Shoe News: Piperlime Pops Up in New York for Fashion Week

They're Zoe Stylish

Image via RachelZoe.com

Shoemongers everywhere know Piperlime.com as a prime online destination for the hottest shoe styles and brands. An inventory of on-trend shoes at a variety of price points, coupled with style picks by celebrity stylist and fashion editor, Rachel Zoe makes the site worth its weight in soles. Those in New York for Fashion Week this September will have the pleasure of actually shopping at a brick and mortar Piperlime store. From September 9, 2010 through October 3, shoppers will have access to not only exclusive styles from some of their favorite brands (think Marc by Marc Jacobs, Frye, Cynthia Vincent, etc.), but also to professional tips on how to wear them. In addition, there will be a style loft in the store, where customers can participate in daily style challenges. To celebrate the opening of the location (93 Mercer St.) and Fashion's Night Out, the store will be open late on September 10. Attendees that night will be able to meet Rachel Zoe and the cast of Project Runway.

Much Ado About Shoes: FFANY Spring 2010 Faves from the Flatotel

Looking Ahead

Last week, retailers and press swarmed the Hilton New York Hotel, Flatotel and various shoe showrooms for FFANY's New York Shoe Expo.  Most brands were showing Spring/ Summer 2011, but some had a few pairs left for Autumn/ Winter 2010. Most shoe lovers anxiously await Fashion Week each season, but I get just as excited about the Shoe Expo. It provides an opportunity to meet some of the designers, connect with smaller, lesser known brands and touch/ try the shoes. My friend, Jewell (the Fashion Socialite) and I had a great time. I'll be posting interviews and pairing some of the shoes I saw with cocktails once they're available for purchase. However, I thought you'd like a tidbit of what made me swoon in the meantime. 

B by Aperire's Fall offerings, with their walk-all-day heel heights, bright colors and playful designs, are a great way to fight the cool-season blahs. These are on to-buy list (and available now for $230- $250 retail):

B by Aperire Biggie

B by Aperire Blow

B by Aperire Bio

Killah, another brand characterized by its whimsy and affordability is serving up lace, chiffon and other girly details in electrifying hues. Here's are my faves for next Spring:

Australian brand, I Love Billy, will be doing a line of floral canvas, heels, flats and oxfords next spring. This pair of darling platforms caught my eye. Get this, they'll retail for $100 or less!

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Free Shoes for YOU! Sergio Rossi's Black Lace Up Bootie Giveaway

Fall Into Seduction with Sergio Rossi

Sergio Rossi, through the "Fall into Seduction" giveaway is treating one lucky shoe lover to a free pair of these sultry lace up booties from the prefall collection and other awesome prizes. All you have to do is click the image, and follow the directions on the official sweepstakes page. The winner will be selected randomly on or around September 6th. Good luck!

Free Shoes for YOU! Diba Giveaway Reader Poll

It's in the Bag

Readers have selected which carry-on bag they'd choose for a first meeting with their beau's family. Their tastes vary, but I'm sure yours do too. Now it's time for you to weigh in! Which one is your favorite? Put your vote in the comments section, and the person whose choice gets the most votes will win a free pair of silver Diba "Back Down" wedge sandals (pictured below). Here are pictures of their choices, along with their comments.The winner will be selected on Friday, so I hope the entrants spread the word!

Barbara: "My must-have carry on bag would be this Floto Imports Positano Grande Leather Duffel with a drop-down bottom for, what else, shoes & sundries)- a classic bag that would last through many adventures."

Lauryn M: "Black, sleek, Victorinox luggage sends the right message every time. AND it wont get dirty...you know the airlines could care less about your luggage...so this Victorinox Werks Travler is for me."









Chocl8fashnista:  I'd rock them! Because the shoe is so outlandish, the rest of the ensemble needs to be simple, Skinny denim, white tank, asymmetrical shoulder padded blazer (or simple black blazer), minimal accessories and the shoe should take center stage. I wear (and get away with, i think) weird things, so theses shoes suit me. xoxo I'd pair them with the carry on pieces from this Rockland Set in Black Dots. I need to make a statement!

Lauren:  Picture this... Silver wedge heels, dark washed skinny jeans, silver chain belt, grey off-the-shoulder silk top with some chunky purple bangles. To top off this funky yet sophisticated look, I would sport the Titan Luggage 360 Four Diamond Edition 22" USA Carry-On, with it's diamond-pattern exterior it's sure to get heads turning!

MJ: I would pick this luxe Siamond Cappuccini Leather Carry-On. My mind boggles at the idea of a guy even knowing what shoes I was wearing when meeting his family, let alone picking them out for me! But I love those wedges, and I'd wear them with dark grey jeans and a taupe top, probably drapey and possibly ruched. Big silver earrings, too. Or a chunky silver statement necklace, of course.

Vittoria: Without a doubt, i'd tote the carry-on pieces from this Pierre Cardin Signature Series set. It looks like a long-lost Louis Vuitton pattern! I'd be turning heads left and right...everyone would think a celebrity was strutting past with those statement shoes, a hot boyfriend, and that great luggage set!