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August 29, 2012

Fall 2012 Trend: Studded Shoes

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Everyone loves a good girl. Visit the children’s section at any store, and you’ll notice that vast expanses of pink ruffles stretch as far as the eye can see. But sometimes good girls just want to go bad. And when they do, a studded shoe can toughen up even the sweetest wardrobe.

Spikes and studs have long been a staple of the punk subculture. For years, rock and roll boys and girls alike have complemented their black eyeliner with studded collars and spiky wristbands and heavily metallic belts. But even if you prefer bubblegum pop to anarchic thrash, you can still take a walk on the wild side by adding a hint of an edge to your ensemble. Picking one studded accessory can help you toughen up your look without committing fashion overkill. Studded shoes happen to be incredibly on-trend right now, so you’ll have a plethora of options as you begin to fully express your inner bad girl.
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November 10, 2011

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent: Ephemeral Ease for Spring 2012

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After previewing the SS12 lineup of Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, all I can think of is traveling. It’s that simple; the line allured me to a bohemian, distant land where maxi dresses, tunic blouses, and basic slips gracefully coexist and transition from an early stroll to an evening beach gathering around a fire pit.

The collection portrayed an ephemeral ease that can only be produced in such one-of-a-kind prints such as Ikat, Bow and Arrow, Peacock Floral, Powder Floral, Kaleidoscope, and Patchwork. Glorious color remains prominent for spring in shoes (ballet flats, cork platforms, and espadrilles), bags, and apparel alike. The palette of melon, chartreuse, hibiscus, teal, blush, black, and violet provides endless options to introduce new shades into your wardrobe.

I ‘m impressed with the convertible skirt (pictured above), which works as both a maxi dress and a maxi skirt. I also adore the mini dresses (summer knits and soft slips), great for a beach cover up or a night on the town. The collection left an impression in its effortless transitional capabilities, and with one piece, you have plenty of easy-to-wear chic options.

-Alana Quagliariello

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March 2, 2010

Spring Splurge: Ferragamo Spiffy Jelly Ballet Flats, $140

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[Image via InStyle.com]

You may associate the brand with chic scarves, luxury-leather totes, or shoes adorned with the signature bow tie, –  or with sure-to-please-daddy-on-his-birthday-ties always wrapped to induce oohs and aahs. This spring, Ferrgamo skews younger with a jelly version of their signature shoes, which are priced at a much more affordable $140. Buy them online at Bloomingdale’s and get ready for spring!

-Maria Eilersen

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July 9, 2009

God’s Gift to Ailing Feet: The Fold-Up Ballet Flat

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Via our friends at CollegeCandy.com:

It’s Friday night and you’re heading out on the town with your friends. You’ve got on your cutest outfit and a killer pair of heels – you’re all set for a night of serious bar hopping.

Unfortunately, when you’re getting ready to leave the second bar you realize that you no longer have the ability to walk. Your balance is already a little thrown off by the amount of heavy drinking you’ve been doing, and now you have to walk in 6-inch stilettos? No thanks. That stool you’re perched on will be just fine for the rest of the night, thankyouverymuch.

You continue ordering drinks until the wee hours when you’re friends are finally ready to head home. You carefully step onto the sidewalk and within 5 minutes decide there is NO way you are walking home in those shoes. Fueled by all the alcohol you have consumed, you decide that you’re going to take off your shoes and walk home barefoot through the city. Classy.

Does this sound like a typical night to you? Are you sick of waking up in the morning with black feet/someone else’s chewed up gum between your toes? (True story…) Perhaps you should invest in a pair of Fit In Clouds fold-up flats.

The “Clouds” are portable flats that fold up and fit inside your purse. Since they are only slightly larger than an iPhone, these ballet flats will even fit in a clutch. Unlike flip flops, these shoes are actually cute. Seriously, they look like real flats. And the best part is, they only cost $18.95! So bring them out next time you plan on wearing those sky high heels, and the next morning you’ll wake up blister-free (or, you know, you won’t have to walk-of-shame it home in a pair of super obvious heels).

Fit In Clouds flats come in black, gold, and metallic pink. You can buy them online at fitinclouds.com.
To the women who created these: we salute you! There’s got to be a Nobel Prize for this, right?