Posts Tagged ‘shoes’

Seen on the Streets of Paris: Party Shoes

by Diana Patient

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Most of us know that when it comes to partying into the New Year, shoes are going to make or break an outfit but also determine how long we stay standing. I went around Paris picking out some of the most gorgeous shoes that are actually being worn every day, from flat to high, bright to classic. No need to compromise—thanks to Paris street fashion, here I found beauty and comfort all in...

Paris Shoes and Bags: The ABCs of the Fall/Winter Season

by Pikke Allen aka ARTIFICE

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The Word on Shoes and Bags
The best Paris shoes and bags will reinvent your look for the season. From the baroque to the classical, the world of shoes and bags this year is defined by deep colors and luxurious surfaces, from platforms to pumps with decorated heels or open toes. Fall usually promises a selection of boots in a range from the horsey to the street rocker and something between. There is something for everyone: high heels, platforms, flats, boots, wedges, pumps, sandals and equestrienne riding boots or ultimate ballet flats. Just be sure to watch the proportions of the boots, and make sure they are working with your overall look. The leg was the focus of all the fall collections, so be sure to add the right hose, black matte, patterned fishnets, nude hose or colors to accent your shoes. The new black sheer footless hose is going...

Paris Summer Trends: Booties and Blazers

by Allison Corbat

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Upon my arrival in Paris, thanks to all the incredibly chic French women, I immediately noticed all the wardrobe essentials I had somehow been living without. All the Parisiennes strolling the streets were, of course, clad in the latest Paris summer trends. I realized my summer simply would not be completely chic without the perfect blazer and pair of booties so effortlessly donned by all these French women....

Black Patent Leather for Spring

by What2WearWhereWhat2WearWhere

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We remember when patent leather was reserved for spring and summer, from dressing up for Easter in classic mary janes to graduating to strapless pumps as we navigated our way through high school (making sure the heel heights did not have us towering over our dates, of course!).

Now patent leather can be worn any season. Still, we're feeling nostalgic, and patent is so fresh for spring!...

Sparkly Pumps and Purses

by What2WearWhereWhat2WearWhere

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The holiday soirées are sadly coming to an end, but we have found the perfect accessories to liven up your same old go-to little black dress in the new year! Jazz yourself up with these sparkly selections from Zappos.com, and you can wear that timeless LBD again and again. Below are our picks for the fabulous shoes and clutches that are sure to spruce up your favorite LBD and have you looking more fashionable and chic—in true Parisienne style—than ever in 2012....

Where to Shop in Montmartre

by Sarah HorrocksSarah Horrocks

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The disorienting maze of streets winding around La Butte Montmartre is home to many a unique boutique—you just need to know where to look. Sidestep the tacky souvenir shops around Place du Tertre and Sacré Coeur unless you want to get ripped off for gaudy berets, I Heart Paris T-shirts and reproductions of classic Parisian...

Timeless Chic

by Sylvia SabesSylvia Sabes

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I’m with my beau in the very traditional luxury boutique Hartwood, on the rue du Bac. We’ve come in to have a closer look at a simply gorgeous Loro Piana cashmere coat that hangs in the window. The fabric is so soft and rich and lustrous I feel like I am wearing butter. But the...