Showing posts with label Jeffrey Campbell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeffrey Campbell. Show all posts

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Litas: It's Love or Hate


Booties: JEFFREY CAMPBELL
Biker jeans: J BRAND
Fur Vest: CARDIFF VARESE
Shirt: MANGO
Scarf: ALTEA


This post is my review about Jeffrey Campbell's "Lita" platform booties. 


I'm a serial shoe collector, but I had been resisting fiercely to the Lita mania, considering them too over-exposed (every blogger/girl and their mother was showing off them...). Lately, since they are really standing the test of time and have become a style classic* I decided to go for the Litas and found a version in gray suede, which is very urban and stylish, and less "harsh" than the more common  one in black leather/wooden heel (which is a little too much also for me :-) ). I'm really happy about them: I'm always looking for heels that I can walk comfortably with and they are actually pretty comfortable.



Some notes if you are planning to go for these fashionista heels:


1) They run true to size or even larger, their foot base is pretty wide
2) They are really tall (13 cm heel with a 5cm platform), but thanks to their inner platform and chunky heels they are pretty comfortable to walk with (you just need to watch your steps and a little balance).
3) They are not a shoe for every body type, occasion, ... think if they really fit your style before buying them.
4) Have fun with them! With their volume and height, Litas are really pretty extreme and made for posing in. I try to sport them with "nonchalance" and sense of humour as if they were not some bold towering heels. I like to keep the rest of my outfit pretty basic and stylish, as in the shots above to avoid extra-chunkiness/harshness. Other people will look at you in any case, they are a really a catching-eye model, trust me.





First introduced in 2010, the Lita was initially offered in mustard yellow, but has since been produced in more than 150 different colors and about 65 different versions so far. Here for more.


Thanks for visiting my blog.


XOXO



Spikey V.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

The Windsor Smith and The Chunky Platforms Frenzy

Trying my new platforms at Magma Milano store



Shopping selfie with my new "chunks"

Windsor Smith "Puffy" in white

Jeffrey Campbell "Scully" Platforms

Stella McCartney Kristy Pumps - mmmh, maybe for next Fall :-)
Street Art in Milan (Sant'Ambroeus and Attila The Hun) - Corso di Porta Ticinese (just in front of Magma Milano)
Chunky platforms are this season must haves. Some of the coolest "chunkies" are the ones by Stella McCartney, really stylish, but pretty expensive for a rubber shoe, in my opinion, and the ones by Jeffrey Campbell and Windsor Smith, still cool but much more affordable. This last Australian shoe brand is having a rocket growth in the past few years under their new, innovative and brave design team (their head designer is said to be only 21-years), and it is now super fashionable among young girls, fashionistas, bloggers, socialites over the globe... as you probably noticed.

As a true fashion victim and serial shoe collector :-), I couldn't miss this trend... and just went for Windsor Smith's "Puffy*" platforms in white. I'm more a super sleek stiletto kinda girl, but I like these platforms: they are fresh and fun. Morevover, their high sole bring you some additional height (I'm tall, but I hate walking too close to the ground...) and they are quite comfortable to walk in. I chose these platforms in white to sport them with my summer outfits, they are perfect with a pair of shorts and a basic tee or with some super short dress or skirt (as you can see in my pics above, even if they are quick selfies, not super polished professional photos, sorry for that). To be clear: I'm not throwing away or encouraging you to throw away all your stilettos...but I think these platforms are a smart and trendy option for your off-duty, more relaxed time.

Other notes: they run a little bigger than their size, have an acceptable quality for their price (their leather straps are soft) and their high sole can help you to stand any weather (like this super rainy summer in the North of Italy), just be careful if you buy them in white since they can get dirty more easily... I bought them at Magma Milano**, a nice store with a large selection of Windsor Smith, Jeffrey Campbell, Steve Madden, Ugg (one of the best in Milan)...a little paradise for a shoe addict like me. You can find this model also at many e--commerce sites (Windsor Smith official site, which is shipping to many countries, including Italy, and others).

And you? do you like this trend?


XO


Spikey V. 


Gli zatteroni sono tra le scarpe da avere in questa stagione. Tra i piu’ interessanti ci sono quelli di Stella McCartney, fantastici, ma piuttosto costosi per essere delle scarpe in gomma, a mio parere, e poi quelli di Jeffrey Campbell e Windsor Smith, sempre trendy, ma molto più abbordabili. Quest'ultimo e’ un marchio di calzature australiano che sta avendo una crescita pazzesca negli ultimi anni sotto il nuovo e innovativo team di design (il brand ci tiene a far sapere che il proprio direttore creativo ha solo 21 anni), ed è letteralmente esploso ed amatissimo dalle giovanissime, dalle appassionate di moda, blogger, vippine varie, anche in Italia ... come avrete notato.

Da vera fashion victim e collezionista compulsiva di scarpe :-), non potevo perdermi questa tendenza ... cosi’ ho scelto gli zatteroni di Windsor Smith "Puffy**" in bianco. Che sia chiaro, non sto pensando di abbandonare tutti i miei tacchi a spillo per questi zatteroni, ma li trovo una soluzione fresca e divertente per il tempo libero, un’ottima alternativa ad esempio alle sneakers. Sono infatti molto comode, ma non rasoterra (sono alta, ma proprio non mi piacciono ballerine ed affini, trovo che i tacchi donino molto ad ognuna di noi).  Ho scelto la versione in bianco, che mi sembra la piu’ giusta e piu’ adatta all’estate, la trovo perfetta con degli shorts ed una semplice t-shirt o canotta o con dei mini-abiti o minigonne (come spero possiate vedere nelle mie foto qui sopra, anche se sono dei selfie veloci, non ho avuto il tempo di scattare delle foto piu’ professionali).

Altre note: calzano un po’ più grande della loro misura, hanno una qualità accettabile per il loro prezzo (le fasce in pelle sono morbide e la calzata complessivamente buona), fate attenzione se le prendete in bianco perche’ possono sporcarsi più facilmente ...  Dove si trovano? Io le ho prese da Magma Milano**, un negozio con un vasto assortimento di Windsor Smith, Jeffrey Campbell, Steve Madden, Ugg (uno dei migliori a Milano) ... un piccolo paradiso per una super appassionata di scarpe come me. È possibile trovare questo modello anche in molti siti di e - commerce (tra cui il sito Windsor Smith ufficiale, che pare consegni in molti paesi, Italia compresa).

E tu cosa ne pensi? Ti piace questa tendenza?

Baci

Spikey V.

*Corso di Porta Ticinese, 22 Milano +39 02.83.73.924
** Also the Lily platforms are very fashionable, but I think they are better for teens and twenties. Anche il modello a sandaletto a gabbia Lily e’ super-trendy, ma lo trovo piu’ adatto per le giovanissime.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

The Red Mouth Trend - Lauren Moshi Cig Lip



"Cig Lip" tank: LAUREN MOSHI
Leather Biker Jacket: BALENCIAGA PERFECTO
Faux Leather shorts: TEZENIS
"Twenties" Micro fishnet stay-ups: WOLFORD
Clutch with detachable chain: GIVENCHY Obsedia
Spikey pumps and booties (SS13): JEFFREY CAMPBELL


Probably you noticed the current revival of tongue/lips prints in clothing/accessories, this is an hot trend in the past seasons. These graphics are deeply rooted into our pop/rock culture as a sign of rebellion, anti-conformism and/or sex appeal. Think about the Rolling Stones "tongue and lips" logo (click here for more about this topic) or Andy Warhol lips prints in the late '50s. Well, many designers are revisiting the "tongue/lips" graphics (i.e. it's not a case that the trend-setter Hedi Slimane re-edited some '70s Rive Gauche lips print for his last SS14 collection, here for more, or that the famous blogger Chiara Ferragni included some lip shapes in her new Caia jewelry line). 

One of the modern “lip and tongue” reinterpretation I like the most it's the "Cig lips" print by Lauren Moshi, an emerging LA artist and designer. As a true fashionista I "had" to add this graphic to my closet ;-). You can see it in the pics below (this was the outfit I wore last Sunday), styled with a leather biker jacket and with my Jeffrey Campbell shoes for a rock/grunge look. I really like it, don't you?
 

XOXO

Spikey V.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Spikey V.'s Valentine Wish List

My Valentine Wish List for You!
 
#1 Wolford Tamara gaiter
Are you looking for a bad girl, but sophisticated outfit for a special (Valentine) evening? Try these bondage-look legwear...matched with a pair of your favorite black pumps or sandals (high heeled of course) ...
Too glam and sexy (and really trendy, look at my wish # 7 by Tom Ford)!  Btw…. I just bought them online while preparing my wish list for you...I couldn’t resist, they are really stunning... I chose an S size, I’ll give you my feedback on this item if you are interested to learn more
Check it out:
US
http://www.wolfordshop.com/Accessories/Tamara-Gaiter/cp56538/si6183398nfesso/cl2/vt01/

Gaiter Tamara di Wolford: cerchi un look da "cattiva ragazza", ma sofisticato per una serata (di San Valentino o no) speciale?
Prova questi accessori per le gambe dal sapore "bondage"...con un paio dei tuoi sandali o delle tue décolleté nere preferite ( rigorosamente con tacchi alti). Sarai super glam e sexy! ( e trendy, guarda ad esempio il look proposto da Tom Ford per la primavera estate 2013, il mio desiderio  # 7)
Ps. Li ho appena acquistati online per me mentre preparavo questo post, sono una mia fissa da qualche mese ed adesso li ho trovati scontati al 50%... non potevo resistere.... ho scelto una taglia small, scrivetemi se volete maggiori informazioni....
Li trovate sul sito italiano di Wolford:
http://www.wolfordshop.it/prodotto/boutique/tamara-gaiter/93218/g500004542



#2 Pointy toes heels (Louboutin's Pigalle 120?) 
Classic fashions are always a good investment for fashionistas J  if you don't have a pair, buy a pair of pointy-toes décolletés, they are continuing to be an hot trend for this season… choose them in black, or better classic red or fuchsia (many designers are proposing them also in red orange colors for SS13, go for classic straight red or fuchsia if you don’t own them already). Buy them at least half a size bigger, particularly if you have wide feet. If you have a good budget, go for the iconic Louboutin's Pigalle pumps, one of the first beloved styles of this cult designer. “Tower over all the fashionista wannabes in these sky-high sexy pumps”. Btw They are also beautiful with studs.
Le fashioniste  amano investire nelle scarpe di culto J se non ne hai già un paio, scegli un paio di decolletes a punta, un vero must-have di queste stagioni… sono sempre bellissime in nero e poi in rosso classico o in fucsia (molti stilisti le stanno proponendo per la nuova stagione anche nei colori degli agrumi, rosso arancio, giallo...io preferisco il rosso classico o fucsia, più portabili anche in autunno/inverno). Stai attenta a scegliere mezzo numero od un numero in più, soprattutto se hai la pianta del piede abbastanza larga. Se hai un budget adeguato, scegli le Pigalle di Louboutin, uno dei modelli più famosi di questo stilista. PS sono bellissime anche nella versione con le borchie.

#3 Rockstud by Valentino slingbacks
My next wish is also with pointy toes and studs: Rockstud by Valentino, another fashion classics, I prefer the 10 cm heels version, but it’s up to you...
Anche questo desiderio è a punta e con borchie: sono le Rockstud di Valentino, un altro cult, le preferisco nel modello con tacco 10, ma sono belle anche nella versione più bassa...

#4 Ruthie Davis
 
 Try some shoes from Ruthie Davis my recent love. I adore these pumps with Avatar platform, but all her SS13  and Resort 13 collections are simply stunning…







Scegli i sandali o le decollelletes di Ruthie Davis, il mio nuovo amore. Mi piacciono da morire queste decolletes con plateau "Avatar", ma tutte le scarpe delle collezioni PE 2013 e Resort 2013 sono semplicemente favolose.
#5 Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

Do you want to sparkle on Valentine's day, but you don't want to spend a fortune ?
Try Jeffrey Campbell  shoes, for instance the Kilye style “Gold, silver and copper studs surround the wide ankle cuff and toe strap giving a look that's pure luxe.” (shop them at Solestruck
Kilye in Tan at Solestruck online or in the most trendy stores, also in Italy).
#6 Spiked Converse

Loved by many young girl and starlets , if you don't own them yet, I find them really glam for your more casual looks.
Amatissime dalle ragazzine e da molte vippine e veline, piacciono anche a me, le trovo molto trendy  per i vostri look più rilassati e sportivi. Se non le avete già potete comprarle con le borchie o se avete abilità e pazienza inserirle voi, ci sono molti link online che spiegano come fare... guardate ad esempio questo video: Video come applicare le borchie alle All Star
#7 Tom Ford "Bondage" Gladiator Boots
Okay this is a Wish list, girls, dreaming is not forbidden…
Okay, ragazze, questa è una lista dei desideri, non è proibito sognare...


#8 Fatal Seamless 15 stay ups by Wolford



Great shoes need great legwear... Try “Fatal seamless WOLFORD stay ups in black or nude, my favorite they are simply perfect : comfortable, smooth ... and they are really durable...  
Delle belle scarpe devono essere indossate con delle calze altrettanto belle.
Le mie preferite sono le auto reggenti Fatal seamless di Wolford, sono semplicemente perfette, lisce , invisibili sotto abiti e gonne ...e molto resistenti... non mi hanno mai lasciato in asso smagliandosi orribilmente nel mezzo di una serata...
#9

Heeled shoes  audio speakers: listen to your favorite music in a fun and fashion way connecting them to your PC, PC, iPod, iPhone, iPad or smartphone
Casse audio con tacco a spillo: da collegare al tuo PC, iPod, iPhone, iPad per ascoltare la tua musica preferita in modo originale e fashion. Le trovi ad esempio online Dropbox Casse-Audio-Scarpe-Tacchi-a-Spillo
#10 Love...

For my last Valentine wish for you I'm joking with a famous quote by Yves Saint Laurent , I hope he won't get offended... ;-) He said "the most beautiful dresses a woman can wear are the arms of the man she loves" , I totally agree! so try to wear them as much as possible, not only on Valentine’s day ... paired with great shoes and legwear, of course (your man will like them too...  ) and still quoting YSL “for those who haven't had the fortune of finding this happiness, I am there”…  with my blog to make you smile talking about these lovely and foolish little things = shoes :-).”

Concludo la mia wish list di San Valentino parafrasando una famosa frase di Yves Saint Laurent, spero che non si offenda ;-) : "gli abiti più belli che una donna possa indossare sono le braccia dell'uomo che ama" sono completamente d'accordo! indossateli piu' spesso possibile , non solo a S. Valentino... naturalmente insieme a delle belle scarpe e calze (piaceranno anche a lui...) e poi, sempre citando YSL “per le donne che non hanno trovato questa felicità, sono qui io”...con il mio blog per farvi sorridere parlando di quelle adorabili sciocchezze che sono le scarpe :-)





Thursday, February 7, 2013

Spikes Are An Attitude Or A Fashion? Le borchie sono un modo di essere o una moda?










John Richmond T-shirt
Spiked booties - JEFFREY CAMPBELL
Leggings - TALLY WEIJL
Bracelet & Necklace - TIFFANY
Today I’ll talk again about spikes (no big surprise, given my name…..). Studs and their bolder version (spikes) are a trend continuing to grow and to be wear by  stars, starlets and all of us everywhere, from bags, jackets, dresses, to iPad case, mouse …. and shoes of course… from Converse (in Italy by showgirls like Melissa Satta and Elisabetta Canalis) to high heels.
Oggi parlerò di borchie ed aculei (okay, non è così sorprendente, visto il mio nome...). le borchie e la loro versione più aggressiva (gli aculei) sono un trend che non sembra esaurirsi e continua ad essere indossato da vip, veline e da tutti noi un po’ dappertutto, dalle borse , alle giacche, ai vestiti, copertine dell’iPad, mouse... ed alle scarpe naturalmente ... dalle All Stars (in Italia amate ad esempio da Melissa Satta ed Elisabetta Canalis) fino a quelle con i tacchi alti.




In addition to my Jeffrey Campbell spikey platform pumps (see my post dated January 29, 2013); I recently bought another spikey model by the same brand: Pixie. They are a  4" heel with 1" hidden platform bootie in black smooth leather with silver super pointy and (dangerous) spikes.
They add a strong rock attitude to any look, here I chose a “total punk look”: with a “punk” t-shirt by John Richmond and eco-leather black leggings by Tally Weijl….And you, do you like them?


Dopo le décolleté di Jeffrey Campbell con aculei di cui ho parlato nel mio post del 29 gennaio scorso, ho deciso di comprare un altro paio di scarpe con aculei dello stesso marchio: i Pixie. Sono degli stivaletti con un volume molto importante e volutamente “tozzo”, alti 10 cm, con un plateau interno di 2.5 cm in pelle nera opaca ed aculei argentati super appuntiti (e pericolosi).
 
Possono aggiungere un tocco veramente rock a qualsiasi look, qui ho optato per un look “total punk” con una t-shirt “punk” di  John Richmond e leggings neri in eco-pelle di Tally Weijl…. And you, do you like them?









Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Non ti piace passare inosservata? Do you want to stand out from the crowd?


Non ti piace passare inosservata? Cerchi delle scarpe con del carattere? Cosa ne pensi delle decollete di Jeffrey Campbell Shoes in pelle nera opaca ed aculei d’argento (Ledesma Silver Spikes –JC Shoes SS13 Collection) ? io le trovo troppo cool.... <3

Don’t you like to get unnoticed? Are you looking for some high impact, but sophisticated shoes? What do you think about these Jeffrey Campbell platforms in silver spikes (Black Ledesma Silver Spikes –JC Shoes SS13 Collection)? I found them so cool… <3




Sono perfette sia indossate con tubini o gonne nere semplici, per aggiungere una nota graffiante ed imprevista ad un look “bon ton/perbenino”, oppure con abiti stampati/colorati... anche corti_ le decollete con plateau esaltano le gambe_ come il miniabito di John Richmond con stampa serpente che indosso in queste foto...
They are perfect with a little black dress or gown, to add a glamorous and unexpected touch to a “bon chic, bon ton” look or with some printed/colorful dresses, even shorts _ platform pumps are perfect to enhance your legs_like the John Richmond mini dress with snake skin print I’m wearing in these photos…


Ho scoperto questo marchio californiano da poco ed è stato amore a prima vista <3...
Borchie/aculei e plateau continueranno ad essere un tormentone dei nostri passi sui tacchi ancora per qualche stagione...... ma i volumi del plateau e dei tacchi e la particolarità degli aculei di queste decollete (in acciaio, brillano alla luce e pungono...sono una vera arma impropria) le rendono davvero originali. Ultime note positive: sono scarpe comode, la pianta è ampia ed il tacco stabile e costano relativamente poco (meno di 200 EUR) rispetto ai modelli dei designers più noti (sono prodotte nel Far East e la qualità non è quella del nostro made in Italy, ma per uno sfizio sono perfette). Si trovano anche in Italia nei negozi di tendenza oppure online. Date un occhio
Jeffrey Campbell Shoes
solestruck/jeffrey-campbell-womens-shoes
Le Follie Shop

I recently found this Californian shoe brand and I it was love at first glance <3…
Studs, spikes and platforms will continue to allure and follow our steps for some seasons more, I guess… but the shape and volume of the platform and heel of these shoes and their spikes (in steel, they shine reflecting the light and actually sting, they can be used to defense yourself when in trouble…) are really original. Last positive things about these shoes: they have high heels, but they are very comfortable and easy to wear and they don’t cost too much compared to other designer shoes (less than 200 $_ okay, they are produced in the Far East and in their quality is not the one of the most beautiful made in Italy creations, but for a whim they are perfect :-) ).
You can find them in the trendiest stores, even in Italy, or online:
solestruck/jeffrey-campbell-womens-shoes
Le Follie Shop

Unica attenzione: occhio ragazze, gli aculei sono davvero appuntiti, state attente a non farvi male, come me accavallando le gambe...

But watch it, lady: these studded shoes are (really) spikey. Be careful or you can hurt yourself simply crossing your legs, like me...




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