Spring 2012 shoe and bag must haves

The Pointy shoe

When I heard that kitten heels were back on the fashion radar I wanted to pack my bags and move to Alaska were I could live happily in a pair of boots for the next few seasons! Then I heard there was a new shoe on the block! What is the latest ‘IT’ shoe I hear you cry? We are of course talking about the Pointy shoe!

Starlets such as Alexa and Rosie know it’s a hot look

Now you might be wondering how you can incorporate these lady like 1980′s power shoes into your wardrobe? Well just check out the Balmain models as they manage to make pointy lady like shoes look cool and edgy.

Another great way to give these ladylike stilettos have a laid back feel is to wear them with the world’s most rebellious denim cut-The Levis cult 501′s. Wear them boyfriend style with turned ups. The pointy shoe can make a great job for leg lengthening but the trick is to have a little slice of ankle on show and you are good to go!

Let me know your comments girls? Do you like Pointy shoes? How will you be wearing yours?♥

iSpy with my little eye

DESIGNER VS HIGH STREET LOOK A LIKE

It’s great when you come across a pair of designer shoes you lust after, but more fun when you spot a pair of Looky likey for a fraction of the price! It’s my job at fashion HQ to Spy on the Runway collections and share with you the High street option! Here is a great summer style if you’re after a shoe that goes with every thing and these little beauties are a great choice as they make your legs look longer and are bang on trend! They  also come in two price ranges! Perfecto!

THE CHOICE IS YOURS….

££££££’s

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Almeria Tan espadrille wedges £250 or $400

OR forget the famous Red sole for these…

POCKET MONEY

Tan strap Rafia wedge

Available on to buy on line at Dorothy Perkins

£42.00 Or $67

Christian Louboutin Killer heels!

iSPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE…………

Christian Louboutin ‘Pik Pik Pik 120 Studded shoe $995

THE PERFECT SHOE FOR KICKING YOUR MAN UP THE BACKSIDE IF HE IS SLACKING!!!

Nude shoes are the hottest story for Spring `Summer 2011 and these 120 studded design are a real statement shoe for the Fashionistas out there! They don’t come cheap, but hey you get what you pay for! These will be a collectors item I’m sure!

Christian Louboutin is a footwear designer who launched his line of high-end women’s shoes in France in 1991. Since 1992, his designs have incorporated the shiny, red-lacquered soles that have become his signature. On March 27, 2007, Louboutin filed an application for U.S. trademark protection of this red sole design.

Since then girls all over the world…and men for that matter go week at the knees when they see a Louboutin design!

iSPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE ‘RIVER ISLANDS’ similar style of shoe for £64.00

Joules…The new jewel of the country side.

Today I was on my way to my second office…Starbucks! When I noticed ‘a new Kid on the block’. I stopped and stared. I recognised that name…Joules, they were an on line company I thought?

I ventured in side the store to be greeted by two delightful girls who took great pleasure in telling me the history of Mr Tom Joules! The company started off years ago when Mr Tom  used to sell his quirky and slightly wacky  pieces at Equestrian, market and flower shows to begin with.

Then the tragic out break of ‘Foot and Mouth’ struck the British country side and all the market shows stopped. Mr J didn’t let this stop  his growing Empire and it was around that time that he took  his collections  forward, by managing to secure concessions of his brand  into  large stores through out  the UK.  So yes, you will also recognise the Joules brand in John Lewis, Fenicks and such like. His army continued to grow and around 2003 Joules launched their website for online shopping.

Now the brand have branched out again and are opening their own shops.They will have 40 by Christmas.

I feel so at home in this beautiful ‘British’ style shop. I love all the quirky touches that make it classic but with that something special. That’s what Joules clothes are all about. They are brilliant at reinventing the classics. Their collections are all about effortless style. The basics that everyone needs in their wardrobe can be found here…only reinvented. On my wish list…the one that is continuing to grow!!!! Is pieces from The Equestrian collection. I can see myself walking the dog in ‘The Chase waxed jacket’….Oh I forgot- I don’t have a dog! Ok well I can see myself going for long walks in the beautiful country looking every bit the part in my new Joules collection.

The great thing about when you buy any of their pieces is you can rest assured that your money will be well spent on clothes that will not be one hit wonders! You will get miles and miles of use out of them..Go on I dare you to go inside and not come out without a carrier bag….

Check out Spy’s favorites from their AW2010 collection:

THE CHASE JACKET: shown in Saddle £149

THE SHELTON SHIRT: £65

THE PEYTON SKIRT:£49

NAVY GILET £55

THE MILLIE  Wellie: £32

THE PATCH SCARF :£35

THE ELTON SHIRT :£39

THE LUCIA BOOT £195

BURLEY GILET: £55 

THE LUFFENHAM hoodie: £49

TWEED JACKET;£149

Shoes glorious shoes

When I saw that the kitten heel was on the returned I screamed “Nooooo!” These little shoes can be tricky to wear my friends! You have been warned! Unless you were blessed with legs that are pencil thin, then Spy suggests you steer clear of them if you are looking for a style to elongate your legs! Another little tip is if you hate your calf’s then hide them under the hot new look of boots with socks! Men will go weak at the knees when they see this AW trend!!

Here is a little taster of what you need to look out for if you want to be one foot ahead….

Stilettos are higher and higher and spikier and uber sexy but there are impressive square heels around too. Thank the Lord that Spy’s best-friend the platform is still going strong in the form of boots and shoes.

There are seasonal clogs, moccasins, Riding boots and thigh highs continue their irresistible rise.

The big suprise is the sophisticated ultra refined style that is dominating the runways.

There is Lot’s of texture in the Materials being used so look out for:- Fine grained, patent leathers, tweed, lace, faux fur and  flashes of monogram, leopard spots, and bows.

Marc Jacobs revives the fine slipper worn once upon a time in the 50′s. Louis Vuitton developed classic elegance with a vintage feel.

Right all you Cinderellas out there…Forget Prince charming he doesn’t exist!! Butttttttttt there are some wonderful glass slippers out there! So what are you waiting for…. go try them all on!!!!

Here’s some more scrumptious photos  of  some of the shoes and boots walking around this Autumn/winter 2010

SHEARLING BOOTS

HIKING BOOTS

CALF LENGTH BOOTS            BALLET PUMPS

BOOTS WITH SOCKS

BROGUE KITTEN HEELS

MOCASINS

OVER THE KNEE BOOTS

© 2010 iSpyFashion.com

Floral wellies

Glamourpuss in boots

The Hilton sisters don’t do dressing down … even in the mud.

Take a tip from the fashion mad heiresses and glam up your festival outfit with a pretty, patterned Wellie!

Rubber boots have rocked the festie circuit for a few years, but this summer it’s all about going girlie with animal print, polka dots and fun florals.

Mud never looked so stylish!

These wellies above are from Miss Selfridge£22…..Sooooooooo cute!! For more tips on Festival fashion style or Hunter Wellies check out Shop the wardrobe and trend reports on ispyfashion

Shoe Heaven

I have to say shoe lovers out there,  no wonder Prince Charming wooed Cinderella with a glass slipper! I can’t resist a new pair of shoes can you? Where do you start with such a huge variety of styles out there I hear you call!!!?

The photo above shows a selection of shoes to make your mouth water, however the price tag on some of these perfect beauties will make your eyes water! Fear not as the high street have lots of wonderful statement shoes out there!  Right own up- who spotted the ‘accent’ painted toenails above in the black heels? To show you how to get that look check out ‘Accent nails’ in ispy Beauty Cabernet or in the Trend report.

ispy’s fabulous high rise hotties to glorious flats- Your summer shoe fix starts here!

WEDGES- it’s a summer classic so if they cost you fortune don’t panic as they will be around year after year! They come in all forms, wicker, wood and fabric. Perfect BF( best friend) for the Maxi! Brown Tribal wedge £50Miss Selfridge . The cream spotty £40 Miss Selfridge. Tan sling back £40 Miss Selfridge. Navy bow wedge £40 Miss Selfridge

Ispy Tip: Avoid ankle straps if you don’t want your legs to look shorter.

PLATFORMS- loveee them girls if you can master the art of walking in them! Anything that makes you look slimmer without having to give up on your Starbucks fix is top of our list! Think sculpted platforms, futuristic heels and sexy sexy sexy!! Tan strappy gladiator style £30 from BooHoo.com. Black and Silver cut out £45 and Black leather platform gladiator both £45 from Dorothy Perkins.

WOODEN HEELS- Perfect for making your pins look like a celebrity.Spy tip: Don’t wear a closed toe shoe with a maxi dress as it can look too heavy. Avoid wearing them with bootcut or flares as it’s the wrong side of 70′s! Chunky Black wooden heel above £45Miss Selfridge .

Dorothy Perkins Beaded Sandal £60 Miss Selfridge(left).  Cream gladiator style wooden platform from Boohoo.com. Brown cut out clog Miss Selfridge. Tan slingback Dorothy Perkins £40. Tan Vintage clog £55 Miss Selfridge.

CLOGS- The it shoe of the summer, ask Chanel!! Cream and Black clog£75  Red or Dead from Schuh. Brown wooden clog Miss Selfridge £40.The Abby Ugg  £124.99 (below)This special shoe is heaven sent.  Schuh. Gold and black fringe sandal £32 Miss Selfridge. Stone Fringe was £55 now £25/ Black suede fringe Miss Selfridge.

Spy tip: You can add thick woollen tights with them like Alexa Chung does and they will last you through till winter! Your clogs really will need wearing in so wear them round the house in a pair of socks!

COWBOY FRINGING- Footwear is having a western moment me thinks! It’s all thanks to D&G and Mulberry. If you don’t already have the fringe bag then how about a smattering of fringing on your shoes? SPY tip: Don’t do the bag and shoe matching!!!

NUDE- It’s the most flattering shoe shade on earth!! Not only does it go with every colour, it will make your legs go on and on and on! Spy tip: Nude mixed with the new utilitary shades look hot! Strappy nude platform shoe £60 Miss Selfridge. Blush knot£4o  and Blush patent Peep and Stone strappy high heel  £40 and Sone Strappy heel £45 all from Dorothy Perkins.

FLATS-Just because you are wearing a comfy shoe doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style. The flats this season are like party shoes! These little babies come plain or with plenty of bling. Wear them with Jeans or your maxi.

SPY tip: Metalic colours are always a good choice as they act like a neutral so they go with most items in your wardbrobe. Perfect for holidays as they go with everything but don’t take up much room in your wardbrobe.

Gold beaded toepost £25 Miss Selfridge. Grey studded Gladiator £25 Miss Selfridge. Tie Sandal £18 Miss Selfridge. Silver snake 19.99 and Silver ankclet BANK Fashion.

THE DEMI HEEL- These will be your shopping saviours! These are the goodie too shoes of shoes!! Unlike Killer heels and sky scrapper platforms these little sweet hearts were made for walking! ispy tip: This shoe heel was the perfect partner to the peg leg trouser!

Pewter Vintage £40 Miss Selfridge. Pink Valentine £35 Miss Selfridge. Cream Multi strap £38 Dorothy Perkins Metallic stud £38 Dorothy Perkins. Cut off shoe boot £38 Dorothy Perkins.

The Hunter Wellie

Yah! It’s that time of year again..Let the Festival fashion Commence!! Ok girls maybe you’re not rockin up to Glastonbury music festival this year but hey we haven’t all got Kate Mosses busy shedule.
However follow ispyfashion’s advice if you do want to look ultra cool taking a long walk with your boyfriend, or picking the kid’s up from school on a rainy day! Spy loveeeeeees these black biker style boots. You can get them with free delivery and returns from Cloggs: Just click on the link below:
    
These hunters are just too cool for school! The hunter Wellie has always been a traditional classic amongst the horsey set. The difference is now you don’t just have to follow the crowd wearing green or navy, there are a whole rainbow of colours to choose from. If you are thinking of updating your look to ’cool chick’…then it’s now time to give your old wellies the Boot!!

Now if the whole rubber sceen is just not your thing, then how about a pair of biker boots like follow Fern Cotton and Pixie lott like to wear? These Rocket Dog boots (£69.99) are the quirky girl’s answer to festival rock. Just bootiful!!

ispy loves these animal print and floral wellies from Miss Selfridge

Clog craze

Cloggggggggggggs are back!! I actually like this style of shoe as the heavier the shoe, the looks daintier your legs will look! Result! I will have 3 pairs please darlings!  They come in new forms and fun patterns.

Clogs this time round come in new forms and fun patterns, not to mention some way out colours and materials. Chanel and Louis Vuitton both sent their models stomping down the runway in the updated wooden shoe rather than a pair of  skinny stilettos. Now if you can’t stretch to the designer price tags then fear not my lovelies  Top Shop, Zara and Kurt Geiger do some belters! Clogs away!  This clogg is a steal at £40 from Dorothy Perkins, If you hurry you can get it for £30 NOW!!! Thats a saving of £10! It’s the perfect little number to update your wardrobe but not break the bank.

These little beauties to the left in Stone and Dark Tan(£65) can be bought from Jones the Boot Maker and were feautred in several magazines as a hot buy! Click on to the link below for Jones offers.

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