The Met Gala!

posted on May 8, 2012 6:31:06 AM - filled under Trend alert! from Ilissa howard

One of Fashion's most anticipated events of the year recently took place -- The Met Gala 2012! There was good, there was bad, there was crazy and there were shoes.  Here are some of the most notable with some Milk & Honey suggestions if you like the look but want to design your own shoes to make it your own!

Both Jenna Lyons and Lena Dunham (in a Wes Gordon dress) sported this season's pastel pointed pumps in pink - one of our favs!  Since no one asked us, we won't comment on Jenna Lyon's jean jacket style top paired with silk skirt. Oops, just did. Not a good look!

Here is a Milk & Honey take on the pastel pointed pump.

Lizzie Tisch made an interesting statement in a bow/garden/we don't know quite what dress. What we like most about it was that it gave a good view of her shoes unlike many of the long gowns. And those were some shoes! We wouldn't have wanted to run into her in a dark ally.

Both Carrie Mulligan and Jessica Biel sported closed toe, silk Prada pumps.  We don't know what is going on with Jessica's Biel's bangs but what we do know is she's lucky she had JT + humongo diamond engagement ring to distract from them. Plus some nice shoes of course.

Overall we noticed lots of silk shoes so here are a few ideas on how you can create your own shoes using many of the silk colors we offer. The first is a basic peep toe but looks really special in lily pink silk. 

 

 

Lucky  is a particularly great style because it's minimal enough to go with most things but has enough presence to make an impact.

Belle of the Ball is one of our most popular styles and you can see why! We particularly love the ankle strap style on this one.

 

Florence Welch (in an Alexander McQueen dress) stood out in her silk shoes!

Chloe Sevigny made a statement per usual in a mirror or plastic or something dress and booties. She was the only one we saw who rocked booties and we appreciate the effort. 

Here is a sneak peak of a glitter and velvet peep toe bootie that will be available in Milk & Honey's signature collection this fall, but of course you can create it in our shoes builder right now!

Add your own touch to today's trends now, design your own shoes!

White is Right (shoes too!)

posted on Jan 16, 2012 4:47:43 PM - filled under Red Carpet Celebrity News from Dorian .

White is Right (shoes and all) at the Golden Globes

 I'm sure some people tuned into the the Golden Globes to see if Ricky Gervais was going to top his performance from last year (he didn't) or to see if Brad Pitt was still walking with a can (he was).  Perhaps it was to see if George Clooney would walk the red carpet with Stacey Keibler (he did) or if Justin Timberlake would walk the red carpet with this betrothed Jessica Biel (he didn't).  Not us.   We tuned in for exactly five reasons -- to see the dresses, the diamonds, the clutches, the updos, and the fabulous shoes.   

Awards season is a mixed bag for a shoe lover.  You know that there are $1500 Jimmy Choos underneath these gorgeous ball gowns, but all you get is a sliver of a peek with a quick step or high slit (Thanks Charlize).   But we squint, we stare and hopefully hopefully we get a great shot of the red carpet footwear.

The big takeaway trend from the Globes was the number of lovely ladies sporting blush or white.  And, interestingly enough, matched their white dresses with white shoes.  And you know what?  We didn't hate it.

Let's start with the reigning queen of Hollywood.... (Team Aniston forever, but whatevs...)

Angelina....

 Angelina

The severe and angled red detail on her dress, the bright red lip, the red clutch and red toe nails locked her in as the winner of the white dress contest.  She pulled off the dramatic eye and bright lip--- well... because she can pull off anything.  Inspiring.

Nicole Kidman wears white/ blush so often on the red carpet that we almost mistakenly posted *two* wrong pictures from Golden Globes of years past.  But when the shade of her hair (which is often times too light, thus washing her out completely) matches the beadwork on the dress, we can't argue with that.  Plus the dress fits her so amazingly perfect.  Love.

Nicole Kidman

Now, if I were going to marry Justin Timberlake imminently, I too would be wearing a white dress at every possible opportunity.  But, if I had Jessica Biel's body, I might not be so quick to cover it up.  Thumbs for wearing white for this bride-to-be, but the dress leaves a bit to be desired.  There's just... too much of it.   We give her one point for wearing a dress that shows off those killer shoes, but the hair is too dark, the dress too frumpy.  Not Love. 

Jessica Biel

If there was one person in Hollywood I could have a face transplant with, it would be, undeniably, Charlize Theron.  The heart-shaped face, the high cheekbones, the perfect pout -- it's all pretty stellar.  Her blush dress and coordinating shoes look spectacular.  If I am to criticize (and let's be honest, that's why I'm here) I would like her to have taken a page from Angie's book -- let's see a bit of tone differentiation somewhere.  With the bronze skin, light hair, pale lip and underdone eyes it's all a bit too monochromatic.   But the shoes look great - it helps to have legs longer than all of Ryan Seacrest, but still, the ankle strap was a great choice and adds a bit of something going on.  Like.

 

Charlize Theron

So what's the takeaway here?  White shoes.  Don't be afraid of them.  They are not just for weddings and 80s Prom Queens anymore.  It's time to release the the post-Labor Day stigma.  Boldly go where we've been scared to go before.   Embrace!

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