Womens Name Brand Shoes, Take a Cue from Paris Hilton

“Paris Hilton Footwear is perfect for the fashion-forward young woman who wants to look and feel great from head-to-toe, without spending a fortune.” – Paris Hilton

I have always admired Paris Hilton, the famous love her-or-hate her hotel heiress, socialite, actress, fashion designer and entrepreneur, not because of her countless scandals and controversies but because of her distinctive fashion sense. From her different hairstyles, clothes, accessories and shoes, she never fails to express her style and individuality. She recently launched her Paris Hilton shoe collection, one of the newest name brand shoes, at Macy’s South Coast Plaza, offering a wide array of shoe designs – pumps, boots, ballet flats, wedges and sandals.

I find her collection of pumps very impressive. The shoe designs remind me of Christian Louboutins, only a lot more affordable. My personal favorite is the women’s black peep-toe Destiny Paris Hilton pumps. A real entrepreneur indeed, because she patronizes her own products, Paris Hilton was spotted wearing her Destiny pumps in Beverly Hills last January 14, 2010. The Destiny pumps has a man-made sole, 4” heel and 1.25” platform, wrapped heel, patent leather or smooth leather upper, and a flirty bow embellishment  that wraps the vamp for a lively finish. What’s special about the Destiny pumps and the rest of the Paris Hilton shoe designs is the heart-shaped comfort pad sewn into the inner sole for comfort. Definitely the right shoes for clubbing and dancing all night long. The soles of the shoes are pink, which according to Paris, herself, makes them look super cute.

The Destiny pumps are available in five different colors and textures – black croco patent, black smooth, black patent, brown suede, and olive croco patent. All are in neutral and semi-neutral colors, which make it versatile and wearable with a wide range of outfits. They are on sale at $77 a pair (previously $ 93.00) at Zappos, $89 at Macy’s and shopping.com – relatively inexpensive compared to other designer or couture pumps which costs $300 or more. The Clarice and Gilian pumps from Kate Spade, which are similar in design to the Destiny pumps, costs $216.90 and $325, respectively, and only come in two different colors.  On the other hand, similar styles from Alexander McQueen cost around $700.

The only competition of the Destiny pumps in terms of style, price and comfort is the Toppazz Steve Madden pumps. It has five different colors – black, blue, gray, purple and red, a deep suede upper with a decorative ruffle at the vamp, 4.5” heel and 0.75” platform. It has a lightly cushioned man-made footbed for added comfort. It costs $99.90 at Zappos, which is slightly more expensive than the Destiny pumps. The ruffle embellishment in the Topazz is slightly more durable than the ribbon in Destiny. However, the Destiny pumps are more comfortable despite its high heels and platform, because the cushion is placed right at the ball of the foot.

Overall, the Destiny Paris Hilton pumps is a versatile shoe that lends a glamorous feel to any outfit – classy enough to wear to church, weddings, or work, and chick and sexy for parties and dancing.   This shoe is definitely a catch – stylish without shelling out big bucks.

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Get the Gossip Girl Style with NYC’s Marc Jacobs and Kate Spade

Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf, best friends and lead characters in the hit novel and TV series Gossip Girl, are the style icons of many teens nowadays. Played by Blake Lively and Leighton Meester in the CW’s hit TV series, both girls are dressed in designer clothes and name brand shoes in today’s latest tends. Couture designers are patronized by the rich and famous, and by those people who love high-end quality and style, especially when it comes to shoes. How could we not love designer shoes – its authentic smell, meticulous craftsmanship, sophisticated designs, the hefty price tag, and the conspicuous label that will surely turn heads? Check out these newest designs from Marc Jacobs and Kate Spade, and be ready to hit the streets, New York City style!

Marc Jacobs is the head designer for Marc Jacobs and the diffusion line Marc by Marc Jacobs. He is also the Creative Director of the prestigious French design house Louis Vuitton. His bag and shoe collections are worn by Serena both in the novel and series. Achieve Serena van der Woodsen’s party girl and boho-inspired look by wearing these exciting new shoe styles of Marc by Marc Jacobs: peep-toe bootie with patent leather upper and 4.25” heels ($490) for hitting he clubs and dancing the night away; go boho with leather ballet flats with colorful rhinestone accents ($280) for your casual stroll; and the dramatic and attention-grabbing pattern print pumps ($330) for a dinner date with your man.

Kate Spade is the co-founder of the designer brand, Kate Spade New York, which offers fashionable and highly-desired handbags. The brand also offers a shoe collection with feminine and classic designs. Get Blair Waldorf’s fresh and classy preppy look with these new shoe designs by Kate Spade. The charming Nicolina ballet flats ($298) with captivating crystal-accented floral detailing, oozes with elegance which would surely show everyone that you are the Queen Bee, the elegant Kellis pumps with a fascinating floral accent will make your evening date enchanted, and the captivating Guest 2 stilettos in black suede upper and lipstick pink satin contrast satin bow embellishment for a sweet and polished look.

Of course, there are less pricey and equally stylish shoes out there, but the feel of designer name brand shoes is unique. It may be because of the superior craftsmanship or the chic designs, but most the time, because of the high social status it gives its owner. If you are capable of shelling out big bucks for a pair of name brand shoes, then go ahead and buy one.

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