper with criss cross-knotted vamp, jute trim along mid-sole and base

To see how I styled these beautiful wedge sandals, follow the link below to:

La Stella Notte's Style (chic that's easy as 1, 2, 3)

Beautiful in any color;
click here to see these beauties in Teal,  here to see them in Raspberry or here to see them in Black!