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Since the dawn of high heels in the 16th century women have been wearing stems to elongate their legs while making a fashion statement. We can all agree that heels draw attention to the limbs, but there continues to be a love-hate relationship with them and for good reason—the blisters and pain that come from wearing […]

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So perhaps you’ve already treated yourself to a few new outfits for spring. But then once you get home, you realize your ‘spring’ wardrobe is just far too dark, black to be exact. Now you’re faced with the dilemma of how to make all those new outfits pop, and we’re here to help with one easy […]

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If OTK (over the knee) boots were the it-shoes of last winter it’s the sock boot that will top our list this time around. The latest must-have footwear covers up the toes but refuses to give up fashionable feet. The slip-on silhouette pairs with just about everything including your favourite boyfriend jeans, trousers or skirts. A […]

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The countdown to the holidays has officially begun, which means it’s time to start gathering gift ideas – if you haven’t already. When it comes to holiday shopping, staying in your budget doesn’t sound realistic especially if you have a number of people on your nice list. But, believe it or not, it is possible. […]

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As stylish as they may be, wearing high heels is not comfortable (despite our best efforts to pretend that they are). Nothing feels better than coming home and kicking off your heels…I repeat, nothing. You can now rejoice because this spring, we’re celebrating the return of the dainty kitten heel. Vetements, who yields the power […]

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The birth and naming of Saint West has barely taken the pressure of the public eye off of Kylie Jenner since her controversial Interview Magazine cover hit the stands. In the spread, Jenner is dressed as a sort of sex doll in various constricting, shiny leather garments, her arms eerily stiff and arranged at robotic-like […]

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Step aside, there’s a new shoe-tique in town. Owner Shannon Bizon has relocated her just-over-a-year-young store, Shoeuphoria (Grenier Place, 200 St. Albert Rd., St. Albert, 780-418-7785, shoeuphoria.ca), to a sophisticated new space but kept the same affordable prices. This season’s standout styles include colour-block wedges and strappy metallic sandals. The wide selection of labels include Jessica Simpson, Rockport, Steve Madden and Canadian line Blondo.

Betsey Johnson has gotten her self into a bit of a financial pickle, and in two years Steve Madden might own her company. [Fashionista]

Barbie is the newest intern at SHOWstudio for the twenty days leading up to London Fashion Week. The iconic blonde bombshell will also be blogging about her experiences and posting live video updates on the website’s blog. [SHOWstudio]

The video for Lady Gaga‘s “Telephone,” featuring Beyoncé is out. In it, Gaga wears a gigantic black and white striped jacket and a bedazzled G-string bikini–in prison. Beyoncé’s outfits include a yellow latex dress with matching cowboy hat (and eyeshadow!). There’s more, obviously.

Model-turned-filmmaker Rie Rasmussen has beef with Terry Richardson and his approach to photography: “He takes girls who are young, manipulates them to take their clothes off and takes pictures of them they will be ashamed of.” Rasumssen ran into Richardson at a party and told him the same thing, in so many words; “I told him what you do is completely degrading to women. I hope you know you only [bleep] girls because you have a camera, lots of fashion contacts and get your pictures in Vogue.” [The Cut]

Steve Madden is apparently going to create the shoes for Madonna’s Material Girl collection for Macy’s. [WWD]

After abruptly shutting down shops at the beginning of the year, Yohji Yamamo has announced that the company will have a men’s fashion show in Tokyo on April 1. The collection itself is still in the works. [Daily Front Row]

The Diane von Furstenberg show at New York fashion week will be Nathan Jenden‘s last turn as the company’s creative director. Jenden is leaving the label to focus on his own line in London. [Grazia]

First Neiman Marcus, then Net-a-Porter dropped Emanuel Ungaro for Spring 2010, and word is that now the Ungaro boutique on Madison Avenue is shutting its doors. The shop is reportedly calling customers with the news that they’re closing down shop and are having a liquidation sale. An employee at the shop confirmed the sale, but not the closure. [The Cut]

That lower-priced Balmain line? Not happening. Never was. Says a company spokesperson: “What I think you might be referring to is a capsule collection that was prepared for some Parisian retailers. Christophe Decarnin wasn’t involved in that project. The brand has decided to not repeat the experience, preferring to concentrate all its efforts on the main line.” [Vogue UK]

Can Twitter save haute couture? [Toronto Star]

Critically lauded but perpetually jobless designer Olivier Theyskens has the sketches for three or four imaginary collections. He may not have a fashion house, but he does have that book coming out. [WSJ, via The Cut]

These Steve Madden T-strap sandals ($50, brownsshoes.com), with their rich suede look, done in a happy pink hue, will take me from winter into spring. And at over 60 per cent off I won’t be worried about my slush fund getting frozen.

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