Fall Accessories 2010

A boutique selling, "Everything but the clothes", certainly has to include a variety of accessories in addition to fabulous footwear.  Brace yourself for these beautiful handbags from Limon Piel.  The soft, light-weight Columbian leather is combined with looming that is hand-crafted by different Indian tribes in Columbia creating a classic yet unique piece.  With such attention to detail and high quality craftsmanship, what is not to love?

    

Also with some great details, these next couple handbags offer great style and function.

A girl can never have too many clutches, this one is an attractive accent piece to your LBD!

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

It's that time of the year again, back to school, summer to fall, your days of lounging on the beach are numbered.  The temperature is still warm enough for your tank tops, but you see fall trends popping up everywhere you look. Your concern, how to transition your summer wardrobe to fall? Don't stress your pretty little head over this one. This condition can be quickly remedied.

The cure: Mix your summer pieces and fall pieces together!  Who says you have to pack your tank tops away just yet?  The key to putting together a great transition look is all in the details.

Clothes from Anthropologie (right next door to our Annapolis location), Boots Frye Carson

Take a gray tank and skinny jeans, accessorize it with a colorful patterned scarf, a piece of statement jewelry, and the foolproof Frye Carson boot.  You'll be cool, calm, and collected in this composition.

Side effects: Be careful not to make too many sudden movements, may cause whiplash to all of the heads you're going to turn.

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

Left: Alexander McQueen, $935, Right: Pour La Victoire, $279

The always fashion forward house of Alexander McQueen designed these to die for lace pumps. They are just the right combination of feminine and sexy and the perfect accent piece for a darling jewel tone dress.  Heart be still, I think I'm in love. Cost: $935. Ouch! That hurts! It is possible to keep my heart from breaking without breaking my bank account?

Yes! You no longer have to worry about whether or not you can pay your bills AND afford the latest in high fashion footwear, you can have the look for less.  The alternative, Pour La Victoire has a gorgeous pair of lace pumps for $279! Couple these shoes with black tights, skinny belt, vintage earrings,  clutch and your darling jewel tone dress and you are ready for an elegant evening out.  A girl really can have it all!

Miz Mooz Magic

Beginning as a private label brand exclusively in New York and San Francisco, Miz Mooz has gained notoriety in the shoe industry and can now be found across the US and of course with yours truly.  Their genius designers follow this philosophy:

"...we have always remained committed to the principle that fashion and comfort can happily coexist.  We also believe that our shoes are a reflection of the people that wear them--playful, eclectic, perhaps a bit quirky (who isn't!), but most of all, FUN".

Miz Mooz

These fine crafted pairs are sure to go quickly, and we wouldn't want you to miss out on owning a little piece of magic, so hurry up and check them out!

Photo courtesy of Miz Mooz

Photo courtesy of Miz Mooz

Photo courtesy of Miz Mooz

All Black Is All About The Flat for Fall

Every closet needs a pair of All Black flats and they have a style for everyone (my mom especially loves them). All Black is an emerging independent brand who utilizes beautiful and unique materials for their versatile designs. They are pleasing to any palette. Add a great metallic with a gold option, add some hardware with a studded option, or add just a touch of femininity with a pleated, bowed option.

What your boots say about you

In InStyle's September issue is a piece about what your choice of footwear says about your personality. They hit on the peep-toe, riding, duck, short, wedge, lace up, and the over-the knee, but not really the masculine, which is a huge trend this fall! Perhaps it's because it could fall into numerous other categories, seeing as how the look incorporates so many of the previously mentioned characteristics.

So, what would a short, lace-up, masculine style say about you? I think it depends on what you wear them with. If you pair them with a flirty and frilly dress, they can say "I'm girly and down to earth", with skinny jeans and a tunic, "I like to add just a dash of edge to my ensemble". Regardless of what you wear them with, you will certainly make a statement. Want to try this style on for size? This Bernardo Desert Boot will can give you the edgy, down to earth look you've been lusting for.

Lower your standards...

Of your heels that is! Lower heels are back! According to this month's issue of Glamour magazine, "fashionistas are falling for chic midheels". I bet you're excited to give your stilettos some time off. Want to try a great low heel basic? Check out these classics with a twist from J Shoes.

Vintage Vibe

Want to give a nod to the sophisticated styles of years past? Vintage and retro accessories are a great way to express your inner Greta Garbo, Grace Kelly, or Katherine Hepburn. Worried about taking a step too far back in time? Don't be, you can channel your favorite classic film star and maintain a modern look at the same time.

Girly, flirty trends are really "in" this Fall. Pair any one of these lower heeled styles with skinny jeans and an uber-feminine blouse, or a slightly longer skirt with a fitted blouse. You're chic, girly, and timeless all in one!

We got nailed in Vegas

Check out one of our new lines for Spring, Swedish Hasbeens! Embracing a more feminine clog, these cuties are anything but hasbeens, a potential go to shoe for your spring wardrobe!

Leather Heaven

We are drowning in a sea of Frye. Decisions, decisions!

Spring is going to be SENSATIONAL

It has been quite the productive morning! We've hit up All Black for some FABULOUS flats, Antelope for WONDERFUL wedges and Naya for SEXY yet SENSIBLE shoes. I know what you're thinking, spring is so far away, but think of it this way, dreaming of spring shoes gives you something to get through winter.

Spring 2011

Some we like, what do you think? Neutrals are the new black!

WWD Magic Tradeshow

We are checking out the styles for Spring 2011. Scouting out a potential new line. Check back for details!

Tall Boots

Whether they are stacked heel, over-the-knee, or riding, tall boots are ceaselessly classic and chic. Dark chocolate riding boots from Bernardo add a little country, rustic flare to your look, while the silver buttons on Frye's Melissa Button boot add a bit of rock and roll.

Frye's classic Jane stacked heel meshes well with anything in your closet and this black boot from J Shoes gives you a touch of femininity with it's Mary Jane like strap.

Best of Baltimore Celebration!

Tomorrow night is the big celebration for our win as Baltimore Magazine's pick for the city's "Best Shoes"! To thank our amazing customers for the support, we are offering 15% off your entire purchase! This includes the already marked down clearance (30-75% off!!) as well as our brand new Fall merchandise!

Also, it is Tax Free Week! All shoes and belts under $100 (after discount) will be tax free through Saturday, August 14th. Hurry in to enjoy these extra savings!

"Best of Baltimore" Event Please join us tomorrow night in celebrating our "Best Shoes" honor by Baltimore Magazine. We will have wine, bubbly and light food. This will also be a great opportunity to check out some of our new Fall styles.

Event Info 728 S Broadway Baltimore, Maryland 21231 410-522-1970 Thursday, August 12th 5 pm -9 pm

Why a Wedge?

The real question is, why NOT!?! The wedge is a great transition shoe from summer to fall, comfortable enough to wear all day without having to compromise style. These strapped wedges from Jeffery Campbell are cute, playful, and sensible. Wear the T-straps with cropped trousers for a modern yet vintage look, or get creative and wear the Mary Janes with over the knee socks and a skirt. You can't go wrong with either look.

Try this on for size

Mingle some great fall trends together for a fun look! Take a great mini that has some movement, add a ruffled plaid blouse, cover it with a chic wool blazer, and punctuate the look with a pair of mid booties, like these from J Shoes, and slouch a pair of trouser socks right above the top of the boot.

If I hear one more peep...

PEEP!!! Sorry couldn't help it, I love a good peep toe. Both of these can take you from work to happy hour! Who says you have to compromise your sense of style in your work wardrobe?

A feminine peep toe heel mary-jane is a rich reddish brown leather. Made in Brazil, these shoes will look so cute with a pencil skirt or a flirty dress.

This amazingly well crafted peep-toe t-strap is from The Boot Company by Timberland. This boutique-only line by the infamous boot maker is producing classic beauties that you will want to wear every day.

Poppy and Stella's Best of Baltimore Bash

Help us celebrate this awesome honor in style! We will have drinks, light food and of course huge savings on some fabulous shoes!

Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 5:00pm

728 S. Broadway - Fells Point

Trend Watch Fall 2010

On the hunt for the latest trends in fall footwear? Be on the lookout for the following styles in order to keep your wardrobe up to date!

Over The Knee boots: the OTK look will give you drama without the catfight. Go for a flat boot with a skinny cord during the day, or a heeled version with a mini for a night out on the town.

Clogs: Boho chic is back, give your outfit a modern yet retro vibe, a great style+comfort combo.

Oxfords: Preppy is in, so is menswear inspired, many of these looks are adding feminine touches, like lace, so you really can have the best of both worlds.

Loafers: This classic is showing up all over runways this fall, but you might notice something different. Designers are upgrading this polished look with thicker heels, bright colors, and unique details.

Shortie Boots and Shooties: Chunky heels, fold over tops, embellished stilettos, cut outs, buckles, buttons, studs, with infinite options you can't go wrong pairing the shortie boot and/or shootie with tights and a skirt, leggings and a chunky sweater (my fave for fall!) or with a great pair of skinny jeans!

Stilettos: This sexy stunner is here to stay, but designers are constantly giving new life to the style that oozes sex appeal, which lets us breath new life into our LBDs! This layered lace look from Pour La Victoire adds a rich, lady-like, textural elegance that will make your feet the center of attention.

Wild Wild West

Believe it or not western flair is hitting the runways hard, fringe, studs, and suede are telling us it’s time to cowgirl up! Not ready to ride off into the sunset? Never fear, you can embrace this trend with wooden clogs, western booties, and riding boots to ease you back on to the saddle. Check out these styles from Jeffrey Campbell and Antelope. What great ways to make western wearable!

Must Have Me Too's

Can it really be true? A shoe both FASHIONABLE and FUNCTIONAL? I say it can with these sweet, suede slingbacks! Fashion math tells me that comfort+ style = the perfect combination.

My shoe closet is calling....

Edelman Edge

Hardware is H-O-T and a modern dose of glam! You will see everything from studs to chain metal adding pop to your favorite pieces this fall. Embrace the punk within. Studs are a smoking accessory. Bold and brash, these Sam Edelman party shoes speak for themselves! Pick your poison, teal, purple or pink!

Patents and Platforms

Head for the heights girls, sky high stilettos are in, in, in! Dress them up or down, these daring platforms add posh and pizazz to any look. Pour la Victoire is a victory for any woman, granting her style both edge and femininity. This brand is believed to be the new standard in designer footwear. Grab a pair and you're in good company, celebs like Anne Hathaway, Emma Roberts, and Rachel Weisz sport the brand's stunning styles. Make sure you are a part of "The Next Big Thing"!

This platform bootie hits your ankle at just the right spot, giving you long lean legs to be proud of. What would you dare to pair them with? Wear them with leggings and maybe a glittery tunic and let your inner rocker girl out.

How about a shoe that's sleek and sexy? Nude platform pumps by Zigi can fit the bill. This is a platform with punch and power.

Fabulous Flats

Did you know that in 1956 the ballet company started making street-friendly slippers at the request of Brigitte Bardot? Today, this trend has transformed into a versatile and attractive style that can take us from day to night. The popularity of the ballet flat has exploded with an abundance of different designs. You have animal print, floral, distressed, edgy, metallic, dressy, office worthy, even packable flats that fit in small pouches, but how do youpick the right one? Thank to InStyle magazine here are a few things to keep in mind to pick the perfect flat:

1. Proportion: When pairing flats with pants or trousers it’s best to go with cropped or ankle length. Longer pants may make them look frumpy. A full-skirt or dress also works to create flattering lines for your body.

2. Mixing: The classic style of the flat makes it the perfect go to shoe, but you can also use it to add spice to your outfit. Go with a bold color or something with texture and pair it with a simple black dress to give it punch. You can also go the opposite way, stick with a simple style flat but edge up your outfit with distressed jeans or a leather studded jacket. You can pull it off as long as you keep everything in complimentary colors. These Me Too Red Suede flats are the perfect punch to an outfit.

3. Heel height: If you have back problems, pick a flat with a slight heel, just a little bit of lift can relieve pressure.

Check out some of the new styles we just got in for fall. Founded by Jacob Bloch in Sydney Australia, these Bloch metallics have been created with the curvature of the foot in mind in order to provide support and comfort as well as uphold wearability.

The letter "F" stands for...

Fall, Fashion, and FRYE!

Frye boots date all the way back to the Civil War era when John A. Frye founded the company in 1863. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship it’s no wonder these boots have stood the test of time. The styles are classic and timeless, consistently featuring a “bulky toe and chunky heel, which according to Vogue (my fashion bible) makes it a “boot for all seasons” and the trend for Fall. Pair them with a skinny jean, a skirt (mini, pencil, take your pick), or leggings and tights, and you’ve got a look that you’re comfortable wearing outdoors and gives you a chic look indoors. These boots are a must have for any shoe wardrobe.

Not in the market for a boot? Frye lends its traditional American Vintage style to heels as well! Come check out the new Fall Frye today!

Best of Baltimore

We are so excited that Poppy and Stella was selected as "Best Shoes" by Baltimore Magazine! Thank you to all of our fabulous customers for your constant support and inspiration!

http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/bestofpoll/

Charity Event

Please join us in our Annapolis store for our Charity Shopping Event all day today! Save up to 40% on everything in the store while enjoying bubbly, wine and munchies. 15% of today's sales go to the Junior League of Annapolis and all of the local work they do!

"The Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. (JLA) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable".

http://www.jlannapolis.org

Sandals That Make A Statement

Have you ever found yourself facing this dilemma?

You have been invited to a summer BBQ, hmm what should you wear? A cute simple sundress? Shorts? You don’t want to be overly casual, but it’s no black tie event either…you settle on the sundress, but what shoes will add just the right amount of flair? Rubber flip-flops? Boring. Heels? They will help aerate your host’s lawn. The sandals you picked up at Poppy and Stella will be just right!

Dating back over 10,000 years and made popular by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, sandals have served our feet as a functional piece of footwear. Defined as a piece of footwear that exposes the foot, they are a trendy choice for the warm months of summer. But the sandal is more than just a way to keep our feet cool. Today, finding the perfect sandal can add just the right amount of punch and pizzazz to any outfit.

Trendy embellished sandals give us a reason to smile. Simple yet sophisticated, they can spice up any outfit. Whether you need a pop of color or some glitz and glam, big stones, tiny crystals, beaded, or metallic, these shoes are a great way to polish off any look from your summer wardrobe.

Hurry and grab a pair of sandals with style before the sun sets on summer!

Charity Shopping Event!

Poppy and Stella of Annapolis is teaming up with the American Heart Association and hosting a Shopping Event & Happy Hour. We will be donating 15% of our sales from the entire day to the charity. Stop in that evening and have a glass of red wine and some delicious dark chocolate while you shop for fabulous shoes.

As a thank you for your support, we will also be giving
15% off your entire purchase!

Thursday, May 20th, 5 - 8pm

Poppy and Stella
Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole
1910 Towne Centre Blvd.
Suite 123
Annapolis, MD
410-224-0157

New Spring Frye!

Each gorgeous in their own way, our latest Frye styles are truly amazing. The comfort and durability of Fryes truly can't be beat! Hurry though, they are selling fast!