What’s black and white and red all over?
Nope, not the newspaper! It’s the “Kegan” from Miz Mooz! I have fallen head over heels platforms for these retro flatforms, the only trouble now is deciding which to get: red or black? I have a vision (okay, okay, several visions) of wearing a simple outfit to really let the shoes pop and then, it’s a matter of whether or not to embrace the 50s pinup babe, or style these in a more modern way… how would I ever choose!?
Here’s two fun ideas for how to wear these lovely Miz Mooz!
When you need to vamp it up, try pairing the Kegan with a dress that has a 50s vibe- very Greaser in a good way! A red bag (this one is by Latico) and vintage-inspired earrings (Jesseca Anne Jewerly, shown here) add the finishing touch. Now you’re ready to paint the town- well, you know!
And if you wanted to try a sharp daytime look, you could play with wearing the red Kegan with a clean, all-black outfit to really highlight to shoe. A sleek clutch (“Lauren” from Hobo) and geometric necklace (this one is from Minoux) add to this polished look. Maybe a little red lipstick would tie everything together?
Well, what are you gonna do?
No, seriously, can someone help me? Because I just can’t pick!
xoxo,
Sally
Flatforms!
It’s a flat..
It’s a platform…
It’s a FLATFORM!!!
Now you don’t have to choose between two of the most delicious shoe styles.
The best part- comfortable as a flat but with the height of a heel as well as double the cuteness.
1. Gee WaWa Daphne
2. Fly London Yaya
3. Miz Mooz Kegan
Stay Heightened Portland!
-Marika
A Rainbow of Shoes
Spring is here! At least for your feet it is… the weather will catch up at some point. When it is really grey and dreary outside, I like to wear a lot of neon colors in order to brighten up the day. I also like to shop to brighten up my day. Why not do both? PedX has a delightful rainbow of shoes for all your color needs or maybe just your color wants, either way, TOTALLY WORTH IT.
Left to Right:
row 1(top): fly london yaya, biviel 3357, biviel 3356, indigo, plush bea.
row 2: fly london yaya, born dorota, biviel 3357, miz mooz panther.
row 3: seavees tennis shoe, cydwoq settler, biviel 3356, seychelles freesia.
row 4: OTBT tazewell, born britania, jeffrey campbell birdie, gee wawa daphne.
Stay bright, Portland! Don’t let the rain keep you from shining like the sun!
Marika
*SHOE CHALLENGE! Try wearing only brightly colored shoes for a whole week, maybe even a month if you are feeling daring! This means no neutrals ladies! Good luck, I want to see pictures!
Shoe Crew, Vegas Style: Miz Mooz!
Well hello!
The shoe crew is back from our whirlwind trip to Las Vegas, and we are all Viva-d out. But we managed to pick out a ton of new goodies for you, and caught videos of as much as we could in the process (perhaps next time, we’ll get an interview with the elusive Jeffrey Campbell!)
We had a lot of fun, and wanted to show you a few of the shoes and boots you have to look forward to next fall,* but then we got camera shy, and made our reps and designers do it for you! They did real, real good!
Thanks to everyone for putting up with our cameras in their face, we hope you like what we put together (and please pardon all the background noise, it was a very crackin’ trade show this time around… and every other time. Ever.)
First up, the lovely Cheryl with Miz Mooz:
Shoenanigans Miz Mooz from pedX shoes on Vimeo.
We look forward to the Lance bootie coming in soon! Manifesto is getting the sand and the indigo one-yum!
Stay tuned for more noisy vids from our shoe hunt!
xoxo,
Sally
*(it sounds so far away, but I promise it’s not!)
She’s Got Legs
Okay, first things first. Didn’t this song pop into your head immediately? Good. Let’s keep that vibe going! A lot of the ladies in my life have, shall we say, complaints about their bodies. You hear it all the time. It’s just like that scene from Mean Girls. The easier-said-than-done solution is to get over it and love the body you have; the easy solution is to dress to impress. (And if you’re still down for the easier-said-than-done solution, let’s go get margaritas and try and get over it together!)
In the meantime, perhaps a new pair of shoes can help cure what ails you (and yes, I’m completely bias.) Matching your shoes to your legs (tights or bare) draws the eye down, and creates a longer line. If you’re going for bare legs, shoes in close proximity to your skin tone are the way to go if you wanna do the whole video vixen thing. See what I mean?
Some foxy, camel-colored shoes (these are “Ginny” by Miz Mooz) are the perfect way to finish an outfit, and you get added points because the crisscross straps create little V-necks for your feet. So flattering! Other tall-making tricks: cropped jackets (making your legs look longer,) monochrome outfits (drawing the eye inward and creating one line, instead of breaking you up,) pleats (they’re just sneaky vertical stripes guys,) asymetrical hemlines (this skirt is longer in the back, so you get more leg in the front,) and highwaisted skirts (or pants.) Oh, and the hot pink is just super-flattering and fun. Ta da!
Necklace by Minoux, wallet/clutch purse from Hobo.
Have the holidays presented a style conundrum for you? Tell us all about it in the comments section!
xoxo,
Sally
Seasonless Style
Some people like to buy lots and lots of shoes for every season. But some people are like me, who put tons of Virgo-thought into buying something, then are hell-bent on getting as much use out of them as possible. This has honed my skills on how to find ways to wear shoes all year long, just by working the outfit around it. So here are a few suggestions and tips on how to transition from summer to fall and back around with ease.
Tights, tights, tights! Socks, socks, socks! Right now in fashion is the perfect time for this, as socks with unlikely shoes is incredibly popular right now, and patterned ones are my fave. Also, my philosophy is that black tights go with just about anything— this works for wearing your summer dresses into fall, too. (shoe: Swedish Hasbeen 336, bird earrings: Daphne Olive, bag: Christopher Kon, polka dot socks: Happy Socks)
We already know I’m a big ol’ fan of oxford-ish shoes. I love this pair from Miz Mooz because the cutout makes them airy, meaning they pair great with cute dresses in August, but the closed toe means you can keep wearing them into September. (shoe: Miz Mooz Emory, bag: Hobo Full Swing, necklace: Minoux, wishbone earrings: Viv + Ingrid)
Boots and boot-like shoes can work in the hotter days too, often best with a dress or some shorts, something that counteract their inherent bootness with summery femininity. Make sure to keep at least one of the garments breezy for some air-flow! (shoe: Indigo Water Row, earrings: Minoux, hat: Delux, wallet: Hobo Lauren)
How would you wear some of your kicks throughout the seasons?
xoxo- Mica
Blue Jean Baby, Part 1
Ever since Levi Strauss started making jeans for cowboys back in the 1800s, there has been no piece of fashion so iconic, so inherently American. They’re pretty much the apple pie of clothing. The trends come and go, wax and wane, and right now it seems like denim is having an “anything goes” moment. So pick your favorite style now, because you can find all the different shapes. Pick a pair that makes your butt look real good. And then pick the perfect pair of shoes to go with each cut of jean because, well, you’d be shocked at what a difference it makes. And you didn’t splurge on the perfect pair of Good Butt Jeans just to blow it with the wrong shoe choice, now didja?
So how would you wear the oh-so-current boyfriend jean? First, make sure you’re wearing this masculine staple right: The fit should be on the baggy side, a bit distressed, and sit low on the waist. I recommend cuffing them so you’re not swimming in them. The other trick to ensure this is the only item on you that you ripped from your beau’s closet to pair them with deliciously girly things. To counteract their baggy shape, I love to couple this style with a blatantly feminine yet casual shoe with a heel or wedge. And of course a lil’ peep toe never hurt anyone! Add a girly blouse and you’re all set!
Until next time, blue jean babies!
xoxo,
Sally
(Top to bottom: Swedish Hasbeens 439 Strappy Sandal, Miz Mooz Yael Wedge, Chie Mihara Oyko Pump, all available at pedX.)
Totally Far Out
Growing up in the 70s meant looking longingly at the fashions my older cousins wore. Chunky wooden heeled sandals, faded bell bottoms, and crocheted shirts were the epitome of cool in my young eyes. Sadly when I could buy my OWN clothes, fashion had jumped to the asymmetrical, jewel-toned look of the 80s (ugh.)
However, as fashion is cyclical, what goes around comes around, and I can create that look I longed for once again. The wooden heel is back! The wedge heel is back! And I’m old enough now …
So grab your bubble gum Kissing Potion, spray on the Love’s Baby Soft, and come in for the grown-up version of Dr. Scholl’s – Cydwoq’s “Revolt.” Or perhaps Miz Mooz’s “Yael” which has a super comfortable cork and leather wedge heel, or the equally comfy Biviel wedges #3123. Top ‘em off with some ultra light wooden earrings from Daphne Olive, and ahhh – the dreams of a young girl are fulfilled.
(Clockwise from top left: Miz Mooz Yael, available in Whiskey or Ice, at pedX; Cydwoq Revolt, available in black metallic, at pedX; Biviel BV3123, available in red or indigo, at Manifesto; Daphne Olive wooden earrings (and necklaces!) available at pedX and Manifesto; 1970s beauty products, available in my adolescence, and on ebay.)
Rapture Survival Guide (this is only a test.)
Whelp, we either all survived The Rapture or there simply wasn’t one. Oh, oops, it’s actually in October, says Rasputin that same guy who said it was May 21. The good news is, now we have plenty of time to prepare before we embarrass ourselves like last time.
Surely those left on this here planet would appreciate the irony of a t-shirt proclaiming “I survived The Rapture and all I got was this crappy shirt,” but if you’d prefer to rock your own look, be sure and adapt it to the ways of the new world.
Comfort, of course, is the most important thing. And the ability to withstand the elements: scorching hot temperatures, zombies, who knows really? You gotta be prepared.
Here is a handy shortlist from someone who knows*:
Firstly, make sure you have a hat to protect yourself from the elements. Light scarves will also help in that respect: they can keep you warm, protect you from the sun, be used as bandages, ropes, blankets, or makeshift shelter. Who knows what the future holds? Could be the best $20 you ever spent!
I also recommend a sturdy bag (cross body is a must!) plus a watch so you know when to cast your eye to the sky (or afterwards, when the apocalypse has rendered cell phones useless and you need to know what time Glee is on.) And as fair warning, get yourself some post earrings, so the zombies have one less thing to grab on to.
And just to state the obvious, you ought to get yourself some comfy shoes, just in case you have to run for your life, or the spaceship, or… something. Remember those Heaven’s Gate people and their sweet new Nikes? They had the right idea!
If the armageddon has your style stumped, we’d love to help you out! Shoot an email to sally@pedxshoes.com!
Till next time (if there is one,)
Sally
* By which I mean, someone who has watched lots of apocalypse movies.
Top row, L-R: “Prodigy” fedora, Peter Grimm; “Miss Sara” cloche, Goorin Bros.; “Post” leather satchel, Cydwoq; “Serenity” shawl, Shiraleah; “Platform” leather watch, Tokyo Bay; SS and 14k post earrings, both Viv & Ingrid.
Bottom row, L-R: “Alex” leather sandal, Miz Mooz; “Plush Madras” ballet flat, Indigo by Clarks; “Jazzy Fab” canvas and leather oxford, J Shoes; “46376” leather mary jane, Camper. All available at Manifesto and/or pedX.
