The Shoenista: betsy johnson

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Fashion Week: The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection

So Fashion Week is winding down and I had a fabulous time! If you'd like to read what I've been up to check my feature articles at Front of The House Tv!

So Saks 5th Avenue kicked off the beginning of Fashion Week Spring 2009 with an awesome party and an even better exhibit!!! To commemorate the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, the crafty wizards that reign over the shoe empire re-created the Ruby Slipper within their likeness with all the glitz and glamour you can imagine. Truth be told, it may have been my favorite treat of the entire glam-filled week.

Botkier
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Guiseppe Zanotti
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Jimmy Choo
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Tibi...true to the "cut-out bootie" trend!
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Oscar de la Renta...sophisticated and classic!
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Betsey Johnson...quintessential ruby slipper!
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Diane von Furstenberg
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LAMB...I'd click my heels in these!
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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Project Runway Recap- Season 5, Week 1 Review

So, last night was the Premiere of the 5th season of Project Runway. This is one of my FAVORITE shows because it incorporates all the things that The Shoenista loves and lives for, creativity, fashion, and gay men! Honestly, I watch it for the gay men...I'm a total hag!

Moving right along...so, they revisited a challenge from the first season which I felt lacked originality, but in their defense it is an awesome challenge. I mean to fashion a wearable outfit out of unconventional fabric is no easy fete. I probably would have bought a roll of Bounty and wrapped it up mummy style!!! Yes, I know...stick to shoes. F-U!

Bluefly provides the accessories so I attempted to locate all the shoes featured- also no easy task. I did my best and where I could not find them I improvised. Appreciate it! So, check out the Good, the Bad and the goddamn Ugly! Korto's dress is my personal fave...that dress is everything!

Designer: Kelli, The Winner!!!!
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