Although theses are more practical and will probably be this month's purchase, lol:
You can say it, they're DeGorgeous!
Showing posts with label Lusts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lusts. Show all posts
Friday, February 4, 2011
DeGorgeous!
If you have US $1200 lying around, just remember that these would make me happy! - I am just saying
Although theses are more practical and will probably be this month's purchase, lol:
You can say it, they're DeGorgeous!
Although theses are more practical and will probably be this month's purchase, lol:
You can say it, they're DeGorgeous!
Monday, December 6, 2010
David Tlale For Luella - shoe collection
Two season ago, David Tlale joined forces with Luella and created a KILLER shoe collection: gladiators, diamante-studded 9 inch heels, cone-shaped heeled booties and peep toes sky-high heels in taupe and Leopard print (with a sharp jagged sole) with an unmistakable pink sole (this was prior Paris Hilton heels which gained popularity a few months ago) - all very "forward" and in-line with the DT aesthetic (sometimes an acquired taste - but lovable nonetheless).
This season, David Tlale opted for a more ready-to-wear, everyday wear type of shoes: pumps with a bit of detail, gladiators and GLADIATORS... I was mildly disappointed by this collection. David, being somewhat of an extremist, opted the easy way out with this collection and went a little too simple, thereby loosing the DT aesthetic that is associated with his brand (you know: daring, bold, sharp, forward thinking and completely nonconformist) AND the "statement shoe" mentality, with the exception of one or two pairs.
Then again: if it's comfort, minimalism and everyday wear that you seek, then this is the collection you'd love.
At the risk of sounding anal: I bought a pair that I think should've carried through in the rest of the collection (fulfilling one of my shoe lusts) so it's not ALL gloom and doom.
This season, David Tlale opted for a more ready-to-wear, everyday wear type of shoes: pumps with a bit of detail, gladiators and GLADIATORS... I was mildly disappointed by this collection. David, being somewhat of an extremist, opted the easy way out with this collection and went a little too simple, thereby loosing the DT aesthetic that is associated with his brand (you know: daring, bold, sharp, forward thinking and completely nonconformist) AND the "statement shoe" mentality, with the exception of one or two pairs.
Then again: if it's comfort, minimalism and everyday wear that you seek, then this is the collection you'd love.
At the risk of sounding anal: I bought a pair that I think should've carried through in the rest of the collection (fulfilling one of my shoe lusts) so it's not ALL gloom and doom.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Summer Lusts, Shoes!
I think everybody's summer lust is to have that DeGorge body we starve yearn for... until a time when we are all disciplined enough to not enjoy the things we love (Marie Antoinette-like delicacies), illusions of a svelte body are the best we can do. Right folks? Yes, Maque is right! LOL!
This season I want to explore unconventional summer looks, drawing inspiration from my favourite dress-season, winter: tweeds, scarves and layering.
Espadrilles:
Back in my varsity days in Cape Town (2006 to be precise), I went on a mad manhunt for a shoe that was versatile enough to be worn with just about anything (that means casual for varsity students) and without socks but still look "cool": - the no sock rule was unfathomable then (though I secretly liked it but feared gross judgement, how the times have changed, not just for the no sock look but my outlook on what I wear) - and I landed up with these cute espadrilles (though in a dilapidated state now given they only had 1 size smaller than what I wear, but i had to own them... I will deal with the aches and pains later). come 2010, Espadrilles rank as high as loafers (yes, I tell you!!) and they look goofy-chic (okay, maybe not these pleather super worn-in, 1 size too small ones that I have - though i still wear them, ssshhh, don't tell)
Boots:
contrary to the weather, one of my biggest lusts this season are the DeGorge men's rugged boots. They are such an interesting stab at Retrosexuality - a look that is soooo difficult to execute - without looking too tacky! Played "The Satorialist" when I spotted a young lad rocking these amazing two-toned, two-"materialed" boots at SA Fashion Week:
Gone are the days when the weather dictates! it may not make any sense but I'm sure you've seen a couture show, sense - and practicality - should not be the leading source of inspiration for an outfit - unless you're uncomfortable(that's a topic all on it's own). Below are the Ksubi and Moma versions that caught my eye (I guess I will be punishing my plastic to get my fingers on these ones). In short: the rugged boots work particularly well with heavily worn-in jeans to score two brownie points in street cred.
Sandals - typical for summer - duh! - fashion's not a revolution, it's ancient traditions repeated with "new" surface level illusions of freshness - facadism really:
GLADIATORS for men!!! haute stuff! I am currently obssessed with these Miharayasuhiro ones (still in line with the rugged boots trend), the Givenchy studded gladiators, McQueens and these minimalistic Gucci and Louis Vuitton Sandals. HENI, I'm excited to say, also made the most fantastic Gladiators for men and I believe they will also feature at his trunk sale late November when he opens his Juta street store. (images below appear in order as mentioned above)
PS> I would steer clear of the temptation to go all out to complement these with a full swordsman outfit (metal-kilt-like outfits and shield as an accessory, although.... no! steer clear!)
New on the block (not so new, but new):
Male Wedges (Medges) not only add much needed height (irrespective of how tall you are, more is good in this instance) but are a breakthrough - I hear "men in heels" screaming "Finally!" - in men's usually mundane shoe-design.
I am more taken by Rick Owen's, below left, than any other(ie. I vont zem!) - but Fendi, I believe, started - or rather, popularised - the trend TWO years ago (below, right).
How to wear them? crop your pants if wearing long pants and show'em off a la Fendi!
Obviously the usual apply; loafers, sneakers and on a major rise: BOAT shoes, have not featured them here - will let you in on why later.
This season I want to explore unconventional summer looks, drawing inspiration from my favourite dress-season, winter: tweeds, scarves and layering.
Espadrilles:
Back in my varsity days in Cape Town (2006 to be precise), I went on a mad manhunt for a shoe that was versatile enough to be worn with just about anything (that means casual for varsity students) and without socks but still look "cool": - the no sock rule was unfathomable then (though I secretly liked it but feared gross judgement, how the times have changed, not just for the no sock look but my outlook on what I wear) - and I landed up with these cute espadrilles (though in a dilapidated state now given they only had 1 size smaller than what I wear, but i had to own them... I will deal with the aches and pains later). come 2010, Espadrilles rank as high as loafers (yes, I tell you!!) and they look goofy-chic (okay, maybe not these pleather super worn-in, 1 size too small ones that I have - though i still wear them, ssshhh, don't tell)
Boots:
contrary to the weather, one of my biggest lusts this season are the DeGorge men's rugged boots. They are such an interesting stab at Retrosexuality - a look that is soooo difficult to execute - without looking too tacky! Played "The Satorialist" when I spotted a young lad rocking these amazing two-toned, two-"materialed" boots at SA Fashion Week:
Gone are the days when the weather dictates! it may not make any sense but I'm sure you've seen a couture show, sense - and practicality - should not be the leading source of inspiration for an outfit - unless you're uncomfortable(that's a topic all on it's own). Below are the Ksubi and Moma versions that caught my eye (I guess I will be punishing my plastic to get my fingers on these ones). In short: the rugged boots work particularly well with heavily worn-in jeans to score two brownie points in street cred.
Sandals - typical for summer - duh! - fashion's not a revolution, it's ancient traditions repeated with "new" surface level illusions of freshness - facadism really:
GLADIATORS for men!!! haute stuff! I am currently obssessed with these Miharayasuhiro ones (still in line with the rugged boots trend), the Givenchy studded gladiators, McQueens and these minimalistic Gucci and Louis Vuitton Sandals. HENI, I'm excited to say, also made the most fantastic Gladiators for men and I believe they will also feature at his trunk sale late November when he opens his Juta street store. (images below appear in order as mentioned above)
PS> I would steer clear of the temptation to go all out to complement these with a full swordsman outfit (metal-kilt-like outfits and shield as an accessory, although.... no! steer clear!)
New on the block (not so new, but new):
Male Wedges (Medges) not only add much needed height (irrespective of how tall you are, more is good in this instance) but are a breakthrough - I hear "men in heels" screaming "Finally!" - in men's usually mundane shoe-design.
I am more taken by Rick Owen's, below left, than any other(ie. I vont zem!) - but Fendi, I believe, started - or rather, popularised - the trend TWO years ago (below, right).
How to wear them? crop your pants if wearing long pants and show'em off a la Fendi!
Obviously the usual apply; loafers, sneakers and on a major rise: BOAT shoes, have not featured them here - will let you in on why later.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Winter Lusts: the Jacket/Coat issue
Winter is my favourite fashion season. Looking dashing is made easy by accessorizing with, say; a heavy knit scarf or a beautiful pashmina, gloves (making headlines these day) and earmuffs (have to own!!). I will touch on all these in a later Winter lust.
The season's hottie is still the strong shouldered Balmain-popularised silhouette: sharp shoulders (seen on Denim Jackets, formal blazers, tux jackets and leather jackets). I first got introduced to this silhouette, as a modern number, when Michael Jackson (RIP) worked the look during rehearsals for what was meant to be the concert of the century and I guess the can of lovelies (worms just sounds uurgh!) spilled over at the DeGorge mansions and we took notes. Rihanna, Beyonce and clicque appeared in public in what was last season's "must-have", the Balmain Military Jacket and the trend finally reaches our shores...
Karen Millen showed off this trend at Audi Fashion Week 2010, left, and she did a stella job at creating a strong basic, upon which, the creatives can go wild.
My mouth still waters when I think about this deconstructed trench coat Felipe Mazibuko wore to Arise Africa Fashion Week. It is really just one of those perfect fashion pieces (a couture objet d'art if you like) that serves to liven the most basic of outfits. Truly magnificent!
We've all had those day-after-the-night-before-scenes: you need to quickly run to the stores to buy Spicy Hot wings and a Ginger Beer Soda because nothing else remedies last night's partying. You quickly put on that trusted tracksuit and dash off. Well, turns out you can still nurse a hangover in style. The classic cosy-on-the-couch tracksuit jacket gets a facelift in the form of a heavy neckline and an asymmetric zip. (Reminds me of Dion Chang's alter-ego, Gloria, who nursed a champers hangover in a fabulous evening gown: who says you have to look how you feel?). Let's see if I have any PayPal credits, I need this number!
Trench coats! J'adore the one above. It almost mocks the double-breasted Trench coats by not having buttons but instead has a BEAUTIFUL, minimal but DeGorge button-detailed collar (misplaced buttons?) and it looks stunning with or without the belt (naturally, I prefer it with the belt - cinching the waist is always a must!).
And, ofcourse, the denim Jacket - a must have! I like denim jackets because they are one of the few basics that do not yo-yo in-and-out of current trends... it's j-u-s-t always there (although it's enjoying airplay these days, thanks Rihanna). This cute number above is bang on trend with the military-inspired detail but what I like, more than anything, is the cute short zip which cinches the right areas thus accentuating (or creating) a heavenly body - who needs the gym right? LOL!
Coats define the season; the trenches, blazer, puckers, bomber... you name it!
The season's hottie is still the strong shouldered Balmain-popularised silhouette: sharp shoulders (seen on Denim Jackets, formal blazers, tux jackets and leather jackets). I first got introduced to this silhouette, as a modern number, when Michael Jackson (RIP) worked the look during rehearsals for what was meant to be the concert of the century and I guess the can of lovelies (worms just sounds uurgh!) spilled over at the DeGorge mansions and we took notes. Rihanna, Beyonce and clicque appeared in public in what was last season's "must-have", the Balmain Military Jacket and the trend finally reaches our shores...Karen Millen showed off this trend at Audi Fashion Week 2010, left, and she did a stella job at creating a strong basic, upon which, the creatives can go wild.
My mouth still waters when I think about this deconstructed trench coat Felipe Mazibuko wore to Arise Africa Fashion Week. It is really just one of those perfect fashion pieces (a couture objet d'art if you like) that serves to liven the most basic of outfits. Truly magnificent!We've all had those day-after-the-night-before-scenes: you need to quickly run to the stores to buy Spicy Hot wings and a Ginger Beer Soda because nothing else remedies last night's partying. You quickly put on that trusted tracksuit and dash off. Well, turns out you can still nurse a hangover in style. The classic cosy-on-the-couch tracksuit jacket gets a facelift in the form of a heavy neckline and an asymmetric zip. (Reminds me of Dion Chang's alter-ego, Gloria, who nursed a champers hangover in a fabulous evening gown: who says you have to look how you feel?). Let's see if I have any PayPal credits, I need this number!Trench coats! J'adore the one above. It almost mocks the double-breasted Trench coats by not having buttons but instead has a BEAUTIFUL, minimal but DeGorge button-detailed collar (misplaced buttons?) and it looks stunning with or without the belt (naturally, I prefer it with the belt - cinching the waist is always a must!).
These David Tlale trenches (above) are phenomenanl. The close attention to detail, the gorgeous finishes (and superb lining - A coat is only as good as it's lining - take note of the quality!) and more importantly the shape/silhouette formed. I am heavily into the neckline and shoulder construction (and lapel where applicable) of coats and they did all these justice. Simply DeGorge!
Remember I mentioned Spero Villioti and Thula Sindi (and August too) who used chiffon and satin in their Winter-Fall collection at the 2010 Audi Fashion Week? This trend, interestingly, was also seen at some of the collections at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year and, although I raise an eyebrow at this, I have to mention this new craze. Chiffon in winter - thin, dreamy material... for winter!? (after-thought: this would be great for my winter diet). I guess the trick here is layering . . . but how and where? I need to be tutored on this trend and how it would work in winter. Uhmm let's not discuss the August and Thula design similarities, okay? thanks!
Remember I mentioned Spero Villioti and Thula Sindi (and August too) who used chiffon and satin in their Winter-Fall collection at the 2010 Audi Fashion Week? This trend, interestingly, was also seen at some of the collections at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year and, although I raise an eyebrow at this, I have to mention this new craze. Chiffon in winter - thin, dreamy material... for winter!? (after-thought: this would be great for my winter diet). I guess the trick here is layering . . . but how and where? I need to be tutored on this trend and how it would work in winter. Uhmm let's not discuss the August and Thula design similarities, okay? thanks!
Still on Thula, the DeGorgeous Mansion had a field day dreaming about this blazer, left. A blazer par excellence, for this season in my opinion! Absolutely DeGorge.
And, ofcourse, the denim Jacket - a must have! I like denim jackets because they are one of the few basics that do not yo-yo in-and-out of current trends... it's j-u-s-t always there (although it's enjoying airplay these days, thanks Rihanna). This cute number above is bang on trend with the military-inspired detail but what I like, more than anything, is the cute short zip which cinches the right areas thus accentuating (or creating) a heavenly body - who needs the gym right? LOL! PS> fur is back!! fur collars, fur boleros, fur fur fur... heck, rock that faux fur if killing makes you cringe.
Pic credits: Simon Deiner, www.wholesale-outlets.com, http://4.bp.blogspot.com, www.poppyeye.com, www.media.onsugar.com and my good friend Sandile Nqayi for bringing a few of these gorgeous pieces to my attention
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Winter Lusts: The shirt issue
Not much focus is given to the season's shirt... unless you consider the high-collar Largerfeld-esque shirts popular amongst yuppies and Tenderpreneurs to be the "it" item this season, of which I beg to differ, then this season is quite dry on shirts. Nothing shakes me! 
When it comes to shirts and blouses, David West is my ultimate life-saver. Just his basic white shirt is phenomenal. My favourite, however, has to be this heavily pleated number - for lack of a better phrase - where, in my opinion, he is showing off how truly talented he is. I look forward to seeing a lot more of his work - and it is my number one stop shop when I land in Cape Town later this year (Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock is where he's trading). The plan of action with this shirt is simple: leggings and booties or off-set the formal wear that this shirt seems to demand by wearing DIY denim shorts (with the booties) or better yet wear a tux (letting the convolutions on the shirt form the focal point framed by a standard modern-lapelled tux jacket) or I could try a... seriously: my ideas on this piece are endless!
With the rise of the denim-on-denim look (which I will steer clear of), the denim shirt-dress is on the rise; a browse in Foschini, Truworths and ilk confirms this. It's a rather interesting look but yet again - I will keep my distance. Pic #1 above makes the look look fabu-bubu, giving the illusion of a catsuit - which is brilliant! With that said, try this look on a regular body... I'll wait to hear from you! David Beckam puts such a masculine, Camel-man ruggeredness (Retrosexual vs Metrosexual, love how he enjoys skipping from one extreme to the other)) to this trend that I think I might give the look a bash - two contrasting colour palettes of denim with a white Tee to off-set the whole-denim look and a few accessories to break the look further. I am warming up to this... *watch this space*
A throw back at Spero Villioti and Thula Sindi's Fall collection at Audi Joburg Fashion Week strike a rather interesting chord with me: Chiffon and Satin - although this will be covered in another Winter lust issue.
When it comes to shirts and blouses, David West is my ultimate life-saver. Just his basic white shirt is phenomenal. My favourite, however, has to be this heavily pleated number - for lack of a better phrase - where, in my opinion, he is showing off how truly talented he is. I look forward to seeing a lot more of his work - and it is my number one stop shop when I land in Cape Town later this year (Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock is where he's trading). The plan of action with this shirt is simple: leggings and booties or off-set the formal wear that this shirt seems to demand by wearing DIY denim shorts (with the booties) or better yet wear a tux (letting the convolutions on the shirt form the focal point framed by a standard modern-lapelled tux jacket) or I could try a... seriously: my ideas on this piece are endless! Something I do own (I am so fortunate! only one in the world from this fashion house! again, so fortunate!) and absolutely love is this David Tlale white shirt which I wore to the Top tv launch. how DeGorge is it? okay, I love it!
Maque DeGorgeous outfit: shirt, tuxedo jacket and 3chain neckpiece by David Tlale. Glasses: a good find, LOL! prescription +4.5 (I am soo blind!)
Pics: Denim-on-Denim by Ali Kaplan ; David beckam: www.denimblog.com ; David West pics by Robyn Cooke
Thursday, April 22, 2010
My Winter Lusts - The Trouser issue
There are soo many trousers, jeans, leggings (we'll refer to all as pants from here onwards) that are in my "IN" books.
With the rise of embellishings and sequins this season, heightening my love for winter more than ever, hints and suggestions of nightwear are (re)introduced into daywear. Golds, glitter, glare, shimmers, shine and studs are all the new rage.
If you've ever engaged me for longer than three seconds on what I lurve in fashion, you've heard about these handbeaded gold-ish harem pants by Klük CGDT (which featured at Arise Africa Fashion Week 2009) and they are my ultimate dream pants. In the words of Savage Garden, I "truly, madly, deeply do love these pants. Breakdown; they are the epitome of everything this season: beautifully stuctured (in all their anti-structure shape), the aforementioned shimmer and just soo beautiful!
Still on lack of structure, these Suzaan Heyns jodhpurs... the balloon-feature and legging-like calves are phenomenal! Winter, this winter in particular, I want to experiment with strange but beautiful sihouettes and these pants are the ideal candidate to achieve this. I would've obviously preferred them to be longer (atleast the leggings-esque section), but these are perfect!
My new obssession, Chloe! Still with the idea of untailored pants (though far from it, so I guess untailored-looking pants is more appropriate), these pants nail all the pants trends I am looking for: High waist (I have long legs so one less thing to worry about), Harems (drop crotch pants give much needed breathing space... I know you know what I mean - they were called poo-catchers in Harpers Bazaar Australia - how unsexy is that?), have that "hit just above the ankle" look I am crazy about and they have a vintage look (a quick turnup of the pants can give the same look). 
Finally: the Wide-leg pants. comfortable, perfect for anyone with long legs (stubby does not work with these, unfortunately). These ones in particular - not only do I like the flare - but the material is superb! Nothing screams winter like Tweed (thanks Coco for making these an "IT" material)
With the rise of embellishings and sequins this season, heightening my love for winter more than ever, hints and suggestions of nightwear are (re)introduced into daywear. Golds, glitter, glare, shimmers, shine and studs are all the new rage.
Another strong trend that'll be prevalent this season is the denim-on-denim (aka jean-to-jean) look which still bugs me little; it's so 90s! whether I will dive in head first into the denim revolution remains unknown to me (translation: unlikely), but more power to those who will brave it out.
My lusts:
If you've ever engaged me for longer than three seconds on what I lurve in fashion, you've heard about these handbeaded gold-ish harem pants by Klük CGDT (which featured at Arise Africa Fashion Week 2009) and they are my ultimate dream pants. In the words of Savage Garden, I "truly, madly, deeply do love these pants. Breakdown; they are the epitome of everything this season: beautifully stuctured (in all their anti-structure shape), the aforementioned shimmer and just soo beautiful!Still on lack of structure, these Suzaan Heyns jodhpurs... the balloon-feature and legging-like calves are phenomenal! Winter, this winter in particular, I want to experiment with strange but beautiful sihouettes and these pants are the ideal candidate to achieve this. I would've obviously preferred them to be longer (atleast the leggings-esque section), but these are perfect!My new obssession, Chloe! Still with the idea of untailored pants (though far from it, so I guess untailored-looking pants is more appropriate), these pants nail all the pants trends I am looking for: High waist (I have long legs so one less thing to worry about), Harems (drop crotch pants give much needed breathing space... I know you know what I mean - they were called poo-catchers in Harpers Bazaar Australia - how unsexy is that?), have that "hit just above the ankle" look I am crazy about and they have a vintage look (a quick turnup of the pants can give the same look). *yes, I know; I have my vain moments, lol!* the leggings/treggings/mannings... JUST NOT JEGGINGS, are still hot! but they've been overplayed and we aready to move on. But not quite, for me atleast; this season, I will team them with shorts or try to get the "Heni" look (from the fall collection he exhibited at Audi Fashion Week 2010)...
...minus THAT that you were looking at! As mentioned in the "shoe issue" of my lusts, length is very important! Obviously it is a must that they are snug - nothing looks worse than leggings which have too much room!
PS> i am not doing the Givenchy/Chanel multiple chain/neck piece look... another overplayed look - but one strong piece is a must! had to mention that given how I went Chain-crazy for the 2009 Arise Fashion week (but I do like my Edwardian-inspired collar... now where did I put that Houndstooth number?)
Finally: the Wide-leg pants. comfortable, perfect for anyone with long legs (stubby does not work with these, unfortunately). These ones in particular - not only do I like the flare - but the material is superb! Nothing screams winter like Tweed (thanks Coco for making these an "IT" material)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
My Winter Lusts - Shoe issue
I have been so engulfed by what is on the fashion scene at the moment that I have decided to draw a list of my wants and needs for this season (most are just dreams to be honest - not on my budget atleast).
YUMMY! I am so in love with Chloe of late and these ankle studded booties are not extinguishing my passion. Hideous as all sin as they may be - they are DeGorge! They have that in-the-moment studs, the heavy buckle detail, slight slouchy look - all very rock-star. I love them!
For something I can afford: the Plimsoles! They are crossing seasons with me! they will be a little tricky to pull off but with the right stockings/socks I think they will make subtle impact; like the perfect mascara (discreet but have quite an impact). They are not the most fashionable key piece but thrown under skinny-jeans with a peak of a neon sock in the same colour as the shirt/top should make DeGorge view (ps. the shirt should not be neon!!). 
The real gentleman's shoe: the Brogues! These shoes are... look at them again before reading, I'll wait... ... ... how DeGorge are they? now Brogues work with just about anything except for shorts! Jeans, trousers, mannings, leggings, jeggings (which I HATE!)... a bit more tricky with the latter 3 (the length is of the utmost importance). These shoes make quite a statement on their own (round nose, that pattern, solid, quality, and perhaps a little more exciting colour than black and brown) - I am after these grey ones with suggestions of nude colours... stunning!
Alexader McQueen's Armadillo shoes: These shoes are my ultimate dream!! I do not wear stilletoes but I will make an exception for these. If there was no waiting list - I think I would have a "For Sale" on my car. These are not shoes... they are Avant Garde Perfection! 
I am in love with the thigh-high riding boots. I need them to have minimal detail, snug in all the right areas and soft and flexible in the knee area or a slight flare from the knee upwards (I still need to walk!). Whether I will look good in them is questionable. The covetable gap between the thighs is essential for this look to avoid, as I put it on twitter, enough friction to cause sparks and flames between your thighs. This pair, pictured above, are by Prada and have that lovable "round nose" which is soo winter and soo desirable!
YUMMY! I am so in love with Chloe of late and these ankle studded booties are not extinguishing my passion. Hideous as all sin as they may be - they are DeGorge! They have that in-the-moment studs, the heavy buckle detail, slight slouchy look - all very rock-star. I love them!For something I can afford: the Plimsoles! They are crossing seasons with me! they will be a little tricky to pull off but with the right stockings/socks I think they will make subtle impact; like the perfect mascara (discreet but have quite an impact). They are not the most fashionable key piece but thrown under skinny-jeans with a peak of a neon sock in the same colour as the shirt/top should make DeGorge view (ps. the shirt should not be neon!!). The real gentleman's shoe: the Brogues! These shoes are... look at them again before reading, I'll wait... ... ... how DeGorge are they? now Brogues work with just about anything except for shorts! Jeans, trousers, mannings, leggings, jeggings (which I HATE!)... a bit more tricky with the latter 3 (the length is of the utmost importance). These shoes make quite a statement on their own (round nose, that pattern, solid, quality, and perhaps a little more exciting colour than black and brown) - I am after these grey ones with suggestions of nude colours... stunning!Note: A HUGE no-no on shoes this season : UGGS, uuurghs! They look wrong, they look out of place anywhere other than the artics and they do not work with anything. I have only ever people with "wheel-alignment" problems (people with strange walking/stepping patterns) wearing them and they are a dead-giveaway of this flaw; a-v-o-i-d!
Pics sources: Armadillo (www.metrovelvet.com), Thigh boots (www.iwantigot.geekgirl.com), Chole booties (www.bootsaholic.com), Plimsoles (www.rcxyb.com), brogues (www.modcloth.com), uggs (www.watchmojo.com)
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