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Raf Simons for Dr. Martens

Posted Apr 4th 2009 at 10:00AM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Shoes

Raf Simons for Doc Martens boot sandal thingHe may have dazed and amazed us with his designs for Jil Sander in Milan last month, but we're a little less sure about Raf Simon's latest artistic collaboration with Doc Martens. Particularly, we're not quite sold on these wild and crazy boot/sandals. High shine patent leather is tricky to begin with. Add those trademark clunky AirWair soles and you've really got a highly unique sandal.

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Tags: Airwair, Doc Martens, DocMartens, Dr. Martens, Dr.Martens, high gloss, HighGloss, Jil Sander, JilSander, patent leather, PatentLeather, Raf Simons, RafSimons

The Butler Bag

Posted Feb 20th 2009 at 11:00AM by Annie Scott

Filed under: Handbags, Events: On the Scene, Stores We Love, Product Reviews

The Butler Tote BagHow are we staying organized at Fashion Week? The Butler Bag. You won't believe what's inside.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Block Heel Pumps - Must Have!

Posted Jan 11th 2009 at 2:01PM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Must Haves


We're firm believers in splurging when it comes to the classics -- and what's more classic than black mid-heel pumps? But when we found these Marc by Marc Jacobs heels on sale we knew we had to tell you about it, STAT.

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Must-have shoes - Singerson Morrison for Target Fierce patent booties

Posted Nov 7th 2008 at 1:01PM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Must Haves


The bootie is the "it" shoe for the season - and we have to admit that while we're not 100% sold on the look, we have seen a few ladies pulling it off very well. We think it may be time to experiment, and these booties by Singerson Morrison for Target are just the shoes we've been looking for.

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Tags: black, bootie, booties, patent leather, PatentLeather, singerson morrison, SingersonMorrison, target

Shoes of the day - Marc by Marc Jacobs Patent Mary Janes

Posted Sep 2nd 2008 at 3:02PM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Must Haves


We love Marc Jacobs (isn't it obvious?), and we love colorful flats, so we're sure you're shocked that we're highlighting this pair of mary janes - but can you blame us? The contrasting elastic strap is such a modern and comfortable take on the classic style and the candy apple red patent leather looks good enough to eat.

Mmmm...candy apples....

$200 at saksfifthavenue.com

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Shoes of the day - Stuart Weitzman 'Max" peep toe pump

Posted Aug 18th 2008 at 4:29PM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Must Haves


There's something so deliciously naughty about peep toe heels - add patent leather (in red!) and the sexiness quotient of these shoes just goes through the roof! That is why we'd probably never wear these Stuart Weitzman heels with a miniskirt or even tight jeans - it's just too obvious. But adding these to a more demure outfit? Now you're talking!

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Shoes of the day: J. Crew Salina patent leather ballet flats

Posted Aug 8th 2008 at 2:28PM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Must Haves



While flipping through the August issue of British Vogue we came across an article where the writer (a self-proclaimed stiletto addict) reluctantly acknowledges that flats are currently having their moment under the fashion sun. She was forced to wear flats for six months due to a surgical procedure, and she basically admits that it wasn't that bad.

What? WHAT!

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Giveaway reminder: Hot pink patent leather notebook plus "The One Minute Organizer Plain and Simple"

Posted Jun 27th 2008 at 7:13AM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Contests & Giveaways


Reminder! Today is the last day to get your comments in for this week's giveaway. The prize kit includes M by Staples (the new luxury office supply line at Staples) hot pink patent leather notebook plus "The One Minute Organizer Plain and Simple" by noted organization expert Donna Smallin.

You could be the lucky winner who gets a jump start on organizing your life, but you have to leave a comment by 5 pm Eastern time today to be in the running!

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Tags: contest, donna smallin, DonnaSmallin, giveaway, hot pink, HotPink, m by staples, MByStaples, notebook, organizer, patent leather, PatentLeather

The $50 flip flop near miss

Posted May 20th 2008 at 12:19PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes


As we mentioned in an earlier post, this weekend we had a blister emergency. After a false start, Band Aids saved the day, but we still wandered into Banana Republic, like a zombie, to see if they had inexpensive backless sandals we could buy and wear out of the store.

We're shaking our heads at ourselves, even writing that.

Oh, please, admit you've done the same thing, possibly more than once. It's slightly less reprehensible when you buy the $4 red checkered material flip flops at Walgreens, but it's the same behavior. Blowing cash on an impulse buy is practically a national pass-time.

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Tags: banana republic, BananaRepublic, blisters, flats, flip flops, FlipFlops, impulse buys, ImpulseBuys, patent leather, PatentLeather, rationalization, sale price, SalePrice, sandals, shoes

The new Coach bag: Ergo

Posted May 15th 2008 at 9:03AM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories


At last a Coach bag without that extra ten pounds of crazy brass hardware weighing it down. We've loved the style of Coach for years, but our little shoulders, or our habit of carrying everything in the world in our bag, kept us from ever getting one.

The company finally figured out that they're missing a target market, Bag Crazy Bag Ladies, and came out with a new line called "Ergo" which is short for ergonomic. Lightweight, soft, with clean lines, we're very tempted by these bags. They're still crazy expensive, but the Coach story has always been "you'll have it forever" so maybe that works for you. Prices and some pretty colors in the gallery.

When you check out the site, make sure to click on the awesome "Try this bag on" feature on the site. It shows you the scale of the bag on an average woman, both holding it in your hand and on your shoulder.

Gallery: New Coach Ergo Bags

Coach Ergo Leather Pleated HoboCoach Ergo Patent Leather Pleated Framed SatchelCoach Ergo Leather Pleated Large ToteCoach Editorial Large Canvas ToteCoach Ergo Patent Leather Hobo

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Tags: bag, bag lady, BagLady, canvas, coach, ergo, ergonomic, hardware, heavy bags, HeavyBags, hobo, leather, patent leather, PatentLeather, pleated, satchel, tote, try this bag, TryThisBag

Shoes of the Day: Tory Burch Channing Patent Sneaker

Posted Apr 20th 2008 at 3:30PM by Sarah J. Gim

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes


tory buch channing patent sneakerLike we said, just about the only time we'll ever wear shoes without sky-high heels is...never. We pretty much won't leave the house in anything but skyscraper heels, or at the very least, a towering platform.

However, there are some certain occasions, like when we're running out to the grocery store for a hormonally driven midnight snack when you're sure that no one else will catch us because it's Saturday night, that we might throw on a pair of patent sneakers by Tory Burch.

The Channing Patent Sneaker comes in either orange or yellow, features the Tory Burch cutout logo over the rubber toe, and like any pair of sneaks, has a flot, rubber sole. Of course, the love that the top is shiny patent leather -- perfect for running down aisle 8 for that bag of Kettle Chips.

Available from ShopBop for $145.

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Shoes of the Day: Giuseppe Zanotti Rose Bud Satin Mules

Posted Jan 29th 2008 at 6:11PM by Sarah J. Gim

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes

giuseppe zanotti rose bud satin mules
If this pair of shoes weren't made for all the holidays and events in February, I don't what is. Party into the night for Mardi Gras? Romantic dinner out on Valentine's Day? Okay, so maybe the red and bright fuschia color combination isn't right for the Super Bowl (both the Giants and Patriots are shades of blue and red).

Giuseppe Zanotti's Rose Bud Satin Mules have a fuschia satin upper and a matching color patent leather heel that stands at 4". Of course, the best part of the shoe is the enormous red satin rose. These are a great pair of sandals to "wow!" with a simple back dress, or add to an already colorful dress.

Available from Intermix for $595.

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Patent leather love in a pump

Posted Jan 8th 2007 at 12:11PM by Sarah J. Gim

Filed under: Stores We Love, Accessories, Shoes

jean-michel cazabat patent leather pumpLadies, I think I have fallen in love (again).

Yes, it's with a shoe (again), but I swear, this time it 's different. I'm more grown up now. I've explored my feelings. I've thought about the big issues, like our upbringings, how "we are with each other," and of course, the future.

I am quite certain that Patent Leather Open-toed Wedge by Jean-Michel Cazabat is The One. I can totally picture myself in a darling black lace babydoll dress, sheer and subtly shiny black tights, and these shoes; not to mention they'd look positively smashing with Diane von Furstenberg's tuxedo-styled Maylea dress.

And to think they're on sale at Barney's Co-op from $295 to $195.

It was meant to be.

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Tags: black, black patent leather, open toed, patent leather, shoes, wedge heels

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