Sweethearts

Shoes, as it has many times been told, are not anymore accessories: they're now completely part, and sometimes the biggest part, of women's wardrobe. They can add edge to a simple outfit, rock an elegant evening gown, boost a bland dress... in short, they're essential. And what I love about shoes I see these days, is that they don't have to follow trends to be beutiful or admired; they SET the trend. Shoe designers do what the feel and their work always finds a way to settle in te moment's vibe.
Shoes I fell in love with this season are detailed, gorgeous, unique and bold. Like the Balenciaga jewelled high heeled loafers. The heel details are great; the idea of color blocking the heel and not the shoe was brilliant.
In a totally different vibe, Giuseppe Zanotti's lace up embroided boots. One word : goergous. They're unique, sexy yet girly... They're AMAZING! And here too, the heel is more than ever part of the shoe composition and balance with the detailed flowers running down the leather point.


Chloe loafers top, Balenciaga high heels loafers bottom.


Giuseppe Zanotti


(Both images from Vogue British, Sept.2010 issue)

Definitely loving it!

I think I really fell in love with Miu Miu the moment I saw their new collection, last year when the big print trend came on. They were the one to launch the idea of an ALL-print look and it worked! The line was exquisite, the colors divine, the cuts breathtaking and the idea, genius simply. And they did it again! The dresses from f/w 2010/2011 are... oh my god! It totally embraces the very feminine fifties vibe that's going on right now while still edging it up to a 21st century feel. The vibrant colors like bold navy blue and bright mustard yellow are like a pow in the face. All the details, the flowers, the pockets, the belts, the bows, all these are futuristic yet entirely feminine; and most of all the cut of the dress is really REALLY flattering!
Miu Miu pants have been doing quite well too for that matter! Seen in British Vogue and French ELLE, their cut is totally new and refreshing. It's a sort of modern minimalism. Miu Miu has a way of inventing fresh, new cuts while staying in tune with what's in and what's next, and that's why I'm in love with the brand.






Miu Miu ad campaigns for F/W 2010/2011