Anything but Understated!

The “Monoi” from Claudia Ciuti is truly swoon-worthy!
It’s the definitive fashion shoe of the season.
To. Die. For.

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The “Onda” from Calleen Cordero is a head turner.

Wear it with a rolled chino and a linen blazer for  day – or a curve hugging dress for evening.

It’s killer, just KILLER.

Whether you pair them with a crisp white ensemble ala Michael Kors, bright spring florals or your favorite jeans, a neutral shoe adds the perfect finishing touch to your spring wardrobe.

Check out these fantastic neutrals – now currently available at Zelda’s!

Bettye Muller "Katy" Espadrille

Bettye Muller "Sage"

We at Zelda’s are big fans of Blush Beauty Bar!

With an impressive collection of the top brands in cosmetics and exceptionally talented makeup artists and estheticians on hand, this beauty bar on NW 23rd is truly addicting.

We asked the ladies at Blush to demonstrate the latest beauty trends using some fabulous shoes from Zelda’s as inspiration. Take a look at this fun mashup of trends in beauty and shoes for Spring 2010!

Spring 2010 Beauty by Deborah Haynes, owner Blush Beauty Bar

When I think of  warm season beauty this year, I have visions of popsicles,  coral and  Old-Hollywood glamour. Every year, we have the traditional looks of the season: Spring/Summer is a clean, glowy and fresh complexion with minimal makeup. Fall/Winter is moody & melodramatic with a smokey eye or the red lip. What’s been happening lately though? A beauty fusion of the seasons! I am thrilled that it’s ok for me to rock that red lip anytime I want to.

For the latest in fashion, most of us turn to the magazines, the web, our favorite beauty lines and our favorite designers. Some of us can translate runway to real-way. Some of us need a bit of guidance. I turn to Sabrina Winkel. Disclaimer-we work together, so it’s not far for me to turn and we love to play makeup! Every season, we get so excited for all the new products and colors. Her customers come in on a regular basis to learn the latest or just to get the Winkel treatment for that special night out. She has a fan base. I get it. I’m a fan too!

Sabrina’s thoughts on makeup now:

Inspiration: Helmut Newton, 1940’s, and Madonna 1984

Trend She Loves Now #1: Lady “Like A Virgin” Vibe

Shoe Inspiration: Clauidia Cuiti “Filomena”

Zelda’s says: “This shoe is for the risk taker – the woman who isn’t afraid to push the envelope, in fashion or any other of her pursuits. Is there any better example of that woman than Madonna?

As we have seen in the magazines, the top beauty look for Spring 2010 is “nude,”which pairs perfectly with the rock and roll vibe of  the “Filomena” shoe.  It can soften the hard edged rocker look, for day or evening. So we asked the experts at Blush to create a look for us.”

The Look on Jai at Blush Blush Beauty Bar….

(*For product information, see the face chart and product list at the bottom of this feature)

Trend She Loves #2: 1940′s Glam

Shoe Inspiration: Clauida Ciuti “Candy”

Zelda’s Says: “Wow. This shoe is truly the epitome of glamor. It’s both ladylike and daring. The vibrant coral sings and is the perfect compliment to the metallic linen. It’s at once polished and irreverent…glamor for glamor’s sake.”

The look on Megan at Blush Beauty Bar….

GET THESE FRESH FACED LOOKS AT BLUSH!

Face chart for Look # 1: Fresh Faced “Like a Virgin”

Eyes

Lid: Girlactik shadows in Haute (outer lid) Penny+Mariposa (center)

Contour: Frenchie (inner) by Girlactik

Highlight: Queen Phyllis – Bare Minerals

Liner: Black liquid by Stila

Liner bottom: Sexy Greens by Girlactik

Mascara: Black Magic Mascara by Eyeko

On Cheeks: Rose by Stila, Bronze-Stila Illuminatincy Powder

Lips: Lipstick in Adorable by Stila, gloss: Apricot lipglaze by Stila

Look # 2: 1940′s Glam

Eyes

Lid: Saucy by Bare Minerals

Contour: Illimani by Stila

Highlight: Primetime Eye by Bare Minerals

Liner: Nanda Devi by Stila (Top), Illimani by Stila (Bottom)

OnCheeks: Zen by Nars, Copacabana by Nars (highlight)

Lips: Outrageous by Stila, Liner #1 by Stila

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…And there you have it, the latest in beauty and shoes for Spring 2010! Get down to Blush Beauty Bar and let those miracle workers update your look for the season.

(P.S. Word has it that they have some fabulous new products to make you look like you’re fresh off the beach…without all those nasty UV rays. Love that! )

XOXO, Zelda’s Shoe Bar