Fashion: Shoe of the Day

Shoe of the Day: Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 Loafer

If you're at New York Fashion Week now, or have been in past seasons, you know that many see the event as an opportunity to get photographed by street style photographers--and, among those who make it a mission, a good ...

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Shoe of the Day: Jill Stuart Fall 2012 Blue Suede Boot

Longtime fave Jill Stuart never fails to put her runway models up in the big-girl shoes. It's a routine that became signature during her days of showing at the New York Public Library; every season, spectators would watch as, one ...

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Shoe of the Day: Alexander Wang Fall 2012 Boot

Between the long gloves, the long (calf-length) skirts and the buttoned-up blouses, the Alexander Wang chick is surprisingly covered-up this season. The designer worked in a color palette of black, blood-red and white for Fall 2012--and kept everything shiny and ...

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Shoe of the Day: Rag & Bone Fall 2012 Boot

It was solid metallics paired with matte prints, sheer layers paired with thick furs, dresses worn over pants,...so, why not add in a traditional granny boot you've attached to a rugged, chunky sole? It seems Rag & Bone's David Neville ...

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Shoe of the Day: Nicholas K Fall 2012 Bootie

It seems--if you're excited to take on the "Nicholas K woman" title this season, based on the collection that hit the runway earlier this week--you're a little outdoorsy, a little bit rock 'n' roll. You like ten-gallon hats and shearling ...

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Shoe of the Day: Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012 Wellies

A truly-wearable collection from head to toe, the Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012 lineup could have been boring--if not for the leather pieces. While the luxe-leather bunch included a slicker-look jacket, burgundy flares and surprisingly-cool capris, a definite standout ...

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Shoe of the Day: Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2012 Couture Platform

While maybe an odd choice for a sacred couture show (no intricate beading? a mega-platform?), the block-like, black platforms that laced up the models' legs on the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2012 Couture runway were arguably among the seasons' best. Image ...

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Shoe of the Day: Chloe “Susan” Boot

Chloe has recently re-released its covetable "Susan", a studded leather bootie loved by such street style icons as Erin Wasson and Kate Bosworth. While back in black, I am loving the cream alternative, now available at Barneys--so much so that ...

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Shoe of the Day: Givenchy Pre-Fall 2012 Boot

A collection that appears both inspired by equestrian wear and ready for the street, the Givenchy Pre-Fall 2012 lineup--more than any other--has me chomping at the bit for the launch of the Fall shows. I blame the boots. Seemingly riding ...

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Shoe of the Day: Nicholas Kirkwood Pre-Fall 2012 Bootie

Ready-to-wear designers' choice go-to for runway accessories, acclaimed designer Nicholas Kirkwood has undoubtedly maintained his reputation for creating architectural and innovative shoes with his Pre-Fall 2012 collection. Heavy in multi-colored glitter and bright trim reminiscent of that seen at a ...

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Shoe of the Day: Ross Barber “A Wrong Mongrel” Collection

A fusion of traditional, handmade shoemaking techniques and 3D-print technology, the 8-style "A Wrong Mongrel" collection by Ross Barber was a highlight in the recent London College of Fashion graduate expo. Intended for men for the Fall 2012 season, the ...

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Shoe of the Day: Jeffrey Campbell “Tawny” Platform

The "Tawny" shoe by Jeffrey Campbell combines some of my favorite trends of the moment. Its studs and curved heel were, without a doubt, done well--but, it's the suede in the style, and that's all over this season, that is ...

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Mandy Coon Spring 2012 Sandals

While many designers opted for a dark, monochrome palette for Spring 2012, Mandy Coon experimented with color--and, not one to pile poppy brights into her collections, it certainly made an impact. In fact, I was so distracted by the fact ...

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Shoe of the Day: Rodarte x Nicholas Kirkwood Beaded Stiletto Boot

The the result of a footwear collaboration between Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte and Nicholas Kirkwood is quite possibly the most complicatedly-beautiful shoe I've seen. With intricate beading, an architectural heel, pony hair, cutouts and a foldover cuff, it ...

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Shoe of the Day: Giuseppe Zanotti Spring 2012 “Adele” Bootie

Yet another heelless bootie that is making us swoon, the "Adele"--from the Giuseppe Zanotti Spring 2012 collection--is drastically different, from one color to the next. In black, it's among the most simple of all heelless styles we've seen--suede, sans embellishments,... ...

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Shoe of the Day: Stella McCartney Studded Bootie

Those who reside outside of my circle of fashion-obsessed acquaintances would likely question my labeling of these ankle booties by Stella McCartney "the perfect everyday shoe". But, as they are black (they go with everything in my wardrobe), have a ...

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Shoe of the Day: Moschino Cheap and Chic Pre-Fall 2012

If you're one who values variety, you likely know that most Moschino Cheap and Chic collections seem catered to you--and the label's Pre-Fall 2012 lineup is no exception. Where do I start?... While there is some cohesiveness--in that all pieces ...

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Shoe of the Day: UNIF “HellBound” Platforms

I'm pretty much sold on the fact that Christine Lai of Christeric has the best footwear collection--ever. So, it came as no surprise when I fell in love with one of her most recent acquisitions, the HellBound bootie--which she paired ...

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Shoe of the Day: Soles Riding Bootie

Ever a style inspiration, UK-based Nadia of FrouFrouu (a one-time We Are Stalking subject) attracts fans from all over the world--including me. I hit her site regularly to eye her many hat-topped, oft-"tomboy" ensembles--which are a testament to her keen ...

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Shoe of the Day: Kei Kagami “Balance” Boot

A Japanese designer who once worked in architecture, Kei Kagami's footwear is consistently complicated--in the best possible way. A heelless leather boot with a ruched arch and cutout heel, his knee-high "Balance" boot is no exception. Though it should probably ...

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