DSW Shoe of the Week: Herve Leger Boots

I've had my eye on this Herve Leger boot for a while, and now it's on clearance. Also, it's getting a lot closer to fall, and you know when it's fall all we want are boots, especially boots that mix a delicate heel with a tough platform.

Find them on the first level of DSW on 34th Street.


DSW
213 West 34th Street just west of Seventh Avenue

Hervé Léger by Max Azria Fall '12

Below, Sarah covers the most recent Herve Leger show.

Hervé Léger's fall '12 show was the most crowded I've ever attended, which is not surprising considering how the brand appeals to both Hollywood celebs and high society mavens.

This season, Léger's signature bandage dresses serve less as a statement dress and more as a showpiece for tough accessories. Harnesses, fur shrugs, even some fringe and leather pleating were Max Azria's adornment for fall.

Photos from mbfashionweek.com


The colours were muted except for the prominent use of red. The red patterned dress (top, right) was evocative of a painting I recently viewed at Lee Ufan's recent exhibition at the Guggenheim, "From Line."

The Léger runway was U-shaped, and as always, good for celebrity-spotting. I spotted some of my favorite bloggers in the front rows, including Rumi of Fashion Toast, who serves as one of Azria's muses. Rarely does Mr. Azria disappoint!

Tell Me About It, Strawberry

While walking through Strawberry on 34th Street yesterday, I was reminded of a few 2008 phrases I'd be pleased to hear less of in 2009:

"Color Block." Although, if there were any 9's, I would have totally bought these color block boots for $10 (1/2 off of the reduced price of $19.99). Which goes to prove one can tire of the phrase but still be a sucker to the trend.

I prefer to call these "Mondrian Chic."


















"Body Con." Yuk. I was privileged to wear Leger back when it was Herve-made, and shoved a leg or two into an Alaia in my heyday. I appreciate the incredible things those dresses do for one's figure. But I wouldn't be sad to never hear "body con" in '09.

Not seeing another bad Leger knockoff would also not make me sad.














"Boho Chic." No one was happier than I was to embrace boho chic. I love boho chic. I want to look boho chic for the rest of my life. But if I have to read about one more boho chic designer, dress or handbag, I may turn into a button-down pumpkin.

Boho chic? Honestly I hardly know anymore.














But I can't end 2008 on such a negative note! As much as I can't wait to kick her to the curb and embrace '09, The Berry reminded me that "Yes, we can still find Obama bling caps, and for 25% off."

What a great country.














Happy New Year to all!


Strawberry, in the Empire State Building on 34th Street between 5th & 6th