Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Only a shoe this spectacular deserves a title this long. These Azzedine Alaïa black suede and steel gray animal print velvet calf balmoral shoes have so much life to them, I wouldn’t be surprised if they got up and walked away. Standing at 5.5 inches tall with a 1.5 inch platform, you have every reason to feel high and mighty when you step into these.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
As part of our “Art, Architecutre and Design” month, we at FashionIndie want to keep you culturally stimulated. But what good is cultural stimulation if you’re wardrobe leaves you limp? So combining the best of both worlds, here’s a handy dandy’s guide to some interesting exhibits opening around the city and what to wear to them.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
When I become the Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe, I want this pair of Giuseppe Zanotti Crystallized Colorblock Platform Slingbacks to be my humble home. One for me, one for the guesthouse. If three-tone suede pumps covered with tone-on-tone Swarovski crystals doesn’t scream quaint, you can call me Donald.
Edited by Samantha Lim
In the midst running off to the Hamptons from Memorial Day Weekend, FashionIndie editor McArthur Joseph grabbed my beach bag and dumped it out in the loft! In prompt reporter style, he documented the mess before I hopped in a car and ran off for the weekend. Here’s what he found, hope it helps you pack for your weekends away!
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Fleet Week has officially dropped anchor in New York, meaning that from now until May 30th the city’s streets will be flowing with seamen. To bag your very own sailor, here are 5 Navy-inspired ensembles that will put some wind in his sails.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Manolo Blahnik, Tabitha Simmons and Bruno Frison all warned against wearing platforms. With all due respect, I can’t sit by and let them perpetuate this hate-speech, so below are 5 perfectly good (although perhaps not morally-sound) reasons to keep teetering on those stilettoed heels.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
I have a love/hate relationship with Chloë Sevigny‘s shoe collection for Opening Ceremony. Half of the collection brings back good memories of the 90s, and half reminds of the grungy, scary 90s.
Edited by The Fashion Web
If Posh Beckham could wear flats, then we all can wear flats. This doll said she would never wear flats a day in her life, a quote I have said of some sort in my life too. But back here recently, I have been throwing on flats for everyday, and saving my 4″-5″ platform heels for the nighttime. And while it scares me to say this, I heart flats! The comfort. The cushion. The “I can walk 20 city
Edited by The Fashion Web
If Posh Beckham could wear flats, then we all can wear flats. This doll said she would never wear flats a day in her life, a quote I have said of some sort in my life too. But back here recently, I have been throwing on flats for everyday, and saving my 4″-5″ platform heels for the nighttime. And while it scares me to say this, I heart flats! The comfort. The cushion. The “I can walk 20 city
Edited by Kirby Marzec
Marni Leather Platforms ($790): Purchase at Net-a-Porter.com
Chunky platform heels are typically associated with that late-night profession, putting a few extra bucks in the garter of a woman who knows how to work the heels and a sleazy crowd. But let’s face it, chunky platforms have been all over the runways for Spring 2009 and are making a classy comeback! Avoid the stripper look by wearing these heels with a tasteful cocktail dress, layering with jewelry and applying tasteful makeup. If you don’t want to give off the wrong vibe, i’d leave the thick eyeliner, pleather hip-huggers and Playboy necklace at home.
For more on the Spring-time trend, check out Elle here!
