Whoa, Innovative Heels

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A woman’s shoes have always been a key ingredient to her ensemble, and now they can be the most expressive and fashion forward as well. Designers like Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, and Miuccia Prada have sent some of the most creative and innovative styles down the runway, including shoes where the traditional silhouette is dramatically altered; pairs with the heels made up of unique designs such as flowers, guns, and animals, not to mention pumps that skip the heel altogether.

Rocking a pair of these ‘Lady Gaga’ pumps may seem daunting at first, but we recommend working the look by pairing them with a simple cocktail dress. Here are some looks below that are sure to turn heads.

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- Samantha Burkett

Pair the Peplum Style Right

Peplum, a cut originating from ancient Greece, has been modernized and is sweeping the runways, stores, and now every fashionable New York City girl’s wardrobe. It is no surprise that the style has become immensely popular among designers and shoppers alike, as it is very flattering to the female figure (accentuating her waist and minimizing her stomach) and easy to incorporate into many different looks. Couture designers such as Alexander McQueen and Prada have jackets and dresses with the style, and stores such as H&M and Anthropologie make the fashion available at a more consumer-friendly price through blouses and skirts. The look can be done in a business sense with a suit jacket, for a night out with a colorful dress, or casually through a simple top paired with cropped pants and heels. See photos below from fabulous blogs we LOVE, who know how to pair the peplum style the right way. 

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- Samantha Burkett

Fashion, A-Z at FIT

An exhibition that features over 50 haute couture garments and accessories has already caused a major fashion sensation. Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of The Museum at FIT-Part One, is one of two consecutive exhibitions, which highlight the museum’s most prized creations from their permanent fashion collection.

Featuring designs from the likes of Chanel, Prada and Versace, this fashion extravaganza will seek to represent the most powerful and influential fashion designers from the 18^th century to the present. Several more fashion pieces that have just been added to FIT’s permanent collection will also be displayed for the very first time, including an Alexander McQueen for Givenchy black silk coatdress from the 1990s. In addition, 21st Century designer Rick Owens will display some of his “glamour meets grunge” aesthetic, including his batwing jacket and skirt, which will bring a modern and fresh component. Part One continues through May 8, 2012. Don’t miss the fashion eye candy FIT so graciously offers!

-Christina Pandolfi

Photos Courtesy of Judith Schwantes, FIT