Have Yourself a Fabulous Valentine’s Day

With the sleek pleats, ruched edges and powder hue, the Taryn exudes femininity and daintiness. But what adds a sexy touch to it is the 4.i-inch stiletto heel. The Taryn would
go perfectly with a plain pencil and a top with ruffle details.

Nine West

So you want to dazzle on Valentine’s Day? The Hotlist can help you with that! These platform sandals are swathed in glitter. You can choose between a pink multi-glitter color theme or the gold silver glitter; either way would give you the sparkle that you need.

It Takes Tangerine to Tango

Tangerine tango complements textures too as evident in these t-bar sandals by YSL. The straps and platform are covered in orange python leather and feature a gold buckle-fastening ankle strap. These YSL Tribute sandals practically scream ‘sexy’, especially with that 5.5inch heels. You’d definitely want to take them for a spin at the bar.

Blog of the Week 3: Sea of Shoes

And what started out as a simple summer project turned into an instant ticket to international stardom.

Jane began Sea of Shoes back in April 2007 to while away the time. “I was bored, lonely for fashion friends, and I spent lots of time on the computer,” she explained. Little did she know that her fascination with timeless and trend-defying pieces would earn her worldwide attention. Whether

Gossip Girl’s 100th Episode Celebration

Leighton Meester apparently wanted to stand out in a sea of lavishness and chose a rather simple outfit. But simple doesn’t necessarily mean boring. Even with minimal accessories (a pair of earrings) and her mane let down, the 25 year old actress was still stunning as ever in her white strapless dress from the Balmain Spring 2012 collection.

The Golden Globe Awards 2012: The Stars in Heels

Below is a round-up of celebrities which deserved the Best Designer Shoes award.

Katharine McPhee in Christian Louboutin

The red carpet was mostly littered by celebrities and guests in their best suits and ball gowns. But while others packed on chandelier and drop earrings, heavy make-up and long trails, Katharine McPhee kept it low-key.

Christian Louboutin Spring-Summer 2012 Collection

Indulge yourselves in this array of gorgeous footwear.

Christian Louboutin Torero

The name alone suggests that Louboutin drew inspiration from these Spanish bullfighters. One glance at this pair would evoke images of a handsome matador in his exquisite costume of intricate beading design. The Torero peep-toe shoes feature glamorous satin leather lined with fine black embroidery from the ankle to the vamp. Even its 150 mm heels are dotted with black crystals. This pair is perfect for evening wear and red-carpet events. Perhaps the wives of matadors may want to grab one of these to wear for their husbands’ next performance.

Blog of the Week 1: That’s Chic

Behind every fashion blog is its equally stylish author. Although chronicling fashion isn’t too much of a chore for someone who has a passion for that field, it becomes quite a struggle to find a personal niche in a market that’s brimming with a bazillion blogs. So how does a blogger get an edge in the competition? The answer is simple: creativity. And one of the few who epitomizes that is a chic Vietnamese residing in the Orange County.

Kristen Stewart and her Vampy Kicks

The self-confessed tomboy has provoked criticism from the fashion police and earned the praise of the avant-garde for pairing couture dresses with sneakers. It was inevitable though that along with her rise to fame, she has traded her trusty Chucks and succumbed to the charm of designer shoes. Here’s a round-up of her winning fashion moments, with her choice of footwear as the major point for judging.

Vibe by Jimmy Choo

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011: Angels in Heels

Adriana Lima looked especially stunning in the various looks she sported for this section. The fourth highest paid model of the world strutted on the runway wearing black strappy sandals embellished with organza rosette appliqués straight from Giuseppe Zanotti’s spring 2011 collection. With a heel measurement of 4.5 inches, these sandals feature round toes, slim stitched straps and a zip fastening at the rear ankle.

Wedge Booties

Sexy Shoes and the City Part 3

Since it is almost impossible to itemize six season’s worth of shoes, here is perhaps just a quarter of her massive shoe collection. And of course, expect a lot of Manolos!

Mable Feather-Adorned Biker Sandals by Jimmy Choo

Sexy Shoes and the City: Part 1

How will Carrie’s signature styling go well with the present trend? The answer is simple: She doesn’t! After all, she isn’t one to blend in the crowd; she stands out. See for yourself.

Sedaraby (Zebra) by Manolo Blahnik

In one part of the film, she wore a rose print bubble-hem top and matching skirt with zebra-print pumps and orange clutch—clearly defying the laws of proper color harmony. But Carrie doesn’t follow rules; she makes them!

If these designer pumps look strangely familiar, you’d be surprised to know that it’s actually the “stolen shoes’’ from Season 6, only it has undergone some safari makeover.

The Best of Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

In every season, there is always something that’s bound to catch your fancy. Every fashion aficionado can attest to this. However, the Spring/Summer collection is especially hounded for everything exuberant, iridescent and relaxed. The big shots from London, Milan and Paris have dedicated themselves to exhausting their creative juices to keep the chic woman, well, [...]

It’s All in the Heels

Shoes can make or great break an outfit. That’s the most basic piece of wisdom every girl must be able to obtain as early as when the concept of ego begins to settle inside her. While many cautionary tales have been spread about what kind of footwear can ruin an entire attire, here is a [...]

Beyonce Knowles: Running the World in Christian Louboutin Shoes

Christian Louboutin shoes have been the  choice for the fierce women all over the globe. From stylish politicians in power suits to the regular girl across the street, every girl must have at least once dreamed of bagging a pair of Louboutins. Sasha Fierce herself has professed her love for these red-soled designer shoes, as [...]

The Reinvention of Jimmy Choo

As you may have recently seen on the magazine racks, In Style Magazineputs the spotlight on Gwen Stefani for its November 2011 issue. Clad in Japanese vixen-inspired ensemble, she wore a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes that may seem all too familiar for fashion connoisseurs and Choo patrons. The shoes are called ‘Marlene’ and they [...]

On a Gold Platter

You have all seen how metal has made its way to your footwear not only for structure but for aesthetic purposes as well. From season to season, designers have come up with ingenious measures to incorporate this gleaming element into women’s favorite accessory; hence, the creation of metallic shoes, metal-capped toes, and metal heels.  However, [...]

Lacy and Racy Designer Shoes

Yes, lace shoes have graced the runways and pavements for the longest time now. Here are a few sampling from the world’s premiere shoe labels.

Fifi by Christian Louboutin

Nobody knows lace better than the French and the famed Christian Louboutin demonstrated that very well in his collection of lace shoes

Bizarre & Beautiful

Part of the Chanel shoes Spring 2009 Cruise Collection, the gun shoes are satin platform pumps that feature a buckled ankle strap.

Rocket Shoes by Prada

While British and French labels have already showcased their own nonconformity, the Italian house of Prada follows lead and proves how fun they can get.

The Emmy Awards 2011: The Stars in Heels

While most of the dazzling designer shoes that night weren’t given their much-deserved exposure because of long trail gowns, there are those who shone on the red carpet and here we round up a few.

Lea Michele in Manolo Blahnik

Among the ladies in red that night, Lea Michele was the