Ugly Shoes for 2K15 (Flatforms edition)

Rick Owens SS2015

Honestly...!!!?? I don't know what to say but I want to say so much! I love them. I want them. Send them to me! I want to give a full review and prance around the city in these shoes with white paint on my feet. Rick Owens is honestly a favorite and I mean it. I love his silhouettes or lack of in his clothing and of course the lack of color. He does get haters from dweebs who criticized his choice of dancers and steppers instead of waif-like models last season to haters who just don't like him because he isn't Chanel (insert mega eyeroll). I dig this shoe. It imitates the Japanese Geta which normally has one or two spikes to walk on. These have more which is more appealing to people who simply can not balance on an elongated spike down the middle of their shoe. It laces up around the ankle like ballet slippers which means ugly to me because I abhor wrap around shoes. (Long story..) The ankle brace made out of leather is heavenly and especially the taupe leather/suede one reminds me of Ace bandages! (Remember the other Ugly Shoes for 2K15 flat sandal edition with the fantastic ankle bandage look??) Honestly, throw my body to Rick with a note begging for these shoes because I'm in lurrvvee!

Plain Jermaine

It's still winter so obviously wearing little to no colors is a minimalists wet dream! Plus they're shapeless and oversized. Even better for those frumpy, shapeless girls like me who hate cling and wanna hide that holiday chub or just like masculine clothing!

Shearling Shearling Shearling!!

Acne Studios

Acne Studios

**screams for twenty minutes**

S h e a r l i n g! The furabric for the 2014 winters and early 2015 frost ridden spring. Whether its the shearling from Acne to Burberry to Zara to Forever21, its the kind of fab feels you want covering your body. I made the awesome action of buying shearling in the summer time from a quaint little boutique and was quite excited to hear that it would be in season for 2014. It's warm, it's cool and it spices up black biker jackets/coats like no other. Shearling comes in numerous feels such as fuzzy to a more rough and coarse soft texture to a ribbed flow. It's greatest complement is the leather jacket and the suede coat.

The first time I wore shearling, I was as a little kid and wearing hand-me-downs. I was in it for the warmth and excitement of pretending to be a sheep. Now as an adult I realize how fierce it is when I'm conscious of how I pair it. I own a shearling biker jacket thats jet black with a suede outer shell. I pair it with faded black jeans and biker boots. Sometime I get a little daring and wear a maxi skirt but only with heattech leggings underneath and I kick on some black boots and crute chunky knit socks. Shearling sure knows how to make even the most conservative outfit look like a million bucks with its diverse thickness, density and colors. I've found that when having a shearling collared coat, buckling up the collars can act as a second scarf and it's an even warmer scarf most times! Buckles are one of my favorite accessories on clothing and shoes and most shearling coats come with either buckles or zips on the sleeve with adds more bad-assery.For those looking to score a cool coat this winter, check out some of these places here. Allsaints, Acne, BLK DNM, Forever21

Anime Boys

Sadly I don't remember who did the styling but it reminded me of Cowboy Bebop among other animes.

Hugo Boss Resort 2015

 

Hmm... What can I say about this collection? I'm not gonna lie. I went through these pictures with not much excitement. Rather, I was almost... bored. I know! I know! It's weird. The Jason Wu collection made me quite excited to see this one simply because everything was how I like it and Wu spent quite a bit of time in the Hugo Boss offices. The clothing at Hugo is often no fuss. Simple, clean lines and pure. I throw the word pure around and its probably because I view clothes with no major patters or fabrics as such. It's very simple to pair pure, calm clothing with louder pieces and odd fabrics. Hence me saying pure in almost every post with minimalistic clothing. Hugo is very lady like and business attire friendly. These are a few of my favorite pieces. The suit was perfect. Masculine with a something saying feminine as well. My favorite look is the top/skirt combinations as well as the dresses. The pilgrim-esque shoes offer a rather 'give thanks' look and the duffel-y bowler bags are in black with white stitch that adds a nice contrast. The tops and collared dresses all have pilgrim collars and perhaps the sullen model makes me think of luxury Mayflower cruise with Columbus? The silver/lightest blue in the world dress is very modern. Actually one of the most modern items I saw in the whole collection. Very now with it's thin straps and backless-ness. The cream sweater and white maxi skirt is of course on of my go to combos when I go out so I definitely have no qualms about that. All in all, I did expect a bit more with this collection. The clothes do seem quite repeated as if I have seen it done over and over in different brands. Well... better luck next time!

Jason Wu '15

Jason Wu Resort 2015

We can all say that Mr. Wu decided to play it safe when choosing color and design of his collection. Pure colors such as white, black, tan and pastels in minimal designs seemed to be his objective. He succeeded in keeping everything minimalistic and neat. My favorite piece, of course, is the top picture. A sleeveless coat with mink fur wrapped around the bottom. Elegant and chic were the two words to pop into my mind when I saw it. The whole collection seems to show Wu's starting to change up his designs and recognizes a new type of woman is being drawn to his clothes. The laciness and floral prints have been replaced. The leather is there but yet understated. Not at all flashy or jarring but indeed polished and refined. Good work Jason Wu!

Ugly shoes fo 2k14: Flat Sandals Edition

band of outsiders ss14

Givenchy ss14

Proenza Schouler S/S 2014

Victoria Beckham ss13

Wow! Another in depth look at ugly shoes for 2k14, Iris? Yep, I'm on an ugly roll today. I'm gonna quickly discuss my top sandal picks for this year and last. I'll start with Victoria Beckham from ss13. This look says "I twisted my ankle in Aspen and my doctor told me to wrap it." Yes, its that look! The color and design screams bandage and healthcare and I like it! Its such a boring and minimalistic look which is no surprise since Victoria Beckham made it. No shade! But we knows she sticks to certain cuts/shapes/colors that says "I work in an office a million floors from the street and I wish I could flirt with that hot accountant dude."

Band of Outsiders debuted a weirdly uncomfortable looking sandal for this summer. I say uncomfortable because honestly imagine that timberland boot shoe lace in between the delicate skin of your big toe. Yes, I can hear you wince from here. The sock probably should come with the sandals because I honestly can't imagine walking down the street with those shoes without chaffing or extreme pain. Next!

Proenza Schouler debuted these sandals this year also. They look comfy and cute considering the intricate details around the soles. They resemble sandals I remember seeing my father gather up in the Nigerian marketplace. Very homey. His were brown and not as detailed but the way most of these sandals are made usually show off great stitching and last very long. Plus you don't need to show off much toe so no need for extravagant Pedi's!

Last but not least is my favorite. These Givenchy sandals are amazing. They scream Thanksgiving pilgrims. The buckle is well placed and large, just like I enjoy the details on my shoes. The sandal is basic without becoming too basic and boring. The black is clean and cool. I am a fan! Now if I could get Givenchy to send me a pair to thoroughly review...(just kidding) no I'm serious!

Ugly Shoes for 2k14: Heeled Shoes Edition

Chloe

House of Holland FW 14

     Miu Miu F/W 2014-2015

                     

Nina Ricci AW14

Ugly! Hideous! Disgusting! Gross! How would you describe these shoes? Why would you describe them in that way? I think they're divine. I mean I would wear them of course. I have always been sort of an ugly shoe connoisseur. I've treasured wearing leopard print booties amongst a sea of adidas shell tops while in high school. I rocked hunter green elf shoes for junior year. I distinctly remember a pair of T.U.K 2-inch platform creepers in white/black that I wore for a year straight. I have nothing against ugly shoes. Not everyone can wear them though. 

Now truth be told, some of these shoes aren't ugly. Just a bit weird. Not many people can wear furry/velveteen shoes. None the less heels. I'll admit the Nina Ricci's are gorgeous in that deep grey. The fur poking out is a beautiful, plush touch to the delicate looking shoe. House of Holland definitely thought of glamour when they paired those furry low heels with gorgeous colorful outfits. The furball on top is a playful touch. It reminds me of a bunnies tail!

The Miu Miu's though need a separate section. Now I have worn a lot of hideous shoes in my lifetime, but those seem to take the cake. And I mean they took it and ran halfway around the globe with it. Those shoes are ugly. I sat around my room for a good while, thinking of how to pair them and if I could wear socks with them. I can't think of what kind of outfit to wear them with which to me is a red flag. My feet aren't cute enough to be let loose in that plastic-y stuff. In fact, my feet would probably melt. It looks a bit warm in it. Like being in a raincoat naked in the middle of a brazilian jungle.The heels look like screws and aren't even straight. They slant off towards the middle of your foot if you buy the leather ones. Very wear-at-your-own-risk! These are definitely the shoes that should stay only on the runway and not find it's way into your closet.

Orange you glad I didn't say BANANA!

Fausto Puglisi

Christian Dior

Three orange and one blood orange outfits for Pre-fall season! Can you see it? Can you see the blood orange fur Christian Dior coat slung casually over your shoulders as you wait for little Sally to pick up her favorite pumpkin from the pumpkin patch? Can you feel the Puglisi coat protect you from the snowflakes of a surprise blizzard? I sure can. These bright shades are sure to keep you toasty in the brisk weather this fall!

I love Ugly Sandals

//ann demeulemeester//

I love ugly sandals. My love for them started out when I was a kid. My parents were immigrants, new and innocent. Broke and lost in a country full of expenses out the ass. My mom cleaned peoples houses and my father worked at a fast food restaurant before getting his law degree. Being broke and have two small children, they accepted children clothes from friends. The sandals given to me were always cute but so uncomfortable, with leather digging into my ankles or toes. Fast forward to when I was a senior in high-school and I was wearing the ugliest cool clothes. They were cute to me though. Very avant-garde. Black baggy pants, grey smock dresses and hideous chunky boots littered my bedroom floor. Ugly sandals from friends and family who were 50 years older than me filled a box in my closet. They were comfy and worn in. But when I got made fun of for not having tassels or gems on my sandals, I realized how different my footwear really was.

So what's wrong with ugly sandals to most young kids/teens? One thing is they're never in style. Ugly sandals are only seen ugly because they are comfy and a lot of them are what older people wear. (And apparently old people aren't into fashion??? We know this isn't true) I remember being dragged to Macy's with my grandmom for a pair of clarks which I fought against the whole ride there. I currently have them sitting in my closet 3 years later, comfy and casual as can be. I used to beg for my mom to take me to cheap shoe stores so I could buy the flat sole sandals with no arch support but for the newest colors and prints. That's the second thing that kids don't like. Comfy shoes aren't cheap! The first time I started to look towards comfy shoes is when I saw Born sandals in a consignment shop. I raced home, got on zappos and saw that they were $120. I never looked at them again. So many comfortable shoes have a high price simply because they last longer than those $20 flip flops from Barefeet Shoes. I had to buy shoes with my own money since I was the person saying how stylish they were and I could not pay $120 for one pair of shoes. So I bought 3 pairs of $20 dollar ones and cried when they all fell apart in 2 weeks.

So why should people even get ugly sandals if they don't look good? So many young people buy cute, flat sandals and feel proud of their recent purchase. But that all changes instantly. Your feet start to ache and get blisters in a few hours. You start to get tired and grumpy because you're in pain. Things go from bad to worse. Your feet feel as if they are on fire and you're walking as if you just skipped across a bed of hot coals! Just buy comfy shoes! Ugly shoes are almost always comfy and Birkenstocks are making a comeback this season anyway! Comfy, ugly shoes are definitely worth the price. They last way longer than those cheap shoes you buy for style and style only. Your feet won't be aching after 2 hours on them either. If you really don't have the money, just save up for one pair of comfy shoes and buy them when it's boot season! They go on sale and you can even get two pairs for the same price of one. But the point is buy comfy shoes and your feet will thank you!

These photos are not mine