The Spring-Summer Shoe..

The Spring-Summer shoe is the Espadrille and several designers are issuing their own take on this classic shoe. Check out a few designs courtesy of New York Times Magazine.

Suede puppies by Tom Ford, $460. Go to tomford.com

MOCK MOC — Hermès moccasin espadrille, $435. Call (800) 441-4488. Still lifes by Jens Mortensen

OPERATION DESERT BOOT — Castañer, $170. Go to net-a-porter.com.

TONE DEF — A two-toned variation by Mymu, $158. Go to mymuworld.com.

RED ROVER — Chukka boot style from N.D.C. Made By Hand, $260. Go to ndcmadebyhand.com.

RUBBER SOLE — Kenneth Cole New York, $88. Go to kennethcole.com.

C+R Music Selection: Donald Glover AKA Childish Gambino

  Donald Glover is best known for his role as Troy Barnes on the NBC comedy series Community. But actor is only one title that Glover wears, he is also a comedian, writer and rapper. And with an EP that was released earlier this month... check out the video for his first single Freaks and Geeks.


Freaks and Geeks from Donald  Glover on Vimeo.

Study @ UCLA

Study University from Study on Vimeo.

C+R music selection...

Timothy Bloom Feat. V "Til the End of Time"
Head over to Itunes for the free download of the song.

B SIDED featured as Look of the Day

With Spring almost here, it's time to retire those winter boots for a light, bright and casual option. B Sided will be making its U.S. debut this April, but they are currently featured as look of the day on Lela Luxe.  Visit Lela Luxe Here

Photo courtesy of Lela Luxe 

Photo courtesy of Lela Luxe 

Lela Luxe: Blog of the week

     In the internet world of lifestyle blogging, Lela Luxe stands out as an one stop go to glamour guide. Lela Luxe is an independent lifestyle blog that covers style, fashion, music, film and art; which is just a small sampling of what inspires Martha Alburquerque. Martha aka Lela is a native New Yorker with a discerning taste and appreciation for beautiful things. Each day Lela Luxe gives readers a glimpse into the latest collections with a front seat to runway shows and exclusive backstage access. 

Lela Luxe is also your go to guide for the arts, film and music. This week on Lela Luxe, check out  MI Milano Prêt-à-Porter Autumn/Winter 2011 clothing and accessories. So grab yourself a Blushing Dutchess by Grey Goose (Lela's Drink of the week) and get to know Lela Luxe.

Visit site here: Lela Luxe

Dope Girl Magic

First in an ongoing Dope Girl series...

Check out Sasha Kaplan wearing the soon to be released New Angeles Dope Cap.