Charlotte Olympia Shoes for Fall 2010
| Hot new footwear label Charlotte Olympia is the brainchild of Cordwainers graduate and London IT girl Charlotte Olympia Dellal. The half-Brazilian, half-English designer is inspired by the glamour of the 40s and 50s and her statement making block color sandals and quirky-cool shoe boots are already a hit with style setters Kate Moss and Sienna Miller. |
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| Lately the designer launched a new shoe collection that has every right to become a must have of the season. At least, it is really worth our attention. So, let’s take a look at Fall – Winter 2010/11 shoe collection from Charlotte Olympia. |
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| Every shoe reveals common fun, good mood and happiness. Fall does mean that we should look gloomy and dull. I would describe the collection as an eccentric, vamp and sexy one. |
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| The collection is based on vivid colors such as purple, deep blue, black, red and raspberry pink. Some shoes feature a combination of mentioned colors. |
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| The most fresh and unusual are the pumps with metallic upper. Shimmering surface of the shoes look sexy yet unobtrusive. Anyway, it is obviously meant for confident ladies. |
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| I personally appreciate that the collection is very diverse; the shoe models are ranging from classic yet vamp looking ankle boots to everyday and comfortable ballet flats. |
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| Charlotte Olympia’s distinctive feature is high heels and platforms. And the majority of shoes is based on this concept. However the collection includes several types of wedges with massive platform and made of suede or patent leather. |
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| Besides, there are some ballet flats made in modern hues. Besides, I personally love straps with buckles that go along the ankle. You can see in the pictures two ballet flats in leopard print, blue, green, red and purple colors. |
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| The shoes by Charlotte Olympia are one of the brightest and the most gorgeous footwear I have ever seen. I hope you share my admiration. |
Fall 2010 Offerings from Bottega Veneta
| What I love about a new shoe collection by Bottega Veneta is a gorgeous combination of femininity and modernity. That is why some offerings made by the brand are really worth being appreciated at their true value.
Bottega Veneta wedge ankle boot is fully suede covered including a platform and a heel. It is curvaceous with narrow straps that wrap around the bootie. The shoe features a sculpted wedge heel and a rounded toe. I was glad to know that the suede bootie is available in several color versions. |
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| My attention was especially driven by Scalloped Suede ankle boots. They have got a couture-suede silhouette with leather piping. An unusual and curved heel is leather covered. With their short length and curved front cut, these versatile cashmere booties accentuate leg length. |
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| The next comfy and urban looking offering is a series of calf boots. Nero, Opera and Ink Calf Boots are impeccably crafted, versatile and incomparably soft. This classic calf boot, with its strong side zipper, low wooden heel and top buckle, will stay with you season after season. |
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| I cannot but mentioning Ink Calf Oxfords that feature curvaceous lines and a front-lace closure that give this calf platform bootie a seductive power. In spite of 4.75 in of height, the heel is wide enough to be stable and comfortable. |
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| The designers did not forget about those who love thigh-high boots. This season they offer us Nero Suede Cashmere Over the Knee Wedge Boot. The boot features a round toe and sculpted wedge heel that adds softness and luxury to the shoe yet staying comfy and practical. |
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| And the last shoe to mention for today is Nero Calf Ankle Boot. This dramatic calf boot features a platform sole, conical heel and front zipper closure that exudes just the right amount of edge. The creation look gorgeous and trendy. |
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Celebrities Choose Leopard Shoes
| You might have noticed that the catwalks were awash with leopard print for Fall –Winter 2010. Christian Louboutin, Balmain, Roberto Cavalli and Jimmy Choo all presented their updates on this classic print. Now the leopard print is everywhere from ballet flats to fur boots. In fact, some fashion experts say that animal prints have become virtually timeless, especially in accessories such as shoes. Some even judge them just like basic black shoes, something that is timeless and matches nearly everything. |
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| Leopard print shoes for women seamlessly shifted from trendy to iconic. However there is a huge risk that makes it tacky instead of glamorous. The trick to wearing leopard print shoes effectively is to know your limits. To start with, you might wear only one printed item, for example an animal-print belt, scarf, handbag or shoes. |
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| Another option is to wear two different animal prints at the same time, like a lovely pair of leopard print shoes with a zebra-striped handbag. But this seems far more difficult to do without looking excessive. |
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| The little black or red dress goes perfectly with the classic leopard print pumps. Besides, the type of fabric should complement the finish of your leopard print shoes. And remember to keep accessories to a minimum. Wear classic pieces in platinum or white gold. |
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| As you can see the majority of celebrities own at least one pair of animal print shoes as wearing them women look more confident, vivid and seductive. Worn in the right way, leopard print can ooze luxury and add instant sex appeal. |
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| Kate Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Kate Moss, Kim Kardashian, Paloma Faith and many other famous singers and catresses have been showing us how it’s done by brightening a plain outfit with a splash of print on their shoes. From trendy to classy, leopard print shoes have become an icon for femininity in fashion. |
Manolo Blahnik Shows Green Awareness
It is good news for people who try to protect nature that more and more fashion designers are paying their attention to ecological issues designing eco-friendly lines of clothes, shoes, accessories and bags. Though the number of such designers is not impressive, the fact of green awareness most of them show from time to time also has an important meaning for the idea. |
Recently a world known and respected fashion designer Manolo Blahnik presented a new line of eco friendly shoes to celebrate the Earth Day and to support the ‘green’ idea. The line includes open toed ankle boots and comfortable flats. The ankle boots feature a high heel and a small lace. It is made of soft and elegant suede and available in two color options: in green, of course, and in classic black hue. The black version represents the Earth Night. You cannot deny that the booties look fabulous, especially when they were exhibited with vine wrap ankle straps. The booties were inspired by the Roman Goddess of nature Flora. The soothing hues of crème and beige with different tints of green on it and in the shapes of flowers and vines doubtlessly make for a celebration. The designer believes that these flowers and motif can bring you closer to the Mother Nature. |
The flats that are included in the ‘green’ line are made in beige and feature thin straps for good support. The shoe is embellished with a combination of leaves on the top. There is an adjustable strap with a tiny metallic buckle. The flats are a perfect variant for active summer. These shoes enable you to get the combination of cutting edge new designs with the traditional methods that are used to put these shoes together. Now we know that ‘green’ items can be trendy too. |
