Nine West Runway Relief Photoshoot + Special Edition ‘Modelinia’ Boots Now Available

September 1st, 2010

Yesterday was a HOT and SWEATY one here in NYC, but even so, forty top models including Coco Rocha, Jessica WhiteHannah Holman, and Lyndsey Scott stormed the Meatpacking District for a photoshoot with fashion photographer Nigel Barker to kick off Nine West’s Runway Relief program.  Dressed in adorable t-shirts created and styled just for this event, jean shorts, and Nine West boots equipped with pedometers, the girls put aside their discomfort to take part this fashionable cause.  A few even wore leather jackets, and it was over 90 degrees outside!  But you’ve got to admit – they looked fantastic.  Thanks to the pedometers, the models’ steps can be tracked between fashion show events, and for every mile of steps taken, Nine West is donating money to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.

The boots pictured here are the limited edition Nine West ‘Modelinia’ Runway Relief boots…cool huh?  Pick up a pair of your own now on Nine West’s website for $199.

Coco and Me

How excited was I to have the opportunity to meet Coco?!  She’s so sweet and charismatic in person, and I seriously envy her super-long legs (btw, I’m wearing heels here and she is not).  In case you missed my updates live from the photoshoot yesterday afternoon or couldn’t make it to the set, you can check it out on my Twitter page, Nine West”s Livestream , or Modelinia.  Here are a few more photos and video clips from the shoot.  I had so much fun, and shot a few great candid photos too:

It was hot outside but the fashion was hotter!

It's Oh-So-Coco :)

This gorgeous model lets her hair go wild while cooling off.

Moments later, a stunning hair moment captured. Love this model, and her hair!

Couldn't get enough of the boots!

Nigel Barker directing the models

It's a wrap!

VIDEO CLIPS:

First Shot

Beautifying Pre-Photoshoot

Jump for Joy!

Final Shot With The Top Models

Stay tuned…soon I’ll be posting an exclusive interview with Nigel Barker!

Shop That Look: Primary Colors

August 31st, 2010

Childhood memories, filled with Crayola art creations,  bright plastic toys, and vibrant-hued clothing may be called to mind when thinking about the primary colors. Now far from juvenile, fire engine red, sunshine yellow, and bright bright blue have taken center stage as must-haves accessories. True, you can always be secure in neutrals, but there’s something to be said about this trio of brights. It was easy for us to find our favorites from a variety of hot brands (Rebecca Minkoff, Alexander McQueen, Rachel Roy, and Rafé) — in fact we had so many must-haves that we had to break the selections into two categories! Fabrications range from the exotic leather look to a hard, shiny vinyl finish, with buttery leather, lacquer, and plastic materials in between.

There’s nothing like a bold accessory in a warm color to draw the eyes, don’t you agree?

Here are our top picks to get the ‘primary color’ look:

The Bags:

Jalda Lamb Paula Satchel

Alexander McQueen Faithful Medium Polished-Leather Satchel

Dooney & Bourke “Venus” Large Nina Bag

Rafé Shiny Croco Abigail Wristlet

Rebecca Minkoff Rapture Satchel

The Jewelry:

G Shock Baby-G Square Luminous Yellow Digital Watch

Rachel Roy Spade Studs

Kenneth Jay Lane Red Coral Ring

Gorjana Graham Leather Studded Wrap Bracelet

ModCloth Want Your Extra Time Necklace

From my friends at Toviefor.com

My Shoe Picks:

Miz Mooz Mary Simone Jane Pump

Jessica Simpson Evoni Platform Pump

Pour La Victoire Edie Wedge Pump

Deal Alert: Shoe Sales and a Giveaway at Ideeli and Gilt

August 27th, 2010

There are a few really good reasons to shop Ideeli.com and Gilt.com today!  If you’re not already a member of these two fabulous private sale sites, I’d like to invite you to join -it’s free, and the deals are unbeatable.  Here are a few of the highlights from today’s sales:

Shop Ideeli

At Ideeli, enter to win an All-Access Pass for you and a guest to Fashion’s Epicenter.  If you win the giveaway, you’ll receive 2 invitations to the runway show, a 2-night stay at a New York City hotel, and a $500 Ideeli credit!  And while you’re at it, make sure to check out the Steve Madden sale, with shoes priced as low as $29.  This sale ends at Midnight tonight.

Shop Gilt

Starting at 11AM CT today on Gilt, shop the Moschino & Pollini shoe and bag sale!  But it you don’t want to wait for that sale, check out the Trend Report sale, with trendy bags and shoes, and the Shoes in Every Shade sale.


Fashion’s Night Out 2010 For Shoe Lovers

August 26th, 2010

The time has come once again for fashion lovers and shopaholics to have their day…or night…at Fashion’s Night Out September 10!  And if you’re like me, you’re overwhelmed with all of the events going on this year and wondering where to start.  This is my list of the top FNO events going on in New York for shoe lovers, so check them out and then visit FashionsNightOut.com to create your itinerary!  I’m still finalizing mine…

Adidas: 610 Broadway
Store will host a yoga class for the first 40 people signed up with adidas yoga ambassador Elena Brower. People signed up for the class will receive a free yoga mat. Shoppers can enter to win a free one night stay at The Fairmont Hotel or a private yoga session with Elena.

Chanel: 15 East 57th St

Color-Customize our Iconic CHANEL Ballerinas with the New York City Ballet CHANEL is pleased to offer this rare opportunity to color-customize our iconic Ballerinas with Kathryn Morgan and Robert Fairchild of the New York City Ballet, in celebration of Vogue Fashion’s Night Out. Choose from a selection of lambskin colors and linings — and be the first to own customized Ballerinas.

Christian Louboutin: 59 Horatio St
If you’re a true shoe lover, you can’t miss checking out Monsieur Louboutin’s shop!  See a preview of Boutique exclusive for men/women will be available for sale on Sept. 10th with a limited preview size run.

Diana Broussard: 22 Christopher St
Video installation on fashion photography shoot, and custom color manicures to match Diana Broussard Fall 2010 shoe/jewelry collection.

DSW: 40 East 15th St 3rd Floor
Shopping incentives and contest giveaways from 6-9pm!

Giuseppe Zanotti Design: 806 Madison Avenue
6-7pm: The red carpet rolls out to celebrate an exclusive night of style and luxury with the unveiling of designer Giuseppe Zanotti’s Fall/Winter collection. Enter our world of red and black décor as you sip bubbly and snack on savory hors d’oeuvres from Bar Italia as you shop the sexiest shoes of the season & snap photos with the stars! 7-8pm: Strap on your new stilettos and tear up the dance floor with Giuseppe! Pick up a FNO t-shirt or hoodie & have Giuseppe personalize it! 8-10pm: Get your fall fashion tips from special celebrity guest, as models work their magic on the runway!

Jimmy Choo: 716 Madison Avenue 645
Both New York stores- Madison Avenue at 64th Street and 51st Street at Fifth Avenue will remain open for late night shopping until 11pm with champagne and refreshments. Both will be selling the Fashion’s Night Out t-shirt. Only at the Madison Ave boutique- be the first to view and pre-order for one night only- the much anticipated Jimmy Choo & UGG boot collaboration! The capsule collection will officially launch for sale globally on October 21, 2010. The collection is based on the iconic UGG Australia boot construction with design details that embody the spirit of the Jimmy Choo brand.

Manolo Blahnik: 31 W 54th St
While the details are TBD, you know there are a night full of surprises in store!

Nicholas Kirkwood at Bergdorf Goodman: 754 Fifth Avenue at 57th St
9:30 PM -11 PM – The fabulous shoe designer is making an appearnce to judge karaoke!

Nine West: 675 Fifth Avenue 53rd St
SAVOR SOUL & STYLE at Nine West: Soak in the live & soulful musical performance by Grammy-award winning artist Joss Stone at the Nine West store at 675 Fifth Ave (at 53rd) beginning at 6pm at the Lucky Magazine/Nine West co-sponsored party. Complete with lite bites & drinks, come shop the limited edition footwear collection co-created by Joss Stone as part of the Fall 2010 Nine West Vintage America Collection. Plus, be one of the first 99 people to donate a previously loved pair of shoes to Soles4Souls and enjoy a Nine West gift card.

Payless ShoeSource: 716 Lexington Avenue at 58th St

The Payless Fashion’s Night Out must-attend store event is hosted by all four Payless Guest Designers: Christian Siriano, Lela Rose, Patricia Field and Isabel Toledo. The designers will be available for a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity from 8-10 p.m. at 716 Lexington Avenue. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their cameras and check out the just-in fall Designer Collections. Payless is also proud to support Fashion’s Night Out’s chosen beneficiary partner, the NYC AIDS Fund, with a limited-edition charity tote available for $10 that features the official “cityscape graphic” created by Vogue for 2010. Five dollars per each tote sold will be donated to the NYC AIDS Fund.

Piperlime: 93 Mercer St

Piperlime takes New York! Our first pop-up store is opening in SoHo Thursday, September 9th. Swing on by to shop our favorite fall trends, Rachel Zoe’s picks and exclusive styles you won’t find anywhere else. Join us for Fashion’s Night Out on Friday, September 10th from 6pm-11pm. Take photos and get autographs from the cast of Project Runway, and get styling advice from Rachel Zoe! Plus get a special treat from us with any purchase, while supplies last.

Searle: 635 Madison Avenue

A national recording act will be performing in the store that evening. Tecnica, makers of the famous Moon Boot, will be celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the boot that evening, with a huge assortment of vintage styles and their brand new collection for 2010. Windows will feature their original marketing campaign from the 1960′s in all its op-art splendor. Rudsak a famous designer of outerwear, footwear and accessories from Montreal will be introducing their Fall 2010 collection. Searle and Magaschoni the remaining two sponsors will be featuring their new collections

Sergio Rossi at Saks: 611 Fifth Avenue

Sergio Rossi invites you to 10022-Shoe on Eight at Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out with Creative Director, Francesco Russo. He will unveil the new “Cachet” pumps, exclusive to Saks Fifth Avenue for the event, as well as a global special edition Fashion’s Night Out boot. 7-11PM.

Shoe Box NY: 1222 Madison Avenue (bet. 88th and 89th St)

One night only shopping incentives on fall and winter shoes and boots (some exclusions apply) – get the hottest looks at the coolest prices! We will be having a trunk show with one of our designer shoe brands, be the first to see what’s new. We will be raffling off a gift certificate and we will have some great surprises. Refreshments will be served.

ShoeWoo: 750 Lexington Avenue

Calling all shoe addicts! Prepare to be WOOed by delicious, irresistible shoes and accessories while moving to the eclectic beats of DJ Reach, beginning at 6pm. Shop brands like Nine West, Boutique 9, Enzo Angiolini, Rachel Rachel Roy and more…you’ll feel like a kid in a candy store. Don’t miss our surprise window too…look closely!

Stuart Weitzman: The Shops at Columbus Circle

Cocktails and light bites will be served.  Gift with purchase, while supplies last.

**event descriptions are copied and pasted directly from the official Fashion’s Night Out website. Check fashionsnightout.com for up-to-date information and any changes that might occur to the schedule.

Help Identify These Utility-Style Lace Up Booties

August 25th, 2010

Ok readers, I need your help with something.  A few days ago I received an email from another shoe lover, Cathy, asking who makes these utility-style lace up booties, and for the life of me I can’t identify them!  They are hella-hawt aren’t they?!  Here are a couple more photos, all of which came from the Plenty by Tracy Reese sale on Gilt.com 10/17/10.  Cathy did send an inquiry to Gilt, but they told her they simply couldn’t help.

My first thought was Derek Lam, but the closest I found was the ‘Odessa’ lace up sandals:

Any leads on the brand, and/or where to find these?  Leave your thoughts in the comments below.  Thanks!


Win Two Tickets To The Fashion’s Night Out Runway Show!

August 24th, 2010


Yes, you read that correctly: My friends over at ToVieFor are giving away TWO tickets to the Fashion’s Night Out Runway Show, which has already sold out within hours of becoming available! Why are these tickets so coveted? This will be the largest public runway show in New York City history, featuring more than 150 models in current designs chosen by Vogue Magazine.  They have two prime seats, with a retail value of $250 each for the show (September 7th, 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Center). Proceeds benefit the New York City AIDS fund, with the show at Lincoln Center will being for an audience of 1,500 — you could be part of the action! These tickets could be all yours — see below for how to enter!

RULES OF ENTRY:

1) Sign up for an invite to the launch of ToVieFor

2) For every 5 friends you refer, get another entry to win (sign up for yourself AND refer a friend here)

3) Must be 18 or older, USA entrants only

Good luck!

**Contest ends Wednesday, September 3rd 2010 at 4:59pm. The winner will be selected using Random.org.

Fearless Friday: Christian Louboutin “Venus” Metallic Suede Lace-Up Bootie

August 20th, 2010

Today I’m planning on meeting up with @chocl8fashnista @CT_Chic_Chick @pradajunky and @DailyRunway at one of Christian Louboutin’s boutiques, so it’s only fitting I write about a red-soled fearless shoe.  This soft suede, multi-colored, metallic-dotted lace-up “Venus” bootie is in a league of its own.  Black piping accentuates the sexy curves of the shoe, and Louboutin left his mark not only with his signature red sole, but also a “Louboutin” applique on the side.  Lace-up front, side grommets, and back pull tab resemble a sneaker, while the 5″ heel and nearly 1″ platform lend it a glamorous look.  A splendidly wacky version of one of this season’s hottest trends: masculine mixed with feminine.

Shop: Christian Louboutin “Venus” Bootie, $1,395 at BergdorfGoodman.com

Fall Lust List: Manolo Blahnik Fur Trim Bootie

August 16th, 2010

Before we know it, August will be over and we will all be faced with fall.  To make sure we’re putting our best feet forward, I’ll be featuring my favorite must-have looks of the new season on Shoe Smitten.  One of my favorite trends is the “return of the lady”.  Pointy-toe heels, delicate details and refined styles will all give you this look.  Combine a sleek, feminine silhouette with luxurious fur, and you’ve got this Manolo Blahnik Fur Trim Bootie.  Can I just say, j’adore!!!  Imagine wrapping your feet in these plush rabbit fur-and-suede boots.  They’re available for pre-order at Nordstrom, if you can afford the $1, 295 price tag.