Tag: Sandals

Fashion Shop Giveaway: Versace + Loeffler Randall

So, how was your weekend? I recently picked up this Versace crop top (similar here) that I paired with some Naked wardrobe faux leather leggings (similar spanx here) and Loeffler Randal white sandals. I think the outfit is so cute, perfect for the beginning of Spring. There are some gorgeous Versace leggings in the fashion shop as well.

And, as a thank you for following, I wanted to offer a giveaway of $100 gift card towards your favorite item(s) in the fashion shop or through affiliate advertisers! To enter the giveaway, make sure to comment on this post and follow me on instagram (@msmali006) and I will choose a random winner. The giveaway will end in two weeks. Good luck!

Photo Credit: Sergey Yusin

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Metallic Jason Wu Pants

 

So I’ve been wearing these silver metallic Jason Wu pants. I paired them with my clear Steve Madden sandals for a cool look. They’re very comfortable and make a  bold statement. It hasn’t been hot nor has it been really cold in South Florida recently so they are perfect for the weather. Do you have any metallic pieces?

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

      Malinda F. Knowles     

Five Gift Ideas for Mom

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So Mother’s Day is about a week away! What are you going to do for Mom? Check out these five gift ideas, order today and get it in time for next weekend. ModaOperandi is doing express shipping through May 4th with the offer code MOTHERSDAY. And, Target also has some great practical gifts for the gardening and kitchen Mom. Peep them here.

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Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Wear These Blockbuster Premiere Charlotte Olympia Sandals on Your Next Movie Date

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You might think they’re borderline cheesy but even if so, you’ve got to give it to Charlotte Olympia for her creativity with shoes! I really appreciate her tendency to think outside of the box and do something different.

I think these are great shoes for a summer movie date. Perhaps with some nice blue jeans (Nordstrom has a bunch on sale) and a blazer like this Helmut Lang Smoking Tux Blazer . Or a little black dress like this one from BCBG or this Blaque Label dress. Try these for an original look.

They’re available now at ModaOperandi for $845.

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Cute New Shoes at The FFANY Shoe Show 2013

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This week I attended the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) Shoe Show 2013 in midtown and was in shoe heaven! There were plenty of shoes from over a hundred brands and the suggested retail price for many of them were well within reason. New York showrooms were open this week for market as well.  Shoe lovers, get in here!

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I whirled through three floors of shoes and my favorite and the funkiest shoe was from J.C. Dossier. But as these shoes are not on the market yet and knock-off brands are rampant, I won’t be able to share them with you. I can tell you, however, that they were some of the most creative, kooky and colorful wedge heels I’ve ever seen! They will be in stores soon. Apart from those, I adored a pair of Kiss & Tell blue ruffled booties (pictured below), a pair of NYLA orange spiked sandals (above), and several from Six London (may have photos soon).

I also ran into Ivy Reyes of Luichi NY, a fellow FITer, who showed me some new dark blue python shoes (below) with a high-backing, apparently a big trend for the upcoming season.  London Trash also had several shoes with a high-back (pictured below).

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Wedge sneakers, spikes, high-rising heels (like London Trash above) and sequins seemed to be dominant trends at the Show.

The most innovative pair of shoes were from Cassandra Droogan of Protect Your Shoes In Style (PYSIS). She created a pair of boots that will go over your expensive pair of heels if you happen to be out in unfavorable weather conditions. Seems like a solution to me, instead of trying to change shoes all the time. I did not try them on but Cassandra modeled them below.

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I also ran into Melissa Tierney, FFANY Social Media Chair and Creator of Look 4 Less, a page about putting a look together on a budget. I was struck by Melissa’s necklace and pretty blouse who told me she got them from Target and H & M for about five dollars. I was wearing a white leather and linen Vince jacket, blue Kelly Wearstler skirt, my Giuseppe Zanotti pumps and a white blouse from H &M.

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Sincerely Yours,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles