Archive: October 22nd, 2007

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Though the black and white-toed Chanel heel has been popping up lately on famous feet like Kerry Washington, Fergie and Demi Moore, the cap-toe style is hardly new. Unlike most passing fashion fads, these spectator shoes are turning 50 years old this year! Coco Chanel designed the first pair of two-toned heels in 1957 after being inspired by men’s leisure shoes, debuting in beige with a black cap toe as a slingback. Over the years, different colors have been added to the style to ensure they could be worn with everything in a woman’s wardrobe. The spectator heel became just as classic of a Chanel piece as her quilted bags — both of which are paid homage to regularly by designers like Prada and Marc JacobsTell us: Do you own two-toned heels?

Get Two-Toned Heels!
Splurge:
Chanel two-toned heels, $650, select Chanel Boutiques or to order 800-550-0005

Prada low heel with bow spectator, $460 at bergdorfgoodman.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Mary Jane Platform (Rachel Bilson has been spotted in these), $450 at shopbop.com

Steal:
Steve Madden “Luster” pump with ankle strap, $100 at stevemadden.com

AK Anne Klein Women’s Pompi Pump, $89 at endless.com

Nine West “Nastro” suede and croc cap toe, $70 at ninewest.com

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For the month of October, White + Warren will be giving 50 percent of its profits on pink items from their cuddly cashmere line to the Woman At Risk Breast Cancer fund, a Columbia University organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of women who are at high risk for the development of breast cancer and women with breast cancer through research, education and support. Desperate Housewife Teri Hatcher is a fan of White + Warren’s cashmere camisole, $143, and tap pants, $143. Click here to check out all the pink items at White + Warren.

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Where can I find J.Lo’s thigh-high boots?– Sully

Tent dresses aren’t Jennifer Lopez’s only style staple as she makes the rounds promoting her new album Brave. The singer stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman and TRL wearing these suede sky-high Christian Louboutin boots, but on stage Jennifer has been pairing her Cavalli costumes with custom made leather over-the-knee boots from an LA shoemaker. We found Jennifer’s suede boots and, of course, some more affordable options. Tell us: Would you wear thigh-high boots?

Get Jennifer’s Boots
For Real:
Christian Louboutin thigh-high suede platform boot, $1790, barneys.com

For a Steal:
Loeffler Randall “Carine” suede boots, $725, shopbop.com

Steve Madden “Refrain” black patent leather boots, $300, stevemadden.com

Pleaser USA pull-on leather boots, $84, zappos.com

Rampage “Charade” fold-over boots, $70, piperlime.com

courtesy jessicaelliot.com

Jessica Elliot is known for her unique jewelry designs, which blend tough elements like skulls or padlocks with delicate and feminine chains. Use the discount code PEOPLE to receive 20% off her entire site, sale items included. Offer expires November 22nd, 2007.

What we love at jessicaelliot.com now:

Ruby eyed dragonfly necklace, $130. With discount, $104.

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The pregnant star couldn’t have looked hotter at the L.A. premiere of her new film Things We Lost in the Fire. We love Halle Berry’s pregnancy style — especially because you don’t have to have a baby on board to steal it! That’s right, Halle is still not wearing maternity clothes, so we can keep shopping right off of her! Halle Berry’s one-shoulder Valentino jersey dress with a sexy asymmetrical strap is great for so many body types– and don’t forget her sky-high Manolo Blahnik boots. Halle is shaping up to be one hot mama!

Get Halle’s Dress:
Valentino jersey dress, $495, at saksfifthavenue.com.

If the Valentino dress is out of your price range, try this ruched one shoulder, $158, at cache.com or this longer version, $70, at macys.com.

Get Halle’s Bag:
Celestina “Nora Aunor” clutch, $1290, from Jeffrey New York, 212-206-1272, or go for this BCBG clutch, $158, at bcbg.com.

Get Halle’s Boots:
Halle’s Manolo Blahnik croc boots are not available, but you can get the look with these luxe Guiseppe Zanotti pair, $995, at bergdorfgoodman.com or this Calvin Klein quilted patent boot, $198, nordstrom.com.