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Archive for the ‘Designer Spotlight’ Category
Friday, April 20th, 2012
Embellishments
Inspired by a little bit of rock & roll, the embellished and spiked shoes from Sam Edelman will keep you right on trend, whether it‘srivets, studs or spikes, these shoes help you dazzle. Amp up your good girl/bad girl style mix by pairing the Georgina Flat Sandal orLorissa High Heel Peep-Toe Pump with your pastel-colored denim shorts and cropped jeans.
Animal Print
Not afraid to be bold? Then mixing bold color and bold prints should be second nature. This spring try a pair of bright colored jeans with an animal print shoe like the Sam Edelman Josie High Wedges or the Dante Ankle High Gladiator Sandal. Leopard looks gorgeous when paired with bright red, tangerine, kelly green or yellow, so grab a pair of these and be daring; the Dante Gladiator also keep you on target with the hot lace-up trend we’re seeing this spring.
Color
Color is key this season. Whether you’re going for brights like tangerine, citrine and bold pink hues or pastels like baby pink, lilac or mint, everything is color, color color and that includes footwear. The chic Gigi Flat T-Strap Sandal in citrine or the bright hue & neutral tone mixed modern Yelena High Heel Sandal are perfect to add the touch of color to your look.
By Dynelle Skinner
Tags: Dante Gladiator Sandals, DNA Footwear, Georgina Flats, Gigi Flat T-Strap Sandals, Josie High Wedges, Lorissa Peep-Toe Pumps, Sam Edelman, Shoe Shopping, Spring 2012 Collection, Spring 2012 trends, Yelena High Heel Sandals
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Rachel Zoe is known as the quintessential celebrity style authority, taking celebs to new heights in fashion and turning them into style mavens. Why not let Rachel Zoe do the same for you with her stylishly chic footwear collection. There’s nothing like a stunning pair of towering heels to take your look from casual to chic….. and Rachel Zoe knows chic.
Her collection features sky high heels with textured stacked platforms that will elevate any look. Be the topic of conversation as you captivate in the anything-but-classic Parton High Heel T-Strap Sandals, the transcending Bardot Peep Toe Pumps or the flirty Demi High Heel Platform Sandals and for those of you who prefer a thicker heel, the polished King Leather Espadrille Wedges offers the height but with more heel dominance.
by Dynelle Skinner
Tags: Bardot Peep Toe Pumps, Demi High Heel Platform Sandals, DNA Footwear, footwear, high heels, King Leather Espadrille Wedges, Parton High Heel T-Strap Sandals, rachel zoe, shoes, Spring 2012 Collection
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Friday, March 23rd, 2012
The time has come to announce our Guess What’s in the Box Giveaway recipient….. Drum roll pleassssssssseeeee…….
The mystery shoe above is the First Stop High Heel Sandal from Chinese Laundry in Taupe. Lucky Laura Royal will be receiving these fabulously versatile platforms to add to her Spring collection courtesy of DNA Footwear.
Thank you to all those who participated in the contest and continue to watch out for more fun freebies to come!!!
Make sure to Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @dnafootwear, if you haven’t already, for more great giveaways and discount opportunities. The sun is shining and the fun has just begun. There’s tons more in store!
♥ Amy K.
Tags: Chinese Laundry, DNA, DNA Footwear, free, guess what's in the box giveaway
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Friday, March 9th, 2012
It’s brands like these that make my job excruciatingly painful. The gorgeous elegance of textured, pattern heavy combinations mixed throughout the Elizabeth and James collection makes a girl want what she can’t have. Fusing an uptown chic with downtown couture, colorful accents and masculine cuts, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have yet again released double trouble for my pocket book.
Vintage x Retro x Modern, from shoes to accessories this collection turns the fashion conscious head spinning. Luxuriously modern in approach the twins have managed to capture classic elegance with contemporary cool. A bit pricey for the average consumer but each piece speaks loudly, so splurging every once in awhile with this brand will keep your closet up to date. Above are my SOME of my favorites and there is much more coming from the Spring collection. Included in DNA’s New Arrivals is a pair of the E-Clair Colorblock High Heel Sandal.
♥Amy K.
Tags: chic, contemporary, couture, DNA, DNA Footwear, downtown, earrings, Elizabeth and James, Fashion, modern, retro, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, uptown, vintage
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Friday, March 2nd, 2012
Leap year has us springing forward for Seychelles’ sophisticated silhouettes and nostalgic nudes. With the Investigate bow-top flats or the Case Closed suede wedges you’ll be solving New York’s latest mystery: where did that snowy Winter go?
Make way for Spring cleaning and replace grey skies with Seychelles’ Haven’t Got a Worry heels in Grey or go nude with the platform sandals in Vacchetta. Embrace the breeze and let your toes breathe.
If you’re not quite ready to let your toes out but have Good Intentions, the T-Strap wedges will keep things fun and flirty with a hatched, closed-toe in Orange or Black leather. Accented with a four and a half inch wooden wedge and comfy cushioned footbeds these versatile sandals are just the right fit for any occasion.
Seychelles’ classic elegance offers a lavish selection to put that Spring back in your step for the changing of the seasons. With mysteries solved, no worries and good intentions march into March as a natural beauty and you’ll be sure to attract the bees.
♥ Amy K.
Tags: <3 Amy K, beauty, closed-toe, DNA Footwear, earth tones, Fashion, flats, Good Intentions, Haven't Got a Worry, high heel, leather, neutral, nudes, orange, oxfords, platform, sandals, seychelles, spring, style, suede, trend, wedges
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
What gal doesn’t heart cute shoes? Designers and sisters Maryam and Marjan Malakpour literally “heart them” for their spring NewbarK collection.
As a stylist, I’m always looking for unique shoes for photoshoots, as well as fashionable and comfortable ones for my own busy feet. So, when I came across this fairly new shoe line from fellow stylists, it made sense that these two would transition into shoe design.
NewbarK is a luxury collection of handmade shoes and handbags, originally launched in 2009 by the Malakpour sisters. Crafted in an artisan factory in Los Angeles, NewbarK shoes and handbags exemplify a streamlined yet contrasting use of materials – leather, canvas, felt, suede and virtually no hardware, making these shoes chic, simple and modern.
You’ll heart these flats: they fold neatly into a small carrying pouch for the city girl on the go. With an aesthetic of Moroccan baboush meets Englishman’s leather slippers, they’re a sophisticated and stylish alternative to ballet flats. Think of them as the grown up version of your weekend shoe.
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By Liz Teich
Edited by Piz
Tags: designer, designer spotlight, DNA, Fashion, flats, footwear, liz teich, maryam and marjan malakpour, NewbarK, style, trend
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Friday, January 27th, 2012
Time travel back to the 60′s with Milly’s limited addition Sperry Top-Siders available in vibrant prints and neon brights. Putting a spin on the classic American shoe, Milly turns boat shoes and wedges from drab to fab.
The collection ranges from $90 to $225 for women’s and $45 to $75 for girls and will be available at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s and Bergdorf Goodman as well as Sperry Top-Sider retail locations, sperrytopsider.com, the Milly Madison Avenue flagship in NYC, and MillyNY.com starting February 2012. (Fashionista) The preppy nautical style is ideal for bold fashion seekers looking to add a POP to their winter wardrobe.
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By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: boat shoes, Cocktail Chic, collaboration, collection, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, floral, footwear, milly, neon, news, shoes, sperry top-siders sperry, style, wedges
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Thursday, January 26th, 2012
The man can do no wrong — Karl Lagerfeld, the “king” of fashion, never fails to amaze us with his many styling and design talents (not to mention the 30 iPads he carries with him at all times). Lagerfeld’s diffusion line, Karl, launched January 25th and is sold exclusively online at Net-a-Porter.
Alike to his own personal style, the budget collection features black and white clothing and accessories retailing from $50 for a canvas tote to aprox. $1,000 for leather pieces. As to be expected, Karl’s trademark fingerless leather gloves make an appearance as do fabulous faux colors. Among the 70-piece collection are 8 pairs of shoes, from metallic sneakers to gladiator sandals, the footwear is simple yet impressive.
We can handle the trademark Karl profile on the tees and tanks, but what about the shoes?! Walking with the support of Lagerfeld on your soles would sure put a pep in our step (we’re just sayin…it’s suggestion for the next collection).
{Shop Karl}
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: black, budget, Cocktail Chic, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, Fashion for Less, gladiator sandal, high heels, karl, karl lagerfeld, lagerfeld, Net-a-Porter, news, sandal, shoes, silver, sneakers, style, wedge, white
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Brian Atwood is a favorite among many and for good reason; the Milan-based designer with American roots, design shoes that are the epitome of style. Since 2001, Brian Atwood has poured his creativity into amazingly chic women’s shoes. His style harnesses both modernism and glamour, combined with a raw sex appeal and impeccable construction.
The spring/resort 2012 collection follows his past collections in absolute fabulosity — you can find towering platforms, color-blocking, metallics, tribal prints, polka dots, cage details, fringe, and exotic skins. Pair some of the towering platforms with flare jeans to make a statement or spice up your little black dress with some of the gorgeous fringe strappy sandals. Brian Atwood’s spring collection will bring that “je ne say quois” to any outfit, as well as bring about that extreme confidence within, which only an amazing pair of shoes can do.
By: Cindy Batchelor
Tags: Brian Atwood, cindy batchelor, collection, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, high heels, spring 2012, style, trend
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
What do you get when you mix quirky British style with eco-friendly Brazilian shoes? Possibly the most interesting and unique collaboration in footwear history!
“The Queen of Punk Fashion”, Vivienne Westwood, has for decades been known for making “punk” mainstream. She has come a long way from being known as the designer who famously create killer shoes that caused supermodel Naomi Campbell to stumble on the runway almost two decades ago. You may know Westwood as the over-the-top couture designer of Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding gown in Sex & The City but now she’s working with shoe manufacturer, Melissa, to design funky, yet wearable shoes.
Melissa’s shoes are cruelty-free and are all made from synthetic materials like plastic and nylon, meaning there is no guilt accompanying wearing leather or suede. Celebrities like Melissa Auf der Mar go crazy for Melissa’s eco-friendly footwear (you should have seen her when I styled her in them!).
This season, the “Queen of Punk Fashion” joins forces with eco-chic Melissa’s shoes to create retro styles, similar to what strutted down the runways of designers like Prada, but more wearable and affordable.
No ones stumbling down the runway or the sidewalk in these killer heels!
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By Liz Teich
Edited by Ashley Tschudin
Tags: celebrity, collaboration, couture, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, liz teich, melissa, melissa auf de mar, runway, shoes, style, vivienne westwood
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