September 24, 2014

Designer Spotlight: Paul Andrew

September 24, 2014/ cieja springer

Image from Paul Andrew website, showcases his inspiration for the Spring 2014 collection - simply stunning!

Designer spotlight has been on pause for couple weeks due to my floating around the city for fashion week and the like, but we're back with fierce and fury with our shoe artisan of the week, Paul Andrew. The luxury shoe designer is no amateur when it comes to shoe design. Having spent over a decade honing his design craft at major fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen and Donna Karen, and being awarded Accessories Designer of the Year in 2013, Paul Andrew is quickly becoming a fixture on the scene.

Coveted by the fashion glamourai, his designs have a unique point of view and should not be seen on the feet of the fashion faint of heart. From scalloped red suede pumps, over the knee suede and patent leather stiletto boots to mixed media sandals, his collection covers the gamut.

If you don't believe me, check it out for yourself. Click through the below gallery for the latest and greatest from his Fall 2014 collection. Suffice it to say, his name will soon become synonymous with fierce style.

Can't wait to have add a few of these bad boys to my collection. You can find Paul Andrew at the following: Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Jeffrey, Nordstrom, Cece Shoes et al. Check www.paulandrew.com for more stockists.

Ciao bellas.

Walk Pretty!

All images courtesy of Paul Andrew website.

August 20, 2014

Designer Spotlight: Celine

August 20, 2014/ cieja springer

Phoebe Philo has created a fashion powerhouse over at Celine. I'm talking concepting and delivering a 'never to miss' season of great shoes, bags and clothes. Lets face it, every sensible fashionista on the planet saves her duckets or goes bankrupt when its time pick the best investment pieces. Either that or sugar daddy's are on speed dial across the globe, but I digress.

Designer Spotlight this week goes to the daring and darling Celine. The shot above is the Metallic Gold Wedge Pump that I searched high and low for and eventually located on eBay. I've only worn them twice, but every time I do, I feel like I'm on cloud C

Check out what I'm coveting and can't wait to get my hands on IMMEDIATELY...

Celine Luggage Handbag - yes I STILL want this OK its not overrated or played out, its a necessity
Lambskin Drape Sandal would pair these would some leather culottes and a tshirt
Mini Doc Handbag reminds me of the 20s
Suede Slingback in Fuscia these look hella comfy and overall easy gives me a #grownup casual Saturday feeling
Black & White Moccasin Heels great for work
Gold Plated Brogues which I cannot find ANYWHERE. Oh, but I shall (no link avail)

Click on style names to check out Celine's lookbook and per usual you can find the collection at the likes of Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harvey Nichols, MyTheresa and more.

Happy searching (start by clicking on the retailers above to go straight to their sites) and shoepping.

August 06, 2014

Designer Spotlight: Ruthie Davis

August 06, 2014/ cieja springer

This week's Designer Spotlight goes to the indelible, vivacious and enthusiastic Ruthie Davis - have you seen her instagram?! One of my BFF's put me on to this woman and her delicious shoe collection about two years ago and I've been in love with them and HER ever since.

If you scroll a few pages back, you'll see my post of the hottest sales of the season where I featured the Ruthie Davis brand and touted her for creating 'platform perfection'. Ms. Davis began creating shoes in 2006 after a notable career in the fashion and footwear business. Her knack for design and her business acumen allowed her to quickly rise to the top of the shoeuniverse. In most recent shoenews, she became a member of the CFDA and her infamous "Odyssey" heels created for Queen Bey will be featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - not bad huh!

I won't go into too much detail because we keep things light and fun at From The Bottom Up, but some of these major accomplish could not go without mention. Without further-ado, see my favs from her collection...

The Stefani. Knee high caged sandal zipups that I'd rock in 30 degree weather with a pair of denim shorts and an overcoat. They are worth the freeze!

The Ashlee. An all time favorite I have yet to add to my shoe collection. Perfect pop of coral to jazz up an outfit in summer or fall.

Kelly. A classic pump with a kick. The two-tone patent leather shoe goes with any outfit and look comfy as all get out. Love the wedge like detail of the heel too. Killer!

The Levan. Not your average mary jane. This 5.5 inch stunner is less school girl and more grown woman. The colored heel is fun and plays perfectly into the navy blue. Can't wait to own a pair.

Joanne. I first noticed these on Ruthie Davis' Instagram and instantly fell in love! Just looking at them make me want to bring out my inner stripper! The lucite heel is super playful and the cuff like ankle strap adds uniqueness. Needless to say, I want...no I NEED these now!

All shoes are avail at www.ruthiedavis.com.

Happy Shoepping lovas.

p.s. the Ashlee, Kelly and Levan are all currently on sale ;0)!!

p.p.s i can't wait to get into her shoe studio to interview her for Shoe Stories!

July 23, 2014

Designer Spotlight: Phillip Lim

July 23, 2014/ cieja springer

Every other Wednesday, FTBUP will publish Designer Spotlight. The series will feature my fav shoe designers and more.

With that said, we're kicking off the series with the incredible Phillip Lim. The 2007 CFDA Emerging Talent in Womenswear winner has been serving up some sleek, sexy and structured designs on a platter!

Check out some 'stomp & shout' worthy pieces from his previous AND current collections...