Rene Caovilla: leopard'n lace

Recently, the I-must-have-it item was personified by the most amazing pair of Rene Caovilla boots which I saw at Yoox (which should probably be banned from my computer), struggled over for about a week and predictably surrended to in the end. Figures.
They are actually transparent the shuft being made of lace.

They also represent my contribution to the ever-popular animal print trend that I have been rather indifferent to till recently but am gradually discovering now. Hopefully it'll stick for a while longer 'cause I like it!

The last picture is not me (or has anything to do with the boots) - its' just sooo cool!

Spring is in the air!

Good thing that I found my faux mink coat - it's getting warmer outside and  a long puffer coat can finally be put into the closet. And hopefully, it'll stay there for at least a few days. I wanna spring now!
My today's outfit

Le Silla grey boots. Yoox is great!

Care for a snack?

As far as shoe design goes, I have to admit, there are some really wild things out there and this "crazy" tendency is getting more and more pronounced with each passing year. Just remember the reversed heels of Maison Martin Margela and Louis Vuitton not that long ago! This year, it's sandwich sole or double platform proudly presented (and incorporated in all kinds of footwear from shoes and sandals to boots) by one of my favourite Italians Gianmarco Lorenzi.
Ladies and gents, behold!
Double platform eel skin slingbacks

Same double platform, but this time, it's pumps

Sandals: simple

Fansy aka rhinestone-incrusted

Now on a more serious note, leather court shoes

And finally - boots (you didn't think I would lie to you about those, did yea?)

In case you're game to try one of those - Farfetch is your place of destination (http://www.farfetch.com/).

Shoe of the week: January, 31

The weather forecast didn't lie - finally, it's getting warmer, the sun is shining and if you concentrate hard enough you could even get a feel of spring somewhere in the air. Yesss!!!
However, it's still advisable to bundle up before venturing outside; on the bright side, though, if you're not planning on taking your pet to the park for a few hours your outfit for today can easily lose one sweater and that thick five feet long scarf that was an absolute must just a couple of days ago.
In terms of footwear, I'd say a pair of tall boots (knee-high or even higher) would do just fine. And if they can fit in a moderatly thin sock, that would be even better.
So, the boot du jour for today is Chloe braid-trimmed knee-high boots. I particularly like the color: it's sand with just a hint of beige and it's very easy to combine with other things. My best find this week!

Boots to wear in January cold: Thomas Wylde

It's cold outside. No, I take it back - it's really freezing, 19F and the temperature is climbing gradually down. Add to that strong, chilly and mighty unpleasant wind and I seriously considered cancelling tonight's dinner while running down 57th street earlier today.
My original plan was to write about Lanvin's new shoe collection but frankly, I just can't bring myself to do that: just looking at all those sandals, flats and other espadrilles makes me shiver with cold. And it's not even February yet!
As a plausible solution, I'm presenting you this.

Ladies and gents, please, welcome Mao, the knee-high black (crinckled) leather boots from Thomas Wylde. These boots boast a 4.5'' heel together with a 0.5'' platform, a fold-over panel with a silver skull detailing and even something that resembles a string of Chinese beads. Actually, several of them.
Pair them with dark skinny jeans or leather leggins, add a long shearling and you're ready to go. Outside. Ah, and dont's forget a scarf, it ain't summer yet!