So I guess all it really takes to find a cute gladiator sandal is a quick trip over lunch to Circle Center Mall. Leave it to Nine West to interpret the gladiator in a totally wearable, comfortable style. Yet hip.
Just a little over a tenth the price of the Prada version, and I've got a lovely little modified gladiator to take me through spring and summer. Granted, it's not in that sublime gray color, but it's still cool.
I also noted that Nine West has a pretty spot on of the Gucci Sevigny sandal. I'm including photos of both at right...you tell me, is the Gucci version really worth $500 more than the Nine West? I know there's something to be said for owning the original, but really...
Showing posts with label shoes; shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoes; shopping. Show all posts
Friday, March 28, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Why I Love Indy
Fashionistas have it easy here in Indy. I know, I know - we occasionally have to deal with some indignities like H&M not thinking we're cool enough to get the Roberto Cavalli stuff, but on the otherhand, we don't have fight kicking and screaming for the latest and greatest collections when they hit mass retailers. Well, the GO stuff selling out at Target on day one notwithstanding.
Anyway, in search of a wine rack I headed to KatC last night. Yes, I found said wine rack at Crate & Barrel, but that's another story that's not at all interesting. What is interesting is that I took a quick peek in the Gap and what did I find - the new shoe collection designed by Pierre Hardy. "Collection" might be overstating it a bit, as there were only two styles - both available in two different colors - but the KatC Gap had plenty of sizes left in everything. Apparently the shoes arrived last week.
I just read about this partnership between Pierre Hardy and the Gap - although there is no indication on the box or the signage that it's Pierre Hardy who's done the designing. I find this curious as he's such a big star in shoe land, but maybe there were some legal trademark issues or something. Anyway, it doesn't matter. The point is, they're cute, and they're a chance to put a little Pierre Hardy magic on your feet for under $100 - which is great since you'd pretty much have to add a zero to that number to enjoy some mainline Pierre Hardys. And if you lived in Chicago or New York, you'd be SOL by now on these, since I'm sure they sold out on the first day. Online on www.gap.com, sizes are extremely limited. So if you want them, get over to the KatC Gap. And be aware - they run large. I'm normally a 7, but the 6 1/2s fit me. Enjoy!
Anyway, in search of a wine rack I headed to KatC last night. Yes, I found said wine rack at Crate & Barrel, but that's another story that's not at all interesting. What is interesting is that I took a quick peek in the Gap and what did I find - the new shoe collection designed by Pierre Hardy. "Collection" might be overstating it a bit, as there were only two styles - both available in two different colors - but the KatC Gap had plenty of sizes left in everything. Apparently the shoes arrived last week.
I just read about this partnership between Pierre Hardy and the Gap - although there is no indication on the box or the signage that it's Pierre Hardy who's done the designing. I find this curious as he's such a big star in shoe land, but maybe there were some legal trademark issues or something. Anyway, it doesn't matter. The point is, they're cute, and they're a chance to put a little Pierre Hardy magic on your feet for under $100 - which is great since you'd pretty much have to add a zero to that number to enjoy some mainline Pierre Hardys. And if you lived in Chicago or New York, you'd be SOL by now on these, since I'm sure they sold out on the first day. Online on www.gap.com, sizes are extremely limited. So if you want them, get over to the KatC Gap. And be aware - they run large. I'm normally a 7, but the 6 1/2s fit me. Enjoy!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Jonesing for New Shoes
Ah, December. The time of year when thoughts turn to...no, not mistletoe and holly and all that holiday stuff...but spring fashion.
I guess technically it's resort, but savvy fashionistas shop early before the hottest styles sell out. I don't know why, but I tend to get more jazzed about resort wear than the spring collections when they make their appearance in a few months.
This season, I'm particularly lusting after some new shoes. Prada's new heel - that's sculpted like a flower - is unbelievably gorgeous. I mean, really spectacular. And I also love YSL's decidedly non-hippie take on the platform sandal. These remind me of the cork platforms I had in grade school, but in a much cooler and more sophisticated form.
I'm headed to Chicago for the Christmas holiday, so will be able to scope both of these glorious shoes out in person, on Michigan Ave. Now if Santa will just stuff my stocking with cash...
I guess technically it's resort, but savvy fashionistas shop early before the hottest styles sell out. I don't know why, but I tend to get more jazzed about resort wear than the spring collections when they make their appearance in a few months.
This season, I'm particularly lusting after some new shoes. Prada's new heel - that's sculpted like a flower - is unbelievably gorgeous. I mean, really spectacular. And I also love YSL's decidedly non-hippie take on the platform sandal. These remind me of the cork platforms I had in grade school, but in a much cooler and more sophisticated form.
I'm headed to Chicago for the Christmas holiday, so will be able to scope both of these glorious shoes out in person, on Michigan Ave. Now if Santa will just stuff my stocking with cash...
Monday, October 15, 2007
Herschel's Shoes Reincarnated?!
My special shopping issue of Indianapolis Monthly arrived over the weekend, so of course I immediately began poring over it to see what shops the IM editors recommend. Overall, I'd say there were very few, if any, surprises in there - all the usual haunts you see regularly referenced in this blog were spotlighted. French Pharmacie, Frankey's, Saks, Nordstrom - pretty much what you would expect to see.
However, as I was reading the "Shoes" section, one entry jumped out at me - Tooflee By Herschel's. Yes, Herschel's...as in Herschel Cohen's old place at KatC that continues to occupy a special place in my heart. I still remember some favorite Herschel's purchases - particularly some black Kenneth Cole loafers with a pointy toe and some silver doodads on them, bought as "school shoes" my junior year in high school and worn literally to death. There was also a pair of Kenneth Cole boots I loved, black bottoms with blue sweater tops that scrunched around the ankles. I know, I know, both of those sound pretty dreadful but it was the 80s and they were cool, I promise.
Anyway, needless to say I was absolutely thrilled to see that maybe Herschel's lives again, this time at 86th and Ditch. As I found out about this new store on Saturday late in the day, my only option was to put it on my Sunday "errand" (read: shopping) list. I remembered from my youth that the old Herschel's was always closed on Sundays, but I thought maybe its new incarnation had dropped that rather antiquated practice.
So I trekked out to 86th and Ditch on Sunday, only to find that yes, Tooflee by Herschel's is also closed on Sundays and - yikes! - the store appears to be getting ready to close for good. There are lots of "store closing - everything on sale" signs in the window, so I guess my only hope is to swing by there this Saturday for perhaps one last vestige of the old Herschel's. From my digging around about the store, I've gathered that it's actually Herschel's son who opened it with his wife, and their wares look to be heavier on comfort than style. But we shall see...Maybe I'll add a Collection 94 stop to my list on Saturday and make it a real blast-from-the-past day.
However, as I was reading the "Shoes" section, one entry jumped out at me - Tooflee By Herschel's. Yes, Herschel's...as in Herschel Cohen's old place at KatC that continues to occupy a special place in my heart. I still remember some favorite Herschel's purchases - particularly some black Kenneth Cole loafers with a pointy toe and some silver doodads on them, bought as "school shoes" my junior year in high school and worn literally to death. There was also a pair of Kenneth Cole boots I loved, black bottoms with blue sweater tops that scrunched around the ankles. I know, I know, both of those sound pretty dreadful but it was the 80s and they were cool, I promise.
Anyway, needless to say I was absolutely thrilled to see that maybe Herschel's lives again, this time at 86th and Ditch. As I found out about this new store on Saturday late in the day, my only option was to put it on my Sunday "errand" (read: shopping) list. I remembered from my youth that the old Herschel's was always closed on Sundays, but I thought maybe its new incarnation had dropped that rather antiquated practice.
So I trekked out to 86th and Ditch on Sunday, only to find that yes, Tooflee by Herschel's is also closed on Sundays and - yikes! - the store appears to be getting ready to close for good. There are lots of "store closing - everything on sale" signs in the window, so I guess my only hope is to swing by there this Saturday for perhaps one last vestige of the old Herschel's. From my digging around about the store, I've gathered that it's actually Herschel's son who opened it with his wife, and their wares look to be heavier on comfort than style. But we shall see...Maybe I'll add a Collection 94 stop to my list on Saturday and make it a real blast-from-the-past day.
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