Celebrities

Hot or Not? Amy Smart in Open Toe Booties

Posted in Amy Smart, Ankle Strap, Booties, Buckles, Crisscross, High Heels, L.A.M.B., Lace-Up, Michael Kors, Patent, Platform, Steven, Strappy, Via Spiga, Zappos.com, Zippered on August 31st, 2010 by Roselle – Be the first to comment

The earliest memory I have of Amy Smart was when she appeared in Felicity; you know, the teen drama show with Keri Russel as the main character (come to think of it, that’s where I first saw Jennifer Garner too). Ok, I think I just gave away my age here, because that show happened a long time ago.

Now back to Amy. The blond cutie was spotted with Chris Evans the other week; the two went to Cirque club in London and I just couldn’t help but notice how Amy was dressed that night.

Amy Smart leaving Cirque Club in London with Chris Evans, August 21

Tell me, what do you think of her look? OR more precisely, do you think she chose the right pair of shoes to go with the outfit?

Actually if you ask me, part of me thinks she looks kind of cool with it, but another part of me also thinks a different pair would have looked better.

If you think she looks hot the way she is and you think the booties are perfect, then you will probably love these:

Top: Via Spiga Liberty, on sale for US$99; Steven Maiya, US$190

Bottom: Michael Kors MK13031, on sale for US$447; L.A.M.B. Quintessa, on sale for US$224

You can shop for these sandal booties at Zappos.

Reese Witherspoon Fashions the Fedora

Posted in Ankle Cuff, Ankle Strap, Belted Cuff, Buckles, Christin Michaels, Crisscross, Flats, Juicy Couture, Lace-Up, Leather, Reese Witherspoon, Strappy, Suede, T-strap, Zappos.com, Zippered on August 29th, 2010 by Roselle – Be the first to comment

Have you ever seen Reese Witherspoon in a fedora hat? Ever wonder how she would look in one? Well, here’s how:

Reese Witherspoon, August 20

What do you think? Definitely not bad, right? But we all know her fedora is not why I’m writing this article. It’s those sandals. It isn’t that extra-ordinary looking from afar, but it does look interesting up close:

Reese’s sandals

See the crisscross straps? That’s what makes it interesting to me. I don’t know who made it, but if you like it, you can try this pair from DV by Dolce Vita. It comes with lace-ups and strapped buckles on it:

DV by Dolce Vita Avila, on sale for US$79 at Zappos

Now if you think Reese should have worn some other pair of sandals, what would it be? Or which of these would it be?

Juicy Couture Morgen, on sale for US$172 at Zappos

Christin Michaels Bolex, US$189

Celebrity Style: Rock Chic Rihanna

Posted in Ankle Strap, Booties, Cole Haan, Crisscross, Cut-outs, Flats, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Rihanna, Strappy, Zappos.com, Zippered on August 23rd, 2010 by Roselle – Be the first to comment

Rihanna stayed true to her rock chic style when she was spotted exiting Da Silvano restaurant last August 9.

Her dinner date outfit consisted of an acid green printed dress from Proenza Schouler which she belted on the waist and finished off with a pair of criss cross gladiator sandals. The whole look was casual cool at its finest.

Rihanna, August 9

Now let’s zoom in on the sandals:

It’s definitely very interesting. It looks like lace-ups from afar but up close really aren’t. There is no information on it online but if you really like it, I think these close substitutes will do:

MICHAEL Michael Kors Gwen Bootie, US$140

Cole Haan Air Vernonia, US$125

You can also get Rihanna’s look by completing it with the following essentials:

Grab the Allen Allen Tie Dye Babydoll Tunic (US$48) and put it over a tulle layered skirt such as the Gabriella Rocha Pleaz (US$39). Belt it on the waist using the Nike Skinny Glove Belt (US$35) and finish off the look with the Midnight Swag Stone Pyramid Cuff from Juicy Couture (US$98), some Lucky Brand Bohemia Open Cage Hoop Earrings (US$32), and sunglasses from Jessica Simpson (US$56)

(all from Zappos)

Leighton Meester is Lovely in Lace Up Sandals

Posted in Booties, Cut-outs, Derek Lam, Heels.com, High Heels, L.A.M.B., Lace-Up, Leather, Leighton Meester, Loeffler Randall, Platform, Strappy, Suede, Zappos.com on August 21st, 2010 by Roselle – Be the first to comment

Kim Kardashian is not the only hot celebrity who looks lovely in lace-up sandals, Gossip Girl Leighton Meester does too.

Unlike Kim’s neutral colored Louboutins, Leighton’s pair is in a wonderfully rich wine color from Derek Lam. She was spotted wearing it on her way to the Gossip Girl set last month (July 26)

Leighton Meester in her Derek Lam Double Platform Lace Up Sandals, July 26

The sandals are actually on sale at Saks for US$316, that’s more than 50% off its original retail of US$790. The wine color is already out though, so you will only have the Black and Grey colors to choose from (visit SaksFifthAvenue.com).

Derek Lam Double Platform Lace Up Sandals

You can also try these lace-ups from L.A.M.B. and Loeffler Randall:

L.A.M.B. Jaco Sandal, US$290 (Heels.com); Loeffler Randall Zola-D Zig-Zag Platform Dino, US$479 (Zappos.com)

Or this very affordable pair from CARLOS by Carlos Santana:

Carlos by Carlos Santana Tamingo Sandals, US$99 (Zappos.com)

Selena Gomez: America’s Got Talent Vamp or Victim?

Posted in Ankle Strap, BeBe, Corso Como, Crisscross, Cut-outs, Embellished, High Heels, Leather, Patent, Platform, Pour La Victoire, Selena Gomez, Strappy, Studded, Suede, T-strap, Type Z, Vaneli, Zappos.com, Zippered on August 18th, 2010 by Roselle – Be the first to comment

I have always admired Selena Gomez’s elegant red carpet style that when I saw these photos, it totally caught me by surprise.

Selena Gomez performs for the America’s Got Talent audience, July 15

That’s how Selena looked when she performed at the America’s Got Talent show last July 15.

What do you think? Vampy or fashion victim?

Personally, I don’t think she’s a fashion victim, but the outfit does look a little off. Don’t get me wrong, the dress isn’t bad and those metallic red and silver gladiator sandals are stunning but the two don’t seem to work together.

You know how some things are meant to be? Like they complement? Well, this combo isn’t one of them.

Again, the sandals are quite pretty. It got me quite interested that I went looking for it online. I tried and tried and tried to ID it, but couldn’t find any information on it. I think it would look better with a dress that’s more body skimming though; something sexy rather than the girly and flouncy balloon dress she wore it with.

Three Dots Viscose Lycra Draped Cap Sleeve Dress w/ Waist Twist, US$135

Because I currently have no clue where you can get it (Selena’s sandals), I am giving you the next best thing instead – gladiator sandals in red hot red.

From left (clockwise): Type Z Maritza Sandals, US$67 (sale!); Pour La Victoire Claire Sandals, US$138 (sale!); Corso Como Submit Sandals, US$173; Vaneli Khina Sandals, US$115; Bebe Bathilda Sandals, US$111 (sale!)

(from Zappos)