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Women’s Shoes-Designer Inspired Fashion for Less

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I love flipping through the pages of the latest Vogue magazine.  Jaw dropping fashions and eye-catching stilettos seem to dance across the pages.  I fantasize about wearing the latest Nicole Miller gown paired sweetly with a bauble from Harry Winston’s latest diamond collection.   Paired ever so carefully with the latest in Christian’s finest foot candy, I can see myself walking gracefully down the aisles of the grocery store searching for “on sale” cereal and “two for one” juice offerings.

If you are like me (and a millions others), the visions of grandeur end almost as quickly as reaching the last page of the magazine.  Wearing the latest Donnatella Versace Suit to the next Back to School night is a nice thought, but unfortunately it falls way down on the list of must haves being superseded by groceries, new kids’ sneakers and gas for the car.  But a girl can dream can’t she?

The one thing that does not change no matter how many kids you have, how depressing the economic forecasts are, or whether or not you are on a fixed budget…women want to look good.  Many of us would not have the need for a Vera Wang dress to be hanging in our closet but that does not prevent us from wanting something current, fashionable and by all means affordable.

Coming from the fashion industry, I would stay away from the “knock offs.”  They are over played, under manufactured for quality and shhhh….illegal.  Instead, search for designer inspired.  A quality product that takes the design features from a famed designer and creates it at a price point that is attainable.  If you are a name dropper than you will probably need to save every penny you have for the next few years so Dior’s name is printed noticeably on the side of your shoes but if you have a real appreciation for fashion, the styles, colors, and materials and structure, will be more important.

Most people recognize and admire the style of your shoes more that they will see the itsy bitsy tag reading “Toms”. For those in my age bracket (40 something), let’s face it, we can’t even see our text messages without our stylish cheaters on let alone a little tag placed on the back of a shoe.  And, if someone is spending time looking at the label on your shoe, you might want to consider a new shade of lipstick or a different hair style.  Instead, women appreciate the curved heel line of the latest Prada shoe or the edginess of a spike laden pump inspired by Alexander McQueen.

 

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Whatever your fancy, designer inspired fashions and shoes are fun and allow for more diversity for your closet.

Ciao Bellas,

Deborah Stilettos

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Flatter Your Figure with the Right Heels

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As women, we spend a lot of time trying to make ourselves look thinner, taller, more shapely, and stylish.  Most of the focus goes on the outfit…choosing the right color (usually black) to thin out our hips or our junk in the trunk.  Then there are some of us (not me) who were born with super straight shapes and need a little help rounding things out.  While clothes play a vital role on the final outcome of our outfit.  Don’t be quick to overlook the importance of the heels you select to wear.

If your legs need a little enhancing, chunky heels will help give them a pick me up.  Pair this with a blazer if you find yourself with more of an apple figure (busty and booty with thin arms and legs).  Bright bracelets and rings will draw the eye downward and will not focus people’s attention to challenges you might be trying to overcome.

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Some of us have been blessed with an hourglass figure but that certainly does not mean that you don’t have to be aware of what you put on to best highlight your God-given silhouette.  Slim pointy-toed heels will lighten your lower half and paired with a skinny belt will make your waist look even more slender.

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If you are pretty straight from top to bottom and this is not the look you are trying to achieve, don’t fret.  You have come to the right place.  Sexy lace up boots give a little pizzaz to super straight legs.  Check these out…

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Maybe your body shape is not causing you to sigh.  Maybe you are just looking for a new style.  Retro is all over the pages of every fashion magazines this upcoming season and I must admit it is really a favorite of mine.  The past designs of some very notable designers such as Chanel and Christian Dior are making a comeback giving women a confident and feminine look to look forward.  A thin knit sweater will give you the flashback of the past when paired with a little black dress.  It is a very nice look that won’t have you causing a frown line on your forehead because if the sweater is thin you will not cause yourself bulkiness.  Throw on a pair of retro black pumps (available at Deborah Stilettos for $39.95) and you too can enjoy some affordable luxury!!

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Kisses Bellas,

Deborah Stilettos

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5 Ways Women Can Become Sexier

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With everyone nipping and tucking, it can make a girl wonder if there is anything she can do on her own to make herself more sexy.  The answer is absolutely….YES!!  Since the beginning of time, men have enjoyed admiring which is perfect for women because we love admiration.   However, being sexy is not just for the mouse and cat game, feeling sexy can do wonders for our confidence, self-esteem and general disposition.

So what can we do, with what we were given, to vamp up the sexometer?

1- The color red is the color of romance and pursuit.  Like a bull with a matador, red is the color of attraction.  Women, especially when we get older, have a habit of building their closet on the color black.  Next time you are looking for something special to wear try substituting it for something alluring and sensual like a red dress.

 

2- What would a sexy dress be without fabulous high heels?  Many woman will choose to shortcut in this department but worry about the kitten heels tomorrow if you are looking to be sexy today.  When heels are worn, our buttocks look curvier, our breasts extend outward and our legs look firm and long.  Consider heels a quick and inexpensive alternative to plastic surgery.  A win in every category.  If you are petite like me, consider a nude color heel.  This will make your legs appear even longer if worn with a nude color stocking or au natural.  If you are a woman of color chose a tone that is complimentary to your skin tone and hose.

3- Full lips are often viewed as kissable lips.  Now you might say…I thought this was an article on things we can achieve with what we have and it is.  You don’t need lip injections to have the look of full lips.  Go to the cosmetic counter and get a nice lip liner, lipstick and lip gloss.  When putting the lip liner on, go slowly outside your lip line.  If you are not very much into color, try just using shiny lip gloss or one with a shimmer. Your lips will pop and make them very desirable.

 

4- While research shows that the opposite sex is attracted to long hair, don’t fret if long locks are not something you are currently sporting.  Keep your hair shiny and well cared will go just as far.  If you are currently wearing your hair past your shoulders, make sure it looks well-groomed and healthy…if you want to take it up one more notch trying wearing your hair pulled over to one side with an exposed shoulder.

5-A little scent behind the ears will drive men crazy but be sure not to over power your own scent.  Women were blessed with their own natural pheromones that men are instinctively attracted.  I know for myself I always feel better when I have my favorite scent on. So perfume is not only for others but for ourselves.  Try Channel’s Mademoiselle.  Heaven!!!

Love you Bellas!

Deborah Stilettos

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Vintage Chanel…A Love Affair

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There are certain designers that have held the reins of fashion through the years…Christian Dior, Ceil Chapman, and none other than Coco Chanel.  An entrepreneurial woman before her time, this courageous woman was born in the late 1800′s and started her couture house in the early 1900′s at a time in which women were not even allowed to vote in the United States.

Having a background in fabrics, Coco decided to venture out on her own with the help of her boyfriend and financier, Arthur Capel.  Almost in seemless motion Chanel not only began alluring and dazzling women with her fashion talents but also created what would become the longest running fragrances of all of the Chanel perfume line…Chanel no. 5.  A scent that captured the beauty and femininity of womanhood and a following that withstood decades.  What many do not know is that Coco closed the fashion division of her business by the 1930′s to concentrate of the success of her beloved perfume.

By the 1950′s Coco was ready to reemerge into the fashion world-changing the  runways of the fashion world for good.  Not only was she honored with some of the most prestigious designing awards such as the Neiman Marcus award (the highest fashion award of its time) with jaw dropping evening gowns but she also made an equal mark in the day-to-day fashions of the working woman.

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While the fashion world lost one of our greatest designer at 87 in the 1970′s, her interconnecting double “c’s” linked together back to back is one of the most sought after labels still today.  After her passing, her beloved couture house was run by various designers holding true to the true visions of Coco and what she deemed worthy to bear her name.  It wasn’t until the German designer, Karl Lagerfeld, turned the Channel runway upside down pairing Channel world-famous boxy jackets with mini skirts.  In true honor to the matriarch of this couture house giant, a new era had begun but not without the noticeable contributions of its originator ever so present.

Kisses Bellas

Deborah Stilettos

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