OOOH SHOES!!!!!

You know every girl should be inspired by shoes!! I mean shoes are the be all and end all...

They make you feel sexy, tall, empowered, and fierce all in one. Is there another accessory that is that powerful??? Ahhh nope! And no it is not a purse!! If a shoe is not making your days brighter and your outfits sexier...holla at me for us to go shopping.

For this post I decided to have a little healthy competition between Steve Madden and BCBG. I like both and the price points are not the same, but let's compare style!!
SM TRIPLET_BLACK-LEATHER_$64.99 www.stevemadden.com

BCBG FLOWER-EMBELLISHED BOOTIE $295 www.bcbg.com

SM TRINITIE_BLUSH_$79.95 www.stevemadden.com
BCBG ARIANA LEATHER AND ELASTIC BOOTIE $250 www.bcbg.com
BCBG ELLA STRAPPY PLATFORM PUMP $325 www.bcbg.com
BCBG PLEATED LEATHER PUMP $250 www.bcbg.com

BCBG LEATHER AND ELASTIC PUMP $250 www.bcbg.com

SM REGAAL_LEOPARD_$99.95 www.stevemadden.com

SM FRANCINA_BLACK-SUEDE_$59.99 http://www.stevemadden.com/

I love both of these brands for different reasons. However, I can tell the difference in style and marketing!!

Enjoy...

Rae~

Step in Style and Comfort for Carnival!!

In Trinidad and Tobago the Carnival season is in the air. It is critical for any young female looking to fete for hours to have the right footwear to endure the pressures of the night. Below are some prototypes of shoes that can guide your purchases when thinking of the perfect shoe for your fetes. This weekend is UWI and QRC's outta the blue....be comfortably stylish!

Bakers JS Josephine $129 http://www.bakersshoes.com/

Great option for a fierce, strappy shoe. The straps are thick and they are close, providing a cage to hold your feet and toes in snuggly. Use insoles to prevent slippage.

Paris Hilton Flair $24.95 http://www.6pm.com/

If you go in heels, choose one with an inverted triangle heel, this means that the part attached to the sole of the shoe is larger than the base of the heel. Also, you can never go wrong with a round toe shoe ;)

6pm Type Z Sari $87.35 http://www.6pm.com/

Great combination of heel, round toe comfort and style.

Tramatic_Taupe-LEA_zoom $99.95 http://www.stevemadden.com/

For the chic comfort and style. A platform sole adds more support and height. Use insoles to prevent sliding of feet in open toe shoes.

ModCloth Hera Sandals www.modcloth.com

Sandals are always great. These give you style and flair, however, feel free to add insoles to add the extra cushion they lack.

Taylor Studded Peep Toe Booties $295 http://www.intermixonline.com/

These shoes are fab b/c of the soft leather material and non-restricting toe area. The heel is also of perfect height for a long night of dancing. Use insoles.

Bakers JS Lexi $69.99 http://www.bakersshoes.com/

If you are going to wear a strappy shoe with thin, high heels please ensure that the material is a soft or cloth material. Harder materials will set you up for a hard, long night.

Aldo Bastain $100 http://www.aldoshoes.com/

This is a nice alternative for a strappy shoe. The wedge heel provides height with more support. Please note that wedges have their own set of challenges, so wear your insoles. In addition, the broad, soft leather straps provide the best comfort when wearing a strappy shoe.

Be Safe..

Rae~

Aim High!!

Guys,

Why aim low if you can aim high? There is something so very sexy about men in high top shoes.
Let's think about the benefits:
1. You do not have to worry as much about your pair of socks, even though your socks should always match you pants' color (there are few exceptions).
2. They give you that flush sophisticated look.
3. Really who wants to see your lacings or your buckles??? j/k
4. They always catch the attention of women when you sit and your pants' rise, revealing your beautiful shoes. You are usually unique with your choice of a high top dress shoes/boots.

All in all, the guy who can wear the high top shoes or boots is a man who is confident in his style, and one who has swagger!! As usual I put a lil' something for everybody ;)

Steve Madden FRANCOO $89.95 http://www.stevemadden.com/ Wear these shoes to dress up an ordinarily casual outfit or dress down an ordinarily preppy outfit.
ASOS Grenson Oscar Chukka Boots $254.96 http://www.asos.com/ Outside of business professional or a black tie event, the color of this shoe really makes it a must have in your colleciton.

ASOS Chelsea Boots (Brown) $67.99 http://www.asos.com/

Wear these when you want to make a statement!

ASOS Patent Strap Chelsea Boots $84.99 http://www.asos.com/

For the fashion foward guy!!

ASOS B Store Bert 5 Chukka Boots $271.96 http://www.asos.com/ Is this color just not unique? The reddish brown really provides a nice complement for some of your pastel and earth tone colors.

ASOS Opening Ceremony Desert Boots $246.46 http://www.asos.com/ This is definitely your functional boots.

Overstock Steve Madden Men's 'Stikup' Boots $52.99 http://www.overstock.com/ These boots can be worn multiple ways. Really, they are best served when you want to add a sartorial edginess to your outfit.

Overstock Todd Welsh Jared Black $51.76 http://www.overstock.com/ Some practical boots with a touch of suede for those who prefer to keep it simple, but need a touch of class.

Overstock J. Shoes Superior Black $90.58 http://www.asos.com/

I like these shoes for the guy who has a unique, non-mainstrean, rebellious style.

Zappos Clarks Wallabee $120 http://www.zappos.com/
For the classic guy.
Zappos Giorgio Brutini boots $64 http://www.zappos.com/

When you want a clean, fresh, sophisticated, well polished look.

Oh, get ya swag on!!

Rae~

Brute Force!! (Men's Edition)

I feel as if I neglected my men....for so long. My bad. However, after a few motivational prompts I am back blogging for both my men and women with brute force. Ok men, feel free to send the emails regarding what you would like to see. As usual I represent something for multiple personalities.

Allen-Edmonds Revere Rust $135.88 www.overstock.com

UGG Byron $124 http://www.zappos.com/
Steve Madden Men's 'Tryall' Navy Suede Slip-on Loafers $42.99 http://www.overstock.com/
Kenneth Cole Reaction Knight Rider Black $40.76 http://www.overstock.com/
Harrys of London Blake Navy $265.29 http://www.overstock.com/
Camper LP-17448 Brown Suede $88 http://www.overstock.com/

Donald J Pliner Fronts Mush Tartan-Cobalt Suede $111.29 http://www.overstock.com/

Steve Madden Men's 'Stikup' Boots $52.99 http://www.overstock.com/

Ciao~

Rae~

Men! Please Heed!

So this is hot off the press! Steve Madden is having a 50% off clearance sale. Of course this is a great time to stock up!! But more so, I was inspired to do this post for the men who go to first dates with sneakers! I am thinking, hey I am doing the research for you, all you have to do is go to the site and click on one of the shoes you like and find your size. This puts you a step closer to finding true love. As was telling a friend today, that as an Image Consultant I am able to overlook some dress handicaps with men b/c I believe I can help them in that arena. However, many women are not so generous or able or patient! So men, get it together....take advantage of this sale. All you need is one good pair of shoes. Yes women the sale is for you also :)

Cozee $39.98 http://www.stevemadden.com/

Columbo $44.98 http://www.stevemadden.com/

Lyvlie $44.98 http://www.stevemadden.com/

Struht $55.98 http://www.stevemadden.com/

Men's Casual Shoes

Recently, I have noticed that men sometimes struggle when it comes to being fashionably casual. Now casual does not mean a running sneaker, as the casual chic girl wants you to look casually GQ (if that makes sense). So I scoured the internet looking for some casual fashion sneakers/slippers that I figured will help give men a jump start. I was surprised that there were many men's shoes on sale, so you guys have no excuse really. My finds are as follows:
Glasgow Black Leather $89.95 – http://www.stevemadden.com/

RSS Skate $50 – http://www.piperlime.com/

Steve Madden Men's Collines Sandal $59.95 – http://www.endless.com/

Converse Chuck Taylor® 'Double Detail' Sneaker $49.95 – http://www.nordstrom.com/

C1RCA Men's Hatchet Hchagbo $64.95 – http://www.endless.com/

Admision Brn Leather $79. http://www.stevemadden.com/