Thursday, July 29, 2010

Ugg-terly embarrassing


Miss Universe entrant Jesinta Campbell wearing high-heeled Ugg Boots


The iconic ugg boot strikes back as part of a national costume in this years Miss Universe pageant.  Australia's Jesinta Campbell who is competing in next month's Miss Universe contest will showcase the high-heeled ugg boot by Sydney designer Natasha Dwyer as Australia's national costume.

Campbell, 18 who described the costume as "incredible" will wear an outback inspired outfit with a one-piece swimsuit hand painted by an aboriginal artist, a multi layered silk skirt, a lambswool shrug and high-helled ugg boots.


The costume has sparked controversial views with many expressing embarrassment over the choice of the ugg boots.  Is this a McLeods Daughters costume gone wrong?  Bogan boots.  A viking costume in the Miss Universe Pageant.... Yes, I agree, ugg boots should only be worn in private and not in the public domain.  To have them featured as a national costume is embarrassing, is that all Australia is known for?  It's either that or a pair of flip flops and a meat pie...

Shoe of the day

Thursday, July 29, 2010

"Sashay" orange reptile peep-toe stiletto, Stuart Weitzman, 2008.
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Great colourful shoes, get some!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Shoe of the day

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

"Nayo" suede cage weave wedge with buckle, Nikki Robison for Te Casan, 2008 .
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Love these colours, fabulous shoes.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Shoe of the day

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Rose kid slippers with embroidered flowers in metallic thread, c. 1850.
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Vintage slippers.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Shoe of the day

Monday, July 26, 2010

"Kala" snakeskin and iridescent leather sandal, Jimmy Choo, 2008.
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Simply Choo.

Friday, July 23, 2010

shoe of the day

Friday, July 23, 2010

"Gable" patent leather spike, Gianluca Soldi for Te Casan, 2008.
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Statement shoes.  Empowering, sophisticated and sexy.  These bold heels just are.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Get a clutch of this


Stella McCartney Accordion Clutch


Salvatore Ferragamo Pheasant Feather Clutch









Shoe of the day

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Gold leather shoe with leather ties and Louis heel, c. 1900.
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Vintage gold shoes, what a treasure. 





Sunday, July 18, 2010

Return of the jumpsuit

The one piece jumpsuit was originally used by skydivers.  It resurfaced in the 1960s as a fashion statement and made a big comeback in the 80s.  Now, the jumpsuit is back again, reappearing above as worn by Helena Christensen; the jumpsuit shorts.  


There are many different jumpsuit styles: shorts, skinny pants, genie pants, strapless even backless.  The popularity of its return is obvious why, it's comfortable and looks great!  The wide leg jumpsuit with exposed back below is elegant style.  Alternatively, skinny leg jumpsuit pants with strapless top, side pockets and belt can be dressed up with a pair of heels or down with sandals.  What's not to love.  




Subject to personal style, preference and taste.  But can be a lot of fun.





Wednesday, July 14, 2010

shoe of the day

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Blue suede cut-out flat, Walter Steiger, c. 1990. 
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Deep velvet blue, flat slip on suede shoes, a stunning simple accessory to complement an outfit - what a brilliant colour shoe.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Shoe of the day

Friday, July 9, 2010

"Lover" fuchsia peep-toe sandal with pleated ankle strap and bow, Stuart Weitzman, 2008. 
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Great bright colourful shoes by Weitzman.  Spring feels like it's closer and closer.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Unpacking clothes for the photo shoot












Above and below: Ferragamo braid detail stiletto ankle boots
Below: Jimmy Choo heel 
                                                                                  

Above: Faux fur vest
                      Above: Feather Skirt H&M below: Chanel Jacket

                   
                  
                Louis Vuitton Shimmer ankle boots in sequin embroidered fabric
                  

LV Shimmer ankle boots available in gold & black 



LV Shimmer ankle boots available in gold & black & knee length


LV Blossom heel in alligator leather with roses 





Chanel black & gold suede ankle wedge shoe

                   
          Above: Fendi Boots & below: view of Shanghai's Pearl Tower from the office window




Monday, July 5, 2010

Monday, July 4, 2010



Monday, July 4, 2010


"Ariella Croco Jaune"crocodile stiletto ankle boot, Christian Louboutin 2007.
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A touch of colour with these bright yellow ankle boots by Louboutin.  

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Day 4


ELLE magazine
第四天 - Day 4


Day 4                                                                             Thursday October 15, 2009

Today is filled with unpacking deliveries from the fashion houses we visited yesterday, admiring all the clothes we picked and trying beautiful shoes on!  Shoes, shoes, shoes, Chanel, Fendi, Feragamo, Gucci and Jimmy Choo – woo hoo!

Lots of happy snaps are taken today of expensive and nice shoes which were on my feet.  The last box we were waiting on to unpack was Dior, but I left before it arrived.  Among the joys and fun, it was a funny old day, I had a few tears as well and a call from an aunty back in Oz calling just to see how I was and tell me she loved me, which made me cry even more.  Although having this great experience at a fabulous fashion magazine, it was hard not speaking the language as the interns were talking between themselves in Chinese, I wanted a pick me up and couldn’t get through on the Chinese network to my husband’s mobile, I felt somewhat sad, I was foreigner in an energetic city where everyone around me was having a fun, happy time while I felt down in a city that was buzzing with excitement.  I was being hard on myself and I put it down to having a bad day and feeling tired from not getting enough sleep.  Big bags had taken a gathering under my eyes and while this experience is full of charm, fun and dreams it is also heart wrenching and real, bringing up things from inside that you buried deep before but somehow resurface in the most unsuspecting times.  I was walking along Nanjing Lu trying to hide the tears welling in my eyes and tricking down my cheeks behind an oversized pair of sunglasses.  The sun was bright and shining, it was warm and everyone around me was happy and I felt like pouring my heart out… I just wanted some love from someone… anyone…?  Yes, I was having a moment, but after I stopped trying to push it away and just allow the feelings to be I felt better.  So I picked myself up headed back to the office for more ellexperience.

When I got back to the office I watched over the shoulders of the art design team as they put the pages of elle magazine together.  It was interesting to see they use InDesign and Mac computers with huge screens and it was exciting to see the pages of the magazine come together, I loved it and the photos were fantastic!

There is a wall stacked with Elle magazines from around the world.  I had my eye out for Poland, but couldn’t find it.  The ones I liked the most were from France, Italy, Korea and Spain.  The Elle UK edition was a nice one to read for a change to something I could understand and connect with.

There is a great view of the Pearl tower from the office, it is brilliant.  It reminds me to be in the moment and capture the experience I'm having.  The events of the day have made me feel sleepy, I just hope to have a good night’s rest tonight and dissolve the bag imprint under my eyes.

p.s wait to you see photos of the great shoes I tried on today!

Shoe of the day

Saturday & Sunday, July 3 & 4, 2010


Red leather slippers with pom-poms and zigzag stitching, late 20th century. 
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Had to put these up, they are gorgeously cute.  Although slippers they remind me of traditional greek dancing shoes, or mongolian slippers that I could see some people wanting to wear as flat slip-ons for walking around the market.  Beautiful shoes.