Dress for less in the hottest trend this season—glittered heels!
1. Slingback heels, $25.80, forever21.com
2. Glitter pump, $49, urbanoutfitters.com
3. Nadine glitter heel, $39.50, delias.com
4. Gold glitter platform pump, $24.99, sears.com
5. Purple glitter platform slingbacks, $14.20, makemechic.com
Learn more about Fashion Merchandising from FIDM.
Hey, Christian Siriano Los Angeles fans—want to meet the Season 4 winner of Project Runway? Now's your chance! He'll be at the Payless ShoeSource at the Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles on September 28, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
He's hosting an in-store event for fans to strike a pose and get their photo with him. Attendees will also get a look at Christian’s new expanded Fall ’11 Payless collection, including an assortment of shoes and handbags.
Don't miss it!
Westside Pavilion is located at 10800 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, 90064.
Want to meet Christian Siriano, Project Runway, Season 4 winner? Now's your chance! He's doing a meet and greet at Payless ShoeSource in New York on Monday, September 26.
The designer recently collaborated with Payless on a Fall '11 collection and is hosting an in-store event for fans to strike and pose and get their photo with him. Attendees will also get a look at Christian’s new expanded Fall ’11 Payless Collection, including an assortment of shoes and handbags, and be able to shop all the latest fall styles from Payless.
The event is taking place on September 26, at the Payless located at 716 Lexington Avenue at 58th Street, from 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Dress for less this week in leopard print shoes!
1. Lace-up heels, $26.80, forever21.com
2. Patent toe canvas high top trainers, $50, topshop.com
3. Wooden heel sandals, $14, makemechic.com
4. Black bow velvet flats, $22.99, hottopic.com
5. Red heel platform pumps, $25.30, gojane.com
If you love trends like these, learn more about Fashion Schools in California.
The world's most expensive flipflop has just hit the market. You can now drop $18,000 on a pair! Handpainted by Los Angeles artist, David Palmer, the purchase of a pair will protect 100,000 square feet of endangered rain forest land.
Chipkos sandals are a throwback to the Osho slippers from the Sixties ashram scene of India. The angular/squarish shape of the sandal boldly breaks the norms, challenging the standard round-shaped flipflops and serving as a reminder of the company's square feet protection campaign and mantra, "Stand For Square Feet".
Check out the different colors and prints on chipkos.com. Not to worry. They have other styles that retail for as low as $42. That'll protect 100 square feet. That's pretty amazing!
Have you seen the Converse and Marimikko collaboration? Converse is using original Marimekko prints from company's textile archives:
“Kirppu” designed by Maija and Kristina Isola in 1980...
“Pikkusuomu” created by Annika Rimal in 1965...
...and “Tarhe” designed in 1963.
They range from $75 - $80. See the entire collection on the Converse site.
Watch this video to find out more about the collaboration. The Marimekko prints are so full of joy and energy. Pure beauty!
If you love fashion design, learn more about the possibilities of Fashion Design College at FIDM....
Dress for less in grey summer sandals!
1. Gladiator-inspired heels, $39.99, modcloth.com
2. Suedette lace-up wedges, $29.80, forever21.com
3. Silver jelly sandals, $24, topshop.com
4. Casita sandal, Blowfish, $44.50, delias.com
5. Suede lace-up sandal, Deena & Ozzy, $39, urbanoutfitters.com
Full name: Emma Sienkiewycz
Age: 17
Hometown: Hinesburg, VT
Major: Fashion Design
FIDM Campus and Start Date: Los Angeles, Fall 2012
Admissions Advisor: The incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging, Kyle Pahel
Tell us a bit about yourself and your background. I was born and raised in the small town of Hinesburg, Vermont where I am currently a junior at Champlain Valley Union High School. In addition to my interest in the arts, I have been a gymnast for the majority of my life. My love for fashion has been an equally driving force in defining who I am. Of all the aspects of the industry, I covet the ever so mysterious and sculptural design of shoes.
What are your proudest accomplishments so far? Last year, I took on the project of teaching myself to make my own shoes. There was an unbelievable lack of information of the process available online, and so I took to trial and error, constructing the shoes around my own feet. Since then, I’ve made two other pairs of shoes and am working with a local cobbler to make a pair of leather boots.
A pair of shoes designed by Emma
What made FIDM right for you? I am very intrigued in attending a school that specializes in fashion, which put FIDM high on my list. My aspiration to be a part of the footwear industry led me to FIDM. For this reason, I am highly tempted by the Footwear Design Program that the school offers. Being a shoe designer is my ultimate goal, so this program immediately sparked my interest.
Describe your entrance project. My entrance project included an inspiration page and six fashion illustrations. The inspiration page was a collage of images from magazines and websites. The collage consisted of many pieces of jewelry, including the Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Arty Oval ring. I also incorporated the quote, “What I love most about rivers is: You can’t step in the same river twice. The water’s always changing, always flowing” from the song Just Around the River Bend of the Disney movie Pocahontas.
From this, I created the six fashion illustrations; my favorite being a deep purple, backless, long-sleeve top with an attached, drop-chain necklace with a butterfly wing pendant that hits at the lower back paired with dress shorts.
What are your career goals? My greatest goal is to leave behind an immortal legacy as a high-end footwear designer in the world of fashion design. I would love to see my designs on the red carpet or in the pages of Vogue. I want my own work to inspire future generations with the same dream.
What do you expect to learn at FIDM? At FIDM's Fashion Design College, I expect to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch my own line of regal footwear. It is my hope that I will learn not only every meticulous factor in the construction of high-end footwear, but also to attain the qualification for the business aspects.
Satisfy your need for deep discounts and designer shoes at this hole-in-the-wall shop located just two blocks from FIDM’s downtown campus. Savvy shoe man Dave Berger gathers styles from European and American makers like Stuart Weitzman, Donald J Pliner, Gabor, Kate Spade, even the rare Clergerie and stacks them according to a plan only he can fathom in this dusty treasure chest for the shoe obsessed. Size and style can be a challenge, but the thrill of discovery and Dave’s personal attention are worth it. Take note fashion college students: Mention FIDM and you may even get a deeper discount.
Dave Berger and Sons is located at 1039 S. Olive Street, LA 90015. Phone 213.749.9964. Hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Most Saturdays, 8 am to noon.
Irregular Choice has always had such creative, fun styles. They're almost too cute to walk on. You just want to put them up on a shelf to admire!
Which one of the masterpieces below are totally you?
"Can't Touch This" gold t-strap pump
"Abigail's Party" red fabric bootie
"Patty" Union Jack pump
"Bangers and Mash" leopard print pump
Did you know that there is an entire trade show dedicated just to shoes? It's called WSA (World Shoes+Accessories). It happens each February and August in Las Vegas. And it's amazing. Irregular Choice will be there this February showing their Fall 2012 collection!
Does the world of footwear sound like the perfect fit for a career choice? Read about FIDM's Footwear Design Program.
