Naya Shoes … Good For You And For The Earth

Naya was born from the belief that shoes should be beautiful on your feet, soft on your step and gentle on the environment. Because you should never have to choose between what looks good, what feels good and what is good for you and for the earth.

Naya means renewal and this inspires and guides us in everything we do to create shoes that:

Renew your spirit with expressive, feminine style
Renew your body with exceptionally soft comfort
Renew the earth with environmentally-thoughtful designs
You will wear Naya because they are beautiful, and you will love them because they are good for your body, spirit and the earth.

The perfect blend of relaxed style and natural beauty.  Stitching accents add texture and interest to casual looks.   Effortless and chic.

Beautiful and rich, hand-burnished leathers compliment bold prints and neutral palettes.  Woven straps add visual interest to simple style.  Versatile and natural.

To learn more about Naya Shoes, visit their web site at NayaShoes.com.  Shop Naya Shoes at 

Jimmy Choo Halley Leather and Suede Platform Sandals

Did you hear that collective sign from shuzsociety when we laid eyes on the Jimmy Choo “Halley” leather and suede platform sandals?  As featured in the ad campaign, this leather and suede platform lifted up on a 145mm heel … uhhh, yes, that’s 5.7″!! … introduces a new sense of volume.  At a volume level that says “take me home with you” …. the shoes, that is.

$1,495 available at JimmyChoo.com

Kenneth Cole’s Exclusive 925 Technology Provide All-day Comfort

High heel lovers are constantly in search of comfortable, fashionable footwear that can be worn ALL day … as in “9am to 5pm” and beyond!  Obviously this was the creative objective behind Kenneth Cole’s new “925″ women’s footwear collection.   ABC News recently put the Kenneth Cole 925 heels through a side-by-side foot test in New York’s Central Park. See for yourself …

Kenneth Cole’s exclusive 925 technology combines memory foam cushioning with flax-filled arch support for excellent all-day comfort, which can be found in a range of styles and heel heights.  At these prices, you can afford several styles!

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To view the entire collection of Kenneth Cole footwear, please visit their web site at kennethcole.com.

Koolaburra Introduces New Line of Sheepskin Boots

Premium and luxury sheepskin footwear brand Koolaburra recently announced the launch of its newest innovation The Modern Classic boot style. The Modern Classic incorporates the best features of existing styles while updating the functionality, fit, performance and look of the classic sheepskin boot. Koolaburra’s Modern Classic not only redefines the omnipresent classic style; more importantly, it incorporates features found in athletic footwear, addressing the negative impacts that the more common sheepskin boot can have on one’s feet and posture. In effect, the Modern Classic is a sheepskin boot that provides the luxury of a sheepskin boot without damaging one’s health and posture.

Each new style sports a sleek and feminine silhouette and accentuating curves while providing a snug fit thanks to an inner zipper. But the real innovation takes shape between the foot and the sidewalk: a tri-density athletic construction consisting of a 100% rubber outsole for added traction and durability, an EVA mid-sole, and a removable, anatomically molded EVA foot bed for arch support, stability and comfort.

“A proper update of the classic sheepskin boot has been long overdue on many levels and our approach to this challenge was simple,” observes Kris Zacharias, Chief Product Officer of Koolaburra. “Without departing too far from our heritage we wanted to create a fresh and sleek Modern Classic sheepskin boot inspired by our coastal environs and culture while improving upon the comfort and durability—all with a Koolaburra twist. Thanks to a tighter fit, ergonomic insole and traction tread sole, the Modern Classic is intended to be worn for extended periods of time. We expect the Modern Classic to be a cornerstone of the Koolaburra line and represent the evolution of sheepskin boots for a new generation.“

Three styles make up the introductory offering: the short style Cassidy and tall style Marissa keep the look simple and accessible to a broad consumer audience, while the fashion forward Micah takes the short shape and adds a front-foot lacing system to form a snug fit. All three styles incorporate 100% Grade-A Australian twinface sheepskin and are offered in the traditional basic colors as well as metallic and patent treatments.

Koolaburra’s Modern Classic is sold in more than 350 department and specialty stores for Fall 2010 for MSRP $198 – $265.00US. The collection will be launched at existing Koolaburra key retailers and it will expand to include traditional classic sheepskin boot-style retailers, as well as www.Koolaburra.com. Replacement in-soles, recommended every six months to prolong the life of the boot, will be available in Fall 2010 for $25.00 at www.Koolaburrra.com. Look for new styles of Modern Classics throughout the 2010-2011 season.

shuzsociety designer spotlight ~ Koolaburra

Designer Shoes: Alaïa Laser-cut Calf Hair Platform Pumps

These gorgeous pumps are an exquisite work of art!  Transform new-season ensembles with luxurious footwear like Alaïa’s off-white suede platform pumps with a cutout calf hair overlay. Accent the luxurious lace-like quality of this style by wearing them with a sophisticated light-gray palette.

Off-white suede pumps with cutout calf hair overlay with a heel that measures approximately 150mm/ 6 inches with a 40mm/ 1.5 inch concealed platform. Alaïa pumps have a pointed toe, a zip-fastening at side with designer-stamped leather and gunmetal zip-pull and come in a signature buckle-fastening brown box.

Alaïa Laser-cut Calf Hair Platform Pumps – $2,375 … yes, you read correctly!!   Consider the fact that you’re acquiring a piece of art.  Display them prominently on a shelf in your home, in between those special times you choose to wear them, of course.

Available at Net-a-Porter.com.  You may even “add to your wishlist” … then drop some hints for your birthday or the holidays!

Naya Keeley Suede Boots Are a Step In the Right Direction

Looking for a comfortable, chic AND eco-friendly boot?  Well, look no further!  The Naya “Keeley” super soft suede, knee high boot is not only stylish, it’s soft on your step and gentle on the environment.

The cushioning insole features a biodegradble comfort system with a recycled cork non-slip outsole.  The 1/2″ heel with round toe allows you to “live” in this boot …. it is COM-FORT-A-BLE!   Show off the elasticized detail at the shaft and decorative stitching accents with skinny jeans and short skirts.

Retail $244.   Shop for the “Keeley” boots and Naya styles now!

Be sure to check out Naya Shoes in the shuzsociety “designer spotlight” and visit their web site at NayaShoes.com.

Naya Shoes: Beauty, Style, Integrity, Comfort

There are many benefits to being an Accessories Editor for an online “shuz” magazine.  Namely, my job mainly consists of researching fabulous footwear and its continuously changing trends on a daily basis and tell me, who would complain about that?  Now every once in a while, I get a special “assignment,” or rather, privilege, of honestly reviewing a gorgeous pair of shoes.  Honestly being the key word here.  I have always considered my frank and candid nature to be one of my more boastful character traits.

As luck would have it, the footwear in question this time around are a stunning pair of Naya shoes, more specifically, the “Nefertiti.”  And if I had to sum up these lovely little boots in one word, it would have to honestly be: delightful.  In all truthfullness, these boots bring a smile to my face.  The chestnut leather and suede upper (they also come in black and brown) with a  lace up front and side buckle closure not only make them completely on trend for fall, but also incredibly versatile.  This is a boot that will easily mesh with many items in my wardrobe.  Besides being adorable and charming (the quality craftsmanship is wildly apparent), they are also utterly and completely comfortable to wear.  Seriously, you would never guess that you were wearing 3-inch heels while strutting down the street in your brand new Naya Nefertitis.  As an added comfort bonus, the boots are also lined with shearling, which feels amazingly soft on your feet and I imagine will keep them warm and snuggly in the upcoming winter months.

Oh, and did I mention they were eco-friendly?  Part of Naya’s philosophy is that style and sustainability should go hand in hand and that beautiful shoes can both be gentle on your feet and gentle on the earth.  All of their products incorporate either natural or organic fabrics, biodegradable latex foam cushioning, natural cork and rubber footbeds and outsoles made with recycled materials.  Naya’s efforts to preserve our planet while simultaneously offering gorgeous shoes that infuse both style with comfort is just one more reason (out of many!) that I adore my new Nefertiti boots.  All I need now is a little chill in the air so I can step out in style sporting my Naya shoes with all of the glam and none of the guilt.

Retail:  $289.  Available at:  zappos.com

The Naya Nefertitis and many other Naya styles can be found at shuzsociety.tv!

Gisele’s Glitzy Glide in Jimmy Choo “Jigsaw” Platform Sandal

Gisele glides down the catwalk of Fashion’s NIght Out, the Show at Lincoln Center in New York, in the glitzy Jimmy Choo “Jigsaw” platform sandal.

For star-studded evenings, look no further than this decadent disco shoe in metallic suede with Swarovski crystals.   Retail – $1,250.  Available at JimmyChoo.com.

Designer Shoes Meet Bunny Slippers

Not that I’m advocating the use of fur from any animal, but thought these were interesting.  Makes my feet sweat just looking at them!

Courtesy of NYTimes.com Fashion & Style

ADMIRING Meret Oppenheim’s fur-covered bangle in 1936, Pablo Picasso remarked that anything could be covered in the material. Apparently Phoebe Philo agrees. To accompany her clean-lined fall collection for Céline, the designer took a pair of classically elegant black suede sandals and lined the inner sole with rabbit fur remnants. The results are strange. And surreal. And outrageously decadent. But, worn with a pair of slim ankle-length trousers and a simple blouse, also pretty fantastic.

Céline suede sandals with fur lining, $770 at Kirna Zabête, 96 Greene Street, New York, NY, USA; (212) 941-9656.

Play in the Rain in Wildly Stylish Wellies

The lazy days of summer will soon enough be coming to an end.  Before we know it, fall will swoop in with its brisk breezes and unpredictable rain storms, encouraging the leaves to change and flutter to our feet.  Being prepared for the weather, however, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style.  ”Welly” rainboots are the perfect way to face the rain head on.  Not only are they practical, keeping your feet dry, but they remain fashionable, loudly proclaiming your intentions to defeat the puddles scattered across the ground.

While basic wellies are simplistically chic enough, Jimmy Choo has upped the ante and created a bold welly fit for the most daring of divas.  Collaborating with Scottish footwear company, Hunter, the Jimmy Choo brand has turned out a true original and standout rainwear boot.  Embossed with the signature Jimmy Choo crocodile print, leopard print lining, and gold buckle hardware, this version of Hunter’s signature wellington boot is a must for any fashionista.

Also available in short styles and in Red, Anthracite, Silver, and Navy.

Retail: $425   Available at: jimmychoo.com

If you’re feeling a little more daring, stray from the basic black and try a bright, cheery yellow.  It’s on sale for half the price!

Retail: $425 $212.50 Available at: jimmychoo.com

Looking for something a little more budget friendly, but still want that designer touch?  Look no further than Tory Burch!

Also available in Forest Green/Coconut and Tory Red/ Tory Navy.

Retail: $150   Available at:  shopbop.com

Tend to be drawn towards the classics?  Hunter has plenty of new fashion forward options.

Also available in Bitter Chocolate and Dark Olive.

Retail:  $175    Available at:  zappos.com

Shop for other stylish rainwear options at shuzsociety.tv!

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