Brooklyn-based writer and content creator Chinae Alexander may be known for her eclectic personal style—not to mention her brutally funny yet honest advice podcast, “Press Send”—but she’s not one to follow trends. “For me, style is all about finding things that display the confidence you have inside and working within colors, shapes, and styles that you wear versus the opposite: them wearing you,” she explains. “I prefer buying things I’ll be able to wear for years on end and m...

When it comes to shopping, few things are more painful than spending a lot of money on something and rarely wearing it. I know that I've experienced this form of fashion pain on more than one occasion. I try to take my time contemplating big purchases such as designer shoes and only want to spend that much money on pairs that I'll wear over and over. And the good news is that designer shoes are made to last, so they could potentially be a part of your wardrobe and life for years to come.So wha...

It is no surprise that classic ballet flats have been around for nearly 70 years. The style was inadvertently created by iconic actress and pioneer of French-girl style Brigitte Bardot, who requested a pair of shoes as "lightweight and flexible as true ballet slippers" from designer Rose Repetto back in 1956, according to Repetto's CEO, Jean-Marc Gaucher.Today, the style remains as enduring as ever. While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of "trendy" shoes, bran...

When it comes to It shoe silhouettes, ankle boots often reign supreme during fall. But there’s actually another classic shape that may just give your favorite booties a run for their money. Yes, I’m talking about knee-high boots. While they’ve been making the fashion rounds for seasons, this footwear pick is apparently one of the only styles that matter for fall 2022.Seriously. I haven’t been able to scroll through Instagram without spotting knee-high boots. And for good reason—th...