DESIGNER ENVY- My soft spot for gimmicky heels

It has been awhile since I have had a full on designer shoe envy (probably due to being locked up revising in my room and spending less time on Style.com and Sea of Shoes if anything else)

But once I laid eyes on these DSqaured shoes which have a SPINE FOR THE HEEL (!!!) I fell a little bit in love.

"It's just such a genius idea!" I cried.
And then after getting a major deja vu I got thinking about the sheer amount of times I have said that after seeing a rather cool pair of heels.
After trawling the extensive albums of photos of shoes which are knacking up my computer hard drive I realised just how many gimmicky heels there are out there.
Shoe designers love a good novelty idea to get people talking and buying. (If this was a power point I would add the cheesy *KERCHING* sound effect here)
It makes sense really, I mean I know a girl can own a lot of shoes but there are only so many plain black sling-backs someone can have before they crave the crazy.

And I know I would rather have a pair of fierce, eye catching, compliment attracting, fabulous shoes than a pair of plain. fabulous shoes (remember my rant at the beige schmeige and boring ol' Celine's "Wardrobe Staples" ?)

So here are some more gimmicky heels I found.
I'll shut up now and let them do the talking:

Dolce and Gabbana 'Face' shoes- photo from Sea of Shoes

The Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte 'Melted Wax' heels (which I thought looked like the Wicked Witch of the West melting...) Source unknown

The legendary Chanel 'light bulb' shoes (source unknown)

And the lovely new 'Chandelier' heels from the Prada collection.

Can you think of any more shoe gimmicks?

I could go on but I really must go back to revising Vietnam and Womens rights for my exam tomorrow. Exciting I know.

Ciao!

Beth Ruby xoxo

ps) Happy fathers day!

Here comes the summer...

Wahey I have just signed up up to do a National Life Guard award at my local pool this summer which I am very excited about (as well as a little bit nervous) so to get me into the swimming/summer/hopefully sunshine mood I thought I would do an image dump of a post with some lovely life guard related photos I have on my hard drive to share with you all.

I doubt I will look like any of the models do, seeing as I will be in my black speedo swimming costume complete with "go faster!" stripes and even less like some kind of Pamela Anderson doing the legendary Bay Watch slow motion running in red short shorts. But I don't think that the red short shorts are compulsory life guard attire so I'll be ok.


Sources from top- Russh January 2010, Prada Lookbook Spring Summer 2010 and the gorgeously summery editorial from Vogue Nippon April 2010 issue which was photographed by Blaise Reutersward and was modelled by Marloes Horst.

Beth Ruby

Miranda Kerr Elle US June 2010

Victoria's Secret Angel, Miranda Kerr, posed for the upcoming June 2010 issue of Elle US magazine. For the said issue, Miranda sported some of the season's hottest body-hugging fashion. Let's take a look at her fashion styles for the magazine spreads!


Left: Silk crepe leather sleeve dress from Calvin Klein Collection
Leather corset belt and leather and elastic boots from Michael Kors
Right:Cotton poplin shirt and satin shorts from Prada
Brass belt from Maison Martin Margiela


Suede top and leather belt from Ralph Lauren Collection
Sheer stockings from Falke


Washed ottoman cape and lambskin shorts from Chloe
Leather elastic boots from Michael Kors





Photo Source: Fashionising.com

Summer 2010 Must Haves: Trendy Shoes

For this year's summer, we must put our best foot forward by grabbing at lease a pair of the summer 2010 must have trendy shoes. Check out the rest of the list that will surely complement your summer's hottest looks.


Left: Studded suede flat with ankle cuff by Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain
Center: Leopard-print ponyskin sandals with ankle ties by Christian Louboutin
Right: Rhinestone T-strap flat by Gap


Left: Denim lace-up wedge by Mango
Center: Metallic lace-up wedge by Bebe
Right: Mesh and karung-stamped leather lace-up platform by Rochas


Left: Leather lace-up yellow pump with cut-out detail by Pour la Victoire
Center: Embroidered leather sandal by Lanvin
Right: Woven leather sandal with neon trim detail by Jimmy Choo


Left: Pony fur leopard-print mule by Alexander Wang
Center: Peep-toe wedge by Steve Madden
Right: Perforated leather platform by Prada


Left: Floral-print ballet flat with bow detail by J. Crew
Right: Graphic-print canvas shoe by Toms


Source: Elle.com

"If you never do anything, you never become anyone."

As you already know, I am a firm believer that you should always read the book before seeing the film, so I read Lynne Barbers memoirs before seeing the multi award winning film. I devoured the book in one day and the film is now in my top 10 favourite films list. They are both simply brilliant.
Carey Mulligan and Peter Sarsgaard

Nick Hornby did an amazing job turning the memoirs into a screen play and transforming Lynne into the wonderful character Jenny, who Carey Mulligan plays so convincingly you cannot help but fall in love with her when you watch it.
It's the story of the clever school girl Jenny and her dilemma as she has to choose between going to Oxford University or marrying a charismatic older man, who whisks her away to Paris and introduces her to his glamorous friends. But he is not all as he seems...

Rosamund Pike and Dominic Cooper

I cried and laughed out loud at both the book and the film.
They made me want to visit Paris and go to fun parties and meet beautiful people and wear gorgeous clothes (the costumes in the film are breathtaking)
But of course even more than that watching and reading An Education just backs up my ambition to go to Oxford University, study English Literature and ride around on a beautiful bicycle- preferably this Pashley.
Clearly I cannot rave about how much I love the film enough, so go and read it and see it ok? Only then you will understand how much I love it.

Also Carey Mulligan wore this amazing Prada dress to the Oscars. Check out the little knives and forks and scissors! Unbelievably awesome, right?
Oh and did you know that she's going out with Shia Labeouf? She is one lucky lady.
Beth Ruby xoxo

Miu Miu SS 2010 collection

Ah the Miu Miu 2010 Spring Sumer collecion.

I will just begin by saying I loved it; it was without a doubt one of my favourite SS looks.

Miuccia Prada managed to combine innocence and raunchiness seamlessly as little cats, dogs and swallows leapt across her designs alongside nude female prints.
It was a creative mix of the sweet and the sexy with cut out panelling used against high neck lines with areoplane pointed collars. The long school girl plaits and playful chunky heels were perfect too and I love the ad campaign for the collection.

Keira Knightley looking stunning in one of the Miu Miu looks, complete with Miu Miu shoes and a Chanel bag. God, I would love to raid her wardrobe.

Beth Ruby xoxo

Designer Handbags: Top 5 Selection

I know this is the second post on designer bags within a month, but I just can't help myself to share with you on this again! Just adore to the designs and styles. I know that some of these selection are not the latest release, more so these designer brands that I'm going to recommend here might tends to be pricey too. But if you are a true fashion buff and love to have at least one if not more designer handbags in your collection, then please read on.

Cole Haan Brown Leather 'Meteo' Saddle Bag
A classic Cole Haan bag will always be the quintessential piece for everyday style and ease.It contrast stitched naturally distressed leather with brasstone hardware and with rear file pocket and come with interior magnetic closure. Most importantly, the logo stamped flap closure with slip buckle and raised pocket underneath, so that it's actually show the value of this bag.


Others such as natural canvas lined with zip pocket, 2 raised patch pockets, and 2 pen holders in main compartment.


Bottega Veneta Nut Brown Woven Leather Messenger Bag
Bottega Veneta brings their signature woven leather style to the classic messenger bag model, with fold over flap top design, and approximately 40" fully adjustable thick leather shoulder strap with single prong belt buckle.

Inside with smooth leather interior with fabric lining and zip pocket. I am sure it's a fire hit except one consideration! A bit pricey!

Prada Black Nylon 'viaggio' Messenger Bag If you find Bottega Veneta Messenger bag is out of you budget, I will recommend this Prada Black Nylon Messenger Bag. In fact, Prada makes perfection a way of life with this superior men accessories. Inset top zip closure and come with full 32" adjustable nylon shoulder strap.

Of course, the signature black Prada nylon logo jacquard lining with zip pocket.

John Varvatos Dark Brown Calfskin Strip Leather 'Collapsible' Tote It is undeniable that John Varvatos has takes modern American men's accessories to a new level of sophistication and style.

It's stitched strip calfskin exterior with solid leather detailing and brasstone hardware, come with doubled adjustable straps at back exterior for additional carrying with front zip pocket.

It's top zip closure design with knotted leather pull tag.

Cole Haan Black Leather 'Sebastian' Newspaper Bag
This classic Sebastian Newspaper bag come with supple leather with silvertone hardware.

With rear file pocket and suede lined flap with logo stamp and file pocket underneath. This bag is come with fully lined with zip pocket, raised leather pocket and 3-pen holders in main compartment, which is really handy,practical and style.

So what do you think about all these bags?

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