A downsized modification to the wide open caged style shoe-think YSL and Givenchy-the perforated shoe is perfect for spring. Trendy yet practical this warmer weather-friendly shoe allows for spring's cool breezes and looks super chic too.
The flat sandal & boot hybrid-style silhouette is pretty popular; try Aldo's 'Lurey' fringed high-top sandal (in cognac or black suede) or the 'Hagans', a similar but higher calf-skimming version (in camel leather or black suede). Steve Madden also has a flat version, the tiered shaft 'Benza' (in taupe suede or black leather), and a high heeled option-the 'Evelina' with back tie-in black suede.
If you prefer less boot and more sandal Steve Madden's antiqued buckle adorned strappy 'Davin' is a stylish alternative in black leather, or try Pelle Moda's wide ankle strapped 'Caspian' in brown leather or black suede.
What do you think of this trend? Which, if any, are your favorites?
Edgy and stylish go hand in hand in this hard core ensemble with a touch of girly. Keep the trend of Sass & Bide's link chain jeans and add Juicy Couture's leather & chain hoop earrings and Lisa Stewart's chain cuff. Croc-embossed booties (Velvet Angels' 'Peepshow') and satchel (La Bagagerie's patent quilted/reptile print) add the extra edge while your girly side comes through in Tee and Cake's pale pink 'Queen' tee and AJ Morgan's Free press pink and gold sun shades.
The petite and always stylish Eva Longoria-Parker wore this simple yet effective ensemble over a month ago to this year's All-Star games and a reader recently inquired about her height-granting platforms. The black patent platform pumps are Yves Saint Laurent and Gianni Bini's 'Desiree' pumps are a practically identical style steal in black patent or fudge croc. The entire look is so simple yet chic, her dolman-sleeve off the shoulder knit top (try Forever 21's 3Q diamond knit top) and her J Brand 910 dark wash skinny jeans (try Arden B's 12" skinny jean in dark indigo) are pieces that will always look chic and modern when you wear them.
style is so personal . . . it is a visual extension of thoughts, feelings and moods, which is why it can change ever so subtly or in the most grandeur fashion and, when it is genuine, can never truly be wrong.
~ terra black
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