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Jess
Just wanted to share these gorgeous and sexy heels by Brian Atwood ;) These are the "Yana" pumps from the Spring 2013 collection. They're made of Stingray-effect leather and are trimmed in gold chain. I'd feel like such a rockstar in these!
~burn bright~ Jess
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Ivy Kirzhner is a Filipino-American shoe designer. I love seeing a successful Asian female in the design industry! She was born in the Phillipines but was raised in New York, majoring in accessories (shoes/handbags) design and graduating summa cum laude from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her father was an architect and an engineer, which influenced her direction in life. She ended up combining her interests of architecture, engineering, and fashion to become a shoe designer. She describes shoe design as involving “aspects of industrial design and engineering that make[s] the entire process multi-dimensional, challenging, and fascinating” and notes that “sensitivity to footwear ergonomics and proper fit is extremely essential”. Her debut collection consisted of “luxuriously designed shoes with 18-carat-gold detailing, cloissone, Egyptian-inspired embellishments, and fine Austrian crystals” that first caught my attention a couple of years ago. These Tutankhamun Braided Ornament Slide Sandals in the cognac/orange color were so vibrant and really spoke to me- and they’re just as arresting in person! I snapped them up and am beyond happy with them. She’s had a few collections since then, all of which have “deco-enameled hardware embellishment, luxurious exotics, laser-engineered textural print effects, and bejeweled beadwork” which give “a new twist to rock-and-roll glam to reflect Kirzhner’s global influences”. (I just love that sentence; it perfectly sums up her personality!) Her shoes range from badass rocker boots to decadent sandals and heels. They’re really eye-catching and fun. Take a look at her website and her instagram to find out more about Ivy! Image Credit Blogger Victoria Herrera interviewed Kirzhner- read it here. Top 3 rules for style: 1) There are no rules. 2) If there are rules, learn to break them so you can… (jump to #3) 3) Be original in expressing yourself. The Spring Summer 2016 Collection is now out- theme is Aqua Botanica. Check out the gorgeous campaign photography! Again, Ivy Kirzhner's website is http://ivykirzhner.com/ ~burn bright~
Jess The first post here in the fashion page will most definitely be about SHOES! And why not start off with these whimsical, fantastical pair of "glass" slippers from Dolce & Gabbana's Spring '15 collection? Upon seeing these, I was immediately transported into an alternative universe featuring the adventures of Disney Princess Jessica. Please excuse me while I go practice my waltz for the upcoming Valentine's Day Ball... These beauties are currently completely sold out, so even if you were willing to drop +$1,500 on them, you're out of luck. But a girl can dream!
One of my favorite aspects of fashion is how certain pieces of clothing, jewelry, and (pairs of) shoes can make someone feel completely different. This transformative aspect contributes to why fashion and style can be so fun. How would you wear these? ~burn bright~ Jess |
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Fashion is all about fun! I love that it is an external expression of my personality. I've been mixing and matching shoes, clothes, and accessories since I was a little girl, and I think it is a great way to be creative every day. My style has evolved over time, but one thing will always be true: unique, quirky pieces will always have a place in my closet. [As well as shoes, shoes, and more shoes...I love them!]. This page will cover all aspects of fashion, from cool designers to magazine pieces and more. Archives
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