This year, famed luxe brand House of Valentino proves that fifty is fabulous! In celebration of Valentino’s 50th Anniversary, the design house has released a special capsule collection featuring the designers signature animal prints, lace and metallic studded tops and coats that serve as reminders of the labels iconic contributions to fashion history. But we’re [...]

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This Thanksgiving week is the perfect time to celebrate everything that we have to be grateful for… and Valentino‘s Feather Stud Platform Pump and Boot! And a few other feathered footwear picks! Valentino’s fowl-feted darlings are elegantly cut platform pumps each covered in feather-printed calf hair with a 5 1/4″ heel with 1 3/4″ platform. [...]

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And we have a winner! If you recall, last year, just about this time, we uncovered the year’s ‘Sexiest Shoe’ and it seems that it’s that time of year again! This year’s winner comes via Saks Fifth Avenue and the editors at Footwear News who have deemed Valentino’s beautiful gray lace heels. Much more subdued [...]

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When I think of jelly shoes, I think the 80′s and ultra-ultra casual wear.  I certainly don’t think high-end summer thong slip-on sandals. Valentino has me rethinking. The coveted brand’s Bow Jelly Thong Sandal is just about to become my go-to summer staple, and quite honestly I would sport them poolside or out to dinner [...]

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Everything seems to be coming up roses in the world of Valentino, particularly with the luxe label’s latest offering for spring! Valentino proves once again to be a master of femininity and form with a Chiffon Rose Slingback Sandal. Soft supple leather frames a pretty pale mesh and black silk macramé upper to form a [...]

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Sure advertisements are meant to grab a little attention, but rarely do I see something that I’m so enamored with that I absolutely, positively (and immediately) must emulate!  And then you add the most adorable and sexy shoes I’ve ever laid eyes on?!  It’s almost more than I can take! – But… guess who made [...]

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And speaking of the all too haute shades of nude that have adorned nearly everything this past season, here is another pair to inspire your Spring wardrobe. Valentino’s Bow Pump is a pretty, pretty, pretty little pump that screams of femininity with a peep toe and a stand up, double bow at the vamp.  Built [...]

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There are a few bare necessities when it comes to a Spring/Summer wardrobe (and Fall/Winter if you’re lucky enough to live in the warmer climates.)  One such necessities is a nice pair of slide on espadrilles. Being the master of classic chic, Valentino does this necessity exactly right.  His ‘Mena’ Espadrille is a prime example [...]

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Leave it to a classic to recreate a classic. Valentino has taken that puddle-stomping closet staple and turned her into a Cinderella-style slip-on! The Valentino Lace-Print Rain Boot is probably the most prettily-perfect Wellie I’ve ever encountered. Constructed of the traditional rubber with 3/4″ heel and lugged sole, this little number is poised to keep [...]

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Tonight was my very first tango lesson, thanks to my friend John (Thanks, John!)  And while I’m not ready to unleash my wild tango moves on the poor public anytime soon – I am ready to unleash my tango shoes!  For some reason a T-strap has always called to mind those sultry Spanish dancers, so [...]

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