Posts Tagged ‘bootie’

One in a Million

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

shoes

Baby, you’re one in a million (and your style should reflect it)!

Usually, our ‘Perfect Pair’ posts feature ONE shoe styled with TWO outfits but today we want to highlight the versatility of our selection. You’ve picked out your favorite fall outfit with a neutral palette and now it’s time to find that ONE in a million to fit your style.

Whether it be furry booties, clogs, a classic loafer, or embellished flat, the above outfit offers the ability to mix and match styles. Your muted color choices call for subtle colored footwear but this does not mean you have to stray from studs, buckles, prints, or fur. If you can’t choose between a high heeled boot or clog and flats, you don’t have to — transforming from day to night is easy with DNA Footwear’s wide selection!

One outfit meets millions of styles the DNA way.

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Pants, Sweater, Jacket, Handbag, Earrings, Scarf

{Shoes — From Top to Bottom & Left to Right}

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By: Ashley Tschudin

How To: Build Your Shoe Wardrobe

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Step into the DNA closet for a moment and let’s discuss your shoe wardrobe. Today, we will act as your shoe therapist, providing you with the necessary tools to flourish as a shoe connoisseur.

Over the years, you have collected shoes here in there from different seasons, styles, and trends, but have you ever asked yourself why you have the shoes you do and how you could spend your shoe budget more wisely? The first step in shoe therapy is admitting you have a problem, a problem that can easily be solved by DNA Footwear.

{1} Line up your shoes by style and color, giving you a full view of your already overindulgent collection.

{2} Narrow down — If you have more than three of the same color in one style, nix the least worn. Be realistic — Nobody needs more than three neon yellow loafers.

{3} Dispose or donate never worn or damaged shoes.

{4} Time to rebuild with shoe basics — If you don’t already have them, you will need at least one pair of:

Flats: Ballet Flat, Clog, Loafer, Oxford, Mary-Jane, Moccasin, Dockside, Mule, Espadrille, Slipper, Flatform

Sandals: Flip Flop, Gladiator, Dressy, High Heel

Heels: Pump (open & close toe), Platform, Wedge, Slingback

Sneakers: Running, Hiking, Every Day

Boots: Bootie, Heeled, Mid-calf, Knee-high, Thigh-high, Cowboy, Rain Boot, Snow Boot

This may seem like a daunting task not only to organize your shoe closet but also to rebuild your footwear wardrobe with the basics. This is not an overnight process and instead takes time and money to complete. God forbid you don’t have the appropriate shoe for every occasion! That’s why here at DNA we have your best interest and footwear needs in mind.

Today’s shoe therapy session is over. Please pay our secretary on the way out — we take all major credit cards, checks, and of course cash. See you again next week!

By: Ashley Tschudin

Fashion for Less: Ankle Boots (Under $100)

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

ankle boots

November means we are getting closer to the holidays, which translates to spending less on ourselves and more on our friends and family. During the next two “giving” months, don’t sacrifice style for affordability when DNA Footwear has a plethora of boots for under $100 (yes, this is the third boot post of the day…what can we say, we love boots!).

Whether you’re a combat boot grunge go-getter, a hiking boot outdoor adventurer, or a boho chic musician, ankle boots fit everyone’s style personality. The above boots range from $30-$100, making them perfect for the budget savvy shopper — the ones that have recently grown tired of sample sale sites because of their limited selection.

Lace up, zip up, buckle up…it’s time to look your best for less.

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By: Ashley Tschudin

Get the Look: Featuring Blonde Beadhead & Mia Shoes

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

mia shoes

It’s 1 pm and after hours of endless blog reading, fashion blogger Blonde Bedhead caught our attention.

According to self-proclaimed “PR Pro” Andrea, “I love anything slouchy and comfortable”, making the Mia Naomi High Heel Tan Bootie a perfect fit. During a day dedicated to errunds, the blogger paired her Mia Naomi Booties with black skinny pants, a pancho, faux fur cowl, slouchy bag, and sunnies — the perfect match up for a lazy yet chic day. We admire Andrea of Blonde Bedhead for her continuously impressive style choices, especially when it comes to her footwear.

You too can get the look with the Naomi High Heel Tan Booties and pair them with skinnies, a maxi skirt, or shorts and tights: the possibilities are endless for high heeled booties this fall.

Are you a blogger and want to be featured on DNA Footwear? Leave a comment & share your blog link.

Photography & Information Source: Blonde Bedhead

By: Ashley Tschudin

Where Wear?

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

busted

For an inexperienced dresser, it can be difficult to pair your new Jeffrey Campbell Busted High Wedge Booties. While you’ve proven your keen sense of style by purchasing these wedges, you’ve only mastered half the battle; now, where to wear these chunky booties…

The rich blackness, the buckles, and the woven hatching make these booties perfect for attending a concert, moshing your way into the heart of the lead singer. If loud ear-buzzing music isn’t your thing, try these boots on for size at a gallery opening, schmoozing among the “we wear black to express our inner angst” crowd. Not a head-banger OR an all-black-gallery-attending-bourgeoisie, tromps down to your local vintage shop, where you’re sure to get compliments on your new Jeffrey Campbells.

The oversized, chunky, black wedge bootie is not for everyone, nor is it for the faint of heart, but for those daring enough to edge up their look, the Jeffrey Campbell Busted High Wedge Booties are a must-have.

By: Ashley Tschudin

Halloween Special: Ice Queen, Featuring Jeffrey Campbell

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Jeffrey campbell sonia

Welcome to the Halloween Special Part IV, featuring the Jeffrey Campbell Sonia – AKA “The Ice Skate Wedge”.

You dreamed of gracefully gliding across the ice, clad in a tutu, body suit, tights, and tight tucked bun. Now, 15 years later, it is your chance to relive that childhood fantasy with the help of DNA Footwear and Jeffrey Campbell. Pair your ‘Sonia High Wedge Booties’ with a black tutu, chic tweed leotard jacket, sheer black tights, and feminine bow hair clips.

While you’re no longer that little girl who took her first tumble on the rink in front of your childhood crush, your “ice queen” costume should still resemble that of a figure skater… if Anna Dello Russo was a figure skater that is. The ‘Sonia Wedge Booties’ matched with the leotard jacket add a chic flair to a childhood dream.

Skate into Halloween with DNA Footwear and Jeffrey Campbell.

{Tights, Clips, Tutu, Leotard Jacket}

By: Ashley Tschudin

Halloween Special: SSSSSexy

Monday, October 24th, 2011

jeffrey campbell

Can’t imaging Halloween without a high fashion costume? Jeffrey Campbell is your go-to Halloween footwear designer. While spending $200 on a Halloween shoe may seem steep, there is no reason you can’t wear the Jeffrey Campbell Rockaways  all year long.

For a truly sssssexy costume, pair your Rockaway booties with black snake SKINnies (subtle pants because nobody wants to be in snake style overload), a peach blouse, snakeskin belt and clutch, and the ever-so-seductive snake necklace.

There is a fine line between couture and costume — a line which Jeffrey Campbell so carefully teeter totters between.

Slither into snakeskin with Jeffrey Campbell and..

{Clutch, Belt, Necklace, Blouse, Pants}

By: Ashley Tschudin

Halloween Special: Get Spotted, Featuring Kelsi Dagger

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

halloween costume

For part II of the ‘Halloween Special’ DNA Footwear will transform you into a fierce leopard so you get spotted (by that special someone).

While there are endless brands that feature the leopard print trend, Kelsi Dagger’s Huette High Wedge Pony Hair Bootie does not overwhelm the stylista with solid print, balancing it with black. Pair the wedge bootie with basic black leggings (to keep you warm on chilly October nights), a leopard print dress, a fur purse (to carry your candy in of course), and accessorize with ears and tail.

With leopard print as your palette, it is important that you don’t overdo the print, sticking with black accents to keep you ‘costume chic’.

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Leggings, Ears, Tail, Purse, Dress, Booties

By: Ashley Tschudin

Mommy & Me: Minnetonka

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Minnetonka

You follow the latest moccasin trend and why shouldn’t your little one too? For over 60 years, Minnetonka Moccasin has made products that create those special memories and has become a placeholder for things natural, casual, comfortable and real. With Minnetonka booties you can pay homage to the first American shoe while staying on-point with the latest styles.

Minnetonkas are available in a variety of styles including flats, boots, and booties — all of which are the epitome of comfort. The suede upper section features fun fringe and the rubber sole supplies traction when you and your little tot are on the go!

You can’t go wrong with a boot that has been featured in every magazine from Vogue down to People Magazine’s Celebrity Babies Edition.

Shop: Mommy & Me

By: Ashley Tschudin