Designed to Shine: Monika Chiang

If Tory Burch isn't your style and a bit too reserved then Monika Chiang may be more your speed. I fell in love with the edgy glam L.A. designer and boutique owner on Bravo show, Million Dollar Decorators when she commissioned designer Mary McDonald to design her NYC boutique. Monika recently presented her Fall collection at NYFW. Jennifer Hudson was rocking Monika Chiang at Superbowl performance and Eve who was recently spotted front row at Monika's NYFW show said that she's absolutely obsessed, stalking Monika's boutique. Gotta admit I've done the same with her website and sale on Hautelook. So glad I'm not not alone.

Monika Chiang Laria Vault Pump

 

images via Instagram, Monika Chiang.com, Huffington Post

F/W 2012 Shoe Report

Style Report: Walk This Way

(l) Altuzarra S/S 2012 (r) Milan Fashion Week Sept 2012 image via The Satorialist

Fresh Checkin': Barbara Martelo

Re: Shop Net-a-Porter

 

The former creative director for Emanuel Ungaro, Esteban Cortazar created an amazing collection exclusively for NET-A-PORTER.COM. We love! Cortazar's metallic ankle cuff sandals are definitely a stand-out shoe for this season. All the tailored pieces are versatile and a great addition to any wardrobe. The stretch crepe minidress is a great base to dress up or down for any occassion, smart piece! The goat hair and wool-blend coat is the perfect statement coat for this fall, and the single sleeved asymmetric cutout leather dress (available in white also) definitely takes the LBD to a whole other level, KILLER!!

 

**For a closer look at the collection, go inside Estaban's studio with blogger Rumi Neely FashionToast 

Spot On!

The Akata Dyed For An Ikat Wedge

I really wish Aldo shoes weren't so uncomfortable, I'da took her home. I hate a complicated chic chick, she good to look at though.

Julian Louie for Aldo

She Takes Me Higher

Wearing Larissa Plato in Brown Suede

Indulgently Chic

Daffodile by Christian Louboutin Available at Brown's

£765.00

Wood Wedge Delights

Lanvin

Diane Von Furstenberg

(It was love at first sight!)

Fallen Head Over Heels in Italy

I've always enjoyed watching how things are made. Especially things I love, like shoes. There is something magical about the process from inception to an actual physical product you can hold in your hands or in this case, wear on your feet. "It seems like magic, and in the end you realize that its totally human," proclaims J. Crew's Creative Director, Jenna Lyons, who along with  Marissa Webb, head designer take us on a trip to Italy to show us why they make their shoes there.

Watch Video| Made In Italy

Strappy, Tasselled and Scandalously Sexy

When I came across these by Strappy Ankle Wrap Sandals by Colin Stuart on Victoria'sSecret.com I totally knew that I must have these shoes.  However, I can't decide on which color. Mixing bold brights is all the rage for spring, and green is my favorite color after all.... Did I mention how great I looked in it? Green it is!! Whew, that was too easy!


$98, http://www.victoriassecret.com/