Not sure what a C-string is… google at your own risk! Here is a little explanation, it is a specific type of thong (see collage above to the right), an undergarment for people who think everything else covers up way too much skin. It’s also known as «invisible underwear» and probably something celebrities wear under these breathtaking high-slit dresses.
This S/S 2019 season, no shoe was more daring than Christopher Kane’s: a kitten heel with a C-string tongue. On the runway, the British designer took the idea one step further and used C-strings as straps for this amazing lace-bonded satin dress.
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LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and via Getty
PRADA presents a new range of options for the Made to Order Women’s Shoe collection, a project dedicated to giving customers the opportunity to create a unique, custom-made shoe.
Eighteen models of pumps, slingbacks, ballet flats, boots and sandals with or without platforms and with eight different heel heights are available in a wide range of materials and shades.
The range of iconic Prada prints on a patent leather base has been expanded, with the Lipstick, Barocco and Roses as well as the new Dahlia flames and Mermaids flames patterns: Prada’s iconic prints from various seasons are mixed for a totally new and striking result.
The pumps and slingbacks can now be customized with a detachable poplin bow that comes in nine different prints.
After choosing the model, material and colour, customers can select the colour of the sole (black, phard or light blue) and add their initials, charms or numbers. As an alternative, it will be possible to add the same elements – but in leather – on the exclusive satin dust bag.
The customization continues beyond the product: the packaging for the shoes will match the style chosen so either the classic blue box embellished with an elastic band and metal plaque or one of the Prada prints. The shoes will be delivered eight weeks from order.
During the month of March PRADA is going to offer this service in Switzerland:
Zurich March 1 – 10, 2019
Lugano March 14 – 20, 2019
Geneva March 22 – 28, 2019
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Prada
In New York, London, Milan, and Paris, it was one the most diverse seasons of shoes yet. From sleek, functional walking sandals in sturdy black leather, to fantastical feather embellished heels for fairytale fantasies. Mules and platforms might help you overcome the sneaker trend as they are also very comfortable. Enjoy this new kind of glamour.
LoL, Sandra
If the Birkenstock was the shoe to wear of S/S 2018, a similarly lug-soled flat sandal will be the one of S/S 2019 – according to the runways at least.
Feathers, feathers everywhere. This season, the feather shoe is the stand-out buy.
The return of platforms to the runway had me truly beaming. Meet me this summer on the dance floor.
Don’t invest too much in sneakers. Pumps are about to get very, very interesting. At Calvin Klein, court shoes took on a scuba spirit, while Balenciaga outfitted its polka dot heels with a bulging triangular back.
With minimal effort required but maximum sophisticated achieved, you will surely be slipping into a barely-there mule this spring.
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
«One shoe can change your life.» – Cinderella
A must for 2019 – live the modern fairytale with these pumps that reference the fragility of Cinderella’s glass slippers in a contemporary context. They’re crafted with a high heel and flattering point toe, then made of or at least covered with PVC for protection from the wear and tear of a night on the dancefloor – a striking statement on freeing women from constraints.
LoL, Sandra
Cinderella crystal-embellished PVC pumps by Dolce & Gabbana
Embellished PU pumps by Stella McCartney
Crystal-buckle PVC and lamé pumps by Midnight 00
Shell polka-dot PVC and tulle pumps by Midnight 00
Shell metallic PVC pumps by Midnight 00
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
The party platform is back in vogue and we couldn’t be happier. Effortlessly add inches and be able to dance all night in crystals and stars. All the gain, none of the pain – see you on the dancefloor.
LoL, Sandra
Embellished lamé platform sandals by Dolce & Gabbana
Velvet platform sandals by Prada
Baba Plateau metallic cracked-leather platform sandals by Aquazzura
Heloise 120 glittered velvet platform sandals by Jimmy Choo
Lavinia mirrored-leather platform sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti
Flocked metallic canvas platform sandals by Dolce & Gabbana
Rising Star Swarovski crystal-embellished suede platform sandals by Charlotte Olympia
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
This F/W 2018 season, ankle boots in white are a must! Originally introduced as a low-heeled, mid-calf go-go boot by designer André Courrèges in 1964, and later called the Courrèges boot, it also became famous through the song «These Boots Are Made for Walkin’» in 1966 when Nancy Sinatra performed in a white go-go model, and got credited with further popularising the boot.
Nancy Sinatra wearing the go-go boots in the ’60s.
This season, designers reworked the footwear item of the season by injecting it with allure, a pointed toe, and leg-lengthening thin heels. Style them with monochrome separates for a modern office look.
Here are the best ones available for F/W 2018:
Lace-up leather ankle boots by Miu Miu
Bow-embellished leather ankle boots by Miu Miu
Folded cuff leather ankle boots by Givenchy
Banner patent-leather ankle boots by Paul Andrew
Talon Slash leather ankle boots by Balenciaga
Levy 55 leather ankle boots by Gianvito Rossi
Vania 85 leather ankle boots by Gianvito Rossi
Fausto leather ankle boots by Jennifer Chamandi
Emmet lace-up leather ankle boots by Tabitha Simmons
Millen lace-up leather ankle boots by Alexandre Birman
Palace ruffled leather ankle boots by Aquazzura
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and via Getty
On the bridge of the La Pausa liner last May, Karl Lagerfeld imagined a collection inspired by cruise ships. The silhouette is happy, thought out for travelling comfortably and with style, just as Gabrielle Chanel did. Onboard the Flying Cloud, the yacht belonging to the Duke of Westminster, the designer liked to wear simple outfits, fine knitwear, pleated skirts and low-heeled shoes fastened with a strap. In block colour or two-tone, Mademoiselle would also wear them ashore, most often with light knits and mid-length skirts.
Gabrielle Coco Chanel
These shoes feature regularly in Karl Lagerfeld’s Ready-to-Wear and Haute Couture collections, each time in new previously unseen forms: precious or understated, with a single or double strap, flat or with a heel, according to the designer’s imagination.
For the Resort 2019 collection, Karl Lagerfeld reinvents them as «children’s party shoes» to punctuate the looks of the collection. Imagined in silver goatskin, in white calfskin or embellished with sequins, and perched on a little heel, this new version brings elegance and femininity to a shoe long associated with children’s wear.
With their rounded toe, they follow in the line of the ballerina, the emblematic CHANEL shoe. The designer has also created a casual-chic sportswear version with a rubber sneaker sole.
The Resort 2019 CHANEL collection will be in boutiques from November 2018.
Do you like these shoes? Personally speaking I am not so sure… .
LoL, Sandra
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Photos: Courtesy of CHANEL
#CHANELCruise
Today’s world offers so many chances for everyone. What seemed unbridgeable before, such as sportswear and evening attire, high and low fashion or even good or bad taste, has fully merged. People have the chance to show and spread their talents via social media.
Hey Reilly’s illustrations of Lagerfeld and Venturini Fendi are on display in Fendi’s store windows.
Here is a lucky punch that just took place in the world of fashion. One of the most hyped collaborations started with a direct message on Instagram when Silvia Venturini Fendi, the house’s creative director of accessories, menswear, and kids, first spotted @hey_reilly’s Fendi + Fila logo on the Instagram artist’s feed in February last year.
The Scottish creative is known for his tongue-in-cheek monikers. Together with Karl Lagerfeld, who designs Fendi’s womenswear line, Silvia took logomania to this new and exciting form this season. The mashup of Fendi and Fila’s iconic typefaces, a truly viral design, was teased at the F/W 2018 runway show and is now at the core of the Resort 2019 capsule collection.
From left to right: Kan I appliquéd leather shoulder bag and Kan I mini appliquéd leather shoulder bag.
Embroidered cotton-jersey hoodie
From left to right: Logo-embossed leather knee boots and the same version in black/yellow.
You can shop the limited edition pieces at NET-À-PORTER, MATCHESFASHION, and MYTHERESA. A little hint from my side, at Net-à-Porter the prices are for some pieces much cheaper than at the other stores.
I am crazy for these pieces and you?
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Fendi and via Instagram @hey_reilly
Guess who didn’t bring flats or socks, but managed to pack the peep-toes? This has probably lost you a few friends in past days. But those times are over.
For fall, we’re going up — to the mountain that is. Hiking boots are one of the biggest footwear trends of the season and they’re giving traditional western, motorcycle and knee-high boots some competition.
Flashtrek leather high-top trainers by Gucci
The boots have certainly gained traction in the past few months. There’s Gucci’s Flashtreck sneaker which is flying off the shelves and there’s Off-White’s collaboration with Timberland, which spawns a pair of gorgeously stompy velvet boots, a unique take on the classic footwear staple.
Velvet Timberland boots by Off-White
How to style them: Fashionistas all over the globe don’t save them for days with severe weather warnings only. They wear them year-round with everything from jeans and corduroys to silk dresses.
Here are some more of my favorite «Duke of Edinburgh–worthy hiking boots» available at the moment:
Black heart desert platform boots by Louis Vuitton
Two-tone textured-leather and suede ankle boots by Proenza Schouler
Mad 70 spiked quilted leather ankle boots by Christian Louboutin
Edna shearling-lined leather and suede ankle boots by Ganni
Leather-trimmed suede ankle boots by See by Chloé
Rockstud leather hiking boots by Valentino
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and Getty
Those shoes are dope. Finally I feel like hiking gets more fun with GUCCI‘s new FLASHTREK SNEAKER.
Sparkling crystals are embroidered onto a removable elastic strap, wrapping around the sneakers and resulting in an amazing effect. Inspired by the hiking world, this shoe line combines an oversize design with dream-like details.
Featuring a vibrant mix of leathers in different colors, the accessory is defined by the Gucci patch with the graphic font of SEGA – a fixture in the colorful arcades and coin-op game rooms of the ’80s.
TO SHOP THE NEW GUCCI FLASHTREK SNEAKERS ONLINE, CLICK HERE PLEASE.
Keep your eyes open, those shoes will be all around town…
Also available for men HERE
(with less sparkle see photo below).
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Gucci
