Sandal Season

Pink Flamingo

Who is going on vacation soon, and has little feet...like 5 1/2?!

Proper Pumps

From Stella M, Christian Louboutin, and Mr. Blahnik.

Perfecting the High Low Mix

I can't decide which outfit I like better, but the version on the right costs A LOT less!

Left: Theory leather jacket ($195) Prada brocade top ($110) The Row leggings ($245) Louboutin gray suede mary jane ($185) Right: Leather Craft jacket ($59) J. Crew metallic top ($39) Saint Grace leggings ($29) Jonathan Kelsey pumps ($68)

The Closet is all about the high low mix. Do you really need that fancy black blazer for hundreds of dollars? I don't think so. You can find an equally fabulous version at The Closet (I've found above 5 over the years) that will work wonderfully. Pair it with some boyfriend jeans (Gap denim will do just fine) and a simple tee or sequin top, add a handbag, preferably Bottega or Chanel (some things are WORTH investing in) and heels of any kind (I'm partial to an eighties inspired pump.) Now you have your own look a la Balmain and money in the bank.

 If you're good you can get away with only spending a little, but looking perfectly put together. There is nothing better than receiving a compliment for an inexpensive item that looks straight off the runway. Here are some more examples:

Fashion is full on Eighties, at the moment, so anything lacy and pink will do the trick this holiday season... Dress ($29) Louis Vuitton skirt ($265)

Put on a printed top! Marni ($165) vs H&M ($12)

There are lots of fun and interesting tweeds, like this pink Lemon jacket ($78) in bright colors and metallics, that scream Chanel ($795) without the $$$ signs.

Ruby Red

Christian Louboutin's ribbon espadrille wedge, unworn, Sz 37

Lovely Louboutin

Just in case you couldn't find a pair at the Gilt sale yesterday:

Perfect Suede Pump, Sz 40 SOLD

Brown suede wedge, Sz 37 1/2, Unworn

Stellar Stilettos

Every once in a while our shoe selection rivals Saks, that is if you are a size 8 or 8 1/2.

Happy Feet

For all of you with a shoe size in the 35-36 range, you make me very jealous!

Oh Hi

A Shoe To Do

These are a 41...

Lovely Louboutin

Size 39.5...Brand new!

Black, Silver, & Studdd

Before Christian Louboutin's studded Ariella bootie, Dolce & Gabbana made these:

Lovely Louboutin

These Sz 39 espadrilles were barely on the floor for 5 minutes before they were snatched up by the next person who walked in the store. Lucky!

Cherry Red

Today is Ella Fitzgerald's birthday! So, since we play her music all the time here at The Closet, I am posting a picture of cherry red Christian Louboutins in honor of Ella and her song "Cherry Red." Cheers! 

mmmm shoes

Brand new Louboutins and a Mulberry bag!

This Boot is Work!

A glamorous lady came into the store yesterday wearing a very exceptional pair of boots. Upon glancing at the scarlet red sole, I correctly took them to be Christian Louboutin, "on sale, most likely coming to you next year!" she laughed. The gray suede boots reached up her entire leg, already elongated by a 5 inch stiletto heel. I have no doubt our friend was the most stylish woman on Newbury Street that day, yet I couldn't help but wonder how she got them on! The New Yorker (imagine that) explained it all to me this evening:

http://www.newyorker.com/talk/2008/04/14/080414ta_talk_goldwasser