Classic: Coco Chanel in her famous tweed suit and pointy flats

We turn to her fashion genius everyday, whether intentionally or not. Today, we pay tribute by featuring a get-the-look post ...Read more]]> We recently celebrated Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, the French designer modernist behind the little black dress, the Chanel suit, even the use of pearls and ballet flats.

Classic: Coco Chanel in her famous tweed suit and pointy flats

We turn to her fashion genius everyday, whether intentionally or not. Today, we pay tribute by featuring a get-the-look post featuring the classic pieces she brought to the world. Bon anniversaire, Mademoiselle Coco!

Clockwise, starting top right: Coco Chanel  Shoes Parisian Flat, $77.00, MIA, Revolve Clothing  Dress Asabi Dress, $375.00, Diane von Furstenberg, Shopbop  Shoes Marjorie Flat, $49.00, Piperlime  Jacket Crop Tweed Knit Jacket, $116.90, Vince Camuto, Nordstrom  Shoes Austin, $75.00, Nine West, Piperlime   Belt Vintage Chanel Pearl Chain Belt $2,090.00, WGACA, Shopbop

When you shop for already discounted shoes today until April 18 at Shoes, you will be able to slash off an additional 25% on your purchases. That means that you get more discounts! Well, talk about getting huge savings!

To avail of the ...Read more]]> Here’s a spring sale that you wouldn’t want to miss—Shoes‘s Extra 25% Off Sale!

When you shop for already discounted shoes today until April 18 at Shoes, you will be able to slash off an additional 25% on your purchases. That means that you get more discounts! Well, talk about getting huge savings!

To avail of the extra 25% discount, all you have to do is enter the promo code “25SALE” at checkout.

We’ve handpicked some of the discounted retro and vintage styles that are subject to Shoes’s Extra 25% discount sale. Take a look:

Boutique 9 Women’s Diedre, $122.55

NAUGHTY MONKEY Women’s Fiesta, $59.25

Boutique 9 Women’s Juvile, $141.55

Vince Camuto Women’s Audrey, $66.00

Jessica Simpson Women’s Glorie, $51.75

Shop for more discounted styles at Shoes. Remember that the 25% extra off is only until April 18, so please do your shopping by then.

Here are 3 pairs of shoes with very now silhouettes made old-fashioned simply by attaching flower details:

Bordello Camille 01 – ...Read more]]> Sometimes, a shoe can be as modern as a peeptoe platform yet still look retro or vintage. In the case of these shoes, all it took was adding a flower to give them an old world feel.

Here are 3 pairs of shoes with very now silhouettes made old-fashioned simply by attaching flower details:

Bordello Camille 01 – This is the extreme wedge trend toned down by a satin flower and a satin fabric finish. The effect is an elegant and interesting shoe that can be worn on special occasions and even on casual days if the detachable flower is removed. $54.95.

Vince Camuto Sarita – We usually see the high heel peep toe boot embellished with studs, chains and other rock elements, so the stitched/etched flower on the side of these Vince Camuto Saritas is a refreshing detail. It still looks trendy yet intriguingly very classic for a peep toe boot. $129.95.

BCBG Max Azria Ceetaly 2 – It’s a rockin’ platform bootie, with a 4 inch-high stacked heel and edgy zipper hardware. But add that spiraled flower and the whole shoe suddenly looks sassy but sweet. $349.95.

We commonly see modern adaptations of actual retro or vintage shoes, so it’s nice to see it done the other way around this time.

You can buy these shoes at Shoebuy.com. They’re having their once-a-year-only Spring sale right now so you have the chance to get 20% off on top of free delivery on every purchase from their website.

Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie wore a gold dress from her own Winter Kate ...Read more]]> Christina Aguilera rang in the new year at TAO at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas with her husand Jordan Bratman. Here she is with Nicole Richie, who counted down the last seconds to 2010 at LAVO at the Palazzo Hotel:

Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie wore a gold dress from her own Winter Kate collection. She accessorized it with YSL Tribtoo Pumps which we wrote about before.

Christina Aguilera on the other hand was in a beaded black dress from Moschino. On her feet were these gorgeous black and red Christian Louboutin Calypso Pumps with beaded toes:

Christian Louboutin Calypso Pumps

These 50s-inspired Louboutins are the perfect choice for Christina, who often prefers a rockabilly style to her outfits. And with her platinum blond hair and bright red lips, it’s no secret that Christina likes to emulate Marilyn Monroe, who was one of the biggest stars in the 50s and is considered to be one of the greatest actresses of all time.

Even though the pumps are 50s-inspired, we didn’t have a hard time looking for these beaded alternatives. Check out some of these similar styles to the Louboutins:

Vince Camuto Marla in Persian Red with studded platforms, $119.00 at Zappos.com

Naughty Monkey Delegate Lady Pump in Red with a black rhinestone ribbon, $72.99 at Heels.com

Giuseppe Zanotti E96268 in Rasso with glittery gold platforms, on sale from $595.00 to $291.00 at Zappos.com

Beaded and studded shoes are making a big comeback this 2010!