Since we're over Louboutins...

The new 'It' shoe, Walter Steiger.  While you might be newish to these beauts, the exclusive tailored shoe atelier has been around since 1932 with stores in Paris, Milan, London and New York.  

 Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Victoria Beckham

Innovation has always been the core of Walter Steiger’s design, most notably the Steiger Claw. This shoe was originally created in the early 70s for Karl Lagerfeld’s Chloe runway presentation.

Steiger simplified the heel design, keeping the shoe’s silhouette parallel to your sole.  His curved heel makes you feel more stable when walking, so you are less likely to have scraped knees from a drunken tumble on NYC's meatpacking cobblestone.  You will look better going down though #HauteMess. The luxurious gold lining inside the shoe is another Walter Steiger signature. These haute heels are available at Walter Steiger Boutiques and Barneys New York.

  

Curved Heel Pump, $750

 

Perforated Ankle Boot, $1,295

 

Open Back Platform Pump, $1,210

Walter Steiger Boutique

417 Park Avenue, New York City

www.waltersteiger.com

Robert Marc. Chic. The end.

Luxury eyewear designer Robert Marc has just opened his fifth boutique on Madison Avenue (yes, he has five on the same street!)  The new store is located on Madison between 88th and 89th streets.  The elegant boutique reflects the Upper East Side neighborhood in which it resides. With Carrera tile floors, soft grey leather upholstered furnishings, and deep stained walnut fixtures you can clearly see Robert Marc clientele's discerning taste for highly tailored craftsmanship.  His new collection goes beneath the surface of the ocean interpreted with muted tones of purple, turquoise, and green. 

The designer, Robert Marc, celebrated his new store opening with a sky high tower of Ladurée macrons and bottles of Moet & Chandon champagne.  In our opinion, the perfect afternoon snack.

Thanks Robert Marc for starting our afternoon buzz with some class. 

Robert Marc boutique

 Robert Marc boutique

Julie Macklowe, Robert Marc, Rachel Heller

Nikko Luciano, Davey Napoli

 Ladurée macrons

Robert Marc Boutique

1225 Madison Avenue, New York City

www.robertmarc.com