Miu Miu 2015

Miu Miu Resort 2015

My favorite looks from the funky show

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Haider Ackermann S/S 2015

Haider Ackermann. Such luxury and vanity and comfort all wrapped into one brand. Constantly showing fabrics in rich, exquisite colors and prints. Every season, he up's himself and parades the most immaculate pieces down the runway. This season was no different with silk lounge pants, satin robes and leather bound sandals in earthy tones. It is evident that Ackerman is a fan of long and flowy as well as rock and roll. This season showed that including a splash of bohemian goodness. Everything seemed calm yet everything seemed excessively luxurious. As if we had caught a few rockstars about to lounge around their homes or climb into bed; their satiny robes lazily showing toned shoulders; their feet encased in brogues or thonged sandals. The models stood and posed, eyes shifting around, hands adjusting slouching pants or a slightly crooked top. There were velvet bomber jackets in plush hues as well as tight patent leather pants that stopped right above the ankle. Everything to make it look as prosperous and brilliant as it could be. Everything in this collection was to look opulent and free and indeed it was.

Ugly Shoes for 2k15

dior homme ss15

Maison Martin Margiela S/S 2015

 Opening Ceremony Spring 2015 

dolce & gabbana 2015

raf simons 2015

Notice anything unusual with these sneakers? Anything seemingly different from your own pairs? Is it the fact that they're missing laces?! Orthopedic-grandpa shoes for 2015!*gasp* It seems a now emerging trend is laceless sneakers. Velcro sneaks appeared on the runway in full force in every color combo you can think of. Even the dior homme's 90's paper cup print was ooh'd and ahh'd as the male models sauntered down the runways. Maison Martin Margiela showed a shoe that looked undone, prototype-esque in its raw form. Threads were bare, stuffing shown and monochrome paired with fluffy socks you usually steal from hospital stays. Raf added a couple of inches the sole causing many to tower up to 3 inches off the ground in these trainers. The large velcro slapped across the top of the shoe and made the shoe look even bigger than intended. And last but not least was the dolce and gabbana sneakers in various polka dots in individual colors. What I liked so much about the shoe was the clasp buckle on it which reminded me of a car seat! ...Weird, right?

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!

Orange

Diane von Furstenberg

Word on the street is that orange is hot for 2014. So hot in fact, designers are taking them to the streets, runways, and shops. Shoes aren't being found in just white or black anymore. Orange, red, sherbert and numerous orange/red colors are popping up in shoe stores all over. You know what all these shoes have in common? Your toes will be out aka nows the time to get those feet pretty and pedicured!

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

Blue's Clues

             

Top Maryam Nassir Zadeh//Middle Sophie here//Bottom Calvin Klein

Why aren't blue sandals on every foot I see in the summertime? It's time for ocean blue, baby blue, and every blue in between to be on every man, woman and child's foot across the nation. A few blues I thought would make a splash against any color scheme.

The sophies sandal picture belongs to STOP IT RIGHT NOW

Chlo Chlo

Have you seen it? Has Chloe slapped you in the face with their Pre-Fall 2014 collection yet?

This look hit me in the face this afternoon. What's not to love? The over-sized double-down wool coat or the brown heels that wrap around the ankles? Maybe it's the stark white fur knee-length vest underneath the coat? No! We love it all. Chloe brings back skirts with side-slits and high bulky boots that reach the knees to give warmth and stability. But girly and giggly for the fall is hard to achieve when you're battling brisk cold air and holding a boiling hot cup of Starbucks coffee. I tend to go towards ice-hearted robot when I stroll around the city on account of my numb, frozen face. Chloe still delivers for the hard faced cyborgs as well.

Okay so how can I say this without screaming? The pants!! A few years back, I realized that my long legs look even longer when I stop wearing black skinny jeans and start wearing lounge around inspired pants. The larger the pant leg, the longer my legs look. A style I'm already incorporating in the summer has been palazzo pants in various nudes, neutrals, blush tones and blacks. Paired with this black wool jacket in various fabrics including a soft shearling, how does this not scream casual stroll on a cool October day? If you're not a fan of either looks, what about this?

Work! When I say work, I mean work it and I mean work looks. Ruffled tops and ruffled skirts in neutral colors that don't show much leg or aren't strapless is an ultimate work look. If you work in retail like I do, you're always looking for something that says "I care about this job but I care about the looks I serve a bit more." This is sexy, this is feminine, this is classic. It's flirtatious and its simple. The waterfall ruffles tend to make outfits look too fluffy but when paired so simply with a black ruffled skirt or a plain pencil skirt, it add a bit of ooh-la-la!

This look screams lazy Iris. If you know me personally, you'll know that I have various turtlenecks in at least 10 different colors and fabrics as well as a very, very large maxi skirt collection. And not just any maxi skirts but black maxi skirts. This one speaks volumes. A tiered maxi skirt made of fabric that's a bit sheer but nothing too revealing. I can only imagine the flow of the skirt in a brisk night. Pairing it with a turtleneck not only keeps you warm but also gives that picture perfect look of pairing perfect textures. You know those bloggers and stylists who pair chunky, hairy sweaters over light frilly dresses with long leather boots. You see the close up shots and compare textures and you shudder as if you can feel the fabric between your fingers. When styling, throwing different textures of the same color has been hugely effective. A baby blue mohair sweater with a navy plaid flannel button-down wrapped around the waist with silk pants makes me excited.

First of all, the boots! Warmth won't be optimal with these shoes. Made to hit your knees in case you decide to wear the waterfall ruffled skirt or any knee length or higher. No need to sacrifice your body heat to look cute. The coats are amazingly color blocked. The second model in the photo has the color-blocked coat on. The cream upper hit her hips before changing into a completely different pattern of striped wool. The first model's skirt mimics that pattern so well. What's even better is the trim that comes down the skirt which helps make the skirt look flatter and the legs look longer.

I've been a Chloe fan for a couple of years and this season as well as their spring season made me giddy. From the chunkiness of the over sized pieces such as the sweaters and scarves, I've fallen in love with this aesthetic for the cooler seasons.

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