Runway to Retail: Dsquared2 ‘Skate Moss’ Ice Skate Boots

Of all the fashion designers out there, Dean & Dan Caten never seem to lose touch with their sense of playfulness.  Last year they gave us the Dsquared² skeleton-heeled shoes. For their 2011 Fall RTW line, Dsquared² has created ‘Ice Skate’ boots.

Dsquared² ‘Skate Moss’ low-calf lace-up boots, available for pre-order for $1825.

Oh my! What will these darling boys come up with next?

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Runway to Retail: Maison Martin Margiela

I wanted to write about the Maison Martin Margiela* SS2011 RTW show right after the original runway photos came out. Unfortunately, every time I looked at the press photos, a certain television theme song would, inevitably, begin playing in my head – suddenly, all bets were off and I’d have to call it quits for the day.

But,  the shoes have been available since mid-year and I need to get my ranting and reviewing over with already.

First Impressions: Love or Hate?

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Maison Martin Margiela ‘Defile’ open-toe sandal pump $930 $371.99 via Saks & $465 via the Martin Margiela e-boutique

more review details after the break

Ciara Music Video Shoes

Here are a couple of photos of Ciara in her latest music video.  I don’t even know where to begin with this. As Michael K from Dlisted.com puts it, MacGyver meets Hookers at the Point.

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Grand Canyon Shoe Report

Last week I had the opportunity to raft down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.  We went with Hatch River Expeditions, who is a large contributor to the American Cancer Society.   They were nothing but professional.   I highly recommend them.

Three things became apparent as I went through my week.  1)  I need to lose weight. 2) I need to hike more hill trails. 3)  I needed different shoes.  2 and 3 can be remedied fairly quickly, number 1 will take some time. (more…)

Christian Louboutin Toundra

If a Christian Louboutin shoe could mate with the woolly mammoth, what would the offspring look like? Apparently, the child would be this  Christian Louboutin Toundra Boot.  Somehow, I don’t think this will be a best seller, especially given the price tag of $2095 at Neiman Marcus.