Month: April 2011

[FAT] 2011 – Fashion Schematics Day 1

[FAT] is upon us again. I’m taking it really easy this week so I’ll be heading to [FAT] on Friday. I had my roving photographer Paul Baik on the scene opening day. I asked him to send me his top 15 photos of the night to post. Here are his choices. Martin Lim Asphyxia Belinda Visag Catherine Cichy DeMoyo Emily Woudenberg Thea Barber Jessica Clayton Joy Couture Joy Couture Lubica Lubica Paria Lambina Zanete Auzina Zanete Auzina Thank you Paul for the great photos of the night. images: Paul Baik

Flare Magazine x Aldo Spring Summer 2011 Shoe Launch Party

The Flare Magazine x Aldo Spring Summer 2011 Wedge is now available. They celebrated the launch with a VIP party at the Bloor Street store that gave attendees first access to buy the shoes.   Ever dreamed of being in an editor’s shoes? Well, try them on! Created in collaboration with FLARE magazine’s wickedly stylish fashion director, Liz Cabral, this style takes spring’s hottest trends in stride. With naturally sexy python, the sleekest wedge and a flash of fluoro orange, it’s a brilliantly of-the-now shoe for style whizzes like you!   The shoes looked really good in person. I heard many people say they were comfortable. It was hilarious seeing how many people were wearing the shoes in the store.  They were like an army. They are available in Toronto at the Toronto Eaton Centre, Yorkdale and Bloor Street locations. Retail price is $135See the website for other locations across the country. I have a short video of Liz Cabral talking about the Flare x Aldo Shoe and the other selections from the Aldo spring …

i want: Givenchy Studded Wood Platform Heels

I’m looking for some kind of platform for spring. I’m liking the wood clog like shoes that are coming out. These Givenchy Studded Wood Platform Heels are the best ones I’ve seen yet. They are pretty high with a 5.25″ heel and 1.5″ platform. The rubber sole is promising for comfort. images: ssense.com