August 29, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
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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January 15, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
From our friends at thefind.com:
By now, every fashionable gal has incorporated at least one pair of nude pump into her wardrobe — whether sky-high platforms to be paired with nearly any night-out dress, or more day-friendly kitten heels to rock with her favorite pair of jeans or work slacks. Either way, the nude heel has had a long run (and the style will probably will continue to thrive), but it’s time to welcome a new neutral for the new year of trends ahead! Taupe pumps may not have the same leg-lengthening “invisible” quality as full-on skin tone pumps do (well, I suppose it depends on your skin tone!), but it’s still a goes-with-everything neutral shade that looks sleek yet chic with pants, skirts, tights, etc. The shade is slightly more unexpected and therefore a fresher take on the tried-and-true nude hue, and also balances out louder prints and florals that are bound to start cropping up as the weather warms up for spring!
Pictured above: Nine West Zebedee Pump, Forever 21 Perfect Patent Pump in Taupe, LAMB Lively Pump, and Max Studio Lespos Pump.
– Alex Gambardella
