Covet Of The Week – Givenchy Jelly Sandals
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for summertime! So much so, that I’ve been going full throttle with shoe shopping, and I reverted back to my childhood… I’ve become obsessed with jelly sandals! Specifically Givenchy. They’ve been doling out some dope styles over the years… Now I’m kicking myself for not purchasing any [...]
On My Radar – Gladiator Sandals
Spring is upon us, which means sandal weather. Stiletto, flats, wedges; a plethora of styles are available but there is one in particular that has caught my eye, the gladiator design. Models sashayed down SS 2013 runways in strappy, to-die-for gladiator styles in flat and heeled versions, which aside from the noteworthy looks, was the [...]
Celebrities Love Giuseppe Zanotti, You Should Too
My love for Giuseppe Zanotti began a few years ago when he created a lovely pair of wooden sole shoes; travel back to them here and was solidified when he brandished a gorgeous suede shoe creation here, that would make practically any shoe lover swoon. There are some noteworthy shoe cobblers, but Giuseppe has always [...]
Covet Of The Week – Nike Dunk Sky High Mesh White
Maybe it’s the classic design with a new age twist, or the iconic name…whatever it is, Nike has taken the wedge sneaker craze (made popular by Isabel Marant) by storm! Churning out styles reminiscent of the Air Jordan 1 along with releasing a one of a kind “City Pack” with fashion capitals of the world [...]
Bare Necessities
Since the warm weather has arrived, it’s time to let the toes breathe. Head out to the spa and get a pedicure, shellack those tootsies in your favorite nail lacquer hue and keep them moisturized (ashy is not classy). While you’re doing that, add shoe shopping to the top of your warm weather prep list! [...]
Covet Of The Week – Zara Strappy High-Heel Sandal
Shoes haven’t been catching my eye. Let me rephrase that… Affordable shoes haven’t been catching my eye. The usual suspects: Giuseppe Zanotti, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Alaia, Balenciaga, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin; those guys will always hold a special place in my heart, but I don’t feel like breaking the bank EVERY time I want [...]
On My Radar: Ryan Haber Collection
You know I love a good shoe! Sexy, unique, comfortable, eye-catching and classic; just a few items that I check off mentally during shoe shopping ventures. I try to steer clear of trendy, everyone is wearing that shoe style, but sometimes it happens; not this time! In steps Ryan Haber… a Cleveland native with an [...]
Brian Atwood SS 2013 Lookbook
When this lookbook hit my inbox, I hesitated sharing the goodness, being the shoe connoisseur that I am, sometimes savoring the lovely designs in private can be satisfying. But this time, my shoe loving heart decided to share. Brian Atwood has been popping up on my radar on the regular now. Even prior to his [...]
WWD FN Platform: Kristin Cavallari for Chinese Laundry Spring 2013 Collection
MAGIC happened in Las Vegas, well not like a magician but the trade show; it takes place every February and August. Designers showcase their brands for buyers, bloggers and more to see what’s in store for the upcoming season AND place orders. I went to my first MAGIC show last August and had a blast! [...]
Covet Of The Week – Valentino Rockstud Thong Sandals
Valentino has had a cult-like following since the release of their infamous Rockstud pumps and my style crystal ball tells me that the reign will continue with the Rockstud Thong Sandals. Perfect for Spring and Summer, these flats skyrocket the old-school jelly sandal silhouette to an edgy, cool echelon; I LOVE it! Peep some more [...]
Your Shoes Want Space. Give It To Them, Now!
I love the community on the eclechick Facebook page. We talk about fashion, style, nails and have some laughs about questionable photos that have whirled around the internet. Not too long ago, I came across the image above of a remarkable shoe closet and decided to share it with the Facebook gang. A collective, adoring [...]
Always Open: Open-Toe Shoes Have Year Round Appeal
Viewing Red Carpet photos seems to be a part of my DNA now; always checking whose wearing what, spotting new trends and researching things to write about for you! While doing a bit of Red Carpet gazing, I noticed a common denominator, open-toe shoes. Some onlookers might deem it strange since we are in a [...]
On My Radar: Nike Women’s Dunk Sky High – Serena Williams
If you follow me on Instagram, I snapped a photo of the all black, suede Nike Dunk Sky High with the caption, “Hmmm…”, needless to say they were copped. The wedge sneaker style has been going strong for about 2 years now; Giuseppe Zanotti, Ash, Isabel Marant and Nike have taken a liking to the [...]
Playing Footsie With… Dr. Martens
Playing Footsie With… is a new feature that I’m sharing with you on eclechick! It’s no secret that shoes are one of my loves; we talk, gawk & covet them on Facebook on a weekly basis. But, I rarely share my shoes, so VOILA! A mix of old, new & personal shoe favorites from my [...]
Giuseppe Zanotti Spring 2013 Shoe Collection Preview
Oh Giuseppe (yes we’re on a first name basis), why do you send me these emails? I love with you all of my heart and appreciate your love notes, but this has to stop! I’m just getting settled into the fall/winter footwear (knee boots, closed-toe shoes, all-weather boots, etc.) and what happens? A lovely little [...]
On My Radar: Lace-Up & Flat Boots
I’m still on a boot kick! Not too long ago, it was all about buckles on boots, and now my shoe crystal ball has revealed two hot styles for fall and winter; lace-up and flat boots. Perfect for skinny leg silhouettes (which still reign supreme); lace-up and flat boots are easy to slip into, keeping [...]
Buckle Up For Fall With These Shoes
The cooler temps have finally arrived! Time to break out the layers, slip into denim and pull on boots and closed-toe shoes. That’s right, let your tootsies get cozy in closed-toe styles; this season there’s a “new” hardware accent in town. Are you ready? Buckles! Let me take you through a few eye-catching styles that [...]
Lock & Key: Padlock Ankle-Strap Pump – Tom Ford
Tom Ford seems to have celebrity’s feet under lock & key with his Padlock Ankle-Strap Pumps, offered in black patent leather and white patent leather, it’s safe to say that these might be a celebrity favorite. The Padlock design is having a great season, spotted on… Even if they’re not a celebrity favorite, they sure [...]
Confessions of an Impractical Shoe Admirer – Miu Miu Edition
It all started when Eva Chen posted these on her tumblr… The Faux-Lizard Mid-Calf Boot by Miu Miu; ugly in a cute, I think I might wear them kind of way. Yes, I confess, I’m an impractical shoe lover! I’m drawn to funky, quirky shoes, always have been and it will continue on. I think [...]
Fall Shoe Report: Precious Metals, Gemstones & Textures
Fall is almost here which means our wardrobe as well as footwear will undergo a major shift. Sayonara sandals; hello booties, oxfords and knee boots. Hopefully, your shoe arsenal is armed with the essentials: versatile black pumps, sexy leather boots (black or brown), a reliable flat style, sneakers and some all-weather boots. But no shoe [...]
Prabal Gurung x Casadei SS 2013 Shoe Preview
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week also known as New York Fashion Week is in full swing. Designers, models, style admirers, fashion mavens and street style photographers are in a tizzy during this time of the year because of their love for FASHION! This morning WWD revealed that Prabal Gurung collaborated with Cesare Casadei for his SS [...]
Project LV: Shane&Shawn ROOS Women’s S/S 2013 Collection Preview
Hey eclechicks! I’m super excited about sharing this post with you. As you know, I was in Vegas last week for Project and had a blast! There were so many designers, bloggers, celebrities and just cool people there, the vibe was AMAZING! While roaming around the different booths in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, I [...]
Guest Post: Abel Muñoz Spring 2013 Collection with Queen In Heels
When I received an email from (one) of my favorite bloggers Sereeda to guest post, I was extremely excited about the opportunity. After my initial excitement, I became a little unsure about what exactly to submit. Thankfully, (one) of my favorite designers, Abel Muñoz had recently sent the lookbook for his Spring 2013 collection. I [...]
WALCA: Balenciaga Buckle Ankle Boot
I’ve been eyeing these Balenciaga Buckle Ankle Boots since Rihanna’s Talk That Talk Promo pics surfaced last year… But they were sold out EVERYWHERE, so I never looked into how much they were or did any shoe hunt expeditions. It was a c’est la vie moment. Perhaps about, 2 or 3 weeks ago I was [...]
