Shoes
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Shrinking violets are out of luck this resort season as bright and punchy patterns go toe-to-toe— not to mention heel-to-heel—on the latest crop of shoes. Miu Miu and Donna Karan are displaying their eye-popping prints on cotton canvas and linen for some of the prettiest spikes in town.
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Lizard reaches the height of chic.
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Boots on the ground never looked so sharp.
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From top: Jimmy Choo’s snakeskin and suede clutch, $795, at Jimmy Choo, 866.JCHOO.US, jimmychoo.com; Balenciaga’s leather and wool boot, by Nicolas Ghesquière, $5,695, at Balenciaga, New York; Bottega Veneta’s oxidized silver, horn and stone necklace, $3,950, at Bottega Veneta, 877.362.1715, bottegaveneta.com.
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From top: Valentino’s silk satin and tulle sandal, $745, at Valentino, 800.997.0140; Chanel’s embroidered organza shoe, $1,325, at select Chanel boutiques, 800.550.0005; Dior’s lambskin bag, $1,590, at Dior, 800.929.DIOR; Ippolita’s sterling silver and quartz bracelet, $895, ippolita.com.
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With sexy new heels, gladiators take a step up.
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Transparent accessories stage a comeback.
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Wrap yourself up in python.
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A rose is never just a rose on these ladylike accessories.