Do you think the leopard print trend now symbolizes the same things it did back in the 80s?

Either way, this particular ...Read more]]> The leopard print trend in the 80s couldn’t have been in fashion at a better time. Leopard print connotes sensuality, authority and aggression, which are really what power dressing in the 80s was all about.

Do you think the leopard print trend now symbolizes the same things it did back in the 80s?

Either way, this particular animal print is back – and in full force. Here are just a few of the celebrities seen showing their wild side in leopard print lately:

In leopard print: Miley Cyrus’s dress, Christina Aguilera’s heels, Vanessa Hudgens’s pants and Rihanna’s dress

In leopard print: Ashley Greene’s tote, Mary Kate Olsen’s jacket, Rachel Bilson’s dress and Jessica Alba’s sandals

Give a shout out to the 80s in these leopard print modern shoes:

Clockwise from top: Jessica Simpson Lizza Pump, $89.99; Sam Edelman Gigi, $74.99; Paris Hilton Senorita, $94.99; L.A.M.B. Dione, $292.49; Steven by Steven Madden Blend 1, $99.99

Even the men can’t escape it – check out these leopard printed shoes for the guys:

From top: Draven DP Leopard Low in Black/White, $30.80; Draven DP Leopard Low in Black/Black, $25.30; Emerica AR Slim Leopard, $26.95; Old Gringo Leopardito Botine, $228.00

I wonder who’s going to be spotted in leopard spots next?

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It was hard to tell whether her outfit was a two-piece or a dress but the look was feminine, simple, and a ...Read more]]> 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

Drawing of vintage d’orsay shoes

This shoe style evolved sometime in the 19th ...Read more]]> You’ve most likely come across d’orsay shoes even if you don’t know it – the term d’orsay refers to a French shoe style where the vamp and the sides of the shoe are cut away to expose the décolleté and arch of the foot:

Drawing of vintage d’orsay shoes

This shoe style evolved sometime in the 19th Century, the time when high heels on shoes was just starting to become a trend.

Just like today, they also had their own revered style icons and celebrities back then. One of them was a Frenchman by the name of Count D’Orsay, Alfred Guillaume Gabriel, who was the son of one of Napoleon’s generals. He was handsome, charming, and was adored by both men and women. His own abode served as “a resort for the fashionable literary and artistic society of London” who were all naturally drawn to the skilled painter, sculptor, and artist.  Although never explicitly stated, it was most likely from him that the term d’orsay was derived. After all, who better to name an exquisite shoe style after than a man of fashion and the arts.

D’orsay shoes have always been present in fashion since they were introduced in the 19th Century. They have changed many times and this is how we know them now:

Guess Shoes Carrie 7 d’orsay pumps

Paris Hilton Crave Heel peeptoe d’orsay shoes

Jessica Simpson Leticce Heel platform wedge d’orsays

The d’orsay is a very delicate shoe style, but if worn correctly, they can make the wearer look very slim and elegant.

They are also quite versatile: you wear the Guess Shoes Carrie 7 d’orsay pumps to work, the Paris Hilton Crave Heel peeptoe d’orsay shoes for a night out, and the Jessica Simpson Leticce Heel platform wedge d’orsays for a fun date.

Purchase these d’orsays at Heels.

]]> http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/2010/01/how-the-dorsay-shoe-got-its-name/feed/ 0 http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/2009/12/kristen-stewart-and-her-vintage-t-strap-shoes/ http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/2009/12/kristen-stewart-and-her-vintage-t-strap-shoes/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:26:10 +0000 Erika http://www.retrovintageshoes.com/?p=389 T-strap shoes always evoke class, elegance, and to some extent, a certain nostalgia. No matter how recently they were made or worn, the t-strap always manages to look like a classy vintage shoe.

To illustrate, here are 3 different t-strap shoes from different eras:

1920s green and black t-strap straw shoes

A 1957 fashion spread featuring styles from ...Read more]]> T-strap shoes always evoke class, elegance, and to some extent, a certain nostalgia. No matter how recently they were made or worn, the t-strap always manages to look like a classy vintage shoe.

To illustrate, here are 3 different t-strap shoes from different eras:

1920s green and black t-strap straw shoes

A 1957 fashion spread featuring styles from the 30s (including t-strap shoes and cloche hats)

1970s authentic Givenchy t-strap heels

Even if these shoes are all from different time periods, they look like you can wear them at any given time and won’t look a day out of place.

One Hollywood actress who is a fan of the vintage t-strap shoe is Kristen Stewart:

Kristen Stewart loves her t-strap shoes

She wears her t-strap pumps to various publicity events, including to the Late Show with David Letterman. Even if she pairs them with everything from jeans to mini dresses and leather jackets, she makes all of those different looks work for her and her t-strap shoes.

The t-straps she wears are from Chanel’s fall collection and retail for at least 800 dollars:

We found an affordable option for Kristen’s t-strap shoes over at Heels.com:

Paris Hilton Brandy T-Strap, on sale at $85.49

Here’s another option from Charles David, also at Heels.com:

Charles David Engage Pump, on sale at $174.99

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