SHOES OF PREY X TOME NEW YORK FASHION WEEK COLLECTION

We're excited to introduce our collaboration collection with TOME.

Based in New York since 2011, TOME is the work of Australian creatives Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin. Specialising in womenswear that's at once practical and pulse-racingly unique, TOME was recently nominated for a prestigious CFDA Award (selected by luminaries such as Diane Von Furstenberg and Anna Wintour, no less) and the Shoes of Prey x TOME collaboration underscores why.

Comprising of four new styles, the range features a brand new ankle strap base shape with a four-inch stiletto heel and two new snakeskins (Matte Black and Matte White & Black). As with all Shoes of Prey styles, the shoes can be customised to suit: heel heights can be adjusted from 1.5 to 4.5-inches and the material texture and colour can be changed across our vast range of 170+ materials.

"We're thrilled to work with Ryan and Ramon," says Shoes of Prey's Jodie Fox. "The synergy of TOME elegance and Shoes of Prey innovation is visible not only in the look of the shoes but also in the way shoppers engage with the collection. For example, the four styles are utterly classic, but the fact you can customise the heel heights and colours makes them dazzlingly modern too."

The shoes, priced from AUD$299, are available for purchase in the GALLERY and below.

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SHOES OF PREY X TOME BEIGE WITH FEATHER

Summer Kicks Series: Rist’s Navy Leather Wynwood Low Tops

Early this spring, MSP introduced you to the luxury sneaker brand RIST. After a successful Kickstarter campaign this June, they’re set to release their debut line this September. After some deliberation & some enthusiastic brand outreach, I scooped up a pair of the Wynwood’s in navy blue before the line drops to the public. It’s honest to say, these kicks have been well received by people on the street and might be one of my favorite pair of sneakers that I worn in quite some time. 

Navy Blue Leather Wynwood Low Top Sneakers  – RIST | Custom Essential Navy Blue Pants – Indochino | Navy Blue & White Dotted Shirt – H&M | Green Sea Dragon Timepiece – Zodiac x Hook+albert | Grey Fade 502 Sunglasses – True Vintage Revival

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There’s a laundry list of details that make the Wynwood sneakers one hell of a “must cop” pair of kicks to add to your wardrobe. Here are my top 4 reason they made the MSP Kicks Of Summer list;

• Leather Quality/Fit: these two characteristic go hand-in-hand. High quality calf leather outers & tan leather lining make for a sturdy pair of sneakers. Unlike most leather sneakers, the structured integrity of the shoe’s shape is never compromised. All of this together makes for a shoe that continually hugs the foot and never loses its sleek silhouette
• They’re Essentially A Formal Sneaker: with a style that’s reminiscent of a whole-cut Oxford shoe, but, all the trapping of a traditional sneaker – these sneakers are chameleon-like in their approach to style. Rock them with a suit, jeans or shorts and they’ll be as refined as all your tailored pieces and they’ll dress up your casual gear
• Clean Design: when brands have trended toward the “flashy” low top sneaker with colors that would blow out your retinas, it’s refreshing to find a cleanly tailor sneaker that’s unassuming. With a plain white sole, you’re really able to appreciate the rich and deep navy blue hue of the leather
• The Gold Details: the subtle addition of gold tip laces & gold cutout on the heel gives a subtle nod to modern-style and breaks away from what could have been a monotonous sneaker

The Shoe Girl Loves Ruby Stella!

I am so fortunate to be surrounded by some pretty talented and amazing friends in my life, and sometimes I think I take that for granted. I think I’d like to do some posts about just how awesome my friends are, starting with these two. So excuse me while I humble brag about my rad girlfriends.

These two babes, my friends Ruby and Stella are also two of my favorite jewelry designers! I love their stuff and I figured you would too.

The girls, like me, are following in their father’s footsteps (a seasoned professional jeweler with over 45 years of experience) but blazing their own trail. They make the coolest designs with the BEST quality- always using 14k solid gold and fully cut diamonds… meaning they’ll shine brighter than some other trendy jewelers that use diamond chips.

I’m a huge fan of their stackable, mix and matchable pieces. Whenever I see Stella she’s got a new combination of rings that look amazing! She takes them off and shows me how the pieces all fit together and how by just switching the placement or the combo of rings, you get a totally new look. It’s the coolest stuff, I swear! (Check out their Instagram @rubystella for all the different ways they wear their jewels) Here are just a small few of my faves…1. 14k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Evil Eye Bracelet-  We’ve all seen cute evil eye bracelets but this one is my fave! The eyelashes make it for me

2. 14k Rose Gold Floating Heart Necklace- I LOVE this simple yet perfect heart. Perfect worn alone or with multiple hearts at different lengths like Ruby wears

3. 14k White Gold Diamond Curved V Ring- This is one of my favorites. Check out how the girls stack this with other rings to make totally different looks

Stepping Into Spring

Spring has officially sprung! Don’t believe me, ask my allergies. I’m sneezing up a storm over here! But with the small negatives come tons of positives- warm weather, longer days, shorter skirts… and fun floral shoes!! Between sneezes I rounded up some of my all time favorite shoes that remind me of my favorite time of year. Hope you like them!

These Sophia Webster shoes are the newest of my perfectly Spring-y shoes. The butterfly detailing on the back is so amazingly dreamy. I also love the oil slick patient leather on the toe piece. Perfect perfect perfect! I love the floral print on these Givenchy sandals. Feminine and edgy in perfect harmony. The gold shark tooth closure is a real bas-ass touch.Ah Vivienne Westwood! Always timeless and flawless. I’m obsessed with these lace up floral booties! Great for a night out in Spring time.I miss my Cece L’amour line and being to design cute fun shoes like these floral wedges. Of course I’m biased but I absolutely adore these, even years later. These Etro sandals are pretty awsome. I found them in Florence a few years ago and just loved all the detail going on. The bold striped heel is a perfect contrast to the delicate floral printed upper. And who doesn’t love a good pom pom??Again, I’m biased- but these Betsey Johnson shoes I designed in my last collection for her are one of my all time faves. I love the classic Betsey floral print and the sky high heel. Sexy in the girliest of ways!

How To Turn Tricky Fall Fashion Trends Into Office-Friendly Treats

Seasonal weather changes always bring the thrill of new fashions. This fall is no exception.

It’s frightening, though, how many trends appear to be wearable for weekends-only…or look so intimidating. It’s easy to feel like we are wearing costumes.

Don’t get spooked!

Here are my top guidelines for turning this fashion nightmare of tricks into office-friendly treats:

• Phantom Fears: What you wear can support your feeling your most dynamic self on the job. That’s why I always recommend giving a fashion trend a try, if it intrigues you at all. Fear does not need to override your excitement. Just be sure and follow the rest of my guidelines to make it work for work.
• Supernatural Solutions: When it comes to tackling trends for the office, I suggest you opt for the most conservative styles. This way, even if you are slightly pushing the dress code, the odds of you magically appearing modern, elegant, and professionally polished will be in your favor.
• Hocus-Pocus: Style your next career look by incorporating a maximum of two top trends. I advocate for two, because your co-workers focus will then remain on you and not solely on what you’re wearing. Beware! More than two can easily be distracting. Accessories are occasional exceptions to my two-max rule. Keep the rest of your outfit simple and classic.
• RIP: It’s all about exuding confidence and competence, right? To ease any anxiety about wearing a fashion trend to work, I suggest objectively checking yourself out in a full-length mirror to truly make sure it is appropriate for your work environment & position, it flatters your specific body type, and it is something you absolutely feel enlivened wearing.

What Does Your Favourite Mocks Colour Say About You?

According to the theory of chromotherapy, the colours you love most may say a lot about your personality. This could mean that, with so many fantastic colours to choose from, there really is a pair of Mocks for everyone!

So, what does your favourite Mocks hue say about you? Read on to find out, and let us know if we got it right!

If you sport a pair of Oxford Green Mocklite Classics on your feet, chances are you’re often trudging through the woods, rambling through fields and wallowing in the mud, as people who love the colour green are said to be extremely close to nature. According to chromotherapy, green is also a peaceful colour that brings calmness and harmony, so you’re also likely to be a laid-back lad or lass who everyone will love to be around! Oh, and don’t forget – our Mocklite Classic styles for men and women are not only durable and lightweight but also completely washable, so you can get them as muddy as you like on your next outdoor adventure.

The coolest colour of all, blue, is said to be preferred by people who are faithful, loyal and practical. You’re likely to be the member of your friendship group who always organises the festival trips and nights out, makes sure everyone has a fantastic time, and takes control when things don’t quite go to plan. What would your friends do without you? With a pair of men’s or women’s Classic Canvas Mocks in Buenos Aires Blue on your feet, you’ll always be ready to take on your next challenge in comfort and style.

The song ‘Mellow Yellow’ wasn’t entirely accurate as according to chromotherapy, people who love the sunniest shade are far from chilled-out! If you’ve added a pair of men’s or women’s Mocklite Classics in Monte Carlo Mustard to your shoe collection, chances are that you’re energetic, curious, cheerful, creative and love to travel. And what’s more, you have the perfect shoes to explore all those new places in!

As the colour of love, it’s no surprise that people with a penchant for red are said to be passionate, energetic, courageous and strong. Good luck to anyone who tries to hold you back! With a vibrant pair ofmen’s or women’s Mocks Classic Canvas in Havana Red on your feet, the world will be yours, and you’ll look as great as you feel.

Clean, crisp white – the colour of simplicity, truth, and our fabulously fresh Brighton White Mocklite Classics! If white’s your colour of choice, you’re likely to be a straightforward, honest person, and as white is also believed to be a spiritual colour, you may have a great connection with your own mind too. Lucky for you, our soft and flexible men’s and women’s Mocklite Classics are just perfect for slipping on after your next gruelling yoga class.

SAINT LAURENT SHOES AT PARIS FASHION WEEK FALL WINTER 2016

Commercial driven, Saint Laurent fall winter 2015/2016 collection is for the young girls who want to go out for fun in rock-style fashion, wearing black eye makeup and strode out in chained up high heel boots.
Short skirt, mini dress, leggings, leather pants and biker jackets, Hedi Slimane, the creative director of Saint Laurent, ticked off all the hot items you have in mind for such an audience in his fall collection.
The retro bad girl images are completed with some amazing killer shoes. Set on sharp cone-shape high heels, the strap sandals and boots are studded with pointy rivets, featuring chains-crossed upper, or side zipper all the way, creating a powerful silhouette and rock’n’roll vibe, irresistible to the girls looking for a night-out wardrobe.  As a shoe store being mentioned by the media with particular pointer on hardware, these shoe designs fit exactly in our flavor.
Click through the gallery below to see Saint Laurent Shoes At Paris Fashion Week Fall Winter 2015/2016 and come back later for more shoe reviews at Chiko Shoes Blog:

VALENTINO SHOES AT PARIS FASHION WEEK FALL WINTER 2016

Valentino Fall Winter 2015/2016 collection is inspired by two muses, Emilie Louise Flöge and Celia Birtwell. Both are print artists and designers associated with rich and creative textile.  “Women can be multifaceted,” said Chiuri backstage. “They can be muses, they can be artists. And our collections speak about this in a simple way.”
The show was started with the black white looks in bold stripes and geometry,  inspired by two-tone checkerboard and triangle patterns used by both artists. Emilie Louise Flöge further fueled the A-line silhouettes while Celia Birtwell collaborated the dragon print on the black dresses.
Compare to the decorative effects and deluxe fabrications of the clothes, the shoes on the runway are very simply designed in a sense of darkness and retro seventies with rock style elements like studs and full front zippers.
At the end of the show, Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, in character as Derek Zoolander and Hansel, modeled Valentino men’s looks and wowed the crowd with a good sense of humor.
Click through the gallery to see Valentino Shoes At Paris Fashion Week Fall Winter 2015/2016 and follow us at Chiko Shoes Blog for more to come: