Shoe Pic with ABDC's Poreotix

I went to a live taping of America's Best Dance Crew on Tuesday and of course had to get a shoe pic!

The guys of Poreotix were really enthusiastic about showing off their kicks! Aren't their Nikes awesome? Check out more behind the scenes of ABDC on Allie is Wired. 

St. Patty's Day Green- No Pinching!

Remember when you had to wear green to school on St. Patrick's Day in order not to get pinched by all your friends? In case you still play that game {I do}... here are some great green shoe finds that are perfect for spring and will keep you from getting pinched next week:

Steve Madden 'Sahara' Sandal for $59 @ Swell

Lucky Loop Flats for $158 @ Anthropologie

Steve Madden 'Serrious' for $59 @ Steve Madden

Stuart Weitzman Red Carpet Collection

Every year Stuart Weitzman hosts an annual Oscar Styling Suite where he premieres his "Red Carpet" collection and invites some of the hottest makeup and hair pros to give beauty touch-ups and tips! I was so excited to cover the event for an Allie is Wired Exclusive - it was fantastic! Here are some more pics and info about Weitzman's "Red Carpet" collection:

Thigh High Boots

These magical thigh high boots are covered in 200,000+ Swarovski Crystals and took over 200 labor hours to make... Oh my goodness! A Weitzman rep explained to me that this is more of a "performance" shoe and as of now there are only two pairs in existence. Clients can custom design these, changing the amount of Swarovski crystals or the length of the boot.

 Close up view

Stunning!! How soon 'till Rihanna or Lady Gaga rock these?

Feather d'Orsay Pump

These are my favs! You know I'm a sucker for feminine shoes especially ones adorned with feathers and bows. The purple color is fantastic and the feather detail is perfect!

Top: Back Zipper Sandals & Bottom: Swarovski Crystal Sandals

It was nice to see funkier, more contemporary pieces in the collection (back zipper sandals).Weitzman noticed a trend in functional day to evening shoes and decided to create a sandal fitting for the on-the-go woman. The zipper detail is right on point for the season:

Close-up of Back Zipper Sandals

I think these will appeal to the 20-something woman looking for a funkier evening sandal. Hopefully the dept. store buyers agree!

More from the "Red Carpet" Collection: 

Platform Sling Back Peep Toes with Bow detail

Platform Pumps (Middle w/ Crystal Platform Detail)

 Evening Sandals

I spoke with Jane Weitzman about the availability of the "Red Carpet" Collection and she said some styles will be in dept. stores within the next couple of months. Not all styles will be chosen by the buyers and therefore some designs in the collection may never see the shoe department! Good news though, there were multiple sizes of each design made for the Oscar Styling Suite and they will be available starting today at the Stuart Weitzman on Rodeo Drive. Go get 'em before they are gone!

March J. Crew Picks

You all know I have a soft spot in my heart for J. Crew shoes. They are just very unique and the quality is outstanding! Anywho... I was browsing through the March 2010 catalog yesterday and wanted to show you some of my shoe favs:

If you love 'em:

The 'Blume' flats and pumps just make me swoon. You know how I feel about flower and bow details {LOVE}.

Happy Friday!

Shop My Look: Military Inspired

After reading Refinery 29's "3 ways to Get Spring's Military Style Just Right" I felt inspired to break out an old jacket that has a little military feel:

Dressed it up with some nude pumps:

 Theory honestly makes the most comfortable heels. There is this awesome padding right under the ball of the foot that feels incredible to walk on!

Shop this look:

Ankle toothpick jean in twilight wash for $125 @ J.Crew

I get a lot of compliments on the wash and cut of these jeans. I really like the wash but one thing I have noticed is that after a couple of wears they tend to stretch out pretty easily. They look great tucked into boots though!

Linen-cotton soft V-Neck Tee for $29.50 @ J.Crew

Dallas Military Blazer for $30 @ Delias

My jacket is an old Diesel jacket from years ago, but I thought this Delias one was pretty similar because of the two bottom pockets (you can't see mine in the pic but they are there) and the collar. I really like the gold detail too.

Moschino Nude Pumps for $399 @ Zappos Couture

Ruthie Davis 'Sushi Roll Platform Pumps' for $665 @ Shopbop

Unfortunately the Theory 'Mariel' is sold out in all colors except fuchsia, but the Moschino and Ruthie Davis styles are pretty similar. Nude pumps really are one of my favs.

Necklace is from Forever21 and my watch is Longines.


Happy Thursday Everyone!

The Shoe Guide: Neon Shoes

Here is the last of spring's biggest trends (under $350) inspired by Net-A-Porter's shoe issue:

Neon Shoes

There is nothing better than a pop of color to really top off an outfit. I'm a huge fan of fun colored shoes so I'm loving the neon shoe trend!

Here are a few goodies:

Colin Stuart 'Neon-trim' Sandal for $29 @ Victoria Secret

I love how these sandals give you just a hint of neon + the price is fantastic. Sometimes VS has such good shoe finds!

Tory Burch Jelly 'Reva' for $95 @ Bloomingdales 

I have a bright pink pair of the Reva jellies and I absolutely love them. They do run a little big so if you are in between sizes, definitely go smaller.

Tulua Wedge for $98 @ Free People

Not a huge wedge fan but I like all the different details on these Tuluas. Lace-up front and zipper back detail = a Pursuit of Shoes fav! 

Belle by Sigerson Morrison sandal for $199 @ Zappos Couture

 Oh wow.. I think I've added another shoe to the shopping list. {oh how the list just grows and grows} The magenta pink color is yummy and the back zipper detail is gold... my fav! I really heart these!

The Shoe Guide: Military Shoes

Another one of spring's biggest trends (under $350) inspired by Net-A-Porter's shoe issue:

Military Shoes

 

Get tough with army green and khaki shoes for spring 2010. Find the perfect 'military shoe' in a mix of canvas, suede, and leather. Add some laces for a more authentic look! You can pair them with a whimsical dress for a complimentary look or your favorite spring shorts.

Here are some of my favs under $350:

Deena & Ozzy Canvas Cut-out Sandal for $38 @ Urban Outfitters

These canvas lace-up sandals are another perfect addition to your spring sandal collection. Really loving the lace-up detail and contrasting heel color.

Nine West 'Ketu' Pump for $89 @ Endless

Military green with gold detail...I like it, I like it a lot! These shoes really give the 'military' feel without trying too hard.

Steve Madden 'Axee' Bootie for $186 @ Madison LA

For the true military girl! I'm not usually into chunky boots ( I like bows and stilettos) but the girls at work have been rockin' these like no other. I love them with tucked in dark skinny jeans or black leggings. They give your a rugged but put together look.

Check back tomorrow for the last spring trend spotlight!