Tag Archives: Ankle Straps

Shoe Review: Evening Glamour

If I ever had to style an outfit for a formal evening event, I would definitely start with the shoes. Depending on my mood, my taste in evening shoes ranges from simple and elegant to glamorous and sexy. These lovely rhinestone sandals from Express fall somewhere in between, which is…

Shoe Review: Evening Minimalism

I enjoy extravagantly designed shoes as much as the next shoe lover, but you can never go wrong with basics. And there’s nothing more basic than a simple pump or minimalistic strappy sandal. Single sole ankle-strap sandals were huge this past spring, but they haven’t gone away yet! This makes…

Double-Take: Chloé Square Toe Ballerina

There’s nothing more classic than a comfortable black ballerina flat. And even better is a flat with straps to help them stay on your feet.…

Shoe Review: Chain Links

Lately I’ve been crushing on elegant shoes spiced up with chains or studs. My taste usually revolves around sophisticated and understated, but there are ways to sneak in some metal details that still allow the shoe to look refined. I love the subtle detailing on these pumps from Express; it’s…

Double-Take: Giuseppe Zanotti Chain T-Strap

I’m obsessed with all of Giuseppe Zanotti’s edgier styles. Because no matter how clunky or over-done heavy details can be on some designs, he always finds a way to implement them in a way that makes the shoe modern, sophisticated, sexy and cool all at the same time. I love…

Double-Take: B Brian Atwood Lesina

Gold is a beautiful color for an evening sandal. It adds that little extra something to an evening outfit. I especially love when gold is paired with black, navy blue, or a dark purple; deeper colors really bring out the gorgeous tones of both pieces.…

Double-Take: Saint Laurent Paris Triple Strap

There’s nothing simple about these super sexy pumps from Saint Laurent. I’ve seen several styles of ankle strap pumps, but none come close to this.…

Shoe Review: Embellished

I’ve always been drawn to unique block heel styles. Although a thicker heel on a strappy shoe might sometimes look awkward and unbalanced, it actually helps balance out the shape of the leg, especially if you have thicker calves. (However, for ladies with very slender legs, it might look too…

Double-Take: Alexander Wang Amber

I’ve always liked Alexander Wang shoes because they’re minimal yet statement-making at the same time. I particularly like how he sticks to black and white (or other solid colors) for the entire shoe for many of his styles; just take peek at the current collection here to see what I…

Double-Take: Chloé Ankle Strap Sandal

Chloe Banded Ankle Strap Sandal (Farfetch, Ssense, Barney’s) I know it’s getting close to fall, but I’m still completely enamoured with simple and sleek ankle strap sandals. I’ve been lusting after this color blocked pair from Chloe all season; it’s understated and modern, and perfect for neutral outfits. Of course,…

Double-Take: Giuseppe Zanotti Metal Heel Pump

Giuseppe Zanotti shoes are always eye-catching. They’re often embellished with rich detail such as metal elements, animal prints, and crystals, ensuring that they ooze sex and glamour. He’s quite good at turning a simple design into something fabulous. I love the sculptural detail of the metal heeled pumps below, and…

Zara’s Fall 2013 Shoe Collection

Every season, Zara is one of the first mass retailers to provide us normal folk with current, on trend clothing and accessories which closely follow designs that were seen on the runways. Now that it’s September and the fall fashion season has officially begun, I decided to narrow down the…

Shoe Review: Pop of Pink

I’ve always craved a great pink pump. I don’t know if it’s because I was obsessed with Barbies when I was younger, but they always grab my attention. I don’t currently have a pair in my closet – I can’t justify the price for the pair I’d love to have…ahem…

Double-Take: Charles Jourdan Holly

Charles Jourdan Holly (DSW, Amazon, LastCall) The Holly Sandal from Charles Jourdan is just plain sexy. I love everything about it: croc embossed leather, an ankle strap with metal detailing, and the supple red lining. Not to mention, the shape of the heel is perfectly stunning! These gorgeous sandals appeared…

Shoe Spotlight: Custom Shoes

It’s a particularly special Tuesday Shoesday because I finally get to share the custom shoes I won from Upper Street in May! Upper Street London is a bespoke shoe designing site where you can get really creative and design the perfect pair of beautiful and unique shoes. I’m guilty of…

Shoe Spotlight: White Delight

I fell in love with these white pointy-toe ankle-strap pumps. The Callen pump is extremely comfortable because the heel isn’t very high, and the ankle strap is very secure. The fit is a bit narrow, and that’s saying something because I have fairly narrow feet. I don’t think the style…

Double-Take: Sergio Rossi Yellow Sandal

Sergio Rossi Satin Sandal (DSW) Despite the fact that yellow is considered a happy color, few people gravitate towards it when it comes to choosing shoes or clothing. Many don’t think the color suits them; but it really just comes down to figuring out which shade works with your skin…

Shoe Spotlight: Cage Sandals

I spotted these gorgeous MICHAEL by Michael Kors Molly sandals at TJ Maxx yesterday. They’re absolutely stunning in person, delicate and statement-making at the same time. The tan patent leather works really well against tanned skin because it lengthens the leg and creates a barely-there look while still holding the…