It’s Pouring Cute Rain Boots

The weather outside might be frightful, but that’s no deterrent for a fashionista.   Cute rain boots to the rescue!   Spring time means rain, so let’s have some fashionable fun with it.

shuzsociety has made it easy to shop for specific types of footwear allowing you to see the wide range of styles … and prices .. available from the best online retailers.

Gone are the days of ugly rubber boots that your mother made you wear to school.  Here’s some of our favorite RAIN BOOTS at our new fashion TV and shopping portal, shuzsociety.tv.

Click … compare … shop … enjoy!

Studded shoes…

March has started with a bang, Ladies! The Bachelor finally settled on his true love. The Oscars gave us oodles of glamorous dresses. And we are surely promised a reprieve from the gloomy weather. Want to kick the cold weather to the curb? Step out in studs. Not only on last years’ gladiators, studs adorn skimmers, pumps and booties this season… and they’re looking good. Still need more, be sure to see which pair keeps you celestially well-heeled in this month’s shuzscopes…

Let’s start with the super-charged studs and rhinestones on Report’s “Bowery” peep-toe, side-zip bootie. $325 at Zappos.com.

Charles David “Gazebo” strappy leather slingback sandal with studded vamp and cork platform. $274.95 at Zappos.com.

A sporty number is N.Y.L.A.’s “Slinger” open-toe leather slingback bootie with studded detailing and 5″ heel. $109.99 at Heels.com.

Giuseppe Zanotti’s “E06154″ gold-tone studded suede leather skimmer, with a leather outsole. $650 at Zappos.com.

Koolaburra shows some skin…

Koolaburra has introduced their premier Spring/Summer collection of luxury sandals and boots for 2010. The new silhouettes complement and crossover between their famed sheepskin boot collections, and stay true to Koolaburra’s boho meets rocker chic heritage.

The new collection continues to feature luxurious materials such as top grain leathers, Spanish merino wool sheepskin, and oiled suede accented of and lined with sheepskin and leather. “As a crucial part of the brand’s music maverick look, sheepskin sings a duet with gold and stud features can be found along with feminine jewel embellishments and “heavy metal” details. Colors stay true to the sound with jet black and natural browns alongside grays, representing the colors for living between dusk and dawn.”

The key style is the Aurora: “Music festival ready, the Aurora ankle sandal features a Spanish merino sheepskin fold-down cuff along the bridge with a toe strap marked with a silver stud. Available in black, chestnut and gray.”

Aurora: $140
Aurora Slouch: $160
Available soon: www.neimanmarcus.com.

Trend: Micro-wedges…

While teetering on mile-high wedges gives some a thrill, there are others that appreciate the subtlety of the season’s newest shape: the mini wedge.  shuzsociety invites you to make your maximum statement with our micro-wedge round up.

Ellie Tahari’s “Casey” braided leather upper with elastic backing and 2″ heel. Dark Silver. $278 at Zappos.com.

Marc by Marc Jacob’s “605382″ metallic leather sandal with blossom detail and 1 1/2″ wedge heel. Red/Platinum. $285 at Zappos.com.

Giuseppe Zanotti “E00163″ Rhinestone-detailed thong sandal with rear zip and 1 1/4″ heel. Metal Dore.  $930 at Zappos.com.

Stuart Weitzman “Scarab” leather sandal with stone and crystal detailing and 1 1/2″ heel. Almond Butter Calf. $365 at Zappos.com.

Gabriella Rocha “Renny” suede leather thong sandal with 1 1/4″ heel. Purple. $89.95 at Zappos.com.

AK Anne Klein “Leticia” metallic leather sandal with lightly cushioned footbed and 1 1/4″ heel. Light Gold. $78.75 at Zappos.com.

Nine West “Barbarian” patent leather sandal with rear zip and 1 1/2″ heel. Medium Orange Synthe. $68.90 at Zappos.com.

Carolina Pagano’s Spring 2010 collection

Carolina Pagano, the luxurious Made in Brazil shoe and accessory brand, is delivering their Spring 2010 collection in stores now.

“For Spring 2010 we are about texture and pop colors. We’ll be seeing a lot of contrasts and embellishments,” offers designer Carolina Sadowski. “For Spring 2010 we decided to use natural fibers like jute and linen to add texture, which we used in our best seller shoe Maribel.”

Nude hues, perhaps Spring 2010’s hottest trend, plays a big part in the collection. “And the pop of color comes in some pipings and in the strapy sandal Kate, both in bright cyan and fuscia. I believe the bright colors are a great way to spice up your outfit.”

Overall, the collection speaks to designer Sadowski’s summers in Brazil. “The vivid hues of Brazilian bikinis and neutral tones of sand and jute compose an exquisite color palette ranging from luscious fuchsia to brilliant gold.”

“My inspiration for the Spring 2010 Collection was to provide something that is both alluring and fascinating for women to wear, while also telling a magical tale through beautiful shoes.”

Here, model Carolina Bittencourt featured wearing a pair of Carolina Pagano skimmers…

Spring Fling: It’s a nude thing…

Art can never exist without naked beauty displayed.
~ William Blake

Naked beauty is making a big statement this season. Fashion houses moved toward nude and ice-cream colors rather than eye-popping color of season’s past. Subtleties of tone are essential for spring. Think, nude. You will see nude with peach with washed out nutmeg, or gray with icy blue. Hints at nudity (with the use of fabric choices, silhouettes and color palates) infused the runways of Burberry Prorsum (nude trench coats), Celine, Valentino, Victoria Bartlett’s  VPL “Anatomy” collection and Marc Jacobs.

2010’s first shuzscopes featured nude colors in wild shapes.

We’ve added a few more for your viewing pleasure…

Ash “Sari” suede thong bootied with pearl detail. $235 at Shopbop.com.

Modern Vintage “Georgie” distressed nubuck leather platform booties. $275 at Shopbop.com.

Opening Ceremony "Long Cuff"

Opening Ceremony “Long Cuff” suede leather platform sandals. $484 at Shopbop.com.

Ruthie Davis “Sushi Roll” patent leather peep-toe double platform pumps. $665 at Shopbop.com.

Frye "Rosy"

Frye “Rosy” wedge sandals with honeycomb stud detail. $248 at Shopbop.com.

Dolce Vita "Misty"

Dolce Vita “Misty” distressed metallic leather platform sandals. $202 at Shopbop.com.

Chie Mihara "Hito"

Chie Mihara “Hito” suede leather T-strap wedge sandals. $390 at Shopbop.com.

Clogs Making a Stylish Comeback

Those of you who remember clogs from the 70’s will be happy to know that the Scandanavian slip-on design gets a modern lift for fall 2010.  Footwear Plus Magazine, the leading B-2-B fashion publication of the footwear industry, spotted some styles taking clogs in a new direction.

Clockwise from far left: Vince Camuto distressed clog; lug-sole style by Frye; studded cap-toe by Via Spiga; tri-buckle heel by Juicy Couture; Franco Sarto laser-cut design; Bernardo iridescent platform.

Designer Shoes: Bettye Muller on Fall 2010 Trends

shuzsociety had the opportunity to catch up with footwear designer Bettye Muller for an update on Fall 2010 trends.  She was kind enough to share her insights, as well as some of her styles that you will see in stores beginning June, 2010.

Bettye Muller on Fall 2010 Trends …

“Oxfords & Jazz shoes with details…velvet”

“Crepe Sole boots & booties”

“Boots, Boots, Boots..another strong boot season..over the knee trend continues, tall boots with light stacked heels”

Here’s a sneak peak at the creations coming your way in the fall from Bettye Muller!

All styles will be available June 2010 at retailers such as www.neimanmarcus.com and www.piperlime.com

Sendra Boots Spring 2010 Trends

shuzsociety’s Spring 2010 trend report features Sendra Boots, one of the most respected names in boot-making.  It began as a family-owned business in Spain that has been crafting quality boots ever since.  Sendra Boots Spring 2010 line demonstrates why they are one of the hottest boot lines today!

“The drive for spring is going to be embellishments and unique materials.  Anything with studs or chains, and distressed leather will still be on the hit list. For us [Sendra], colored zippers are an interesting new detail we have added this season on our classic styles such as the bellstaff motorcycle boot, for example.  The new red zipper on black boots has received a tremendous response.  Spring 2010 will also bring softness, like suede in neutral colors - with or without blackening details. For Fall 2010, Shearling with zipper, and shearling collar is also one of the season’s favorites.”
~ Jamie Lawenda, Designer, Sendra Boots

Meet the brand in the shuzsociety designer spotlight!

Here’s a sneak peak at some of the unique Spring 2010 Sendra Boot styles you will find at larger department stores, such aa Nordstrom, and smaller, select boutiques.  Retail price for Sendra Boots will range from $400 – $550.

Take a Walk on the WILD Side!

Shoe lovers, take a walk on the WILD side!   The November shuzscopes encourage you to unleash your playful side, so we’ve featured some of the hottest animal print women’s footwear for Fall-Winter 2009.  Leopard, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, python, snakeskin …. pick your passion and go wild!

How WILD are YOU?  Step this way for more animal print styles in the November shuzscopes.  We’ve made it simple to add to your closet … click on link or image to purchase from one of our retail partners!

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