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The trickiest sizing | a Repetto Cendrillon ballerinas review
Over the last 15 years, Repetto’s Cendrillon ballet flats have been in and out of my life. There was the first black pair I bought at Rosenstein (RIP) in Montreal, full price. Other pairs followed — the turquoise suede pair whose blue rivals Caribbean seas, snappy faux-crocodile prints, shaggy fools gold… but they were all…
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Every detail including latest prices & fit | Chanel Ballet Flats review
With Chanel’s infamous price hikes, Chanel ballet flats are seriously expensive starting at $1,075 USD in 2026. Considering that in 2008, they cost $550 USD, it’s actually kind of nuts… actually, a ~95% price increase over 18 years for a pair of shoes is all the kinds of nuts (especially when you consider that $550…
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The ugliest, yet comfiest clog | A Birkenstock Boston review
I’m pretty sure that Gucci Princetown mules was the kindling to this. … and Isabel Marant’s Mirvin shoes was the match that must have lit it up. All I know for sure is that a slew of designers (Marni, J.W. Anderson, and by the time this goes to publication, multiple others…) are putting out their…
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6 pairs later and this is what you need to know about Manolo Blahnik sizing
In a world inundated with designer flexing, one shoe brand offers a subtle respite: Manolo Blahnik. Manolo Blahnik shoes are, like, the Eres of bathing suits — subtle, yet visibly perfect. … but, you all ready knew that. If you know a shoe is by Manolo Blahnik, you know. … but, do you know how…
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What I bought from the Kate Moss x Zara Festival Collection
For Kate Moss’ second Zara collection, Kate brought in her pal, Bobby Gillespie (of Primal Scream) to put out a line for the lads. … and just like expanding the circle of cool to include men, she and Katy England’s women’s collection did not lack in range. It’s tempting to solely talk about Kate Moss’…
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The only Chanel classic flap handbag review you need to read
This Chanel Classic Handbag review includes NEW 2025 prices. From high school graduation (pre-absurd price hikes) to graduating college (mid-price hikes) and turning 30 (just before the ridiculous price increase), a Chanel Classic Handbag has marked hallmarks in my life. … but when they start at $8,200 $9,600 $10,400 USD, I cannot say that you…
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Ahoy, matey! Rolla’s Sailor Jeans Review
My first order on Shopbop was placed in 2006. … like, right as it was acquired by Amazon and back when Juicy Couture reigned supreme. After shopping on Shopbop for over half my life, there are certain times where you’re like: “Where did this brand even come from?” Rolla’s is one of those brands for…
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Hermès Oran Sandals Review: Sizing, prices, & what you need to know
Hermès Oran sandals… where to start? There’s the iconic “H” cut-out across the top that makes a dodgy tan line so worth it… There’s that smell of new Italian leather that could get you drunker than a bottle of grappa… There are all those articles about how they’re the “#1 shoe” to wear this summer,…
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What’s Old Is New: Kate Moss for Zara review
As a Kate Moss style enthusiast for over half my life, I could write about the magic of Moss until my fingers fall off. As someone who has purchased just about everything that Kate has ever been involved with, I know my stuff. Eight years after her last full-on design collaboration (that was widely available)…
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I hate how expensive they are | SLVRLAKE Denim Review
SLVRLAKE must have come up while you were shopping for jeans online. … and, like me, you probably dismissed them as being an unjustified overpriced denim line. Why spend $349 on a pair of SLVRLAKE jeans when you can get some Levi’s for $98? Similar to Bianca Stratford explaining the difference between Sketchers and a…
