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The Top 5 New Nudes

Blame the Bob but every summer I search for a pair of nude shoes. It’s the most leg-lengthening and versatile shade for shoes. But beware of the type of material you choose. I’ve been burned one too...

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The Top 5 High-Tops

Any friend of mine can attest to the fact that I’m a jeans and t-shirt kinda guy. My style is casual and comfortable, yes very modern and clean at the same time. With ties this fact together and gives...

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Top 5 Coachella Kicks: Stomping Ground

Coachella is on in full force right now (in between it’s double whammy of weekend shows, to be exact), so even if you missed Snoop Dogg last week, you might still be able to run over and at least...

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Ash Wedge Sneakers: Pastel Kicks

Well, snobs, comfort has gotten the better of me. I fought the wedge-sneaker trend until I slipped on a pair of Isabel Marant kicks. Now I’m going full-speed ahead in shoes I can actually jump and...

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Chanel Resort 2013 Collection: The Princess and the Jester

It seems as snow-haired Karl gets older, the spirit of the Chanel girl gets younger and younger. For Resort 2013, he takes it to a new level, clearly with a hip-hop-meets-Versailles vision (a hybrid...

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Top 5 Hang-Ten Shoes: Surf ‘n’ Turf

Gidget may be my original inspiration, but the latest surfer girl-inspired shoes are anything but retro. We’re not talking about actually barreling, carving, or even just catching a wave. These...

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Top 5 Summer Kicks: A Hop, Skip, and A Jump…

Whether you’re taking a casual stroll around the neighborhood or you’re overseas and endeavoring to take in an entire city, a pair of kicks will keep you moving. Summer 2012 is the season of the...

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Design Through the Decades: The 1980s

When it came to 1980s fashion, bigger was always better. Head banger bands like White Snake and Skid Row fueled this trend with video after video of girls rocking huge hair and writhing on cars in...

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The Blonde Salad for Steve Madden: Dressed to Perfection

My longtime friend the Blonde Salad continues her quest for world domination with a Steve Madden collaboration – 17 pairs in all! The shoes range from faux snakeskin slip-on sneakers ($129.95) to sexy,...

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Summer Shoe Essentials: Rising to the Occasion

Unless you live in a warmer climate like Cali, you spend a nice chunk of the year unable to wear sandals, espadrilles, and other summer shoes. Now that the season is finally upon us, have fun with it!...

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Trend Alert: Light-Colored Lace Shoes

Tina recently issued a trend alert on white lace but the delicate fabric shouldn’t be reserved solely for summer dresses and jumpsuits. The most fun we can have with it is actually on footwear! After...

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McQ Alexander McQueen x Puma: Sneak a Peek

This Puma collaboration is crazy – as in, crazy good. When you think of the darkly romantic designs of McQueen, sneakers are certainly not the first pieces that come to mind, but with the runway...

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Sole Serum: Comfortably Numb

I developed my first neuroma three years ago when single sole heels came back into fashion (unfortunately for my feet, it doesn’t look like they’re going anywhere, anytime soon). The podiatrist told me...

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Star Sneaker Style: Perfect Pump Alternatives

Sometimes, pumps are just too much; especially when you want to relax in something warm and casual for the fall season. If boots are too heavy for a look, try on a pair of sneakers for size!Read the...

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Top 5 Designer Trainers: The Gym Class

While there’s been no shortage of designer sneakers within the last year, it wasn’t until Mary Katrantzou’s Adidas collaboration that I really got excited about the trend.Read the full post Top 5...

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Isabel Marant Étoile Gilly Cotton-Canvas Trainers: Kicks on Fire

Isabel Marant is a woman who knows how to design a trend-setting shoe. Honestly, was there any brand out there that didn't copy her wedge sneaker? This year, she's ready to take things down a notch,...

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Rodarte x Superga: Look Fresh in Mesh

With all the gorgeous weather as of late, you’re finally getting outside and exploring, and as much as I love a platform pump, some adventures require a little more (okay - a lot more) comfort...Read...

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How to Extend the Wear of Your Sneakers

Did you know you could throw your sneakers in the washing machine? Here's a look at how, along with a few other tips on how to extent the wear of your sneakers from two pro runners.Read the full post...

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Best Sneakers of Summer: Kick it Up a Notch

Though I’ve talked a lot about sandals this season (for obvious reasons), sneakers are just as much a necessity for summer, whether you’re sporting them to the gym or just feel like a little extra...

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Indulge in Cuteness: Coordinated Winter Shoes for Mom and Tot

From building snowmen to running errands, depending on the activity you have planned, it’s only practical to coordinate your footwear with your tot’s shoes during the winter. Going totally...

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