Recently I’ve seen a lot of “ombre” or gradient shading in clothing and accessories. This is a kind of tie dye trend, but upscale (ombre , en francais, means shaded). The mix of colors reminds me of a rainbow, hence the Kermit the Frog “Rainbow Connection” reference.

The first sight of this trend, for [...]

This newest trend has me ‘popping my cork’ with delight. Once designers parade out their new cork accessories, I know warm and sunny days are in the not so distant future.

Cork soled shoes have been popular since Carmen Miranda starting shaking her fruity hat but designers have updated the style by adding interesting patterns, metallics, [...]

One of this year’s trends is the resurgence of animal prints and skins, in both fashion and home. These luxuries are not for everyone , however ; either for ethical or financial reasons. But, alas, we all have an opportunity to participate in this trend. “It takes a village to raise a trend. ”

Alligator and [...]

Thank you, Steve Madden!
You have bestowed upon womankind the absolute perfect gift—the ability to design our own shoes!
I think that it’s just wonderful that for less than the cost of most designer shoes, I can design my own perfect pair with color options that are as decadent as an assortment of gourmet chocolates.
Gingham, [...]

Melding two of the hottest color trends for summer

I’ll call this shoe “Tory Burch-esque,” due to it’s super similarities to every resort girl’s favorite designer du jour.
For a twist, I thought it would be fun to meld the mega trend of metallics that have been so fun all summer with a trend we see on [...]