Category Archives: shoes

Neon Orange Orchids

I’m not shy about my love for Matthew Williamson, who has been an ever-present inspiration since I attended his 10-year retrospective at the London Design Museum back in October 2007.  In my eyes, MW can do no wrong – from … Continue reading

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Gallery Preview: Nantucket Tidings

I met my friend Kate when we were kids at an all-girls summer camp in Vermont. We’ve always lived a few states apart but I attribute our enduring friendship over the years to the same traits that has made Kate … Continue reading

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DIY Moccasins

Have you ever been curious about making your own shoes? Here at Katie Blauer, we pride ourselves in the fact that our shoes are all one-of-a-kind hand-made creations. But the art of shoemaking is a very specialized skill that takes … Continue reading

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Take a Hike

The fashion trend influenced by a heritage outdoor aesthetic has enjoyed a much longer shelf life than most seasonal trends. From flannel to fair isle, it is a practical answer to fall and winter wardrobes and offers a large pool … Continue reading

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The Feline Formula

As a self proclaimed cat person, raised in a family of cat people (see photo above of my sister Betsy, circa 1987), I can get a little obsessed over anything cat related. I realize only some of you will really … Continue reading

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Beaver Creek Chic

A few months ago a vintage leather jacket came into my possession. It was a boxy men’s bomber with a torn lining and little to no relevant style. Nevertheless, the supple worn leather was too nice to be cast aside … Continue reading

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Weitzman the Wise

On December 13th, The Early Show on CBS aired a great little segment by Katrina Szish about the life and work of Stuart Weitzman, the talented shoe designer often known as the King of the Red Carpet. Stuart Weitzman shoes … Continue reading

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Pit stop at the Grand Canyon

After four great years of living in the California sun, my husband and I were ready to make the big move back east to the Boston area, where we’re both originally from. I had always wanted to experience a cross-country … Continue reading

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Connecting the dots…

I had an interesting train of visual thought this evening as I was shopping the summer sales online. A Leifsdottir maxi dress caught my eye at Anthropologie – not because it was something I would necessarily buy, but because the … Continue reading

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