Archive for the ‘Suede Shoes’ Category

If you are looking to invest in a pair of gorgeous boots, you may want to check out these boots by Gianna Meliani.   Made in Italy, these boots are gorgeously designed and crafted using the finest materials.   Gianna Meliani takes her inspiration from fashion, art, and music of the 60s and reinterprets them into the modern designs of current collections.

High-Heeled Leather Boots with sueded leather cuff.  I love the lines on this boot!

Black Ankle Boots with platform and lace-up detailing, side zipper closure, wooden heel.

Brown Sueded Leather Ankle Boots featuring belted detailing with buckle.

 

If you’ve not heard of Gianna Meliani shoes here in the US, it’s likely because these shoes are mostly marketed in Europe.   Thanks to , shoe lovers in the US can find a small selection of Gianna Meliani shoes as well as other European shoe designs that cannot easily be found here.

is a virtual online boutique which offers some high-end European fashions AND they have a warehouse in the US, so you can get your order in just a few days.

These lovely suede Mary-Jane style pumps by Steve Madden Shoes get updated with the latest trends for Fall.   Metal studs and double-buckle hardware fastens a wide shiny snakeskin-embossed leather strap around the instep.   This texture extends down the wrapped 4-inch heel and contrasts beautifully with the rich suede leather upper.

The Steven by Steve Madden Fantacy Suede Pump is available directly from Steve Madden Shoes in several colors but I think this camel suede is just perfect for the Fall Season.   These pumps will definitely add sex appeal to your fall wardrobe.   Wear them with a skirt, pants, or your favorite jeans.   Also available in blue, wine, or black suede.

Damage or premature wear on your heeled shoes from driving can be frustrating, especially if you’ve made significant investments in your shoes.

Driving with heels can permanently damage shoes with scuffs and scrapes.  Leather can also become crinkled with that worn look at the vamp way too soon!   Indeed, this is not a pretty sight!

There are a couple of solutions to this problem.   One of the most popular solutions is to change into another pair of shoes when driving.

This is certainly worth doing to protect the shoes you love from damage!

One option is to change into sneakers or some other sport shoe.  Another option is to change into driving shoes.

Driving shoes are great because they are specially designed for maneuvering the pedals and providing foot support while driving.

I usually keep a pair of driving shoes in the car to change into when I’m wearing heels.

A good driving shoe will be lightweight, form fitting (the vamp and heel fitting snuggly without slipping out), and will have good traction on the sole, extending up the back of the heel.

Some of the more attractive driving shoes have just enough traction on the back of the heel without looking like a “driving shoe”.

Here are some tres chic driving shoes that are also cute enough to wear casually when you’re not driving!

Elie Tahari Janine Driver 2. These pretty little flats have hardware detailing and a sweet bow at the vamp adding a touch of charm.   Shown here in gold, also available in black, pink, red, lilac, navy, and purple.

KORS Michael Kors Apache.  This cute little moccasin-style driving shoe is leather lined and available in suede or specchio leather.   Shown here in mocha specchio, also available in gold specchio, and black suede.

Arturo Chiang Amalie Driver.   This moccasin-style driving shoe has classic lines and a soft leather upper with hardware detailing across the vamp.   Shown here in beige, also available in black or gold leather.

Joan & David Zarza.   These sweet flats feature a rounded toe with knot accent at the vamp and tonal stitching.   Available in brown suede.

Stuart Weitzman DDMOC Driving Moccasin.   These sporty driving shoes feature glossy, snake-embossed patent leather, thickly padded insole. and a cushy rubber outsole.   Shown here in brown, also available in black or ivory patent leather.

If changing shoes is not convenient for you, don’t despair!   There is another solution: the Heel Shield by Achilles Shield.

Keep the Heel Shield in your car and just clip them on the back of your shoes while driving.

They are made of recycled plastic and can also be ordered in a variety of colors and textures, such as black crocodile and pink ostrich.

There are other similar products out there but Heel Shields has gotten the best reviews.

The Heel Shield sells for $15.99.    This is really a small investment to protect the shoes you love!

They don’t just make watches and handbags.   The Texas-based company, Fossil, has a new womens’ shoe line out this Fall.   The designs are vintage-inspired with a modern twist.   Here are a couple of the new styles just in at Piperlime.

These are not your ordinary pumps. The Fossil Allison Peep Toe Pump has a sculptural platform and wooden heel that’s beautifully wrapped in rich full grain leather.   Available in grey suede leather (pictured above) or in black (with brown wrapped heel) or brown (with camel wrapped heel) in smooth leather.

The Fossil Misha Maryjane Pump is a modern update to an authentic vintage style. The contrasting buckle and just-right heel make it a great style for everyday wear.  Available in black (shown above) or brown.

 
These ankle boots by Caligarius shoes are absolutely gorgeous!  Rich with beautiful textures and chic lines, these shoes have a refined style that will add sophistication to any Fall wardrobe.  The stiletto heel has a marbleized color and the platform is wrapped in snakeskin. The Caligarius Lorena Ankle Bootie is available at Endless.com.  Also available in black.

The name “Caligarius” was given to ancient Roman shoemakers and it’s from those roots that these beautifully crafted shoes were born.  

Stefano Ferragamo is the designer behind all Caligarius shoe designs.   From a long line of Italian shoe designers, he is the brother of Salvatore Ferragamo and, while his designs are quite unique, it’s clear that he has inherited the family talent.