Nine West -Ivorie, Black

Ciao a tutti!

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!

 

Hush Puppies -Limon

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, whether they are quirky, clever or cute, I love a pair of shoes that are different...or at least, secretly so.  And these gladiator flats from Hush Puppies certainly fit the bill!  If you are like me and hate fidgeting with buckles, especially after the nails are done or once fully dressed, these cleverly designed beauties have two functional buckles, but as an added convenience, each buckle has a hook which can be used to open and close the shoe.  Brilliant!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Designer: Hush Puppies
Name: Limon
Color: Black
Style: T-Strap Gladiator Flat Sandal
Heel: 0.25 inches (0.64 cm)
Material: Suede Upper with dual adjustable buckles

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

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

Dolce Vita -Jianna

Ciao a tutti!

Okay, my fellow Shoe-A-Holics, is it hot enough for you?  Having a  relatively cool summer (at least where I am), it's been heating up over the last week, and with the recent rise in mercury, staying cool (or at least looking it) has been my top priority...even with my choice in shoes!

 

Perhaps the epitome of summer footwear, the jute construction of an espadrille offers a lightweight sole ensuring all day comfort.  Cut-outs and this open lace-up design ensure maximum coolness.  Surprisingly, the nubuck upper is softer and lighter than regular suede, but just as durable.  The back-zip entry adds to the shoe's effortless style.

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 345: Monday August 5th 2013
Designer: Dolce Vita
Name: Jianna
Color: Nude
Style:  Espadrille Wedges
Heel:  4 inches (10.16 cm)
Platform:  1.25 inches (3.18 cm)
Shaft:  5 inches (12.7 cm)
Material: Nubuck Suede Upper with decorative cut-outs, back-zip and lace-up design.

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

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

 

Crushing on these beauties?  You can find them at Amazon.com!

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!

 

Boutique 9 -Alynda

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, one of the hardest things for me to do when I dress, is to strike a balance between dressy and casual; compounded by the warmer weather, this proves exceedingly difficult when I want to remain cool, but still look put together. 

I often tell people that the outfit is, "All about the shoes," and in this case it really is.  Shorts have a very relaxed vibe about them, and the shorter they are, one risks venturing into beach territory.  So to keep from looking like I'm on the way to frolic in the surf, I ditched the (thongs) flip-flops (and yes, even the heeled variety), and instead went with a cleverly, cut-down, open-toe pump, which not only lengthens my legs, but also sharpens the look of the shorts.

Baci a tutti!

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Day 336: Wednesday May 22nd 2013
Designer: Boutique 9 by Nine West
Name: Alynda
Color: Black
Style: Open-Toe Pump
Heel: 4.25 inches (10.80 cm)
Platform: 1.25 inches (3.18 cm)
Material: Luxurious Suede Upper with a pleated vamp and tapered heel

Anne Klein -Zya, Dark Pink

Ciao a tutti!

Shoe-A-Holics, one of my favorite shoes of this spring season and soon to be for the fall, is this dark pink, suede pump from Anne Klein.  If you do not already own this shoe, go out and get it now!

Rich in both color and texture, this D'Orsay pump offers a stylish and elegant silhouette in this season's hottest shoe trend -the single-soled (pointy toe) pump.  With a manageable 3.5 inch heel, even the novice heel wearer can master this stem, and fitted with a padded insole, you get comfort and beauty at an unbelievable price!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 335: Sunday May 19th 2013
Designer:  Anne Klein
Name: Zya
Color: Dark Pink
Style: D'Orsay Single-Soled Pump
Heel: 3.5 inches (8.89 cm)
Material: Suede Upper with a D'Orsay cut out

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

These shoes were so comfy, I had to buy them in another of the season's hottest trends:  Black and white.  See them here!

To see how I styled these beautiful D'Orsay 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 (Houndstooth)!

 

 

Lumiani -Arielle, Cuoio

Ciao a tutti!

All right, all you beautiful Shoe-A-Holics...where are your lovely stems taking you today?  To the mall?  Out to lunch?  Maybe even a little sightseeing?  Well you can do it all, and look stylish as you do so, keeping one thing in mind...the right shoe!

More often than not, shoes are bought for comfort or style, but rarely both; one doesn't have to be sacrificed for the other when you are out and about, or in at the office.  One of my favorite types of shoe are slides.  From the slippers I wear around the house, to these leather and suede beauties (pictured above and below), slides have an easy nature about them, and with the right pair you can add a glam factor to your outfit.

For a dressier, stylish pair of slides, look for ones with intricate detailing, like this woven upper, or ones with a tapered heel; comfort comes with a platform to take some edge off wearing a high heel, and in the quality of fabric, like a leather upper or a cushioned, suede-lined foot bed.

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 334: Wednesday May 15th 2013

Designer: Lumiani

Name: Arielle

Color: Cuoio

Style: Demi-Wedge Slide

Heel: 4.5 inches (11.43 cm)
Platform: 1 inch (2.54 cm)

Material: Leather Upper with leather lined footbed and sole. Suede wrapped wedge and platform

To see how I styled these beautiful Slides, 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 Testa Moro or here to see them in White!

 

Steve Madden -Showie

Ciao a tutti!

Confession time, my fellow Shoe-A-Holics...I'm glad it's cool.  Now let me explain, it's been an unseasonably cold winter with the occasional bursts of spring (remember that week of mid-70's in January...then again in February?); which left me wishing for a quick summer warm up, but it came too fast, and 60 degree days were replaced by mid-80's, and I found myself vastly unprepared...I haven't quite made it in for my spring kick-off pedicure, so the feet are looking...well...rough, after a pretty active boot season!

But with the weather cooling just as quickly as it warmed up, I have the chance to break out the last few remnants of an almost gone winter season, and another favorite transition pair of footwear, booties!

In one word, booties are Chic!  A shorter version of their taller counterpart, booties are sexy and playful, daring and dressy.  They are the ideal winter staple if, like me, you have trouble with the shaft of traditional boots; whether too tight or too loose or if they just can't seem to keep their shape, a bootie eliminates the headache, giving you a sleek, pulled together look. 

My Advice:  Find a statement pair like these.  A daring heel, an internal platform, zipper detail, or a bold color; if you can't perfect your look with a boot, then find the perfect bootie!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 328:  Wednesday April 24th 2013
Designer: Steve Madden
Name: Showie
Style: Platform Ankle Bootie
Heel: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Platform: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
Material: Luxe suede upper with zipper detailing

Mojo Moxy -Voodoo, Black

Ciao a tutti!

In less than a week's time, I've experienced near 80 degree temperatures followed by dips in the mercury so low that warranted freeze warnings; rainy days which barely made it into the 50's haven given way to near 70's today, and week's end, it is forecasted to be in the 80's!  Mother Nature has gone mad, but that doesn't mean you need to follow suit...at least not with your footwear!

A favorite transition item for me is a pair of open-toe booties.  With such a daring silhouette, they are functional, fun and flirty.  Choose a pair that make a statement, either with color, design or details, like these gold-metal grommets!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 325: Sunday April 7th 2013
Designer: Mojo Moxy
Name: Voodoo
Color:  Black Chico Suede
Style: Open-Toe Bootie
Heel: 4 inches (10.16 cm)
Shaft: 6 inches (15.24 cm)
Material:  Suede Upper with metal-ringed grommet detail

To see how I styled these beautiful mules, 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 Blue or

 

here to see them in Grey!

 

Franco Sarto -Whitney, Taupe

Ciao a tutti!

Okay, my fellow Shoe-A-Holics, while we are still waiting on warmer days to come (and stay), one shouldn't totally abandon common sense for the likelihood of a remote possibility; granted, I love the sun just as much (perhaps even more than) the next person, but while the date may read spring, the mercury has been less than agreeable and for all intents and purposes, it is still winter!

Another of my favorite winter-to spring transition pieces is a suede boot.  During the throngs of winter, when you're battling with slush and snow, functionality is first and foremost for footwear, and you grab your winter boots. When weather predictions are less harsh or the sidewalks have been cleared, you grab a pair of leather boots.  But when the days are still cold, and the threat of precipitation has been virtually eliminated, then comes the perfect opportunity for suede.  As warm as its leather counterpart, yet more flexible (at least to me), suede offers a rich textural contrast to your outfit.  Pair your boots with a suede bag to bring unity between the boots and outfit, try a bag in a different color to keep the look fun and relaxed.

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 323: Sunday March 31st 2013
Designer: Franco Sarto
Name: Whitney
Color: Black
Style: Tall Wedge Boot
Heel: 3.5 inches (8.89 cm)
Shaft: 15 inches (38.1 cm)
Material: Luxe suede upper with crossed straps at vamp and buckle detail

To see how I styled these beautiful boots, 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!

 

Mojo Moxy -Celebrity, Fuchsia

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics...with spring finally here, yet still so far away (or at least until next week), an infusion of color is what is needed to rid one of the winter doldrums; a fabulous way to brighten your day and put some pep back into your step is with pop color flats.

Partial to pink, I chose these fuchsia flats with ruffles and corset detailing to liven up this neutral outfit, but any color will do.  If you are  afraid of exploring new color combinations, try adding a  pop of color with a neutral ensemble, for instance: fuchsia with brown or navy, yellow or cobalt blue with grey, or red with khaki.  You may find that a jolt of color is just what you need to fight the winter blues!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Designer: (DOLCE by) Mojo Moxy
Color: Fuchsia
Style: Ballet/Skimmer Flats
Material: Luxuriant suede upper and leather lining with ruffle collar and corset detail

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

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

Steve Madden -P-Hayle, Coral

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, with the beginning of spring only a few days away, unpredictable seems to be the weather forecast nationwide; 40-degree (barely above freezing in Celsius) mornings warming to to near 80 degrees (high 20's in Celsius) by afternoon prove to be a challenge when dressing especially when choosing footwear.

My second choice for transitional footwear is a peep-toe pump!  These beauties above in a luxe suede upper are perfect to take the chill off of cool mornings.  The cut-out design allow for breath-ability when the temperature heats up, and the blush-pink-coral color is on trend with pastels which are making a resurgence this season.

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

 

Day 320: Tuesday March 19th 2013

Designer: Steve Madden

Name: P-Hayle

Color: Coral

Style: Cut Out Peep-Toe Platform Pump

Heel: 5.25 inches (13.34 cm)

Platform: 1.25 inches (3.18 cm)

Material: Suede Upper with cut out and top stitching detail on vamp

 

 

 

 

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

Enzo Angiolini -Zeller

Ciao a tutti!

Undoubtedly a must have for the winter season, a tall boot provides protection and warmth against the snow and cold; fashion is often sacrificed for function, and durability for luxury, when braving the elements, but an ultra-feminine way to stay chic when the temperature drops is with a tall dress boot.

When looking for the perfect dress boot (a boot to be worn with a dress or skirt), I highly recommend three things:

1)  Buy a pair of tall boots.  Functionally they are warmer than their shorter counterparts, and their longer length give an overall sleeker appearance when they peek out from below long skirts, or when paired with shorter skirts.

2)  Invest in a pair of tall boots with a comfortable heel or wedge; while taller woman have a frame that can accommodate a long skirt, for those of us who are vertically challenged, a long dress or skirt can easily overwhelm a shorter frame.  A boot with a heel will offset the length of skirt, allowing it to fall the way it was designed.

3)  Buy a tall, comfortable heeled boot with an almond toe.  Long skirts and dresses can make you appear taller provided you style them correctly, and one way to do this is with a boot with a tapered toe.  This style creates the illusion of longer legs as one's eye is drawn upward from the toe. Additionally, while pointy-toed footwear is back in style, the almond toe is more comfortable, the style is enduring, and men happen to find it more attractive! 

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 316: Thursday February 21st 2013
Designer: Enzo Angiolini
Name: Zeller
Color: Black
Style: Tall Boot
Heel: 3.5 inches (8.89 cm)
Shaft: 17.5 inches (44.45 cm)
Material: Luxe suede upper with ruching along shaft and bow detailing


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