Shoe-of-the-day: Alexander McQueen

This week saw the passing of a major fashion icon: Alexander McQueen. This news would be tragic regardless, but I'm especially saddened as McQueen has continuously been one of my favorite designers - both for clothing and shoes. He had an otherwordly, fantastical, and gothic (and at times controversial) style and his abundant creativity will be missed greatly.

Shoe-of-the-day: END

END footwear is not completely eco-friendly but they are an athletic footwear company that is bringing "design, manufacturing, and materials under the microscope to examine the steps required" to become fully sustainable. (Click on the pics on their main page to learn more about them). I love companies that do this, analyzing how to make existing products better in a sustainable way. And I like the design - a good balance of bright colors w/ running shoe practicality.

Check out the neato PDF showing where all the materials came from.

Shoe-of-the-day: Anthropologie

So adoring this 'midcentury proper' look Anthropologie has going on right now, including these flowery booties! Call me crazy, but these remind me of vintage curtains/couches but w/ a modern shape and I want them.

Shoes-of-the-week: guilty pleasures

All right, I've been slack recently.... just haven't felt like posting for various reasons. So I visited my 'guilty pleasure' website - Style.com's accessory report - for a shoe fix. Here are some of my favorites for Spring 2010:

Alejandra Ingelmo's futuristic beauties

Bally's very not-animal-friendly hot orange heels (sorry environment...)

Balenciaga's gorgeously striped platforms

In case you needed to 'make a point' about something...! Camilla Skovgaard spiky sandals

Christian Dior's beautifully detailed red sunburst wedge shoes

Dries Van Noten elegance with a twist....

Christian Louboutin must have found his hippie side recently... but I love it!

Shoe-of-the-day: Free People

I've been slack this week, sorry... blame it on Redress Raleigh!
Our benefit show is tonight so I'm trying to figure out what to wear... and of course shoes are vital. These would be totally appropriate for a rock show, if only I owned them.

Still not sure I can pull off styles like this, but these are so cool looking I'd be willing to try!

Happy Friday!

Shoe-of-the-day: Rocket Dog

I am so sick of being cold!

I want these, a beach, and some sunshine. Right now.

Shoe-of-the-day: Cri De Coeur

As may be obvious by the last post (or two), it's cold here. So I keep fantasizing about fabulously textured fabrics and boots to stay warm.

These beauties by Cri de Coeur (from the Fall 2008 Collection) look like the perfect casual and eco-friendly bootie. In either brown or gray, for that matter!

According to the website, 'Cri de Coeur' means "cry from the heart" and is meant to symbolize a desire to change the face of the fashion footwear market. CdC has long been one of my favorites in terms of stylish design, eco-friendly company goals, and everyday wearability.