Shopping Report. April issue teaser.

These days where absolutely crazy for me. Not only that I had to run for shoes for the Shopping Report April issue(helping my colleague Monica), but I also had to be a bit of a ... model.

Haha! This time I was the one who got photographed. It was fun, but totally exhausting as I had to try on more than 50 pairs of gorgeous shoes.
This is just a teaser. Our office was invaded by shoes, you literally had to walk on your toes between all the beautiful pairs.
I can't wait for the cover! Can't tell you all about it, but you will love it, I promise!
Until then take a look at our last issue here. You can still buy it from the local press stores.
And here are some photos from the office. Don't you just wish you where there?

It's all about DIOR

Walking in style is not that common for men in Bucharest.
But from time to time, you see someone that proves your wrong.

Heel me up

This heel is one obsession that I cannot get out of my head until I will buy some shoes (preferably sandals, because I hope the weather will warm up soon) with this exactly heel. It looks more than gorgeous. And all the owners tell me it's comfortable and ok to walk in, even tough the height may seem a little too much for some of you.

Anyway, because of this obsession of mine, you'll be seeing a lot of this type of heel from now on. I hope the next one will be in my feet!

H&M in Romania, the opening party

I really thought about not writing about H&M coming to Romania. It's not that I am not a fan, but there has been such a big BUZZ that I refused to go with the flow.

Two nights ago I went to the opening party. And really, the party was great!! At the beginning I couldn't see the clothes because of all the Romanian celebrities going back and forth.
I had had a long day and was without heels... (I didn't took this party too serious, I wasn't enthusiastic at all). I regretted that. I was so "petite" next to all the high heels.
Anyway, I bought for myself a beautiful white lace dress inspired from the D&G ss2011 collection. It fits me beautiful even though I hadn't had any time to try it on first because you had to wait more that a half an hour to get into a fitting room.
So today is the BIG day for all H&M lovers in Romania, since it's opening it's flagship store in Unirea Shopping Center. I'm glad the brand it's here. It's nice not to feel left out anymore.

These are the shoes I worn at the party. But really now, there's an explanation why I wasn't wearing any heels. I broke them while I was at the Mall, working my back off for an article I had to do for work. You can see it here. Because the theme was How to wear orange with red I was in the search for colored shoes, clothes and accessories.

I fell in love with these suede orange shoes from the moment I saw them. They are sooo comfortable and cute. I can wear them anywhere (even at the red carpet event for H&M) and I won't even feel I have any shoes on.

Marni shoes for the fall

I know we are barely putting our feet on spring ground, but when I saw the Marni collection of shoes for this autumn I though that these are cool to wear in spring too.

I really like this collection and I'm pretty sure Asos.com, TopShop, Zara and Mango like it too, I sure hope so.

My favorite are the Mary Janes and the wedges. But most of all I love the heel of the sandals. I'm in the search of such a heel. Can't find it anywhere. I saw something at Zara but the color of the sandals was awful... so what to do? what to do? I need my 15 strong thick heels for this summer!!!!






Photo source: TheDollsFactory

Colors of the rainbow

These shoes look like shoes someone on Star Trek would wear.

The comfortable heel

I'm a tall heels lover, enthusiast and definitely a believer that heels make anybody look better than no heels... but even so, I'm a too practical to deny the importance of commodity.

These heels are not the prettiest I have ever seen, but they are perfect to walk in all day long, even on a day when you take the subway. So if you have to run for it, run in these comfy heels.

It's still cold outside

The McQueen Dream

Seeing these...
I instantly thought of this...

and this...


Call me crazy but these Alexander McQueen sandals (for me!) look like a little straw cottage on a sunny beach. A cottage for the feet, that's a funny thought!

So let me dream, I'm right there in this boat. I've got my large summer straw hat on my nose and I'm sitting peacefully with my feet up.

Dior Tahiti. Caught up betweet an espadrille and a ballerina

I have a problem with these Dior Tahiti from the spring/summer 2011 collection.
What are they supposed to be?
Besides the bright colors (we understand the "Tahiti" in the name), what's going on with the shape? If you don't get it at a first look, pay more attention to the nude pair.
So are they meant to look more like espadrilles or ballet shoes? Because they remind me of both, in a bad bad way...
Is it because we are talking about Dior we should want to pay 1550 dollars on them? If you feel so, here's where you can find them.


This one pair, that is also a part of the Tahiti collection, I like. Orange is such on this season. It's all about the powerful colors. And most of all, I like that they don't hide what they really are: they are platform wedge sandals made of crimson rope laces and citrus-hued suede. They can be yours with 850 dollars, from here.

Show Shoes

Besides these white tres simpa shoes that remind us of sweet darling Marilyn Monroe, there's nothing here that you think you would wear on the streets. Because you know they are part of a show.

But I saw their replicas walking on the street and people are so free with what they wear these days here in Bucharest that they make me proud.

Anyway, the spring is finally here! And the ladies (the gentlemen also) are wearing some new shoes. So I can't wait to bring here for you the new season of shoes.

And if you have just bought yourself a new pair of shoes, don't be selfish!! Spread the love, send them to featherinashoe@gmail.com and let them be admired!





Hope you will have a wonderful spring!


*Note: These shoes are from a show that my friend Lorand Coza put on stage with his troupe from Baia Mare.

Happy Women's Day!

Today we celebrate women and especially mothers all around the world.
So, instead of giving you flowers I thought I should give some shoe... vases.







These shoes were Scherer Gonzalez idea for his spring 2009 collection.
They are interesting to see but never to wear!

The fur clog

Where do you keep your fur?

Some people keep it up front, on their coats or on their head. Some others, like sweet Madalina Dorobantu right here, keep "their" fur on their shoes, or as seen here, on their woodies.

What would your wear your fur clogs with?

Inspiration by Jane Aldridge

I usually don't post outfits but it totally intrigued me how Jane Aldridge from Sea of Shoes
mixed and matched these Alaia hiking boots. I sure admire her courage!





Source: seaofshoes.com

Kate Middleton's shoes for the Royal Wedding. The designer sketches

You know how everybody has an opinion on who will design THE dress for Kate Middleton's wedding with Prince William. Well, the WWD and me (of course) where wondering who will design the shoes. It's true, maybe we won't even be able to see them (because of who knows how many ruffles or because of a three streets long train). But in this case, the shoes will be like her secret. And in front of so many people to have something for your own (something special) gives you such a positive energy. So good luck in picking sweet Kate. If I was to become a princess I'd give both Georgina Goodman and Manolo Blahnik the chance of touching my precious feet.

So here is how I would pick:

1.Georgina Goodman



Her design: An antique Welsh lace pump with 
Scottish seed pearls and pearl-inspired heel. "I wanted to create something special with an intrinsic emotional value; something old and at the same time mirroring Kate’s fresh modernity. ... I have aimed for a balance between history and femininity fitting the occasion; a kind of luxury recycling."

PS: Are there some feather - like details on this shoe or is it just my imagination?

2.Manolo Blahnik


His design: An ivory silk pump with organza lilies of the valley and sea pearls. "It represents springtime and everything fresh and new, which is what Kate Middleton is all about."

3.Cesare Casadei



His design: A single-soled silk pump with jeweled straps and embroidered floral details. "Kate reminds me of a 2011 Audrey Hepburn. ... This elegant design is customized with embroidery and multishaped clear crystals, to create a waterfall of stones dancing down the foot. I can see Kate dancing all night in this ‘new tango’ heel."

4. René Caovilla



His design: A white satin sandal with marabou feathers and multicolor Swarovski crystal gems. "This shoe is fit for a princess because the sandal is elegant, sexy and precious, and it suggests a magical atmosphere."

5.Giuseppe Zanotti



His design: A black satin sandal with large sapphire centerpiece and surrounding diamonds, on a metal-tipped stiletto. "I wanted her shoes to match the classic and sophisticated elements of her ring, but with a younger, modern edge. Jewelry for the feet is my DNA, so designing for a princess comes very naturally."

I really doubt that a classical lady like her will choose black shoes for her wedding day. That's why my last pick are the Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

Which are your personal favorites and what do you think she'll end up wearing?


Designer quotes and sketches: WWD

Looking for the spring

The blue patent platform sandals found their perfect match: baby pink socks.


Baby blue plus baby pink equals me looking for the spring everywhere I can.

Oscars 2011. Red Carpet and the shoes

The Oscars are one event that everybody, but everybody!, has his or hers eyes on. So it's a good occasion for any brand and any designer to be seen.
Here are my favorites of the night.

Even though we can't see Cate Banchett's shoes I couldn't leave this look out of my selection. The Givenchy Spring 2011 Couture gown is definitely my favorite and she wears it beautifully.

Also, at the top of my list stays Mila Kunis in Elie Saab dress. She looks very sensual but also very delicate. You wouldn't say that's a possibility, but here you have it.


Natalie Portman is eight months pregnant and looks radiant. Of course she took home the Best Actress Academy Award! I mean, she was perfect in "Black Swan".

Her picks for the night: Rodarte dress, which is no surprise, and Jimmy Choo sandals.

Gwyneth Paltrow has an attitude! These Brian Atwood ‘Martina’ gold platforms are to die for! I'm in a big search of this kind of heels right now. If anybody sees some, you know where to find me.

If you don't know exactly who is Hailee Steinfeld it means you haven't seen "True Grit" yet. She managed doing a difficult role and at the age of 14 she has already been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Academy Awards and as Best Actress in a Leading Role for the BAFTA Awards.

Mellisa Leo

Elizabeth Banks

Cameron Diaz

Georgina Chapman from Marchesa, wearing Christian Louboutin

Helena Bonham Carter

Zoe Saldana, Miss Avatar, has made one this season's most fashionable cobinations: red with pink. And I love it!

I really don't like this combination that Zooey Deschanel did for the Oscars. The dress is beautiful and the shoes are really sexy but the combination of the two... not so hot. I would have paired the dress with some blue heels.

Photo source: life.com, socialitelife.com