A big must-have for this summer is a pair of studded shoes.  Women have been spotted wearing this eye-catching trend all over town, day and night!  Designers like Suecomma Bonnie and (the classic) Christian Louboutin have studded up the runway this time of year.

Although studs may seem like a darker and more autumn/winter look, bedazzled footwear has made a summer appearance.  In this sweltering heat, women tend to dress more casual and simplistic, but adding a pair of studded stilettos or boots (Jeffrey Campbell has a good selection) will give that “wow-affect” to any look, including a white T-shirt and cut-offs.  Another summer tip is to buy a pair of jazzed up sandals, which will be both comfortable appropriate for these upcoming sunny days.  For the recessionista, Steve Madden makes a great pair of metal-accessorized gladiators, so stud up your style, even as the temperature climbs!

Jeffrey Campbell adds flare to these boots with a studded wedge!

This Steve Madden Sandal is the perfect summer-studded accessory!

I love the color and the detail on this pair of Sonia Rykiel Platforms (also available in black)

By Harley Werner

The high-octane shoe designer Ruthie Davis recently had a chat with me about her career, her fierce F/W ’10 collection, and celebrity fans. Read-up on this lovely lady and  get to know Ruthie Davis because she’s here to stay! 

I first spotted Ruthie in the tents at fashion week (FW ’10), she was wearing her ‘Sushi Rock & Roll’ pumps and they stood out in a sea of NY’s best heeled women, so that says a lot! She was there to watch her collection walk down the runway in the Dennis Basso show, so I snapped her photo for our street fashion page- Shoes on the street, and claimed my seat at the DB show with the rest of the photographers. Ruthies shoes stole the show, it was hard to see anything but the spikes and double platforms of her dark and complex creations.  But all of that was months ago, and now her FW ’10 collection is in stores ready to be picked up and loved by deserving women. Here’s a look at the collection again and stores where you can purchase! 

Ruthie Davis Sushi Rock & Roll spiked pumps

Ruthie Davis Vamp double platform pumps

Ruthie Davis Edge side zipper booties

Ruthie Davis Pierced pumps with Vampire heel

Ruthie Davis Cut peep-toe cut out booties

Ruthie Davis Fall/Winter 2010 mary janes

Ruthie Davis Spike pumps

 Enjoy shoe lovers!

I came across these Sam Edelman ‘Quantum’ beaded and jeweled stiletto booties and had to share them with you.  

Sam Edelman 'Quantum' booties

 Love the bedazzled back and sleek heel! Available at Lord & Taylor for $300.

Online & in-stores going on now! Designers like Christian Louboutin, Prada, Givenchy, Giuseppe Zanotti…

Korean designer Bonnie of Suecomma Bonnie has been on the scene 2003, but her styles never fail to test the current boundaries of fashion, making a mark with her hot pink soles and interesting use of textures.  In the new Bouquet line for Autumn/Winter, the designer uses swarovski crystals and flower ribbons to offset the dark leather and suedes.  Creative and chic, Suecomma Bonnie’s heels, flats and boots appeal to a great range of women, regardless of age, and will add flare to any outfit, whether it be jeans or a cocktail dress.

Prices range from $180-$400

Find Suecomma Bonnie at:

www.SuecommaBonnie.com

- Jimmy’s in Brooklyn

- The Wynn- Las Vegas

- Sassanova- Washington, DC

- The Perfect Pair Boutique- Nashville, TN

-  Satine- Los Angeles, CA

- The Shoe Box- NYC

I was in Palm Beach last week and heard about the International Polo Club Palm Beach. So I said to myself, “self, here is a great opportunity to see what the rich and famous of Palm Beach are wearing!” So I got myself spiffied up in my most appropriate duds and Chloe flats, heels and grass don’t go well together, and loaded up the camera. Unfortunately, the match was cancelled due to rain, but the VIP Nespresso tent was packed with socialites and wannabes  all wearing adorable Spring dresses and gorgeous footwear. The most popular style: wedges, the perfect combination of sexy and practical.

The field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach

Michael Kors wedges

BCBG & Michael Kors Wedges

ASH studded sandals

Wedges are a favorite at the International Polo Club Palm Beach

Fashion Seen at the International Polo Club Palm Beach

Steve Madden 'Daarling' sandals

Mimosas!

Visit the International Polo Club Palm Beach website.

Yesterday I read an article in WSJ about Toms Shoes and their “One for One” campaign.

The shoes aren’t exactly what I would normally feature on ShoeSeen.com but the message is strong and the cause is good.  For every pair of  shoes the brand sells, they donate a pair to a child in need- “One for One”.  You’ve probably seen the Toms CEO Blake Mycoskie on the AT&T commercial at one of their “shoe drops” in Guatemala.  He’s the man behind the idea to create a company that gives as much as it makes.  As I said before the shoes aren’t exactly luxurious pieces of art, but they’re totally cute and comfortable, so next time you’re in the market for a pair of cute sneakers, give them a try and help make a difference in a childs life. 

Join Toms Shoes on April 8th for “One Day Without Shoes”.  Go barefoot for one day and show your support for those who go barefoot everyday!

http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/

Latest crush: Pour La Victoire!

Just got the ‘Tarissa’ wedges from the Spring/Summer ’10 collection and they’re spectacular! Sexy, fearless, chic and comfortable. That’s right, I said comfortable- I was as surprised as you, but after a day or so of use the leather softened and the fit was snug but not painful. I love their versatility. They went really well with my mini dress from H&M but I also wore them with tights and skinny jeans.

Pourlavictoire.com ,  Shopbop.com,  Bloomingdales

Thank you to all our fans who came out and enjoyed Molton Brown’s luxurious products. Congrats to the three winners who walked away with Michael Antonio pumps! Until next time.

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