Designer Shoes

Manolo Blahniks Shoes To fall in love in

by Gabrielle on January 15, 2012

I Love Manolo Blahnik shoes. As a personal shopper I walk too far too often to wear 4.5″ heels. They are elegant, beautiful and very stylish and I can wear them without my feet hurting. Why wear othopedic boots if you dont need to?

Maybe it is because the shop is within walking distance so I window shop a lot. But judging by the queues outside this week I am not alone.

I am in love……….

These are so dramatic and stylish how to make a little black dress rock………

I was shopping in Harrods yesterday with a client and then looked for shoes for Niloufer and Ilke who are both getting married. I saw so many women staggering around in too high ugly shoes not a good look ladies.

I used to love Christian Louboutin shoes I discovered the shop in Paris many years ago before he became famous over here. But I now think his shoes are outrageously high and far too expensive many yesterday were £1000 pair. Mad. Now I love Manolos try some your feet will love you for it.

My Favourite Designer Shoes Autumn Winter 2011

by Gabrielle on August 8, 2011

I love designer shoes and this season there are loads to set yourheart on fire. From Jimmy Choo these embellished sandals will rock with any LBD.

From Giuseppe Zanotti comes very stylish shoe boots without a peep toe so your feet will stay lovely and dry.

I saw these Christian Louboutin fetish shoes at the David Koma show in February they looked great with the leather and black dresses.

For the first time in ages this season has comfortable flats and boots. Alexander Mcqueen has great riding boots with the trademark skull on the back.

I love these Pedro Garcia sandals very elegant and flat.

For the last of summer wear these eye catching Miu Miu brogues in zebra print and then wear them with minis or skinnies when the autumn starts.

Designer Platform Shoes : Fabulous or Fashion Victim Mode?

by Gabrielle on March 8, 2011

Christian Louboutin Platforms

As a Personal Shopper in London I am frequently in the shops. Last Wednesday I was doing a preview for some of my clients and was in a packed (what recession) Christian Louboutin shop in Knightsbridge. I watched woman after woman trying to walk in 6.5” high platforms.

Burberry Prorsum Python Pumps

I was struck by how stupid, unstylish and lacking in elegance the women looked. If you cannot stand in a shop to try on shoes they are going to be massively unwearable. Look at how ugly these shoes actually are.

Versace Sandals

Then I visited the new shoe department this week in Selfridges with a client, and saw even more horrible shoes. Trust me these are tranny shoes uncomfortable, and ugly and you will walk like a tranny if you try to wear them. Look at these from Versace?? Excuse me? Are we all deranged or not?

Charlotte Olympia Pumps

There is style. There is fashion…….. And then there is fashion victim. If you buy these you are going to look back in horror at what you wore. Don’t go there. It also strikes me as anti-women to literally hobble us in the recession maybe??

Lady Gaga clearly having a Bad Romance with these well named “Alien” shoes. Think hoof, think bunion. Leave Alexander McQueen alone.

Gwyneth-Paltrows-Shoes- Grammy Awards

Here is Gwyneth Paltrow ???????????? Ladies just vote with your feet go and find a sexy pair.

Hits of 2010 – What to buy in the sales……….

by Gabrielle on December 28, 2010

As the Leading London Personal Stylist I take people for Personal Shopping on a daily basis. This gives me a unique take on the clothes that worked the best for my clients in 2010. Here are the all star buys. The Military Jacket from Balmain, Burberry (shown here) or from high street superstar Pinko. This is a trend that is easy to wear and will last for many seasons to come.

Next on my list is the shearling jacket. This is more “fashion” than the military jacket and will date but it is fun, warm and chic to wear. Shown here from Balmain, also Burberry my high street favourite is at Emporio Armani also in black with black shearling. Nice versions are at Acne, Joseph and Top Shop.

Top of my absolute faves this year is this stunning dress from Lanvin. Look for skirts from Carven featuring the ruffle or the full dress. My favourite, beautifully cut and in the stores now is this from Aqua for £135.

Aqua

For wonderful wearable shoes influenced by the madmen 50’s style look no further than Louis Vuitton, Roger Vivier or Prada. These are Louis Vuitton Beauty pumps.

Louis Vuitton

Celine has investment buys. Look no further for drop dead style from Phoebe Philo.

Celine

Or buy a classic camel coat from Max Mara or Chloe. This is so elegant and beautiful and will last and last. Particularly suits spring colouring.

Chloe

For a great dress that will take you into Spring Summer try Gucci at net-a-porter sale..

Gucci

Taller ladies suit these amazing draped styles. Lanvin, Roland Mouret all have great ones now on sale. For high street versions my favourite is at Ted Baker.

Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Jelly Shoes

by Gabrielle on July 25, 2010

These Vivienne Westwood for Melissa shoes are cute as a button, great fun, and really will make you stand out from the crowd. I have the red pair with silver hearts everyone asks me where I got them from. With fun and really eye catching designs they really brighten up any outfit. Buy them now for summer fun, the perfect holiday shoe.

The range of jelly shoes are made from bubblegum scented plastic so your feet will smell good as well as looking good! How amazing is that?? And for the mini me in your life there is a range of kids shoes too, complete with Velcro straps to make it even easier to get them on as they wriggle around.