Retro & Vintage Shoes » Gwen Stefani http://www.retrovintageshoes.com Fashion News On Retro & Vintage Boots, Sandals & Shoes Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:04:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 L.A.M.B. Looks to Retro for New Shoe Collection http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/2010/03/l-a-m-b-looks-to-retro-for-new-shoe-collection/ http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/2010/03/l-a-m-b-looks-to-retro-for-new-shoe-collection/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:45:16 +0000 Erika http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/?p=1150 L.A.M.B., singer Gwen Stefani’s clothing line, has always gone the funky route when it comes to their shoe collection. So while I was expecting super trendy shoe styles for the new crop of L.A.M.B. shoes, I was pleasantly surprised to see that instead, the collection has a lot of retro undertones to it. Many designs were ...Read more]]> L.A.M.B., singer Gwen Stefani’s clothing line, has always gone the funky route when it comes to their shoe collection. So while I was expecting super trendy shoe styles for the new crop of L.A.M.B. shoes, I was pleasantly surprised to see that instead, the collection has a lot of retro undertones to it. Many designs were even obviously inspired by footwear from the past, and if it weren’t for L.A.M.B.’s signature high heel, would look very much like the genuine retro and vintage shoes we’ve feature here on RetroVintageShoes.

Here are 5 of L.A.M.B.’s retro-inspired shoes:

Straight from your mother’s 70s couch: L.A.M.B. Verdu, $329.00

Here’s L.A.M.B.’s take on the spectator shoe. The creamy brown and fondant pink combination is scrumptious. L.A.M.B. Valeria, $307.00.

One of the two oxfords in this list. See if you prefer this dressier peep toe ankle boot. L.A.M.B. Hip, now only $205.00.

These L.A.M.B. Valisas ($363.00) are the more goth oxfords, but maybe they’re easier to wear because of the 1″ hidden platform which effectively brings down the dizzying 4 1/2″ heel on these shoes to just 3 1/2″?

And last but not least, the L.A.M.B. Vails. The basketweave platforms on these resemble espadrilles, but the first thing you’ll really notice about these shoes is the gorgeous retro diamond print. $303.00.

Purchase L.A.M.B. shoes at Zappos.com.

]]> http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/2010/03/l-a-m-b-looks-to-retro-for-new-shoe-collection/feed/ 1 Vintage Platform Pumps and YSL Trib Twos http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/2009/12/vintage-platform-pumps-and-ysl-trib-twos/ http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/2009/12/vintage-platform-pumps-and-ysl-trib-twos/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:37:55 +0000 Erika http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/?p=358 More proof that classics endure and never go out of style.

Celebrities are like flies to honey when it comes to the YSL Trib Two Platform Pumps and for good reason: they’re so impeccably designed, so exquisitely proportional that this year, they were the shoes to walk the red carpet the most.

Celebrities who are fans of ...Read more]]> More proof that classics endure and never go out of style.

Celebrities are like flies to honey when it comes to the YSL Trib Two Platform Pumps and for good reason: they’re so impeccably designed, so exquisitely proportional that this year, they were the shoes to walk the red carpet the most.

Celebrities wearing YSL Trib Twos

Celebrities who are fans of the YSL Trib Twos: Gwen Stefani,Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce Knowles, Kate Beckinsale, Christina Ricci, and Salma Hayek

The vintage platform pump was clearly the inspiration for the YSL Trib Twos. Honed and sculpted to perfection with a teetering 5 1/2″ heel, the house of Yves Saint Laurent came up with this dream shoe which by now deserve iconic status.

Nothing will beat the real deal, but the YSL Trib Two Platform Pumps (and the similar patent leather Tribtoo Pumps) retail for $795 – not as expensive as other designer shoe brands, but still definitely quite over the price range of many fashionistas.

Fortunately, we’ve found some great versions of the YSL Trib Twos at a fraction of the price over at Heels.com:

Dolce Vita Beam 2 Pump in Black SuedeDolce Vita Beam 2 Pump in Black Suede, $142.99

Steve Madden Trinitie Heel in Black LeatherSteve Madden Trinitie Heel in Black Leather, $82.99

Jessica Simpson Parigi in Black LeatherJessica Simpson Parigi in Black Leather, $89.99

These heels come in different colors and fabrics (the Steve Madden Trinitie has a very now electric blue version). We’re partial to the classic black but if you’re like Victoria Beckham who we think has every color of the YSL Trib Twos, then we suggest you try out the Dolce Vita Beam 2 Pump in Grey Suede or the version that’s covered in attention-grabbing gold sequins.

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