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Anne Hathaway Pairs Couture Chanel with Vegan Aldo Shoes at the Golden Globes

Jan
18
2013

The true mark of a real fashionista is being able to pull off even the most extraordinary styles.

That said, Anne Hathaway bravely made this statement at the red carpet of the 2013 Golden Globes. She was undoubtedly gorgeous in a couture Chanel white dress with tiny encrusted crystals. The stunning dress was both wedding aisle and red carpet worthy. She kept the accessories to a minimum, so as not to overshadow the dress and her flawless face.

70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

Anne Hathaway at the red carpet of the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Jan.13

The more interesting element of the whole look is her shoes under that dress. While most actresses walked the carpet wearing high-end luxury shoes, Anne opted for a pair of custom vegan Aldo shoes. There is absolutely nothing wrong with pairing high and low fashion but this practice is rare in red carpet moments. The custom vegan shoes were made only for Anne though, so don’t expect to see them in Aldo retail stores. We did, however, find you these great alternatives.

Aldo Gopie Sandals

Aldo Gopie Sandal, clearance sale price $34.98 (from $80)

Aldo Imburgia Sandal

Aldo Imburgia Sandal, clearance sale price $19.99 (from $80)

Aldo Speegle Sandals

Aldo Speegle Sandal, $60

Apart from ruling the red carpet, Anne also won a Golden Globe for ‘Best Supporting Actress’, following her awesome performance in the film adaptation of Les Miserables. Have you seen Les Mis yet? And what do you think of Anne’s high/low red carpet fashion?

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Solange Knowles Pulls Off a Very Busy Print on the Red Carpet

Jan
12
2013

While big sister Beyonce was busy conquering the music world, Solange Knowles has also recently stepped out of the shadows, slowly becoming noticed in the fashion world for her style. She has been deemed as ‘Fashion’s New It Girl’ and even Vogue included her in their ‘Best-Dressed’ list. Some of her most apparent style choices are bright colors and bold prints. She just loves mixing up bold patterns and prints, no matter how busy they are on the eyes.

Premiere Of "Girls" Season 2

Solange Knowles at the premiere of “Girls” Season 2 in NYC, Jan. 9

This type of geometric pattern is daring and can be very hard to pull off. But leave it to the Queen of bold prints to execute the look perfectly. The Just Cavalli pantsuit is from the brand’s Pre-Fall 2013 collection. She paired it with a modern black and white sandal from Bottega Veneta to match the geometric shapes on her outfit and clutch. The monochromatic sandals are available at Yoox in two colorways.

Bottega Veneta High-Heeled Sandals White

Bottega Veneta High-Heeled Sandals in White, £264

Bottega Veneta High-Heeled Sandal Black

Bottega Veneta High-Heeled Sandal in Black, £324

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Sole Sisters: Sandals with Both High and Low Heeled Styles

Jan
05
2013

Ever had your favorite pair of high heeled sandals you wished was available in flats or vice-versa? We found the cutest sandals in Shopbop that are sisters in style but differ slightly on the heel scale. Check them out!

1) Metallic Grecian Sandals

If there is anybody who can bring true style gladiator sandals, we love Ancient Greek Sandals. Their Kiveli sandal is a silver leather lace-up with a slight wedge, which looks nice with a crisp pair of shorts. The Dorotea is a higher wedge, also with metallic leather sandals but in a platinum color and can be worn with long dresses or maxi skirts.

Ancient Greek Sandals Kiveli Demi Wedge Sandals, $305

Ancient Greek Sandals Dorotea Wedge Sandals, $330

2) Classic Black and White

This playful black and white suede sandal by Moschino make fashionable shoes for any outfit– even denim jeans. These polka dotted sandals also come in a high wedge style for a more put-together, casual look.

Moschino Suede Sandals, $610

Moschino Wedge Sandals, $780

3) ’60s Chic

Art deco is translated delicately into these patent leather sandals by Jason Wu. The Jane’s mix of the bold blue trim and black lace is incredibly mod and while it isn’t a direct copy, the Veruschka platform sandals is obviously the Jane’s older and more sophisticated sister. They’re BOTH currently sold out but we’re holding out for a restocking.

Jason Wu Jane Patent Sandals, $720

Jason Wu Veruschka Platform Sandals, $1,085

Hot Shoe Trends for 2013

Jan
04
2013

We’re ecstatic to welcome 2013 because of the fabulous trends we saw on the runways. Our fave designers gave us a sneak peek of what’s to come and what to look forward to this year. If you want to update your style, check out our latest fab finds that are right on trend for Spring 2013.

Laser Cut – The laser cut trend has been applied not just to shoes but also to skirts, jackets, dresses and handbags. It features intricately cut designs done by machine and incorporated on different fabrics and leather.

B Brian Atwood Laplata Sandals Turqouise Purple

B Brian Atwood Laplata Sandals in Turquoise and Purple, $425

Mixed Media - We love mixed media shoes because they exhibit boldness and creativity. These shoes take play in the balance of opposing textures. Designers mix up materials like suede, exotic skin, patent leather and also combine different colors and patterns to liven up a shoe.

L.A.M.B Mixed Media Heels

Left: L.A.M.B. Jessie Strappy Sandal, $325 Right: L.A.M.B. Jen Back Zip Sandal, $345

Metallic/Iridescent – Metallic finishes have now been upgraded with a little more shimmer. The iridescent trend can be applied all over the leather or just a small part, to incorporate subtle detail. We’ve also seen a lot of snakeskin and other exotic leather sandals freshened up with this new reflective technique.

Metallic Trend

Left: Marc by Marc Jacobs Platform Sandal, $378 Right: Rebecca Minkoff Stella Wedge Sandal, $325

Architectural Heels – I’m sure you have noticed funky-shaped shoes walking down the runways last year. Designers have become more fearless in experimenting with funky shapes and detailed heels, resulting to fabulous shoes with awesome architectures.

Shoe Trends Architectural Left: United Nude Abstract Rome Mid Wedge Sandal, $270.54 Right: Pierre Hardy Colorblock Suede Platform Sandal, sale $500 (from $1,250)