Showing posts with label Wedges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedges. Show all posts

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Kors, Michael Kors -Newton, Black

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, a fabulous dress calls for a fabulous pair of shoes, and these wedge beauties fit the bill perfectly!  With a sleek leather upper, and contrast stitching throughout the vamp, complemented with a stacked wooden heel and open-toe design, transitioning to fall has never been cooler or hotter!



Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte
Day 355: Sunday October 13th 2013
Designer: Kors by Michael Kors
Name: Newton
Color: Black Oiled Calf
Style: Open-Toe Wedge Pump
Heel: 4.5 inches (11.5 cm)
Platform: 1.0 inches (2.5 cm)
Material: Leather upper with leather lining








To see how I styled these beautiful Wedges and for other styling tips, follow the link below to:


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

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Lumiani -Ava

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, being vertically challenged, I look for new ways to 'appear' taller, and here is one of my favorite style tips: Wear High Heels with Shorts!  High Heels + Shorts = A lot of Leg
But you can't just wear any heel in order to maximize the length of your gams.  Anything with an ankle strap will disrupt the continuous flow from the hem of your shorts to your toes, and actually make you look shorter.  Look for a slide (remember, mules are their closed-toe cousins) with a wedge, which provides a great deal of stability when you walk.

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 351: Wednesday September 11th 2013
Designer: Lumiani
Name: Ava
Color:  Black
Style: Demi-Wedge Slide
Heel: 4.5 inches (11.43 cm)
Platform: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
Material: Suede Upper with suede lined foot bed and leather sole. Suede wrapped wedge and platform



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

Sunday, September 1, 2013

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

Friday, August 23, 2013

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:

Friday, August 16, 2013

Flashback Friday: MIA -Jacqilyn

Ciao a tutti!

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

Monday, August 5, 2013

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

Monday, July 22, 2013

Bandolino -Fillup

Ciao a tutti!

Back from my summer hiatus, tanned, relaxed and refreshed, today's pick, my fellow Shoe-A-holics, is this Fillup wedge from Bandolino.  If the single-soled, pointy-toed pump is the "it" shoe of 2013, then the sandal of the year would have to be the single-soled, ankle-strap wedge. 
Usually I'm the first person to jump on the 'high-heel' bandwagon, but there is something undeniably sexy about the cut and curve of these 3-inch beauties that have had me enraptured since I first laid eyes upon them; the combination of stacked heel, cuffed ankle and D'Orsay-inspired, revealing instep, are an absolute head turner and are sure to be a standout all summer long.


Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 341: Monday July 22nd 2013
Designer: Bandolino
Name: Fillup
Color: Taupe
Style: Single-Soled Ankle Strap Wedge Sandal
Heel: 3 inches (7.62 cm)
Material: Leather Upper with double strap and buckle detail at ankle




To see how I styled these beautiful Ankle Strap Wedges, follow the link below to:


Crushing on these beauties?  You can find them here, at DSW.com

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

ZigiNY -Camille, Black

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, there are days, when it is warm, that I do not wear sandals; today is one of those days!

I wanted my look to be professional, but in this 90 degree (30+ degree Celsius) heat outdoors and 60 degree (15 Celsius) indoors, I needed strike a happy medium between these two temperature extremes; spending most of my time inside, I decided to dress for the air conditioning and wear these suede, open-toe wedges, which allowed me to easily transition from the heat to the cool and back again.

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte
Day 338: Tuesday June 11th 2013
Designer: Zigi NY
Name: Camille
Color: Black
Style: Peep-Toe Ankle Strap Wedge
Heel: 4 inches (10.16cm),
Platform: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
Material: Kidskin Upper, leather lining and sole with quilting detail on the cork wedge





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

 
 

Monday, June 3, 2013

Lumiani -Annora

Ciao a tutti!

One of the hottest trends for the summer, my fellow Shoe-A-Holics, is geometric prints!  A groovy, psychedelic nod to fashion trends in the 60's and 70's, geo-prints are showing up in a range of cuts and fabrics, with the hottest look in accessories being raffia.

From hats to purses, this woven raffia has been used for years, to create a look which has transformed casual to chic.  With its emergence into the world of shoes, this intricate basket weave in bold, geo-designs and colors, is the hottest look in summer footwear!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 337: Monday June 3rd 2013
Designer: Lumiani
Name: Annora
Color: Navy
Style: D'Orsay Single-Soled Wedge Pump with Ankle Strap
Heel: 4.5 inches (11.43 cm)
Material: Synthetic Upper






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



Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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:
 
 

Monday, May 6, 2013

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:

 

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Rebels -Tango

Ciao a tutti!

One of my favorite ways to dress pair of shoes is to incorporate them into a look I am trying to achieve.  Today, I wanted to re-invent what is generally perceived as the Bohemian look or Boho Chic.
Relaxed, simple and casual, infused with earthy is where I started, but with the addition of these jeweled and beaded beauties in a conventional wedge style, yet unconventional combination heel-ankle-strap wrap, this Boho chic style gets a glam twist with the right amount of sex appeal!

Baci a tutti

Stella Notte

Day 327: Sunday April 21st 2013
Designer:  Rebels
Name: Tango
Color: Wine
Heel: 4 inches (10.16 cm)
Platform: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
Material: Luxe velour upper, leather lining, with beaded, jewel and contrast stitching along vamp
 
 
To see how I styled these beautiful sandals into a Boho look, follow the link below to:

 

Sunday, March 31, 2013

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:


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

Sunday, March 24, 2013

BCBGeneration Wedge Pumps

Ciao a tutti!

My fellow Shoe-A-Holics, it appears that winter's unrelenting grip has ensnared most of the country.  And while it's tenuous hold keeps the warmer weather at bay for a little while longer, I am able to wear another of my favorite (season-less) trends, a basic black wedge.


A chic alternative to boots when worn with opaque tights, these basic wedges give me the versatility of shoes in the cold weather, yet still maintain the warmth of boot.  This ideal pairing of a dark shoe with it's dark opaque tights compliment, also provides a great neutral canvas on which to experiment with a 'pop of color', like this fuchsia coat!

Baci a tutti!

Stella Notte

Day 321: Sunday March 24th 2013
Designer: BCBGeneration
Name: I bought these at Ross' Dress for Less and was unable to find a name for these beauties
Style: Wedge Pump
Heel: 3.5 inches (8.89 cm)
Material: Synthetic Leather Upper





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