The cork platform wedge sandal is the ‘It’ shoe for summer, and luckily there’s an option for every wallet! Of course Christian Louboutin seemed to launch the trend, beautifully, with the Christian Louboutin Super Dombasie Patent Leather & Cork Platform Sandals ($595). The shoes features patent leather, a thin ankle strap and a 6 1/3″ heel, though […] Read More »
Who did it better? Jessica Simpson ‘Dany’ vs. Jeffrey Campbell ‘Foxy’ wood platform sandals
Charles Anastase reworked the 70’s-style platform heel for his 2009 runway show and sent fashion lovers searching for a reasonably priced (and wearable for everyday) alternative. And voila – both Jeffrey Campbell and Jessica Simpson came to the rescue! The Jessica Simpson Dany Platform Sandals are widely popular and cute to wear with wide-legged jeans, […] Read More »
Who did it better? L.A.M.B. Quintessa vs. Boutique 9 Juvela Suede Sandals
For months, we shoe stalked this pair of L.A.M.B. Quintessa heels until they became ours, so naturally it would be easy enough for us to spot a similar version. The Boutique 9 Juvela Suede High Heel Sandals and the L.A.M.B. shoes are almost exact replicas of each other. Both are made of taupe-colored suede, and […] Read More »
Shoe wars: Christian Louboutin vs. Candela spike studded ballet flats
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spikes Flat, $995 at Barney’s NYC Studded nappa leather pointed toe ballet flat. VS. Candela black leather studded ‘Punk’ ballerina flat, $158 at Bluefly Smooth leather spike stud, rounded toe ballet flat. In the battle of the black spike studded flat, who did it better? Get more What’s Haute – Follow us […] Read More »
Who did it better? Fendi vs. Via Spiga Open-toed Platform Clogs
It’s the battle of the wood heeled slingbacks. Fendi’s Safari Open-toed Clogs are made of brown pebbled leather, attached to a chunky wood-bottom platform with brass studs around the edge. An adjustable ankle strap with a metallic-covered 6″ heel completes the bold look. They retail for $775 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Via Spiga’s “Astro” Slingback […] Read More »
Who did it better: Ash vs. Spring Shoes black wedge sneaker bootie
We love Victoria Beckham but we weren’t sold on those white wedge sneakers she wore to throw the first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game. And we balked when Heidi Montag wore a smilar pair of the wedge sneakers last year. And they were so 15 years ago! (And Heidi – so 15 minutes […] Read More »