Laura Poretzky's Abaete and Payless Collection


Laura Poretzky for Abaete

DESIGNER INTERVIEW: LAURA PORETZKY FOR ABAETE

Laura Poretzky dishes on the perfect holiday look and her new line for Payless.

It's no surprise that celebs and fashionistas all love Abaetes adorable dresses. Classic, cute, and just flirty enough to be feminine with a capital F, this brands confident pieces (which include separates and even swimwear too) are versatile enough to look great all day at the office and then out for a night of parties with a simple change of accessories and makeup.

If a new designer frock isnt on your budget, fear not -- Abaete designer Laura Poretzky also creates a collection of fabulous (and fabulously affordable) footwear for Payless. The line includes many of the brands distinctive details, like elegant pleating and glam fabrics, for bargain prices, so shoeaholics can buy a closet full of pairs guilt-free.

Laura Poretzky chatted with StyleList about her new collection of holiday shoes, as well as clued us in on how to perfectly accessorize a dress for work or an evening on the town.

You love dresses! Why are they such key pieces in your collection?

Dresses are like a womans version of a mans suit. Its something you put it on and dont have to think about it -- you instantly look a certain way. Theyre easy, comfortable, and look great throughout the day into evening.

What's the best way to accessorize a simple dress?

A great cuff, necklace, or pendant always looks good. You should accessorize it the way youd accessorize anything else -- by adding something which makes you "you" and makes it special.

Any suggestions on what to wear for a perfect party look?

I would definitely wear an amazing pair of bejeweled earrings. The whole chandelier earring thing should have never gone way! I still think they look beautiful on everybody. But they dont have to be chandeliers -- I just mean big earrings.

What's the "must have" from your new holiday Payless collection?

Theres a pump with a pleating detail we took from one of my dresses and translated it to the shoes. It has a gold heel and its very pretty. The pleating and details of that shoe makes it look very expensive. I love the whole collection -- theyre some of the most special shoes weve done for Payless.

Want to find out more? Abaetes clothing line is available at www.abaete.com. Abaetes holiday shoe collection is at www.payless.com and at Payless stores nationwide.

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