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FOOTWEAR FASHION GUIDE

GISELLE TRUJILLO’S FASHION GUIDE

Ever wonder what to buy, when, how, where and why? Editor-in-Chief Giselle Trujillo’s has compiled a complimentary Fashion Guide just for you.

A NOTE FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, GISELLE TRUJILLO

I’ve been called eccentric and weird, and maybe I am, and I really don’t care. But here is what I can tell you about me, I am frugal, will invest in high quality goods, enjoy the fashion world and an openly and proud clearance shopper. I consider myself an intelligent consumer. With that said, you don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy unique and beautiful things. Here is the other side of the coin, if you work hard and appreciate paying for goods at retail prices, there is nothing wrong with that either. Regarding accessories, don’t be fooled, I’ve come across many wealthy people that buy jewelry second hand, jewelry to die for, Bling BLING! A good portion of my accessories collection has been purchased in Estate Sales, Flea Markets, Antique Shops, Thriftt Shops, Vintage Shops and Garage Sales. One accessory I don’t mind splurging on are my shoes and certain handbags, I am really into footwear, I love shoes. My guide is for all consumers from A to Z and here to shed some light on essentials pieces consumer must learn about, a straight to the point style guide. Keep in mind that quality goods are well recognized by their craftsmanship and materials, that accessories complete the outfit and that fashion is about feeling good which reflects in looking fabulous!

BOOT STYLES

chukka

combat

cowboy

go-go

hiking

kinky

motorcyle

mukluk

platform

riding

derby

thigh

ugg

valenki

waders

wellingon

winklepickers

sneakers

creepers

pumps

espadrilles

galoshes

kitten heels

oxford

high tops

loafers

mary janes

moccasins

monks

mules

platform

Flip-flops / Thongs

Slide

Gladiators or ankle straps

Wörishofer (cork soles)

Avarcas

SHOES

STYLES

SANDALS STYLES

Slippers

Footwraps

Socks

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Welcome to our shoe world!

High heel shoes are not a modern inventions, Ancient Egyptians have been depicted with high heel shoes in their murals. However, the earliest men and women wearing elevated shoes has come from ancient Persian riders.

While others state that the first heels were worn by Catherine de’ Medici in 1533, which were made in Florence, Italy for her wedding to Duke of Orleans, a reference that may not be 100% accurate. Because high heeled shoes began development in the 1580’s.

GUCCI

BALENCIAGA

CHLOÉ

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

VALENTINO

PIERRE HARDY

ISABEL MARANT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

CHANEL

GIRGIO ARMANI

CHRISTIANN LOUBOUTIN

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

MIU MIU

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By Giselle Trujillo

Leather vs. PU
Leather is a natural material that comes from animals, mostly cows, created by tanning an animals rawhide and skin. Leather shoes coming from China, are usually pig skin leathers. Thus, leather is not animal friendly, leather has been in use for thousands of years and it’s used for many purposes, bookbinding, shoes, boots, instruments, decorations, garments, handbags, jewelry, furniture and much more. Because leather comes from animals, the rest of the animal usually does not go to waste, every part of that animal is consumed, from it’s meat to bone crushing for medicinal uses to even the blood may go to use. The truth is that many slaughter houses are ruthless and it’s up to the leather buyer to investigate the conditions in which these animals are being treated, but many animals in many countries are treated with respect. Leather starts to decompose within 50 years but if well preserved can last for a as long as you treat it, leather must never be washed. Light does affect leather with discoloration. Leather has pores, therefore it’s breathable, it’s expensive due to it’s natural, complex process and requires maintenance.

Polyurethane (PU) is a synthetic man-made material made to look, feel like leather and easy to maintain. For those who don’t know how to distinguish PU, you will be fooled, because PU is being perfected and passed as leather. PU is cheap material that decomposes in 500 years, making it, a not so planet friendly material. Thus, a man-made material, just like leathers, PU also has it’s downs, they treat their workers horrible just to keep the factory running and meeting production and delivery terms. The footwear industry has taken a huge advantage of this material, not so much because they are concerned for animals, but more so for it’s abundance availability in mostly China. China has impacted the footwear industry immensely. So many companies will go where their money stretches the most. Cheap materials, cheap labor with great styles, equates very high profits, and i’m talking about over 100% return on their investment for the fashion house and retailers.

I’ve been in the footwear industry for over 15 years and being behind the scenes working directly with manufacturers, you see a whole different monster. The difficulties from horrible conditions in factories to poor quality shoes passing inspections, to going on consumers feet. That is why i’ve become more conscious and concentrate on quality goods. One day i will share my behind the fashion industry experience.

As you can see both materials have it’s pro’s and con’s. It’s always up to the consumer to make their final purchase decision.

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5 AWSOME RAIN BOOTS FOR SPRING SHOWERS

HUNTER

PIERRE HARDY

Suede booties, great with skinny jean, shorts, sundresses, tights or skirts.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

This shoe goes with everything and anything.

MIU MIU

The platform sandal that screams out fun and matches with almost everything.

FRYE

These will be your almost everyday fun ankle booties.

ILSE JACOBSEN

A must have is rain boots, protect your feet from rain, slush and snow.

CHOLÉ

My favorite flats this year, they look great with everything.

MIU MIU

An all in one pump that wears well with anything and everything.

HENRY BEGUELIN

Very sexy and versatile shoe, wears well with anything, except gowns.

BRIEF FOOTWEAR HISTORY

10 Crosby Derek Lam

3.1 Phillip Lim

Adidas

Alexander McQueen

Alexander Wang

Alexander Birman

Alice & Olivia

Ann Demeulemeester

Aquazzura

B Brian Atwood

Belstaff

Bottega Veneta

Brian Atwood

Burberry

Burberry Prorsum

Cesare Paciotti

Charles David

Christian Louboutin

Charles Jourdan

Cole Haan

Converse

Costume National

Dan Post

Derek Lam

DKNY

Donald J Pliner

Dolce & Gabbana

Dr. Martens

Dries Van Norten

DSQUARED2

ECCO

Etro

Salvatore Ferragamo

Fratelli Rossetti

Fendi

French Sole

Frye

Giorgio Armani

Giuseppe Zanotti

Givenchy

Gola

Gravati Gucci

Havaianas

ECCO

Hunter

Isabel Marant

Ilse Jacobsen

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jimmy Choo

Justin Boots

Kate Spade

Loeffer Randall

Lucchese

Maison Martin Margiela

MM6 Maison Martin

Manolo Blahnik

Marni

Marsell McQ

Mephisto

Minnetonka

Miu Miu

Moschino

Narcisco Rodriguez

Nicholas Kirkwood

Nina

Old Gringo

Openning Ceremony

Oscar de la Renta

Paul Green

Paul Smith

Pedro Garcia

Pierre Balmain

Prada

Proenza Schouler

Puma

Ralph Lauren Collection

Reed Krakoff

Roberto Cavalli

Saint Laurent

Salvatore Ferragamo

See by Chloe

Sergio Rossi Sigerson Morrison

Sophia Webster

Sorel

Stuart Weitzman

Tod’s

Tecnica

Toni Lama

Valentino

Versace

Via Spiga

Viktor & Rolf

Vince

Vince Camuto

Vvienne Westwood

Fluevog

HENRY BEGUELLIN

CHLOÉ

PRADA

GIVENCHY

SOPHIA WEBSTER

PRADA

FENDI

BOTTEGA VENETA

MODERN VICE

CHLOE

GISELLE’S TOP 5 FOR MARCH

TOD’S

MIU MIU

FENDI

PHILLIP LIM

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Christian Louboutin

Givenchy

Gucci

HUNTER

ILSE JACOBSEN

1. Bergdorf Goodman 2. Saks Fith Avenue

3. Saks Fith Avenue

4. Nordstrom

5. Harvey Nichols

6. DSW

7. Century 21

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI

GIORGIO ARMANI

GUCCI

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

SAINT LAURENT

Comfortable, fun and bold booties, great with jeans and short dresses.

GUCCI

Wedges, great with dresses, skirts, shorts, trousers & jeans.

Christian Louboutin

Sexy and wears well with everything except gowns.

FENDI

For evening events that goes with any gold or silver accessories.

All articles and editorials by yours truly Giselle Trujillo.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Parisian, French footwear designer, known for his signature red soles. Louboutin was expelled from school and was a high school drop out. He formaly trained at the Académie d'Art Roederer. Louboutin once said "I wanted to create something that broke rules and made women feel confident and empowered."

Louboutin was employed by Charles Jourdan, where he met Roger Vivier, later becoming his apprentice. He served as a women shoes freelancer for Chanel, Maud Frizon and Yves Saint Laurent. During the late 1980’s Louboutin left the industry to become a landscape gardener and to also contribute to Vogue. He realized he missed the working with shoes and to pursued his own company in 1991. Louboutin opened his first store in Paris that year and his first customer was Princess Caroline of Monaco, which lead journalist to mention his shoes. The princess comments boosted sales which gained him popularity amongst the elite and famous. Loubotin is remains a privately held company. The prestigious luxury brand was the most searched shoe brand in online in 2011. Louboutin delivers exceptional designs and high quality shoes. A pair of custom made Louboutin shoes for his private clients start at $6,000.00 and manufactured in France, outside of that, Louboutin shoes are manufactured in his factory in Italy.

Below are my personal favorite styles. Visit his website for more great styles.

Louboutin shoes are about luxurious women shoes can be, the craftsmanship is flawless and most of the styles are timeless.

www.christianlouboutin.com