Design Bitch

If you’re looking for style AND comfort, try on a pair of Chie Miharas! I do tons of traveling, and exploring cities on foot, so I need a shoe I can walk in, while remaining stylish. Crafted with soft leathers, I’ve found this line to be amazingly comfortable and well worth the price. Another plus, is the shoes are so versatile, they can be easily be worn day to night, which makes them a perfect for travel (no need to pack loads of shoes). They’ll go perfectly with cargo pants, a flirty dress, or you’re favorite sexy skirt. Here are several of my favorite pairs all found at beso.

Chie Mihara Women’s Olympiada Sandal, $375.00

Chie Mihara Women’s Omizu Sandal, $370 at Endless.com

Chie Mihara Women’s Kaida Sandal, $410 at Endless.com

Stuart Weitzman Manoman cutout oxfords add some sex appeal to the menswear classic that is currently so on trend. Pair with a flouncy floral mini.

The Madden Girl Kobiee pumps sport cutouts and ruffles to add a girly touch to a sheath dress at night.

These Tom Ford Claudia sunglasses feature oversized frames (so Hollywood!) along with the tell-tale cutout detail at the temple.

If you haven’t noticed, shoe embellishments are everywhere. It’s almost impossible to find shoes with no embellishments this season. Studs, jewels, feathers, fringe and more. We’re seeing embellishments on ever type of style from sandals to pumps. It seems designers are really going wild and having some fun with their new creations. What do you think of this latest trend- Like it or not?

Ash Woven Strappy Wedge

Chinese Laundry Rockie Women's Sandals

Camilla Skovgaard Satin Chain-embellished Sandals

I’m a great lover of shoes. Not only because they serve a very important purpose, but many times because of their sheer beauty. Some shoes are definite objects of art, and you can tell designers have gotten their inspiration from the art world. Not only are they creating functional footwear, but are also true artists themselves. Here are a few of my favorite ‘artful shoes’.

Diego Dolcini

Giuseppe Zanotti E00139 High Heels

Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte

So I guess there haven’t been enough Crocs-related accidents to justify shutting them down. Only 77 escalator entrapment incidents reported in the US and 65 in Japan. A three year old girl got “severely and permanently” injured when her tiny pink Crocs clog got caught in a JFK escalator maiming her toe. Undoubtedly, there are a lot more cases that never made the news, yet millions of Crocs continue to be sold and exported. But instead of banning these hazardous sandals, they give us escalator safety tips. How many more little mangled feet will it take to take Crocs off of the market? Don’t get Croc Attacked, get even!

You’ve heard me bash Crocs on more than one occasion, so you know my stance on the subject… nuff said.