Pedderazine: Super Natural Accessories

Posted by Shomore in General, Jimmy Choo Shoes

I must give credit to my aunt for introducing me to On Pedder. On Pedder, named after the street the first shop was opened on, is a high end accessories boutique located in several asian countries (when will they hit the US?). Bi-annually, they publish a magazine called Pedderzine which showcases the latest fashion accessories. The latest publication, by integrating nature with accessories, is simply far out.

A spoof of a Natural Geographic cover with Dries Van Noten sandals. By itself the sandals are flirty and girly. Against the gray city backdrop and on top of what might (for a novice like me) look like an oil rig, the shoes remind me of the rainbow of colors that oil leaves behind.

I’m terrified of bugs and reptiles, but have to make an exception here.

Spider, ewwwh. Repetto sandals that looks like spiders, ahhhh!

Alexander McQueen patent sandals. This is one moth I’d love to have in my closet.

Jimmy Choo Python Sandals as a bee.


A knee high version of the gladiator Givenchy sandals we blogged about earlier this week. The slinky effect reminds me of a serpent or black snake rearing its head.

And lest you think we only blog about shoes, there were also a ton of other noteworthy accessories that must be showcased. Including:

Golden Goose Leader handbag. Any entomologists reading the blog? I have no idea what bug this is, but it’s gruesome.

Wouldn’t it be great if all caterpillars morphed in python hoop earrings?

Or if cockroaches rocked these designer sunnies?

And last, these Chloe booties really do blend well as a part of the spinal cord.

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That Slingback-Peep-Toe-Oxford-High-Heel-Thingie

Posted by shoesense in Christian Louboutin Shoes, Jimmy Choo Shoes, Manolo Blahnik Shoes, Nine West

What’s its name? It was just on the tip of my tongue. I guest the gods of onomastics must not be with me today.

You know what I’m talking about:

They’re these new hybrids that fuse approximately 51 trends into one, which could be practical, you know: in one shoe, you hit all the new spring trends! Clockwise from the top:

- Christian Louboutin “Sometimes Lace-up Sandals”–4 1/2 inch heel, platform, and tassels, $860 at Saks;

- Jimmy Choo “Evita” sandal, $1000+ (see their website for more details);

- Manolo Blahnik heels-$900+–call their NY Store for availability;

- Nine West “Heathers”–which I’ve already blogged about–for a fraction of the price of any of the above (about $90).

I have the suspicion that none of these styles would look that good in a low/flat heel, and since wearing the 4″+ heels is out of the question for me, I’m afraid I’ll have to pass on this trend. Not without a pang of jealousy, though, for those of you who can trot merrily in these styles.

(Via NYT T-Magazine.)

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Adorable spring flats at Yoox

Posted by shoesense in Alexander McQueen Shoes, Costume National Shoes, Flats, Jimmy Choo Shoes, Obeline, Sergio Rossi Shoes

Do y’all Yoox? Well, you should–I find it a good resource of designer shoes (and clothing and accessories, in general) at discount prices. If you’re on the ball and catch them during one of their fabulous sales, you’ve hit the motherload (like the Sonia Rykiel low pumps I scored once for $30, thirty dollars, that’s right!).

You can still find some cuteness hidden in their sales section, but this time I’m attracted to some of the fabulous flats they propose in their new arrivals.

These Costume National suede elasticized flats are darling, and the purple version is yum($281):

Even better are these Sergio Rossi polka dot flats, $264. Who likes polka dots? Don’t be shy, let me have it? What was that? Aha! As I suspected, just about everybody!

The Alexander McQueen colorblock flats
icon are drop-dead gorgeous, but $698? Really? Le sigh.

A more humane price is demanded of these beautiful Jimmy Choo flats
icon, which have been on my “covet” list for a while, and now they’re $254:

If you’ve had a yellow obsession like yours truly, and think of tempering it with grey (beautiful combo!), I’d go for these–trendy and unusual, $257:

At the end of the day, here’s my hands-down winner at Yoox–provided I had the money: Obeline multi-hued peep-toe flats
, classy and delicate, a glorious example of understated chic, though the price tag of $345 makes me flinch:

Thanks for playing this edition of Fantasy Flats here at Shoeblog. Tell us all about your fantasy shoes in the forums!

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Palazzo Las Vegas Shoe Stores

Posted by Shomore in Christian Louboutin Shoes, Jimmy Choo Shoes, Tory Burch Shoes

Most of the shops were beyond my budget, but while attending the World Show Association (WSA) Convention last month I felt it was my solemn shoeblog duty to at least window shop at the the Shoppes at Palazzo Las Vegas.

First up, the 85,000 square feet of retail space at Barneys New York. I loved the wire framed high heel which greeted me at the main shoe window display.

The fierce lioness growling at anyone who dares to come near her sumptuous feast of luxury shoes. I found it amusing that she was biting a pair of faux cow-hide pumps. All the fun but none of the blood or gore.

This particular mannequin reminds me a bit of the African tribeswomen who might gracefully balance woven baskets on their heads. Only in this case, instead of baskets she’s balancing metallic handbags.

A Jimmy Choo boutique was also present. This particular shop had similar decor to the boutique in the Forum Shoppes of Caesar’s . Business must be good to be able to open two boutiques so close to each other.

But then again, who wouldn’t want to buy these lovely sandals if they could afford them.

There was also a Tory Burch boutique embossed with her signature logo.

But sadly, Christian Louboutin’s boutique was under construction. I guess the means I need to plan another trip when it opens for business. Just kidding…..

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Fashionista Diaries Designer Shoe Deja Vu contest winners

Posted by jitterbugbaby in Christian Louboutin Shoes, Designer Shoe Déja Vu, Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes, Jimmy Choo Shoes, Via Spiga Shoes

The time has come, readers, to announce the winners of our Fashionista Diaries ”Designer Shoe Deja Vu” contest.

The grand prize winner is yowza, who not only got all the answers correct, but also identified most of the specific styles. Congrats, yowza!

And since there were 5 runner-up prizes, congrats also to purly, bobby_darling, referencelibrarian, madian, and sbyles.

We’ll be getting in touch with you about where to send prizes.

And for the answers, here they are, with the designer shoe in each pair bolded:

1a. Oh Deer! Chloe $96
1b. Christian Louboutin Yoyo Zeppa $640

2a. Jimmy Choo Nevada $510
2b. Kenneth Cole Reaction O’Look $83

3a. Via Spiga Neda $173
3b. Rupert Sanderson Regal $595

4a. Baci Lucky $99
4b. Lanvin Pinhole Pumps $696

5a. CARLOS by Carlos Santana Pounce $98
5b. Giuseppe Zanotti I70136 $429

6a. Givenchy Patent Trim Oxford $1,000
6b. Diesel Tiieu $120

Congrats again to the winners, and stay tuned for more upcoming Shoeblog contests with great prizes.

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