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in front-Aide -studded collar thong-left Adette, on right-Adelina  There is a sweet spot, price wise  ($75-$150ish) for contemporary women's shoes. And there are a lot of brands that try to deliver stylish footwear in that category…. Aurora is our fav-woven radiator sandal in leather or metallic leather-1 inch wedge heel  Consistent deliveries of au courant footwear with a dash a bling though---the Isolà  company has done that for several seasons now. The brand is kind of a hidden secret for us… Aide studded t-strap thong w/ adjustable buckles  Especially these ¾-1 inch heel sandals that the company always makes for summer-practical with a high dose of sexy in very walkable heel heights. The gold toe cap (nice), the back heel zips, tiny studs and gemstones…the polished details like leather wrapped heels and nappa leather uppers, the cushioning footbeds, the signature Isolà outsole- and the narrowish shape- think how the tall tann...

H.H. Brown Showroom, NYC  Carmen Marc Valvo  is known for his refined flattering dresses-the red carpet knockouts... the chic cocktail frocks, and lately with his most recent Spring 2014 collections -the always elegant offerings include athletically conscious, high-end daywear, a stunning black/white assortment of swimwear and, of course-the footwear, a collaboration with H.H. Brown…that finishes the outfits with exclamation points. Runway sandals---strappy caged with monochrome beaded palette details…gorgeous  We review of slew of footwear brands, high-end and contemporary, for sporty and evening glam occasions…and it is rare to see a fashion designer so hands on as Carmen Marc Valvo is with his named assortment of beautiful Made In Italy women's shoes. Masai inspired-beaded ornaments on stripy caged sandals manage to be ethnic and elegant-with some edge via the gold hard wear back zipper. pointy toe pumps-with perforated leather-one of a key summ...