SHOEBACCA puts Style & Fashion First http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com Just another Shoebacca.com Blogs weblog Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:35:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Hat Trick http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/24/hat-trick/ http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/24/hat-trick/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:32:14 +0000 Delisa http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/?p=575

Gucci hat, photo from gorunway.com

Lately, it seems like everything in the fashion world is all about larger-than-life accessories – flashy jewelry, elaborate coats, and knee-high boots with sky-high heels.  Another of this season’s biggest trends is the resurgence of hats.  We’re not talking about standard cold-weather beanies that serve a purely functional purpose; instead, today you’ll find flamboyant, stylish chapeaus for everyday wear.

In the winter collections, hats in every shape and size were found all over the runways of the major fashion houses.  Some boasted epic proportions, while others offered a low, slinky profile.  All succeeded in turning heads.

The wide-brimmed fedoras from Gucci screamed 70s glamour, while Marc Jacobs pillbox hats gave off more of a 40s vibe.  John Galliano showcased hats in a variety of styles that were festively adorned with everything under the sun, including feathers, sequins, and veils.  The extra-large brims from Lanvin were pulled down low over the eyes for an air of mystery, while the unique designs from John Rocha seemed to defy gravity in their reach for the stars.

You may not be up to the task of wearing some of the runway’s more unusual looks out on the street, but you can still choose a flashy chapeau to highlight your wardrobe this winter – a fedora, a beret, or even a newsboy cap.  And when temperatures drop, it’s definitely OK to don a practical furry hat for warmth.

Whatever you choose, adding an interesting new hat can dress up your entire look with minimal effort!

Delisa is a well-known wardrobe consultant.  She has traveled the globe helping her clients put together outfits for important events, vacations, or just for every day.  Delisa always knows the hottest new trends well before they hit the streets!

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But my attitude completely changed recently when my dad got me a pair of Bearpaw boots.  I must admit, I was totally wrong!

I adore these boots.  They’re surprisingly soft, snuggly, and comfortable; in fact, they’re the most comfortable shoes I own.  They’re the only ones that I don’t want to take off at the end of the day.  I wear them around the house like slippers!  And no, they’re not too hot at all – no sweating to death here.  While they do keep me warm, I don’t feel like I’m walking on burning coals.

SHOEBACCA.com has Bearpaws for men, women, and kids.  Here are a few styles:

Bearpaw Gisele in toddler/youth sizes, on sale for $55.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

These cute little boots in pink or black are dotted with metal studs.
Click here to shop for the Bearpaw Gisele.


Bearpaw Sarah, $89.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

These are mine – love the toggles, love the color!  And the height is great – not too tall, not too short.
Click here to shop for the Bearpaw Sarah.

Bearpaw Viper, on sale for $71.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Oh yes, you can wear snuggly warm boots and still be flashy.  No doubt about it.
Click here to shop for the Bearpaw Viper.

Bearpaw Emma Short, on sale for $52.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

This boot is lower and simpler, but just as cozy.  Also comes in a variety of colors.
Click here to shop for the Bearpaw Emma Short.

Bearpaw Moc II, $49.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

If you’re still not convinced that the tall, furry boots are your cup of tea, that’s OK – Bearpaw also makes some excellent moccasins.  They’ve got the same fabulous lining that gives the boots such warmth and comfort.
Click here to shop for the Bearpaw Moc II.

Jen is a part-time writer and full-time stay-at-home mom to two young kids.  She continually strives to keep up with her energetic husband, create new educational adventures for her kids, and stay organized while doing it all.  Jen also writes for the blog www.morethanmothers.com and the SHOEBACCA.com blog Family 1st.

]]> http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/19/bearpaws/feed/ 0 A Penny for your Thoughts http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/17/a-penny-for-your-thoughts/ http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/17/a-penny-for-your-thoughts/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:14:20 +0000 Erin http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/?p=540 Remember when Penny Loafers were just for “old people” to wear with their conservative office attire?  Well, not anymore, my friends!  Loafers have made a return to the fashion world.  They are a little more feminine this time around and some designers are even putting a heel on their penny loafers.  Here are some celeb sightings with the loafer trend.

photo from zimbio.com

Gwen Stefani strolls around London in her loafers.

photo from celebrityphotos.sheknows.com

Kate Bosworth went to lunch with her boyfriend in LA wearing a pair of tasseled loafers.

photo from nymag.com

Rihanna also wore a pair of tassled loafers in bright white back in the summer.

Here are some of my favorite loafer options at SHOEBACCA.com:

MIA Nolen in luggage, $58.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the MIA Nolen.

BC Footwear Crown in Black Leopard, $69.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the BC Footwear Crown.

Bass Aurora in white, on sale for $104.99 (regularly $129.00) at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the Bass Aurora.

So what are your thoughts on the return of the penny loafer??  Love it or hate it??

E

Erin, a buyer at Shoebacca.com, is our resident celebrity watcher.  She scours the internet to find out what the biggest names are wearing, and then passes that info along to you.  If you have a fondness for high fashion, you won’t want to miss her updates! Erin also writes for the Shoebacca.com blog Family 1st.

]]> http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/17/a-penny-for-your-thoughts/feed/ 0 Spotted: Creative Recreation Sneakers http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/12/spotted-creative-recreation-sneakers/ http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/12/spotted-creative-recreation-sneakers/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:21:32 +0000 Erin http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/?p=532 From the looks of things, I’d say that Creative Rec sneakers are becoming the go-to for Hollywood’s finest.  Check out these fellas in their casual ensembles that were paired with Creative Rec.

Jamie Foxx heads into Cleo Restaurant in LA wearing his sneakers.

photo from upscalehype.com

Taylor Lautner went to the MTV Video Music Awards in his Creative Recs.

photo from upscalehype.com

Dancing with the Stars Pro Dancer Mark Ballas joined the Kardashian family for dinner in his sneakers.

photo from popsugar.com

SHOEBACCA.com has plenty of sneaker options from Creative Recreation for men and women.  Click here to start shopping!

E

Erin, a buyer at Shoebacca.com, is our resident celebrity watcher.  She scours the internet to find out what the biggest names are wearing, and then passes that info along to you.  If you have a fondness for high fashion, you won’t want to miss her updates! Erin also writes for the Shoebacca.com blog Family 1st.

]]> http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/12/spotted-creative-recreation-sneakers/feed/ 0 Classical Ballet http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/10/classical-ballet/ http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/10/classical-ballet/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:25:47 +0000 Erin http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/?p=514 I think we can all agree that no matter what our style is, every girl needs a pair of ballet flats in her closet.  It’s a classic fashion piece that won’t be going out of style anytime soon.  They are easy to wear, comfortable, and practical.  And for my Christmas shopping marathon??  You better believe I had my ballet flats on that day!

There are lots of different varieties in ballet flats:  embellished, glossy, patterned, textured, round toe, pointed toe, suede, leather… the choices are endless!  And we aren’t the only ones who think they’re a staple.  Check out these celebrities in their ballet flats and where you can score their style:

photo from coolspotters.com

Anne Hathaway wears a pair of black and white ballet flats with a black toe cap.

The Finch by Corso Como has a similar look:

$51.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the Finch.

photo from fashionising.com

Christina Aguilera likes her ballet flats in metallics.

The Bailey by Calvin Klein Jeans offers a metallic option:

$59.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the Bailey.

photo from coolspotters.com

Hillary Duff added a pop of color with her patent leather ballet flats.

The mustard Coolio by Nicole can add some color to your outfit:

On sale for $64.99 (regularly $99.00) at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the Coolio.

photo from coolspotters.com

Kate Walsh wears a pair of printed ballet flats while running errands.

Steve Madden offers a cute snake print option in their Koool ballet flat:

$69.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the Koool.

And if you only have that one pair of plain black ballet flats, that’s ok.  But think about adding one of these fun styles that I talked about to jazz it up a little bit.  Whether you’re adding a toe cap, a metallic, a pop of color, or a printed ballet flat, there is sure to be something out there to work with your style.

Happy Shopping!

E

Erin, a buyer at Shoebacca.com, is our resident celebrity watcher.  She scours the internet to find out what the biggest names are wearing, and then passes that info along to you.  If you have a fondness for high fashion, you won’t want to miss her updates! Erin also writes for the Shoebacca.com blog Family 1st.

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Photo from usmagazine.com

Photo from momfinds.com

Photo from popsugar.com

SHOEBACCA.com has a great selection of Lelli Kelly shoes for your little one.  Click here to start shopping!

E

Erin, a buyer at Shoebacca.com, is our resident celebrity watcher.  She scours the internet to find out what the biggest names are wearing, and then passes that info along to you.  If you have a fondness for high fashion, you won’t want to miss her updates! Erin also writes for the Shoebacca.com blog Family 1st.

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Photo from radaronline.com

England’s newest royal, Kate Middleton, was spotted back in August wearing a pair of Le Chameau rubber boots while taking a walk on Llanddwyn Island.  She’s not the only royal who’s been spotted wearing a pair, either.  Prince William has been spotted multiple times wearing his boots.

photo from lechameauusa.com

Before going off to college, Prince William worked on an English dairy farm in his boots.

photo from lechameauusa.com

Prince William wears his boots again while taking a walk with his father Prince Charles.

SHOEBACCA.com has lots of Le Chameau styles to choose from for both men and women.  Click here to start shopping!

E

Erin, a buyer at Shoebacca.com, is our resident celebrity watcher.  She scours the internet to find out what the biggest names are wearing, and then passes that info along to you.  If you have a fondness for high fashion, you won’t want to miss her updates! Erin also writes for the Shoebacca.com blog Family 1st.

]]> http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2012/01/03/spotted-le-chameau-royalty/feed/ 0 Happy New Year from SHOEBACCA.com! http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2011/12/29/happy-new-year-from-shoebacca-com/ http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2011/12/29/happy-new-year-from-shoebacca-com/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:55:31 +0000 Jen http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/?p=499

From all of us at SHOEBACCA.com, here’s wishing you a safe and happy new year!

May 2012 bring you an abundance of joy and prosperity.

]]> http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2011/12/29/happy-new-year-from-shoebacca-com/feed/ 0 Top Shoe Trends for Fall: Lace-Up Boots http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2011/12/27/top-shoe-trends-for-fall-lace-up-boots/ http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2011/12/27/top-shoe-trends-for-fall-lace-up-boots/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:53:13 +0000 Erin http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/?p=432 Whether tall or short, flat or high-heeled, celebs are lacing up their boots for many occasions.  My 5th and final must-have fall shoe trend is the lace-up boot.  There are lots of different styles to choose from in this arena, so you’ll have to decide what’s best for you.  But with so many selections, you can surely find one that you’ll love!

Photo from stylebistro.com

Gwyneth Paltrow wore lace up booties when flying out of London’s Heathrow airport.

Photo from shopstyleceleb.com

Selena Gomez grabbed a cup of coffee in military inspired lace-up boots and wore them with skinny jeans and a loose top.

Photo from starpulse.com

Taylor Swift wore these knee-high lace up boots to a fashion show with patterned tights, mini-skirt, and blouse.

Photo from fashionistacentral.com

Katie Holmes wore lace up booties with her mini dress to the MTV Video Music Awards back in September.

And here are some of my favorite pairs of lace-up boots/booties:

Volatile Militia in olive green, $99.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the Volatile Militia.

Kelsi Dagger Rane in Sand, $139.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the Kelsi Dagger Rane.

BED:STU Tabor in black, $209.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the BED:STU Tabor.

GeeWaWa Topper in black, $229.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the GeeWaWa Topper.

Chinese Laundry Chase After in cognac, $108.99 at SHOEBACCA.com

Click here to shop for the Chinese Laundry Chase After.

Lace up and get going!  Happy shopping!

E

Erin, a buyer at Shoebacca.com, is our resident celebrity watcher.  She scours the internet to find out what the biggest names are wearing, and then passes that info along to you.  If you have a fondness for high fashion, you won’t want to miss her updates! Erin also writes for the Shoebacca.com blog Family 1st.

]]> http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2011/12/27/top-shoe-trends-for-fall-lace-up-boots/feed/ 0 Happy Holidays from SHOEBACCA.com! http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2011/12/22/happy-holidays-from-shoebacca-com/ http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/2011/12/22/happy-holidays-from-shoebacca-com/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:34:32 +0000 Jen http://fashion.shoebaccablogs.com/?p=492

All of us at SHOEBACCA.com would like to wish you a festive and joyful holiday season.

May your days be merry and bright!

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