Retro & Vintage Shoes » BCBGirls

How to Look Like Annie Hall

Karla Manlangit — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:21:10 +0000

This week, we’re getting our inspiration from the award-winning movie Annie Hall. This Woody Allen movie is about a neurotic comedian Aly who is in a relationship with a “ditzy yet exuberant” girl, Annie.

Annie Hall: Aly (Woody Allen) and Annie (Diane Keaton)

Aside from the touching, bittersweet story, people know of this movie because of Annie Hall’s (Diane Keaton) iconic get up. We decided to redo the look for this decade and mixed the new with the retro! Check it out!

Alameda Fedora, $39.00, The Ampal Creative

Gigi Neck Tie Blouse, $297.00, Alice + Olivia

Dolly Oxfords, $39.99, BCBGirls

Knubby Slub Vest, $67.00, Splendid

Stonewash Boyfriend Trouser Pant, $110.00, Vince

Steffi Oxfords, $34.99, Bandolino

All featured clothes are available on Revolve Clothing. The featured shoes are available on Shoemetro. Also, Shoemetro is taking 10% off your order site-wide through the end of August. Just used the code AUGUST 10. Not only do you get the retro style you so crave, but you get it for really cheap! Cheers!

Bedazzled: Slipping On The Glitter Shoes

Karla Manlangit — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:36:29 +0000

Back in Kansas, the adventure all but a dream, I wonder if Dorothy ever thought about those magical ruby red slippers. Missed them perhaps? After all, glitter is irresistible to any girl.

Dorothy’s ruby red slippers in The Wizard of Oz

For example, I certainly felt covetous after seeing the crystal-encrusted suede pumps from Christian Louboutin. Crystal. Encrusted. Suede. It’s one luxurious thing after another. Insane, isn’t it? But the best fashion usually are.

Crystal-Encrusted Suede Pump, $3,095.00, Christian Louboutin, Neiman Marcus

It’s a bit of a price mark but fortunately, we found equally dazzling pairs that aren’t as steep. Into the blinding light with you then.

Flash, $79.99, BCBGirls, Heels

Cristle, $89.00, Enzo Angiolini, Piperlime

Wowww, $129.99, Steve Madden, Heels

Keme, $54.99, Michael Antonio, Heels

Sparkler, $429.99, ZiGiny Black Label, Heels

Michelle Williams Goes to Shutter Island in T-Strap Pumps

Roselle — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:30:39 +0000

Apparently, Michelle Williams has NOT lost her star appeal. The ex-Dawson’s Creek TV celeb was looking pretty cute when she attended the Shutter Island premiere with her co-star Leonardo Di Caprio in New York.

It was hard to tell whether her outfit was a two-piece or a dress but the look was feminine, simple, and a little edgy. On her feet were a pair of black T-strap pumps.

Michelle Williams

(photo care of Just Jared)

Now we all know T-strap pumps came out during the Flapper Era (1920s) along with the appearance of Mary Janes. But this type of shoe silhouette has definitely stayed on until today, not only because of its timeless and versatile appeal, but also because the T-bar that crosses the feet vertically makes the feet look slim and sexy, making it the perfect shoes to wear if you have wide feet.

Today, T-straps don’t just come in the form of pumps, but also in sandals, peep-toes, and flats.

If you don’t have a pair of T-strap pumps, go and try one on for kicks. I guarantee you will not want to take it off.

You may also want to check out the following:

BCBGirls Fantasia Heel

Luichiny Star Heel

Paris Hilton Brand T-Strap

Spotted: Platform T-Straps on Marion Cotillard at the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Roselle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:47:06 +0000

Like any other red carpet event, the 2010 SAG Awards held last January 23, Saturday, generated its own list of best and worst dressed celebrities. French actress and academy award winner, Marion Cotillard, was one of the lucky ones to be classified in the finer group. Her outfit was a stunning short white one-shoulder dress that was fully beaded and decorated with feather accents on the lower part of the skirt.

Marion Cotillard on the red carpet of the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Personally, I’m not crazy about the feathers, but she does look ‘old Hollywood’ glamorous in the dress. What really caught my attention however, were the platform T-strap sandals she wore with the dress.

Instead of pairing the dress with the usual classic (traditional) T-straps, Marion opted for a more contemporary pair with thick platforms and thick vertical front straps. The choice added a modern and edgy appeal to the vintage looking outfit. As a result, the whole get up was a fusion of old and new, a mix of then and now, but tastefully blended.

If you want a set of platform T-strap sandals just like Marion’s, here are my suggestions in basic black and white for easy pairing:

L.A.M.B Gabe Heel, on sale for only US$168 at Shopbop.com

Luichiny Spike It, on sale for only US$98 at Zappos.com

BCBGirls Slim, on sale for only US$77 at Shoebuy.com

The Evolution of Mary Janes from Little Girls’ Footwear to Women’s Shoes

Erika — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:52:31 +0000

When mary janes were first introduced in the early 1900s and came into popularity in the 1920s, they were solely the property of infants, toddlers, and young girls.

Little girl’s mary jane shoes

The flat sole and the rounded toe were perfect for little children’s feet and the single buckled strap helped keep the shoe in place. Black patent leather was the material they were traditionally made out of but some styles, such as the one in the picture above, had bows and ribbons for decoration.

Mary janes looked adorable on children.

Of course, it didn’t take long before women started wondering if mary janes would look as good on them as well, so little by little, the grown-up version of the mary jane shoe started to evolve.

Vintage 1970s snake skin mary janes

Here we see a vintage pair from the 70s. This fashionable pair features laces instead of a buckle strap. The toe is also somewhat squared and the 2″-high heel, although square and stable, is already too high for any young child to wear.

Courtney Love as the lead vocalist and guitarist for Hole

The mary janes made a big comeback in the 90s when they were glamorized by grunge bands like Hole. Wearing mary janes with pale-hued baby doll dresses while belting out rock tunes on stage, Courtney Love was the embodiment of the Lolita fashion that was popular in the 90s. Grown women dressed in Lolita fashion by wearing petticoats, stockings, blouses, and other “cute” clothes. Obviously the mary jane shoe, which was borrowed from the kids, played a crucial role in achieving this look.

Fast forward to present and we see the mary jane shoe undergo a major haute couture transformation.

Luxury brand shoe designers like Christian Louboutin have turned mary janes into not just exclusive for-women-only shoes, but also into highly sought after red carpet footwear:

L to R: Jennifer Connelly, Rachel McAdams, and Christina Ricci

The single buckle strap has doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled, like on Christina Ricci’s shoes. The toe has become pointed and the heel is recklessly thin and dangerously high.

Channel your inner child and try some of these multi-strapped mary janes from Heels.com:

Plaid blue mary janes: Harajuku Lovers Airlie, $87.99

Two-strap mary janes: Corso Como Edan Maryjane, on sale at $107.99

Three-strap mary janes: BCBGirls Illinois Heel, on sale at $40.00

Off-white multi-color mary janes: Naughty Monkey 4 Square Pump, on sale at $55.99