Thursday, 31 July 2008
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Ok, so I'm not exactly crazy on the color here... it's a little 70's/Chrissy Snow for me, but I do love how high up the vamp is. (vamp= upper, or "front thingy")
I really like this trend of choaked up vamps. Don't get me wrong, I still love a sexy shoe with toe cleavage, but this is a whole different animal. This has a different kind of sex appeal. It's more of a vintage feeling.
Anyway, just wanted to share this with you. Open your mind to something new... I think we'll be seeing a lot more of these high vamp pumps in the near future. You can find these online for $720 at Barneys.
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
They're cute. Like I said, total knockoff, but cute. You guys know I struggle with this copying shoes thing. I'm all for shoes inspired by designer shoes, but when you go ahead an copy a shoe stitch for stitch, it just seems unfair. It ruins the shoe for the people who buy the real deal.
Can you imagine saving up for a shoe that you adore... say it costs $700, and then seeing the same thing for like 95% less! I'd be so bummed. Here's the original.
You see what I mean? Sure us Shoe Girls can tell tell difference right away- but still. Close enough.
I know we've seen a lot of Doc Martins on the runway, but I'm still not totally convinced. I think a certain girl can rock them. She probably wears them with flowy floral skirts and opaque tights... VERY 90's.
There's a girl with a fashion blog that I just adore! She wears them and pulls them off so well. Then again she's gorgeous and about 90 lbs, so... she pulls a lot of things off. Check her out at Fashion Toast
So anyhow, I found these on Brown's of London online for about $600 if you're interested. What do you think??
Thursday, 24 July 2008
As much as I love warm weather, I am of the belief that fall and winter call for much cuter clothes! I love ankle boots and tights and sweaters and coats!! It's July and I am already excited for Fall. Is that sick or what? Not that we really have too much of a season change over here in California.
Anyway, back to the bootie. This one is super cute cause it's a total classic. The shape is flattering and the height is perfect to wear either with jeans or with tights/leggings.
They remind me a little of these Christian Louboutins I got last year with spikes on the back. These are a little more tame though. ;)
So GO GUCCI!! Nice job. These are great.
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
Monday, 21 July 2008
It says:
First off... I like her creativity, but I'm sorry; a knock off is a knock off is a knock off. Calling it a "mirror image" doesn't change that. That said, these shoes do look great. I tried finding out who manufactured them, but she wont say. I'd be curious to know, because they even copied the boxes- which makes me think that they are made in China.
Anyway- if you're interested check it out. I won't support knock-offs like this but far be it from me to keep YOU from doing it. ;)
On a side note: if you guys ever come across anything you'd like me to blog about please feel free to send over an email! Thanks :)
Sunday, 20 July 2008
Ok, so I hate to do this, and I don't want to jinx myself, but I just got photos of my Harajuku Lovers samples and I LOVE THEM!!!! I'm soooo excited and I can't wait to show you guys! Unfortunately, I cant show you anything until after the show, but thats only like a week away, so no biggie, right?
Anyway, I woke up to the emails this morning and I am just so excited to see them in person. I just wanted to share with you guys. Thank you all for your support. I can't wait to share with you.
:)
Saturday, 19 July 2008
Anyway, you can find them at Zappos for $374 (and free shipping!)
First, the colors are heinous.
Second, the shape. Blah
And as if you need a third, the upper is just stupid. It's not edgy or cool like I suspect they thought it would be; it's just gross.
Go Prada. You're really living up to your high-end designer reputation.
Psych.
I wasn't a fan of the runway version because of the hideous toe shape and strange insole metal thingy going on, but these are much better. You get the cute part of the shoe (the straps and stars) without all the yuck.
For the record, I wouldn't wear it... but I certainly wouldn't hate on someone for rockin them.
Friday, 18 July 2008
So you all know about my China trip, and how I went there to make samples for my JLO and Harajuku Lovers collections. I was there for 2 weeks and then came home to rest for a week before going off to Paris for another week. I was then supposed to fly from Paris BACK to China to check on the HL samples to make sure they are perfect, since its a launch collection.
The reason I went to Paris was for my cousin's wedding, funny enough, to a girl named Celine. haha
Anyway, so I was there with my parents and my dad and I started talking about my trip to China, which I was of course NOT excited about. He told me that since ticket prices are so crazy right now my ticket was $3500.00!! So I was like- um... that's a ridiculous amount to pay for me to go check my samples for 3 days. He agreed, trip cancelled. (YIPPEE!!!!!)
We have a really talented designer that lives in China that used to design Betsey Johnson and Betseyville for us and now he's there to oversee all the designers, so I asked him to keep an eye on my samples for me. Keep your fingers crossed! I'm super excited and nervous to see my samples!!! We have an approval with Gwen's next Friday so I'll know then how they turned out. I'm going to the airport to pick up the samples, then it's straight to Gwen's house! That makes me a little nervous to not have time to sit with the samples first, but... c'est la vie!
So, Paris was cool. The weather sucked for being July, and believe it or not, I didn't shop!! I didn't but ONE thing. Everything is super expensive right now with the dollar sucking so hard. :( My aunt, who's a professional money spender, asked me why I didn't want to at least go look at stores. I explained to her that it would be the same as taking a starving child to a deli to just look around and smell things.
No thanks.
While eating though, I did enjoy the street style. Those Parisians sure have a way of looking fabulous. It looks so effortless too. Those skinny French bitches! ;)
Saturday, 12 July 2008
Thursday, 3 July 2008
Anyway, my point is that these are awesome and sexy and comfy AND... under a grand, which these days is pretty rare for a designer boot.
I say YES!
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