Category Archives: Shoes

Best sites for sandal shopping

Last week my tendonitis nearly resurfaced because of too much obsessive sandal shopping online. There’s a plethora of choices this season, from fisherman styles to gladiators to Sally Draper looks to wedges, and, and, and, and…now you’ve got so many … Continue reading

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Jeffrey Cambpell’s hybrids + a Shopbop giveaway

Late last week, I crumbled and finally bought my annual pair of everyday fall/winter shoes: a pair of clog/booties hybrid from Jeffrey Campbell, from Shopbop. They arrived earlier this week, and any worries I had about them being too heeled … Continue reading

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Frye’s Billy Shootie

Do you likey? Or does it make you think of a pimp shoe? Still on the hunt for the perfect brown bootie for this fall.

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Elaine Turner offers boutique shopping in Rice Village

I breezed through Elaine Turner’s shop in the fall but didn’t spend quite enough time to appreciate all the corners and shelves filled with lifestyle-branding items and whimsy. Last Thursday, I visited the store again to snap some pictures for … Continue reading

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TOMS gets fancy.

Have you guys seen TOMS new wedges? Yea or nay? They’re clearly meant to appeal to a more Cape Cod/Kate Spade type of customer, and they do make more sense on the beach than a $300 pair of wedges, but … Continue reading

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Brand whore or brand aversion?

The shoes at left aren’t super ugly or impractical. In fact, my personal issues with cork aside, they’re pretty cute, versatile and comfortable-looking. They’re being sold on Shopbop for $140, a reasonable price for shoes you could wear to dinner, … Continue reading

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Design your own TOMS

TOMS has lots of classic and funky shoes already, but now they want their most creative shoppers to submit custom designs. The progressive shoe/philanthropic company has teamed up with Teen Vogue to promote the contest which will manufacture a limited-edition … Continue reading

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Oscar de la Renta trunk show at Casa de Novia, Houston

Luvi Wheelock’s bridal couture boutique Casa de Novia is hosting an Oscar de la Renta trunk show today and tomorrow from 11am-6pm, and Saturday from 11am-5pm. You should go, because: You can see Jenna Bush’s wedding dress (not the custom-made … Continue reading

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Missoni for Converse

Missoni hearts the 70s, and though the Italian brand is usually dedicated to perfecting clingy knits and retro glam gowns, its next project makes perfect sense. Angela Missoni‘s spring collaboration with Converse (release date is scheduled for April) includes two … Continue reading

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Jimmy Choo for H&M

Nitrolicious has more preview ads for the Jimmy Choo for H&M launch (plus a video), happening November 14.

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