Strut Tall & Stylish This Summer In Sky-High Platform Wedges
by Alex Gambardella
Jul 5, 2010 3:42 PM PDT
Ever since sky-high, clunky platforms were spotted parading down the Fashion Week runways, stylistas have been incorporating wearable versions into their spring and summer style in all sorts of forms. Ankle boots, sandals, lace-ups and more, the trend is hardly delicate and can be difficult to pull off, but hey -- no one said being ultra-chic was easy! The look is unexpected and edgy when paired with a sweet summer dress, and the contrast is even more visible when worn with a pair of skinny jeans! Buckle up in a pair of chunky strappy Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent platforms, or opt for an extreme gladiator look with these Dolce Vita Taize Wedges. While not everyone can rock the high-fashion extremes (after all, you do want to actually be able to walk in these things!), it's both fun and fashionable to push the limits! Check out the slideshow for 10 pairs of funky platform wedges!
Shoe Of The Week: Rosegold "Halle" Suede Stud Booties
by Alex Gambardella
Dec 2, 2009 8:17 AM PST
I won't lie -- I've been known to kick-start the party on more than one previously-empty dance floor. And of course, I'm always down to incorporate some kind of eye-catching shine into my wardrobe, whether it's in the form of sequins, studs, or a statement necklace. I would say that it's this inner Beyonce in me that makes me attracted to these embellished booties, but realistically I think just about any fashionable gal could pull these off, whether or not you're in love with the limelight. The Rosegold "Halle" Suede Stud Booties come in both black and gray suede -- perfect for holiday parties and New Years' festivities -- and have the perfect amount of light-reflecting shimmer with its adjustable fold-over cuff without looking over-the-top biker babe or hardcore rocker chick like other stud-happy styles. If you're looking for a shiny new pair of booties for the end-of-year, these are edgy yet wearable enough to carry you through the season and not just till the 2010 ball drops!
What: the Rosegold "Halle" Suede Stud Cuff Booties
Price: $295
Where to Buy: Bloomingdale's
Who: xgalexy was the first to add the Rosegold "Halle" Suede Stud Cuff Booties to the Hive.
