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Archive for the ‘Celebrity’ Category
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Apparently having a shoe collection is the new “IT” thing to do; it feels like every day we report that some celebrity or reality star wants an in with the fashion industry.  One such celebrity is Halle Berry, who is quickly becoming a woman of all trades. The actress slash Revlon spokeswoman teamed up with popular German retailer Deichmann Shoes to create her own line:  ’5th Avenue by Halle Berry’ collection.
Fitting for women her age (we mean that in the kindest way possible), the collection features fairly low heels and wedges, mixing comfort and style for the modern mom. Boasting 40 limited edition shoes, Berry is proud of the new baby in her life, her shoe line. In discussing her new endeavor she said,
“Shoes are a statement. They can be very sexy; they can say something about where you are in the day; they can say what your mood is; they give you a chance to accessorize. And I’m a girl that loves to change my shoes all the time. It’s an expression of who you are really. I’m a girl if I find a shoe that I really like I like to get them in all colours. I’m big on that.”
With the reasonable starting price of £29.99, budget savvy mothers are eagerly awaiting the UK launch in March.
By:Â Ashley Tschudin
Tags: celebrity, Cocktail Chic, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, footwear news, Halle Berry, heels, news, shoe collection, shoes, style, wedge
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Friday, January 27th, 2012
Sundance & Social Media Sorel Style
“Now through January 29, consumers have a chance to score customized lace plate boot accessories and a pair of Sorels, compete in a Polyvore Style Challenge, and get real-time updates from the festival” (Yahoo). Bringing the Sundance excitement to their Facebook fans,  Sorel is giving users the exclusive opportunity to create custom lace plates using their ‘Decked Out. Laced Up.’ Facebook tab. As it they weren’t active enough in their social media endeavors, Sorel recently launched a Polyvore style challenge; “through SOREL’s Polyvore Facebook Tab, the boot brand asks consumers to create looks from a closet curated in collaboration with Alex Frank, style editor of The FADER, a music, culture and style publication. The top 10 consumer-created looks will win a pair of SOREL boots and one winner will receive boots plus a $300 gift card to shop the look” (Yahoo).
Don’t let the celebs get all the Sorel star treatment, shop Sorel!
By:Â Ashley Tschudin
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Tags: alex frank, boots, celebrity, Cocktail Chic, contest, decked out.laced up, DNA, DNA Footwear, facebook, Fashion, movie, polyvore, shopping, social media, Sorel, style, sundance, the fader, trend, winter
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Thursday, January 26th, 2012
The man can do no wrong — Karl Lagerfeld, the “king” of fashion, never fails to amaze us with his many styling and design talents (not to mention the 30 iPads he carries with him at all times). LagerÂfeld’s difÂfuÂsion line, Karl, launched January 25th and is sold exclusively online at Net-a-Porter.
Alike to his own personal style, the budget collection features black and white clothing and accessories retailing from $50 for a canvas tote to aprox. $1,000 for leather pieces. As to be expected, Karl’s trademark fingerless leather gloves make an appearance as do fabulous faux colors. Among the 70-piece collection are 8 pairs of shoes, from metallic sneakers to gladiator sandals, the footwear is simple yet impressive.
We can handle the trademark Karl profile on the tees and tanks, but what about the shoes?! Walking with the support of Lagerfeld on your soles would sure put a pep in our step (we’re just sayin…it’s suggestion for the next collection).
{Shop Karl}
By:Â Ashley Tschudin
Tags: black, budget, Cocktail Chic, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, Fashion for Less, gladiator sandal, high heels, karl, karl lagerfeld, lagerfeld, Net-a-Porter, news, sandal, shoes, silver, sneakers, style, wedge, white
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
What do you get when you mix quirky British style with eco-friendly Brazilian shoes? Possibly the most interesting and unique collaboration in footwear history!
“The Queen of Punk Fashion”, Vivienne Westwood, has for decades been known for making “punk” mainstream. She has come a long way from being known as the designer who famously create killer shoes that caused supermodel Naomi Campbell to stumble on the runway almost two decades ago. You may know Westwood as the over-the-top couture designer of Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding gown in Sex & The City but now she’s working with shoe manufacturer, Melissa, to design funky, yet wearable shoes.
Melissa’s shoes are cruelty-free and are all made from synthetic materials like plastic and nylon, meaning there is no guilt accompanying wearing leather or suede. Celebrities like Melissa Auf der Mar go crazy for Melissa’s eco-friendly footwear (you should have seen her when I styled her in them!).
This season, the “Queen of Punk Fashion” Â joins forces with eco-chic Melissa’s shoes to create retro styles, similar to what strutted down the runways of designers like Prada, but more wearable and affordable.
No ones stumbling down the runway or the sidewalk in these killer heels!
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By Liz Teich
Edited by Ashley Tschudin
Tags: celebrity, collaboration, couture, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, liz teich, melissa, melissa auf de mar, runway, shoes, style, vivienne westwood
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
We’ve heard a lot about the Louboutin 20th Anniversary book but it wasn’t until the February issue of InStyle that we got to preview the Anniversary Collection. From classic lace peep-toe boots to Pluminette feather embellished pumps, the Louboutin Anniversary collection stays tue to the designer’s signature style.
With the “goal to create shoes that add music and movement to the way a woman walks,” Louboutin has changed the footwear industry forever. Supported by celebrities and style icons alike, the designer revives 20 of his top styles — all with their iconic red soles.
For the complete 20 piece collection pick up the February issue of InStyle.
By:Â Ashley Tschudin
Tags: 20th anniversary, anniversary, anniversary collection, boots, Cocktail Chic, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, high heels, icon, louboutin, news, platforms, pumps, red sole, sandals, shoes, style
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Monday, January 16th, 2012
“The biggest stars of film and television descended upon the Beverly Hilton on Jan. 15 for Hollywood’s “biggest party” and for the announcement of this year’s 69th annual Golden Globes” (Hollywood Reporter). Television and film icons dripping in jewels, gowns, and tuxes proudly walked the red carpet as cameras flashed and fans gawked in awe from their living rooms.
Like many formal award ceremonies, the floor-length gowns often hide our favorite part: the shoes. Those who showed us some leg, provided us a peek at their sky-high stilettos — black, tan, metallic, black, some more tan, then a hint of metallic. Unlike the MTV awards or the Grammys, most played it cool with sopistocated simple pumps, none adventuring outside of the neutral palette. All in all, a ho-hum year for shoes, leaving us hoping for more.
By:Â Ashley Tschudin
Tags: celebrity, Cocktail Chic, designer, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, golden globes, golden globes 2012, high heels, news, pumps, red carpet, shoes, style
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Friday, January 13th, 2012
For those who may not know, Hank Moody is the main character of the show Californication and is the smoothest ladies man currently on television.  So what’s Hanks story?
Occupation: Writer
Signature look: Black T Shirt and dark denim jeans paired with a sport jacket (Dressed Up) up or a leather jacket (Casual) and of course his signature sunglasses and Blundstone boots.
The Hank Moody look is easily achievable with the help of Blundstone, but whether or not it’ll improve your robot-like approach to women is whole other story.
By:Â Styleopedia
Tags: As Seen In, as seen on, blundstone, boots, californication, celebrity, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, footwear, hank moody, men's, men's fashion, men's style, shoes, style, styleopedia, television, tv
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Not only does Kim Kardashian run the reality TV world, but also has her hand in on online shoe retailer ShoeDazzle. In honor of her love of shoes and the letter K, Kim decided to pay tribute to Kate Middleton. Why not? They both are tabloid icons, got married to famous men last year, and their names start with the letter K — it was only right.
Turning Middleton’s 30th birthday into a chance to exploit more money out of fans, Kim “designed” a shoe named ‘The Duchess’ in honor of Middleton, “because every woman should feel like a princess every day”. Available on ShoeDazzle for £39.95, the black quilted faux-leather high heel  features “classic quilting and [a] graceful silhouette channel[ing] the Duchess’s classic style.”
You can exaggerate it all you want Kim, but that shoe is still a plain black pump and is still NOT worth that price…no matter whose name you attach to it. Nice try though.
By:Â Ashley Tschudin
Tags: celebrity, Cocktail Chic, DNA, DNA Footwear, dutchess of cambridge, Fashion, footwear, high heels, Kate Middleton, Kim Kardashian, pumps, quilting, shoedazzle, shoes, style, tribute
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
They may not be ideal for New York winter weather but if you’re lucky enough to live in a warm weather climate, take People StyleWatch‘s OTBT recommendation. In the February issue, fashion model Selita Ebanks poses for the camera in an outfit that….doesn’t exactly fit everyone’s budget. Idolizing the fashion model is easy with ‘The Look” for less featuring OTBT leather platforms.
OTBT stands for “Off the Beaten Track” and are made specifically in mind with those who like traveling for the sake of traveling — no maps, no paths, no plans. OTBT shoes are  constructed with the highest quality materials, authentic colors, and a tough “anything proof” sole, making travel style easy and affordable. Whether you’re attending a brunch or off to Europe, OTBT platform sandals are model approved!
{Shop OTBT}
By:Â Ashley Tschudin
Tags: As Seen In, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, feature, footwear, magazine, off the beaten track, OTBT, people stylewatch, platform, sandal, selita ebanks, shoes, style, trend
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
We may have had it up to HERE (raises hand above head) w/ the Twilight tweens, but we can’t get enough of OK!’s ‘Hot This Week’ lists. This week, along with DL1961 denim and Lauren Merkin clutches, OK! recommends a dose of  Yosi Samra flats to alleviate midweek blues.
An extension of the J. Loren company, Yosi Samra is the namesake of the designer of the brand. For the past thirty years, the Samra family has stayed busy creating a wide selection; with their son continuing the tradition. Boldly choosing to work on the family business over school, Samra has proven that he ultimately made the right decision. His brand focuses on all of the important aspects of business, including a focus on customer satisfaction. Yosi Samra’s footwear is unique while never sacrificing style, proving his line is a truly great collection of footwear loved by not only Jessica Alba and Ashley Greene but now YOU!
{Shop Yosi Samra}
By:Â Ashley Tschudin
Tags: ashley greene, ballet flats, ballet slippers, Cocktail Chic, DNA, DNA Footwear, Fashion, flats, foldable, footwear, J Loren, Jessica Alba, OK!, press, shoes, style, yosi samra
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