By Erika on Aug 25, 2010 in 6pm.com, Annie, Flats, Kelly Osbourne, Lifestride, Loafers, Miu Miu, Penny Loafers, Zappos.com | 0 Comments
Kelly Osbourne was seen leaving the celebrity hotspot Katsuya in Hollywood last August 18:

Kelly Osbourne totes a bag of takeout from Katsuya restaurant in Hollywood on August 18, 2010
Gotta salute Miss Osbourne for her tribute to Michael Jackson here – she’s wearing her black penny loafers with, that’s right, white socks!
Kelly Osbourne’s studded black penny loafers are from Miu Miu:

Close-up of Kelly Osbourne’s studded penny loafers

These designer penny loafers are available for $750.00 at Barneys.com.
It’s a good thing that menswear shoes for women are in fashion now because I was able to find these two alternatives. They’re not all over studded like the Miu Mius but these are much, much less expensive:

Lifestride Acorn, $54.00

Annie Madison, $21.28 (was $49.95)
Women have always worn men’s loafers, but can you wear them with white socks ala Michael Jackson like what Kelly Osbourne did?
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By Erika on Aug 21, 2010 in BC Footwear, Flats, Oxfords, Zappos.com | 0 Comments
Drew Barrymore may be dressed in the somber color of blue but when the outfit looks like this, it can still really brighten things up:


August 20, 2010 – Drew Barrymore at BBC Radio 1 studios in London, England to promote her new movie Going the Distance with Justin Long
A blue bowler hat with a purple ribbon and blue shoes with yellow laces? F-U-N!
Drew Barrymore’s shoes are the trendy oxfords that are very much in style now, but she still chose a pair that would stand out from the crowd: one that’s made out of velour and in a deep blue color at that.
Do you think you can wear the men’s oxfords trend in a shocking color like Drew Barrymore’s? Then try the BC Footwear Shockwave Oxfords:

BC Footwear Shockwave Oxfords in Teal

BC Footwear Shockwave Oxfords in Purple
These are $59.95 at Zappos.com.
Replace the laces with a contrasting color to really get Drew Barrymore’s look!
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By Erika on Aug 18, 2010 in Donald J Pliner, Heels, Mesh, Platforms, Printed, Sandals, Strappy, Zappos.com | 2 Comments
Here’s a very pretty, very retro and very wearable shoe of the day, the Donald J Pliner Idella Platform Sandals:

They’re a mishmash of fabric, textures and materials, but somehow, together, they all just click.
The uppers on these platform sandals are made of stretchy pink mesh fabric:

The insole, the heel counter and the zip tassel are made of green leather:

The bottoms are rubber lug soles:

And the 4-inch heel is made of what appears to be rubber with a printed floral pattern on it:

Wear the Donald J Pliner Idella Platform Sandals with plain dresses (also retro-inspired of course) to make them more interesting:

CeCe’s of New York Cross Back Dress, $30.18
Or if you have the guts, wear them with something just as bright and just as crazy to push the envelope:

MICHAEL Michael Kors Ibiza Print Crew Neck Dress, $119.50
The Donald J Pliner Idella Platform Sandals are $321.10 down from $450.00 at Zappos.com.