Boots You Should Be Wearing This Winter

Take a cue from Gigi Hadid, Hailey Baldwin (Bieber) and Kendall Jenner about the boots you should be wearing this winter season. You don't have to spend as much as they do to look equally fashionable (and warm) like them, in fact, we did the research for you and we have found these boots that are less than $250.

Celebrity Shoes: Jennifer Lopez wears Casadei boots at the Billboard Music Awards

Jennifer Lopez arrived on the red carpet of Billboard Music Awards yesterday wearing a velvet jacket with matching bra and leather skirt by Roberto Cavalli. She completed her fierce look with Casadei thigh high boots of the same color to achieve the monochromatic look.

Casadei Blade stretch leather boots, $1,500.

Her Casadei Blade boots has the brand's signature 120mm heel. It will be a challenge to wear because it is a pull on boot but if you are J.Lo who has assistants to help, it will be easy.

Celebrity Shoes: Taylor Swift Wears Casadei platform sandals at the Billboard Music Awards

Taylor Swift made her first red carpet appearance at the Billboard Music Awards after two years of hiatus. The Reputation artist served us glamour in blush colored Versace gown with floral and feather embellishments. She completed her look with Casadei metallic gold platform sandals.

Check out other variations of the Casadei T-bar platform sandals:

Celebrity Shoes: Freida Pinto wears Casadei sandals

We are living for Freida Pinto's colorful fringe midi dress at the Veuve Clicquot New Generation Awards in Sydney. She opted to forgo accessories other than a simple ring and bracelet to make her dress the only conversation piece. She finished her look by wearing Casadei "Techno Blade" double heel effect ankle sandals. It is available in various colors.

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Celebrity Shoes: Kerry Washington wears Casadei boots

Kerry Washington attended the Vanity Fair party wearing a Alexander Vauthier mini dress with sparkly ruffled side. She completed her look with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Casadei thigh high boots.

This Casadei over the knee boots has its signature blade heels that is 125mm in height. It is made entirely of leather and is from the brand's AW 2017 collection. You can buy it for $1,500 at Farfetch.

Shoe Suggestions for Keri Russell

Keri Russell is beautiful but we think the styling of this particular look seems as if she came out of a 90's magazine cover. She could have styled her hair up and might we suggest these shoes instead?

Shoe Suggestions for Zendaya

Zendaya always looks good on the red carpet--glamorous, edgy or casual--name it, she will make sure that she will leave a mark. For the screening of Without A Net at the New York Film Festival, she chose a beautiful Elie Saab Resort 2018 tea length dress that we almost forgo her unusual white Casadei pumps. So yes, those pumps didn't do enough justice so we are suggesting alternatives.

Celebrity Shoes: Demi Lovato in Casadei lace covered pumps

Demi Lovato is wearing a Zuhair Murad Couture sheer lace top that left little to the imagination and crystal embellished harem pants reminiscent of the early 1990s. Her mug looks fierce as ever and her Casadei lace covered pumps is on point.

The Casadei pumps bear the brand's signature "blade" heels. The metallic gold leather is covered with lace for texture and more feminine appeal. It can be yours for $750 at Farfetch.

Celebrity Shoes: Zendaya in pink pumps

Zendaya is a vision in pink Ralph & Russo gown with dramatic train, Bulgari earrings and Casadei "Blade" pumps. It is uncommon to wear head to toe pink (unless you are Paris Hilton), especially if it is in its brightest hue, but she pulled it off. The pointy pump has been around for years and it is one of the brand's iconic designs.

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Casadei "Blade" pump, $703.36 $351.68

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Metallic Pumps for Christmas

If there is one season wherein you can be forgiven to wear metallics everyday is during the Holidays. Make the most of this season to put your best foot forward and try our shoe suggestions to dress up your Holiday wardrobe. Happy shopping!

1. Sergio Rossi metallic gold pump, $465 at Farfetch.
2. Casadei blade heel pump, $750 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
3. Tom Ford metallic pumps, $1,490 at mytheresa.
4. Saint Laurent 'Paris' pump, $695 $487 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
5. Valentino 'Rockstud' pump, $1,045 at Forward.
6. Gucci 'Molina' lip pump, $895 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
7. Christian Louboutin 'Galu' pump, $895 at Neiman Marcus.
8. Gucci pump, $790-870 at Gucci.

Prabal Gurung for Casadei embroidered pumps

The latest collaboration to hit the runway is Prabal Gurung and Casadei and the partnership seems good because of this embroidered pump as proof. This suede pump features a pointy toe with embroidery and Swarovski crystal treatments. I guess it has a 4.5-inch heel. This is a pre-order item at modaoperandi.com and shipping will start on June 15 to August 15. You have to deposit $900--half of the price of this pump to process your order.

You must hurry because trunkshow will end in three days!

Casadei sculptured wedge sandals

I guess what I am trying to say is that this Casadei wedge has been haunting me lately. Its heel height exceeds my standard and I was advised to refrain from wearing heels because of a hairline fracture on my toe, but, it is just so pretty to look at. I like the combination of nude, pink and tangerine--very summery! This also comes in black.

This is available at Yoox for $695. It has been a long time since I visited the site and I know I have been missing a lot. I will post more shoes from the site in the coming days. I promise.

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The Best Red Pumps

Giuseppe Zanotti crystal heeled pump, $1,295 at Zappos Couture.

Since we will celebrate Valentine's Day and red happens to be the color of the month, allow me to present to you my personal list of the best red pumps (in no particular order). Red is a sexy and seductive color and when you use it to an equally gorgeous shape of the pumps, it will bring any of its wearer to a certain level of confidence that will surely draw a man's attention. You know that feeling when you are wearing confidence together with your clothes and your shoes that when you enter a room, as if magic, people turn their heads and you see on their face an approving look? 

Check out my selection... if you have not own any red pump, now is the right time for you to buy one.

Casadei platform mary jane pump

Casadei platform mary jane pump, $752 at Farfetch.

Ah... color me red!

It is really not necessary to add a lot of details for a shoe to look sexy and extra special... sometimes you just color it red and there you go. This lady is made of suede with hidden platform and 150mm heel. This could be Dorothy's new ruby red slipper.

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Shopping at Luisa Via Roma

Luisa Via Roma is now ready for Spring/Summer. So guys, put down your coats and kick off your winter boots for a little while and let us enjoy virtual shopping for SS shoes at one of my favorite shopping sites...

Casadei studded pointy pumps

Casadei studded pointy pumps, $990 at Luisa via Roma.

Pointed pumps are definitely in. Here, following the bandwagon is Casadei. But, this particular pointed toe has some "special" feature on it--studs, that quite resembles Christian Louboutin's 'Pigalle' with spikes. What are your thoughts?

Casadei pointed toe pump

Casadei pointed toe pump, $670 at Amazon.

This pump by Casadei reminds me of the Medieval time when men and women's shoes seem to look the same. It is actually quite surprising to see a design such as this from Casadei who is known for making gorgeous platforms. What I like about it is the bow design and chunky heel.

Casadei Fall 2011 Shoe Collection

This fall, Casadei focused on the basics, no elaborate designs that you don't want to be ruined during harsh weather conditions.

130mm suede platform pump, $860.

130mm printed python diamond heel pump, $860.

130mm suede open toe pump, $860.

120mm suede pointy boots, $1155.

130mm Swarovski covered peep toe pump, $1673.

Swarovski covered ballerina flats, $1345.

120mm suede pointy pump, $860.

130mm tulle ruffle calfskin boot, $1171.

130mm suede lace peep toe pump, $931.

100mm calfskin studded pointed pump, $1018.

130mm suede low boot, $1002.

100 suede reverse boot, $1088.

130mm shearling removable zip boots, $2019.

130mm calfskin removable zip panels boot, $1726.

100mm calfskin studded pointy boot, $2244.

Casadei's Fall 2011 Collection is available at Luisa Via Roma.

Casadei ruffle-collar tulle pump

Casadei ruffle-collar tulle pump, $950 at Neiman Marcus.

I like ruffles. They add volume and drama to a drab blouse or shoes, I just didn't realize them to look like the collar of this Casadei pump. There is something mystical about it that I could not resist. I have to see this worn first before I give my final verdict.

This design is from the brand's Fall 2011 collection.

Casadei satin platform pumps with bow detail

A red carpet event would not be complete without any Casadei shoe. Recently, Katy Perry was seen wearing a triple platform peep toe pump  with crystals from the brand's Red Carpet S/S 2011 collection to coordinate with her sparkling Armani Prive gown during the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Casadei satin platform pumps, $640 at Neiman Marcus.

Let me show you now this equally gorgeous satin pumps from Casadei that has a cute satin bow to make the pickiest feet marvel. It has 5 1/2" heel and 1 3/4" platform front that are sure to give you the needed height. This versatile pump can be worn on your wedding day, date night, or any formal events that you will be attending. 

Wear it with these:

Evening Dresses by Lela Rose
Platforms by Casadei