Hey Sole Sister!

photo from Philly.com

Red is the color of war as YSL and Louboutin renews their trademark war, and Elle Woods is not coming to the rescue.  After the injunction filed by Louboutin was rejected by the NY Court a motion for reconsideration (as expected) was filed and a new round of oral arguments slated.

The question is, does it really make a difference.  On Louboutin's side, I must say if I were the brand owner and has been using the "red sole" my trademark I would view YSL's move (although I recall they used blue for their Tribute before, and of course McQueen used pink) as something that could dilute my brand.  But the question is still whether or not my "wounded feelings" may be remedied by a trademark infringement case is another.  Maybe it's just a case of damnum absque injuria.


For the consumers i.e. the food starved-skipping-off-eating-for-my-next-shoe-crowd, would you want a single color palette associated with one brand? So red for Christian, Blue for Yves, maybe black and white for Coco, and Pink for McQueen? It seems a bit ridiculous, but in terms of arranging your collection of black pumps by brand, according to their sole color, then I suppose it makes sense...but I guess that's not what the Lanham Act, or the Paris Convention, had in mind when they were drafting the rules for trademark and what may or may not be registered.

Two-Year Crush for CNY!

I fell in love in 2010. And as the (Chinese) year 2011 draws to a close, I find myself looking back at the stud, or studs, that took my breath away...

Valentino Studded Kitten heels from Fall 2010 (Euro 539 at Mytheresa.com)
Photo grabbed from Mytheresa

Normally, I don't fell for kitten heels, but this gorgeous piece just took my breath away! I just hope its still there when I can finally afford it! *sigh*

Workwear and Playing Dressup

Online shopping has been both my curse and blessing the past few months.  As physical shopping, there is also such a thing as online window shopping.  As I think of some inspirations for what to wear for the new job, I have looked backed on my (huge and growing) collection of eye candy stuff I saw online...here's some:

Vivienne Westwood's Anglomania.
Perfect draping, the lines are bold while at the same time office appropriate, not to mention still a relative classic.

Victoria Beckham Shift dress.
There's something about a shift dress in monochromatic colors and luxe material that says business and well, gaudiness. 

Etro Safari dress
This dress is so multifunctional...it can be made office appropriate with a tailored blazer and weekend / lounge friendly with a bright colored scarf (maybe those Versace x H&M?). The luxe satin material of this safari dress sets it apart from, well, all things safari?

From Jason Wu
This tweed and leather lined dress has the lady likeness reminiscent of Coco and the toughness of leather -- sort of Chanel meets Alexander Wang...

Lanvin
This lanvin set will get you from bundy clock to guest list! The fact that they're separates (unlike those deceptive twofer dresses) adds to the multifunctionality.

Just sharing some inspiration folks...no copyright infringement intended.  All signs, trademarks etc. are property of their respective owners. :)