Everlane: Shoe Park In The City

IMAGE: EVERLANE.COM

I always knew that Friday the 13th was my favorite day. For perspective, I turned 13 on Friday the 13th and had one of my most memorable birthdays. I like odd things and firmly believe that in order for you to be number one, well you have to be odd! But I digress. I started this off with Friday the 13th and here's why, this Friday, May 13th Everlane will host the coolest experience in the city, Shoe Park, to try and buy their latest summer shoe collection.

Shoe Park, an interactive installation, will be located at 83 Wooster Street and last for 10 days ending on May 22nd. At Shoe Park, consumers will be required to remove their footwear at the entrance and try out the summer collection. The installation, set up as a mini obstacle course/playground, allows you to 'test drive' the shoes' comfortability and ease. If you love 'em, you'll leave with 'em that day.

I appreciate the brands foray into footwear - they're approach and marketing tactic have been clever - after its successful launch and ascension into providing the best basics.

Since I'll be heading up to Syracuse for my nephew graduation this weekend, I will miss the grand opening, but mutha will be sure to pump thru the following week and I simply can't wait.

Footwear available for try on and purchase range from $98-$190.

Slide Sandal

Street Sandal

Modern Babo

Leather Street Shoe

Modern Ankle Boot

Modern Loafer

IMAGES: EVERLANE.COM

P.S. Bags from the collection will also be on hand to test out.

The Met Gala: Best In Shoe

ZOE KRAVITZ ROCKING VALENTINO

IMAGE: COURTESY OF VOGUE.COM VIA GETTY IMAGES

Yesterday was the First Monday in May AKA the indelible night of the Met Gala. While I was a little underwhelmed by the red carpet looks that were supposed to take the theme Manus x Machina to the next level, there were some who came to slay and not to play. Of course at FTBUP!™ we were most interested in seeing what shoe stories were being told.

Not too many people took risk, but get ready to see a resurgence of rocking combat style, structured boots/booties with elegant dresses courtesy of Louis Vuitton - this seems to be a moment that has now become trendless, its been around forever, had a big moment in early 2000's went away and is now back, again.

On the flip side like Ms. Kravitz, who in my opinion KILT it, some ladies keep it dainty with unexpected detail. Taylor Swift gets a feature for this well done gladiator look. Overall, I think everyone played it safe. B O R I N G. Nonetheless, here were my picks for best in shoe show. Enjoy!

Jennifer Connelly in Louis Vuitton

Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton

Taylor Swift in Louis Vuitton

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton

SJP in custom SJP

Selena Gomez in Louis Vuitton

Solange in Loewe Clear Slides

IMAGES COURTESY OF VOGUE.COM AND FOOTWEARNEWS.COM

Thesis Couture Launch Event

Image: Amy Anaiz

Hey lovas...if you follow me on Snapchat {so if you don't thats your cue to do it FTBUP}, you would've caught a glimpse of my outing last week at the launch event for Thesis Couture, a new fashion-technology company hell bent {in the best way possible} on reinventing the stiletto. In its simplest form, the CEO Dolly Singh stated at the event that her and her companies purpose is to "make a stiletto that feels like a wedge."

How is this going to be achieved? Well you can check that out on their site Thesis Couture for more details and specifics, but just know the dynamic team is comprised of Rocket Scientists and an Astronaut - beyond cool!

At on-set, only 1,500 pair will be available for purchase. There's already over 10K+ inquiries about this heel honey. I tried on the prototype and must say it was beyond cushion-y. There was most certainly of a level of comfort I immediately experienced and the prototype was a size SMALLER than what I normally wear. Dolly and her team have a great product on their hands and I'm excited to see it take off {pun intended}.

Here's a few images from last week. Enjoy and stay tuned in for more!

Images: Amy Anaiz

Paris Is Burning...

Paris Fashion Week is the Fashion Week of all Fashion Weeks. I mean really its the shit! The street style...the shit....the runway...the shit...and Paris...well the shit. This has been the hardest recap yet because everything was just so damn good, Louis Vuitton, Kenzo Paris, Off White - Virgil is killing the game, Chanel - we had to get into the entire look, Miu Miu, Givenchy, Acne Studios just UGH. The story is still consistent with what we saw in New York, London, and Milan - opulence, texture, and form and function.

We appreciate it a great deal. Seems like Fall 2016 will be the official return to Fashion and we're ready for it!

Get into this gallery so you can mentally prepare to serve some looks!

IMAGES: Courtesy of Vogue.com.

London Calling...& Milan Too

Let me tell you honey, they went OFF across the pond. I mean hot diggity damn! I am still gagging over the lusciousness that stomped, slayed, and sashayed down the runway. The mood for Fall was consistent to what we saw on the New York shows - rich, opulent, and fierce. 

Between Fausto Puglisi's thigh-high buckle ridden sandals to practically everything that went down for Gucci I've been speechless for days - hence the delay in this post. 

N21 stayed true to form with tons of texture and bow like details. Designers Fay and Whistles showcased that form and function will forever remain chic and Vivienne Westwood served with a pop of rich patent leather red boots. Duro Olowu gave us lots of print on print and oh, zebra print is back. 

Enjoy the recap and check back this weekend for Fendi, Prada, and Moschino.

IMAGES: Courtesy of Vogue.com.