Doing a photoshoot with Mama Suarez is a total dream. We love a mother and daughters project! This was shot in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the new Steve Madden: A Perfect Pair campaign featuring our favorite ballet inspired shoes. Our mom has been our main source of fashion inspiration growing up and we are definitely a family that loves shoes. Plus, we wear the same shoe size. Mama Suarez is an icon and a legend, and we love you so much! Thank you Steve Madden for having us as your perfect pair.

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// Franco Sarto pumps, Aje vegan leather top and skirt, Elleme handbag //

I got to partner with Franco Sarto again for the Franco Muse Spring 2023 campagin (lucky me!) and I am in love with this pump. It’s a low kitten heel with InFORMA comfort technology: ergonomic insoles, contoured padding at key pressure points, and exceptional support. I can spend an entire day in the city with them and feel amazing on my feet. The super chic slingback is back for spring/summer. They were all over the runways this season and I hope you love them as much as I do.

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 // DSW shoes and handbag, Moeva dress, Prada sunglasses //

I just spent the week in Cabo for a very special project with DSW! We shot so many amazing things for this summer campaign that I can’t wait to show you. We had a super busy past few days, but I loved every second of it. These photos were taken at the special Steve Madden dinner at the Chileno Bay Resort overlooking the sea with the DSW team. I love an easy nude heel and a touch of sparkle. Not to mention, a sexy slip dress that can easily be thrown over a bikini. This was a dream project and a much needed escape from NYC. I’m feeling grateful at the moment to get to travel the world again. 

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// Tamara Mellon boots //

This is a very fun campaign I shot for the New View boot by Tamara Mellon! Time for me to take a quick break and let my boots do they talking. They definitely have a lot to say. Here’s one: don’t mess with me. I trust in Tamara Mellon to make all of my boots. They are power, elegance, and perfection in every single step. New view. New heights. 

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Rothy’s Moroccan Teal Loafer. 

I am kicking off summer in my Rothy’s flats, the most easy-going, comfortable shoe I own that goes with my prettiest summer dresses. I spent a few days out in Sayulita, Mexico and the gorgeous resorts of Punta Mita. I planned to pack light. Flowing silk kimonos, beaded dresses, and bikinis. And I want a shoe that really goes with everything and allows me to be on my feet all day long. Rothy’s shoes are machine-washable and sustainable, each pair made with recycled water bottles and carbon free rubber. Rothy’s has diverted over 30 million single-use plastic water bottles from landfills, giving them a second life as these beautiful shoes. How incredible is that? It’s a brand that I believe in with such a powerful message and story. The plus is that they are totally cute, versatile, lightweight, and breathable. Just what I need under the hot Mexican sun. The patterns on my Rothy’s flats fit in with all the beautiful textiles I’ve been seeing in the little stores of this little surf town. Blues, greens, reds, and yellows. With every trip comes a story. This one was spent soaking in all things friendship, sisterhood, adventure, and finding new ways to take fashion and make a powerful statement. By celebrating summer with Rothy’s I want to spread the message that we should be a lot more conscious and how we travel, what we wear, and what we’re consuming. I now feel more aware of our planet with every single step. 

Rothy’s Sunshine Honeycomb Sneaker

Rothy’s Red Apple Honeycomb Point.

Rothy’s Marigold Point.

Shop all styles now on Rothy’s. 

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Runway Luxe Over The Knee Boot by FitFlop 

It’s official. They actually do exist! Shoes that are good for your body. Here are 3 of my favorite styles from FitFlop. FitFlop is based in the UK, and each technology is developed using biomechanically engineered principles. FitFlop has studied the human body, how it moves, and why. Each technology is tested at the Human Performance Lab in Calgary, the world’s leading biomechanics research centre, focusing on muscle activity, pressure diffusion, and body alignment. The science behind each FitFlop shoe is made to make you feel comfortable from the moment you put them on, until the moment you finish wearing them. I’m always so intrigued by the science that the brand puts into their designs. They focus on combining all elements of comfort with designs that feel timeless, but also on trend for the season. It’s the best balance in a shoe! FitFlop makes me want to get up and going each morning. They feel so incredible on. I’m going to walk you through 3 incredible new FitFlop shoes that I can’t stop wearing.

Right now, I’m in love with this over-the-knee sneaker. They work so well with a black midi skirt and oversize plaid coat. Dylana and I wear an ankle boot almost every day, so the Chai Classic Chelsea Boot and Mukluk Shorty II are perfect with an easy and sleek dress and pair of tights. I also want the cozy felt slippers featured here in every single color. I wear them in my house, and on my roof deck all the time, mostly paired with a cashmere jumpsuit and beanie. This from head to toe is my weekend uniform. Fall and winter just got a whole lot cozier and more chic thanks to my friends at FitFlop.

FitFlop Runway Luxe Over The Knee Boot 

on me: Chia Chelsea Boot by FitFlop

on Dylana: Mukluk Shorty ii Suede Boot by FitFlop

on me: Crissie Felt Slipper in Gray by FitFlop

on Dylana: Crissie Felt Slipper in Green by FitFlop

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The Stuart Weitzman EYELOVE mule may just be the it slide of the season. They’re totally grab n’ go, are lined with shearling, and are on a mission to give back. This Stuart Weitzman x Gigi Hadid shoe is working to build three additional schools with Pencils of Promise, an organization dedicated to making quality education available to children all over the world. Every time I look down at my feet, I’m reminded that it’s possible to make change…even in the little things. I have been wearing this mule to elegantly dress down just about everything I own…even with my favorite power suit. Now this is how I like to go from the office to the open road. I found this beautiful location here in Los Angeles, by my family’s home and have been drawn to it ever since. I fell in love with it’s majestic mountains, neutral color palette, and blue skies. It feels so powerful. The perfect place to spread the strong energy of the EYELOVE mule. This “evil eye” symbol carries a powerful message that never goes out of style. It protects us from negative energies, making sliding into the New Year on a positive note a breeze. Sometimes we need that little feeling of comfort and protection to give us that extra push. The EYELOVE mule easily incorporates a positive spiritual connection into our everyday, and I love every bit of it.

Stuart Weitzman EYELOVE mule

SuisStudio suit

Lack of Color hat

Mansur Gavriel bag

The 2 Bandits earrings

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It seems that with every adventure and every memory, comes a pair of shoes. The quirky pops of bright and blush pink in Notting Hill? I am immediately reminded of why I packed my Reebok sneakers from DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse with me. The bustling corners of Chinatown on a Saturday night? My Tahari black mules…great for dim sum and some late night dancing next door in Soho. DSW has proven to be a leading shoe shopping destination for me. Not only can I find amazing and fun sneakers every season, but I can also find absolutely stunning and classic feminine staples, like a fantastic pair of heels, all in one click. My eclectic style is always craving something new and so having a go-to shoe store with unlimited options is so necessary for this shoe lover.

My love for pink continues just off Portobello Road Market where color is celebrated, and so is everything out of the ordinary. Retro inspired Reebok trainers in a blush pink to match the rainbow walls? DSW knows what’s up when it comes to city-girl chic meets comfort. I got extra lucky during my travels and soaked up the English sunshine. I have never seen so much sun in London before! The sun doesn’t come out very often, and when it does, I always wear a pop of colors…especially in my shoes. I spent the majority of the day getting killer bargains at the street vendors and even had time to pop into a few super chic bakeries and cafes. London is known for their cakes and pastries. All buttery and sugar and with a side of peppermint tea…my favorite.

shop: Reebok sneakers

But like in every city I visit, I somehow always gravitate towards Chinatown. It’s that hustle and bustle. Chinese food is like my comfort food! For a quick bite of chow fun and a bubble tea to go, it was a short walk from my hotel, Dean Street Townhouse…a place to see and be seen at. Soho and Central London is always packed with people and once the clock strikes 6pm, the bars become loud and rowdy and the sidewalks seem to transform into a late night party. I dressed for Soho with a classic mule that also shows a bit of rock n’ roll with an unexpected  grey snake heel. I knew the Brits would appreciate a touch of rock n’ roll since they practically invented it. It’s the little details in my DSW shoes that draw me back to the shoe store again and again. May my shoes continue to whisk me to away to extraordinary places.

shop: Tahari heels 

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