Inspired by Tom Ford

When I first saw Rhianna wearing these Tom Ford boots a year or so ago, I fell totally in love with them. After discovering they were retailing for thousands and thousands of dollars I became content with the fact I would probably never own a pair. I mean what good are cute shoes if they make you end up living at a homeless shelter? Well Cape Robbin has made my dream come true ... well almost. Good news, they released this similar boot which is just as appealing AND ... wait for it .... AFFORDABLE! Bad news, they won't zip over my big calves! Stevie Wonder released a song many years ago titled Rocket Love and a line from the song says:

You took me riding in your rocket, gave me a star
But at a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back
Down to this cold, cold world

Well that's exactly what happened here. I got excited riding a rocket to get those boots only to get dropped back down to this cold, cold world when I couldn't zip them. Nevertheless, there's no need for all of us to suffer! These jazzy, chic, peep toe, over the knee boots are available at www.TheShoeLady.biz for only $65. Available in sizes 6 up to 10. Call or text me if you have any questions. (248) 973-SHOE #RocketLove 

AMINAH ABDUL-JILLIL - SHOE DESIGNER #BlackGirlsRock

Aminah Abdul-Jillil was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Aminah began as a professional dancer in Los Angeles, California performing with some of the biggest names in music including Britney Spears and Janet Jackson. She's appeared in commercials for Pepsi, Mazda and New Balance and recently performed as lead character "Crimson" in Cirque du Soleil's BELIEVE.

In 2012, after completing her third world tour with Britney Spears, Aminah launched her first collection of women's shoes selling mostly online and a few L.A based boutiques including the iconic Fred Segal. Her first collection did quite well when Rihanna chose to wear one of her designs in the Where Have You Been music video! Aminah's career as a dancer has taken her around the world and cultivated her eye for culture, art, design and fashion. She hopes to continue with both of her passions and is excited to see where they take her next.

What makes Aminah Abdul-Jillil's designs unique is her excitement to "try something different". Here's a few pics of shoes from her collection. 

Pictures courtesy of www.aminahabduljillil.com

 

 

 

 

Paul Patton Photoshoot

I was recently contacted to style a photo shoot for photographer Paul Patton. Here's a few of my favorite shots from the shoot and the shoes that inspired the looks. Follow all involved on Instagram or Google+! Photographer: +Paul Patton @paulpattonphotography Model: @ke.ke.mo Makeup: @bybinamakeup  +ByBina Make Up Designs

High Heeled Art - Mark Schwartz

I was strolling through social media when I discovered the very talented Mark Schwartz. His shoe designs range from eccentric and quirky to sophisticated and elegant. For over 30 years, Mark has been churning out unique and interesting designs of shoes; an accessory that he considers to be the most artistic and important. His shoe designs have graced the runways of Paris, Milan and New York as well as the pages of many fashion publications such as Vogue, Elle , W and many more . Schwartz works in Parabiago, Italy. 

Mark began his design career in the early 1980's in his early twenties with a 6 year long run with shoe design master - Roger Vivier , Schwartz was hand picked by Vivier to be his assistant in design, after 2 years Schwartz was promoted to Creative Director of Roger Vivier International and was responsible along with Vivier for many of the eclectic shoes that Vivier was designing in that period, many long days drawing with Vivier and falling asleep at his desk , only to wake up amongst sketches and ideas for the next Roger Vivier collection. Schwartz was also introduced by Vivier to Andy Warhol , Warhol mentored Schwartz for about 4 years before his death and taught Schwartz to make actual paintings of his shoe designs see website - www.highheeledart.com

Schwartz has designed shoes for the likes of, Oprah , Madonna , Katie Couric, Angelica Huston, Sharon Stone , Wendy Williams, Lady Gaga , Ralph Lauren , Balenciaga , Gucci, Jean Claude Jitrois, Calvin Klein , Richard Tyler, Mark Eisen ,Balenciaga , Gucci , Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman. Schwartz lives part time in Italy and has started a new collection that he will offer to the stores under the name High Heeled Art by Mark Schwartz beginning in 2016. Schwartz also does private label design as well, all made in Italy with the focus of a classic design with a twist. Clients include Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Nordtsrom.

Taraji P. Henson's Shoe Closet

Taraji P. Henson rocks all of the latest styles and designers on the set of the hit television show Empire however Taraji has always been known for her magnificent 'shoe game' prior to starring on the blockbuster show. Check out the following looks from Ms. Henson's closet. 

Picture Courtesy of Fashionbombdaily.com

The Shoe Lady Amazon Store

Hello Fellow Shoe Lovers!!!!

The Shoe Lady Amazon store has been relaunched and new styles will be added weekly. Click the following link to check out the current selection.

http://astore.amazon.com/theshoelady-20

These are one of my favs! I can see this paired with a cute clutch purse and a nice pencil skirt. Dare to be daring by rocking pumps with embellishments.