Fashion Week: The Real Fashionistas

As most of you know, the ladies walking the catwalk are mere representatives of who the real fashionistas are. The crowd that flocks to see what's what for the upcoming season are already bonafide clothes-horse mavens and are usually there to display their unique sense of fashion and in some cases a lack thereof. New York already being a huge melting pot seemingly begins to boil over with the culmination of all varied takes on what is hot, trendy and "in". I was fortunate enough to capture just a few photos of some interesting footwear and characters, to say the least.

A definite Hit!! This New Orleans visitor donned a mean Gucci dress...

...and a pair of shoes she grabbed from Zara's! Tres Chic.


Givenchy wedge heel pumps


Abaete for Payless...who would have guessed that???


Shoes are fab, but her pedicure is even better!!


I was totally digging the white-on-white, especially the knee-socks...

Close-up of these Eva Eames pumps by United Nude


The Fabulous Andre J in all his glory!


And of course the piece de resistance...Ms. Honey, Dexter Ivy! As you can see, he has crowned himself...a true "Queen"! I love it!


I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did. I live for this mess!!!!

Goodbye Summer...Hello Fall!

It's Labor Day...say goodbye to those lazy days of summer, to the warm summer breeze dancing against your sun-kissed skin and pretty soon to those open toe shoes we so love. But we have nothing to be sullen about, for Fall is promising us a plethora of trends and the most awesome shoes that we've waited seasons for. I must admit, although I am grateful for what has been brought forth the past couple of seasons, some of it has become part of a snooze-filled fest, but my "soles" are telling me that this Fall/Winter shall dazzle us!

Through my diligent efforts I will present you with this season's trends. Accompanying them will be "looks" to offset your super cute zapatos. Please don't thank me now. But remember me when those compliments start rolling in...and always remember I accept cash! ;)

The Trend: Cap-Toe Heels
l.a.m.b $390

l.a.m.b Rosebury Bootie $520

The Look



The Trend: Oxford Booties
Lumiani Treviso $170

Pura Lopez $360

The Look



The Trend: Riding Boots & Over the Knee Boots

Loeffler Randall, Matilde Boot $695

Dior $1640

The Look



The Trend: The Cut-Out Bootie
Givenchy $669

The Look
...add some opaque or textured tights to this look and voila...instant chic!



The Trend: Fringe
Gucci $1250

Kors Michael Kors $465

The Look




The Trend: Bold Colors
l.a.m.b Camden Scallop Bootie $430

Dior Slingback Platform $780
...which is also a trend in itself being a "platform"

Maison Martin Margiela $995


As for the "Bold Color" trend looks, I believe you'll be able to pull that one off yourself. You can either go for a monochromatic look...probably all black...then give the outfit some pop with your bold shoes! Or you can funk it up with all the colors your heart desires!

Go forth and conquer your world fashionably!

Booties, Booties, Booties all over the place!!!!

As promised, I'm back with more Booties. The high class Booties, that is...hehe. Honestly, I had to stop myself from posting every single shoe I saw because there were just so many to choose from. I promise you ladies, this is the season for the most awesome footwear! Pay close attention and choose wisely.

Today's selections are not for the faint of heart, or the light-weights. Today is for those who have a little extra to dole out...I serve you all! Feast your eyes and enjoy!

Maloles, $417


Tristan Blair, $475


Moschino, $654


Givenchy, $700


Jean Paul Gaultier, $799


Marni, $888


Guiseppe Zanotti, $1029


YSL, $1070


Sergio Rossi, $1264

Project Runway Recap- Season 5, Week 3

So, I missed last week's Recap, but I'm back in effect today! My feelings towards this season are anything but psyched. Being one of my all time favorite shows, because it incorporates all things loved by The Shoenista (fashion, make-up, creativity and scores of gay men)I feel that the contestants this season just aren't measuring up to the talents of the past 4. I
believe Bravo TV is showing their ass...can I blame them, not really. Nonetheless, I tune in each week to see who will make a spectacle of themselves and prove how null and void of talent they really are. Wow, that was harsh...shrugs...moving right along!

Last nights challenge, "Bright Lights-Big City", was to create a design for a Night Out on the Town in NYC. The designers, and I use that term loosely this season, were to interpret scenes from around the city into their designs. They were able to take pictures of manic Manhattan at night and utilize them as inspiration. Apologetically, I do not have footage of their inspirations...maybe you can take a few guesses. View the following to see how it went. As for the shoes...Bluefly does not have all shoes featured on their website, so again, I improvised!


Designer: Kenley...THE WINNER! And rightfully so.
Inspiration: A tile that with a splash of color...or something. I heart this soooooo much. I'd wear it everywhere! My absolute fav!


Roberto Cavalli $508



Designer: Leanne
Inspiration: A tree planter. Executed beautifully!!!


Gucci $620



Designer: Blayne
Inspiration: I honestly cannot remember his inspiration. I must have been puke on the outside of some NYC local bar. Gross!


Gabriella Rocha $60



Designer: Daniel
Inspiration: Don't remember his either. I light post maybe?



Stuart Weitzman $171



Designer: Jerrell
Inspiration: A tree? I dunno...he's pretty dull!


Charles David $85.99



Designer: Joe
Inspiration: A light fixture, which he did replicate pretty well, even though I still thought it was a big snooze.


Guiseppe Zanotti $341



Designer: Kelli
Inspiration: Don't know, don't care...I likey alot!


Guiseppe Zanotti $909



Designer: Korto
Inspiration: No idea! I do like it though. Simple. Elegant.


Versace $528



Designer: Stella
Inspiration: Blayne's soon to be leather face!!! Seriously, I have no idea. It was going to be leather anyway, so does it matter????


RSVP $75



Designer: Suede
Inspiration: His fantasy tranny dress! I could have bought this at Rainbow Stores if I really wanted it. Really Suede, is that all that Suede is capable of?


Yves Saint Laurent $680



Designer: Terri
Inspiration: Graffiti. Eh, wasn't orgasmic enough for me!


Miu Miu $344



Designer: Keith, aka I take non-talented self way tooooo seriously
Inspiration: Charmin toilet tissue! I kid, I kid...it was a tattered newspaper, but its really the same thing no? Looks like shit to me.


Givenchy $514


Designer: Jennifer
Inspiration: Her grandmother at age 5???? Had to be something OLD!


Bettye Muller $207.99



Designer: Emily...THE LOSER!
Inspiration: A streak of bright light against the dark night. Its quite possible that the light blinded her and she thought she saw Chiquita Banana in the pic!


Yves Saint Laurent $528


We'll wrap this up again next week. Let me know your thoughts!