Archive for the ‘Platform’ Category

Ankle Boots are a must-have for Fall and I must say I’m quite impressed with the latest arrivals of lace-up  ankle boots. While some styles are focused on the latest trends (such as open-toes, studs, and clog-style adaptations), others are quite classic and can easily be worn for years to come.

Whether you choose a smooth or suede leather upper, a bold color or a neutral tone, an open-toe version or a clog-bottom style, I’m sure that you’ll find one or two styles of lace-up ankle boots that you love. They are a perfect transition shoe for Summer to Fall and are extremely versatile and fun to wear. Wear them with long leggings, skinny jeans, or an above the knee dress or skirt.

Here are our top picks for lace up  ankle boots…

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These gorgeous KORS Michael Kors Angie Lace Up Ankle Boots (below) in distressed taupe leather feature a peep toe with classic lines.  The approximately 4-inch heel is offset by the 3/4-inch platform.    There is also a nice tan suede version of this boot, but I love the distressed leather.

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The Marquee Lace Up Ankle Boots (shown below) are a fashion forward design by Velvet Angels that features a lovely blue suede upper, wrapped suede heel, and a hidden 1-inch platform.

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These Marc by Marc Jacobs Lace Up Ankle Boots (below) feature an on-trend clog bottom with studs and a synthetic wood toned heel and platform outsole.

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The Apepazza Strasburgo (below) is a military-inspired  ankle boot with a short lace-up panel, two buckled straps at the top and rear zipper entry.   Folded leather cuffs over the front of the ankle provide the finishing touches on this casual yet stylish ankle boot.

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These Donald J Pliner Hoa Ankle Boots (shown below) feature an antique metallic leather upper with elastic panel for a stylish and comfortable fit.    Like all DJP footwear, these boots are leather lined and crafted of superior quality.

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The Jeffrey Campbell ‘Loggins’ Oxford (below) is a vintage inspired lace up ankle boot with fold over collar & comfortable mid heel.

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Chic rocker style best describes these Chloe Black Leather Ankle Boots (shown below).  These sexy boots feature lace up detail on the front and zippers on both sides of the boots!

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The Trouve ‘Jenna’ Bootie (below) features zipper teeth detailing on the trim of the cuff and vintage-inspired lace-up styling with a flirty peep toe. The stacked heel and platform provide a considerable lift, while the side zip closure ensures easy on and off.

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These Giuseppe Zanotti Ankle Boots (below) are absolutely gorgeous!  The suede upper has smooth leather trim and lace up detail the front with brass loops. 

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Click here to browse a large selection of ankle boots!

There are many ways to wear ankle boots. The most popular is with skinny leggings or jeans.  Longer styles of jeans and leggings look better in my opinion, though I have seen a few people pulling off cropped versions with ankle boots.

Only skinny pants should be tucked inside ankle boots. Pants with wider legs will balloon out to much when tucked inside ankle boots. Instead, wear your wide-legged pants over your ankle boots. I find that ankle boots actually make for a comfortable and less bulky fit (than tall boots) when worn under wide-legged pants.

Skirts and dresses also look great with ankle boots.  Go for lengths that are at least a few inches above the knee (or shorter). Avoid wearing ankle boots with mid-length skirts and bare legs.  For a classic combination, you could also pair ankle boots with a long skirt.

Look great showing some leg with your ankle boots, especially while the weather is warm! As the weather gets cooler, you can wear them with tights or leggings for a polished and put-together look for Fall.

Wooden-heeled shoes are very popular this season and come in many attractive styles. There is no better artist when that artist is Mother Nature. The natural beauty of the earthy wood grain paired with quality leather uppers on a beautifully designed shoe will add style and a timeless quality to your look.

Popular design features of wooden heeled shoes include beautiful sculpted and cutout wedges, clog-style studs and other hardware on sandals, sexy leather cutouts, and stunning shoe designs that will easily take you through Summer and into early Fall in style.

Such unique shoe designs that we are seeing this season often make it difficult to classify a shoe as a sandal, a wedge, or a clog. They resemble classic styles but have a completely modern spin. So, whether you shun the classic clog or love the throwback style, you’re sure to find a style that will suit your tastes!

As a follow up to our recent post on classic contemporary clogs, here are our top 10 picks for wooden heeled shoes that don’t exactly fit the classic clog design.

The alluring Elie Tahari Sage Clogs (shown below) are cage style sandals with a beautiful wooden heel and platform.   Bold and stylish, these sandals will certainly stand out in a crowd!

Check out these utterly fabulous and sexy Frye Dara Honeycomb Slingback Sandals (shown below).  It’s all in the details as you can see! I love the studs details on the leather upper and the woven leather that surrounds the wooden platform.

So chic are these Jimmy Choo ‘Urban’ Sandals (shown below) with their rich suede leather and golden studs atop a gorgeous earthy wooden heel and platform.

You’ll be right on trend in these Clog Sandals from Marc by Marc Jacobs (shown below).  I love the gorgeous leather and the tie front. The chunky heel and platform is well-balanced by the simple, yet flattering, 2 piece styling on the leather upper.

These edgy MIA Limited Edition ‘Adelphie’ Wedge Sandals (shown below) are styled with antiqued studs atop a sassy wooden wedge heel.

The MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Sycamore’ Wedge Sandals (shown below) are styled with wide leather straps are tunneled through the sculpted wooden heel of a chic platform sandal fitted with an adjustable buckle.

So unique and stylish are these Rachel Comey Badger Twist Platform Sandals (shown below).  I love the lines on this sandal!  The unique leather straps and ankle wrap on the upper and the earthy solid wood heel and platform just seem to come together perfectly. They are a bit pricey but the quality is superior and the style is timeless making this a worthy investment.

These Ralph Lauren Collection Timila Sandals (shown below) have classic styling with studs and a braided leather rope around the ankle. The wooden, tapered high heel is offset by a generous platform for comfort, and the burnished leather upper are studded with gold.

The See by Chloe Wodden Wedge Sandals (shown below) is without a doubt my favorite of this selection. I love the modern, yet earthy design of these shoes and they will easily take you from Summer into Fall.

These Stuart Weitzman Apron Clog Sandals (shown below) came out early this Spring and are great transition shoes for Fall.  If you are having trouble finding your size in this popular sandals, check out this online retailer.

It’s that time of year again.  Time for the Jildor Shoes Semi-Annual Sale.  You can find some absolutely amazing deals, up to 50% off on designer shoes!   So don’t delay….check them out while the supplies and size availability is still good.

If you are not familiar with Jildor Shoes, then I recommend you check out their selection.  They often carry designer shoe styles and brands that you can’t find at many of the major online shoe retailers, such as Zappos or Endless.

Check out their selection on sale by shoe designers, such as Chloe, Jeffrey Campbell, Donald J Pliner, Guiseppe Zanotti, and Stuart Weitzman….just to name a few!

Here are a just a few of the great deals that can be had right right now…

Rosegold Cynthia ($109.20)

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Claudia Ciuti Filomena ($159)

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Stuart Weitzman Cage Roccia (162.50)

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Jeffrey Campbell Karl ($87.50)

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Giuseppe Zanotti E06098 Pump ($329)

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Click here to see a larger selection of shoes on sale at Jildor!

Launched in 1982, Antelope is an established brand from Israel.  Only in the last year or so have I seen this brand marketed online in the US.   I enjoyed their boots from last Fall (many of which are now on sale), but I especially love their platform sandals this Spring.    Antelope Footwear uses the finest materials to create unique trendsetting designs that are stylish as well as comfortable.

Slip into style when you slip on the Antelope 715 sandals (pictured to the left). The sleek leather upper wraps your foot in soft leather and I love the asymmetrical lines.   The peep-toe design and adjustable slingback also add a bit of sass.   The platform is covered in cork, giving this sandal a sleek but casual look. The heel is a stylish, yet very comfortable 3-1/4 inches with 1-1/4 inch platform. Shown here in Black, the Antelope 715 Sandal is also available in Gray, Green, or Coffee.

Strappy sandals are taking center stage this Spring and Summer, and the styles seem to be endless. However, it is the lovely turquoise color of these fabulous sandals that got my attention. The Antelope 811 (shown below) is a colorful sandal that sits atop a chunky platform with a slight wedge heel. The leather upper features dark turquoise straps that criss-cross over the top of the foot and extend from the soft beige platform. Small pewter nail heads fasten matching leather patches around the front and back of the platform for a unique contrast. Wear these fun and stylish sandals with jeans or shorts.  Also available in Yellow or Black.

This stylish slip-on sandal sits atop a chunky platform with a slight wedge heel. The Antelope 815 (shown below) features wide leather straps that extend from the soft beige platform and cross over the toes for a comfortable fit. Pewter nail heads fasten matching leather patches around the front and back of the platform. So versatile, you could wear these sandals with anything from dresses to jeans.   The Antelope 815 Sandal is available in Black or Red leather.

These are just a few of the fabulous sandals from Antelope.  Click here to see a much larger selection of the Antelope Spring and Summer collection.  Now is also a great time to get a fantastic deal on their footwear from last Fall, including some unique looking boots.

Spring is here and all the latest styles have finally made their debut! The footwear styles on offer for Spring 2010 will surely have shoe lovers shopping with glee this season. Some trends, such as gladiators, are back again this year and with some surprising updates to delight.

One of the hottest trends we’ve seen on the runway are Wooden Platforms and Clogs. You can find this trend in every price range and in a wide variety of styles. If you are open to adding the latest updated clogs to your shoe closet, you will find some great styles by Jeffrey Campbell and Stuart Weitzman. However, if you don’t care for clogs, then then you must check out the wooden platforms. There are so many gorgeous styles available!

Click here to browse Wooden Platforms and Clogs!

Wooden heels and platforms are not the only natural material being used. Cork Wedges are all the rage right now and are available in every heel height.

Click here to browse the latest Cork Wedges!

The gladiator sandal is back again this season and available in more styles than ever before! One of my favorite features in many of the latest styles of gladiator sandals is the rear zipper closure which makes them so easy to put on and take off, despite the straps and buckle designs. So, why not tap into your inner Greek goddess with a pair of gladiator sandals! Not only do they look great, but they are so comfortable to wear.

Click here to browse this season’s Gladiator Sandals!

One of my favorite things about Spring and Summer shoes are the embellishments and this season it’s all about the beading! Colorful and intricate bead patterns adorn this season’s hottest sandals. Go ahead and add some bling to your shoe collection this season with a pair of Beaded Sandals! The colors are amazing and will sparkle under the Summer sun.

Click here to browse a large selection of the latest beaded sandals!