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Posts Tagged ‘designer’
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
While we covet designer brands like Burberry, our budgets don’t exact always match our taste (ok, so they NEVER do). Thank god for brands such as Jeffrey Campbell who save our footwear dreams from crumbling!
Don’t be confused with our other daily post about copyright infringement because there are some obvious differences between the $895 Burberry’s and the $199.99 Jeffrey Campbell’s:
One. The Burberry wedges only have one buckle (you’d think for more money, they’d have more buckles but hey what do we know?!)
Two. The cut of the ankle is different with the Burberry showing off more skin.. Ooo La La!
Three. The outsole and midsole of the Jeffrey Campbell wedges are flat.
Four. The price tag
{Burberry — $895, Jeffrey Campbell — $199.99}
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: burberry, Cocktail Chic, dan footwear, designer, DNA, Fashion, Fashion for Less, footwear, Jeffrey Campbell, save, shoes, splurge or save, style, wedge
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Monday, December 12th, 2011
ShoeDazzle will now include a special shoe created by Wild Things and James Bond actress, Denise Richards.
ShoeDazzle.com is a shopping site co-created by reality TV Star Kim Kardashian, offering customers a personalized shopping experience where customers pay a small monthly fee ($39.95) and receive a monthly pair of shoes personalized to fit their style. Several celebrity stylists are on hand at ShoeDazzle to help customers pick out shoes, jewelry, and bags suited just for him or her.
Richards is not the first celebrity tapped to design for ShoeDazzle; gossip blogger Perez Hilton was also recruited earlier this season to design two pairs of statement-making shoes (one for men and one for women) with profits going to the gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual charity, Stonewall. (See Blog Feature Here)
Much anticipation will build for fashionistas and Denise Richard Fans everywhere as they wait patiently to see what amazing shoes the actress will come up with! Richards recently tweeted her fans: “I’m so excited I designed a shoe for ShoeDazzle.com. Cant wait ‘til it launches!” (Neither can we!)
By: Cindy Batchelor
Tags: celebrity, cindy batchelor, denise richards, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, Kim Kardashian, news, perez hilton, shoedazzle, shoes, shopping, style, trend
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Thursday, November 24th, 2011
Sergio Rossi knows how to make a luxurious shoe –the high-end designer prides itself on craftsmanship, shoe quality, design, creativity, lux materials, and comfort. Each shoe is said to undergo a minimum of 120 steps before being placed in the box, ready to be sold to a very happy customer.
Most of these fabulous shoes will cost you between $700 and $1400, so what makes this peep-toe platform pump so extravagant, priced at $10,000?! For starters, the gorgeous Cachet Crocodile pump is coated in 22 carat cold or silver leaf, which makes up for $9,825 of the price. Suddenly, the insane pricing of this shoe is starting to actually make sense@
This phenomenal heel is available exclusively upon request come December 1st, which is just time for the holidays (in case you are lucky enough to actually have this extravagant shoe on your wishlist).
By: Cindy Batchelor
Tags: $10, cindy batchelor, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, expensive, Fashion, footwear, gold, high heels, news, ocean drive, sergio rossi, shoes, silver, style
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
It’s time to step out of the confines of Orange County for Rachel Bilson, who unveils her first shoe collection and website Friday. Bilson teams up with long-time stylist Nicole Chavez, Steve Madden, and BeachMint to launch ShoeMint, a customized shoe-shopping site. The 30-year-old actress, formerly known by fans as Summer, is a permaent front row fashion show attendee, meaning it was only a matter of time before she tried her hand at design. Inspired by the fashion community, Bilson joins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Kate Bosworth, and Jessica Simpson in the “mint” experience.
ShoeMint launches Friday and will cater to affordable fashion seekers. The collection will be priced at $79.99 and will include leather and suede, embodying Steve Madden’s craftmenship and design.
When discussing her upcoming endeavor, Bilson remarked, “As a designer, I’m always exploring new mediums and footwear is a category I’ve always been very passionate about, especially since I’m only a size 5. More and more, people are shopping for shoes online and with BeachMint, I have the opportunity to design not just the shoes, but the full experience for our customers, which feels more personal and rewarding for me.”
We wonder who’s a shoe-in for the next mint collaboration…. only time will tell.
Right now you can earn ShoeMint credit for inviting your friends to sign up :
Invite 2-4 friends and get $5 in ShoeMint credit!
Invite 5-9 friends and get $10 in ShoeMint credit!
Invite 10+ friends and get $15 in ShoeMint credit!
{P.S Get 20% off your first pair of shoes when you type in “20InStyle” at checkout thanks to InStyle}
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: celebrity, Cocktail Chic, collaboration, designer, DNA, dna footwear.footwear, Fashion, Fashion for Less, news, oc, Rachel Bilson, shoemint, shoes, shopping, Steve Madden, style, the heart of dixie, trend
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Friday, November 18th, 2011
Gentle Souls rounds off our first week of ‘Brands of the Day’ 30% off sales, which will continue until mid December.
“Kenneth Cole Productions Inc.” spawned from the movie “The Birth of a Shoe Company”, which funded Kenneth Cole’s footwear endeavors. Gentle Souls is Kenneth Coles latest line, specializing in extreme comfort and quality organic materials. With a supple, breathable, deerskin lining and Flaxseed Memory Pillows, every boot, sandal, heel, and flat are innovative. Flaxseed Memory Pillows are encrusted in the footbed of all Gentle Souls shoes, allowing your feet to mold to them and providing a unique fit exclusive to you. Kenneth Cole has taken his enlightened understanding of shoe fashion, and combined with innovative technology that provides the most comfort ever found in a shoe.
When you think of comfort, often times you picture an old lady sneaker with a slightly unsual comfort “wedge”, but when it comes to Gentle Soul’s comfort those “wedges” are nowhere to be seen! Not only will you be walking on air but you’ll be doing it in style!
{Shop Gentle Souls Until Nov. 25th}
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: 30% off, brand, Brand of the Day, Cocktail Chic, comfort, designer, Fashion, flaxseed memory pillows, footwear, gentle souls, kenneth cole, sale, shoe, shopping, style, the birth of a shoe company, trend
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Friday, November 18th, 2011
Happy Friday from DNA Footwear and as a weekend gift to you we are offering Franco Sarto at 30% from now until November 25th.
Since a young age, Franco Sarto has been devoted to the footwear industry. At age fourteen, Sarto began his shoe career working in footwear construction. By his twenties he felt a sense of attraction to the artistic side of the industry and moved from Venice to Stra, Italy. It was there that he partnered with a friend to design flawless footwear that quickly drew a celebrity following that remains stalwart.
For shoes that are not only stylish but long-lasting, Franco Sarto is our shoe designer of choice.
{Shop Franco Sarto}
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: 30% off, boots, brand, Brand of the Day, Cocktail Chic, designer, discount, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, Fashion for Less, flats, footwear, franco sarto, sale, shoes, shopping, style, trend
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Thursday, November 17th, 2011
It’s not too often you see a high-end designers make anything eco-friendly, but Manolo Blahnik recently announced a new eco-friendly line that is sure to please!
Manolo Blahnik recently teamed up with award winning, eco-friendly fashion designer, Marcia Patmos to create Earth-conscious sandals for spring, based on Manolo Blahnik classics.
These sandals, styles including heels and flats, are made of raffia and cork, as well as discarded Tilapia skin — all of which are considered sustainable materials. The styles available are the double-strap flat as well as a gorgeous, sophisticated open-toed pump. Both styles come in a combination of fluorescent yellow, ecru, black, and electric blue.
In discussing the collaboration, designer Marcia Patmos said, “I am always researching sustainable materials and developments. I love the idea of tilapia skin because it is a by-product of the food industry that would otherwise be discarded, but it’s actually a beautiful material perfect for small leather goods. I love bringing the idea of sustainability into the luxury market — it doesn’t have to be limited to T-shirts and grocery bags.”
These luxurious, unique sandals will be available in Manolo Blahnik stores in 2012, retailing at $895 a pair.
By: Cindy Batchelor
Tags: cindy batchelor, collaboration, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, eco-friendly, Fashion, flats, footwear, heels, manolo blahnik, marcia patmos, news, sandals, shoes, spring 2012, style
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Friday, November 11th, 2011
TGIF — Thank God It’s Friday (or Footwear). It’s that time of the week again…time for the ‘Weekly Footwear News Roundup’, where we bring you the latest in shoe news and trends.
This week on Twitter & Facebook we taught you about Vans, introduced you to hot upcoming designers, and explored trends ranging from velvet shoes to clogs. As if that was not enough, we brought you the latest in celebrity footwear news, from the Crystal Heels company to Perez Hilton meets Shoe Dazzle. Can’t get enough of celebrity shoe news? Check out story #11, featuring Louboutin and Sarah Jessica Parker; these high heels are sure to bring out the animal in you!
Special thanks to The Cut, Refinery 29, Elle, Glamour, Fashionista, Fashionologie, Nylon, & Women’s Wear Daily for providing us with the latest footwear news.
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Don’t forget to enter our holiday shoe giveaway (*cough* news story #8 *cough*)
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: carven, clogs, Cocktail Chic, crystal heels, designer, DIY, DNA, DNA Footwear, fashion.style, giveaway, louboutin, news, perez hilton, Sarah Jessica Parker, shoedazzle, shopping, trend, vans, velvet, weekly footwear news roundup
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
It seems only fitting that Melissa shoes, the well-known vegan shoe line from Brazil, teams up with Gareth Pugh, the eccentric yet celebrated designer based in Paris, to create a shoe line that everyone is talking about. The rubber soles are not only bright and youthful, but they are the perfect addition to any woman’s closet. The collection features two styles, the first is a ballet flat with a zig-zag pop print (shown above). The second style is a flat gladiator-style shoe with an exoskeleton edge. The color combination for this style comes in black, silver and white.
For those of you who are fans of Gareth Pugh, but you can’t afford his pieces, this is the perfect opportunity to snatch up one of his designs. The design esthetics of the shoes are equally exciting and bold, but they won’t break your bank since they start at $110.
Keep your feet eco-chic with the Melissa + Gareth Pugh collection. Click here for more Melissa shoes.
The Melissa + Gareth Pugh collection is also available at Seven New York.
By: Meredith Asman
Tags: designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion for Less, fashion news, flats, footwear, Gareth Pugh, Gareth Pugh by Melissa, hot trend, Melissa shoes, Meredith Asman, shoes, shopping, style, trend
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011
‘Tis the season to color block with black and orange — The DNA Footwear team and Jeffrey Campbell are getting into the holiday spirit.
The ever-so-alluring Jeffrey Campbell Night Walk High Platform confuses and entices onlookers with its “phantom” heel. The rounded edges call for geometric hard lines to balance out the platform curvature. Hence today’s ‘Perfect Pair’ post, all of which is available at DSW, Net-a-Porter, Endless, Zappos, Far Fetch, Saks, and Bloomingdales.
{Outfit 1}
Off to a day in the city, an industry event, or a gallery opening? No matter where the day or night takes you, pair your Night Walk High Platforms with an orange fitted blazer, blue trousers, a tucked-in black long-sleeve shirt, and geometric bag and earrings. Warning: This outfit is only for the most adventurous fashion enthusiast.
Blazer, Earrings, Bag, Shirt, Trousers
{Outfit 2}
A little less over the top than outfit 1, outfit 2 again follows our orange motif with a slinky dress, geometric necklace and earrings, and woven clutch. While this outfit isn’t as over-the-top as the first, it is subtly attention-grabbing.
Dress, Necklace, Earrings, Clutch
By: Ashley Tschudin
Tags: Bloomingdales, brand, Cocktail Chic, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, DSW, Endless, Far Fetch, Fashion, footwear, Jeffrey Campbell, Net-a-Porter, night walk high platform, outfit, phantom heel, platform, Saks, shoe, shoe brand, shoes, shopping, style, the perfect pair, trend, Zappos
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