Friday, July 23, 2010

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.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

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/

Thursday, July 15, 2010

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

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

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!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

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!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

French Sole - Neutrals and Metallics for Spring

The fashion weeks have all wrapped up and the trends for spring did not disappoint. Washes of cream and blushing pink walked the walk at Rachel Roy, Marc Jacobs, and Behnaz Sarafpour. Peek-a-boo cutouts ranged in intensity from bold slashes at Michael Kors to demure and sexy mesh at Doo.ri. Metallics transcended disco fever and added a sophisticated glitz and glimmer to Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler, and the always immaculate Diane von Furstenberg.

And now spring's finest have arrived at Poppy & Stella, elevating crisp white sundresses to haute couture and putting you one well-heeled step ahead of the department store interpretations yet to come.

From French Sole, maker of the original ballet flat since 1982, known for exceptional quality and comfort, and of course, impeccable style.


Both $143








Monday, February 15, 2010

Patent and Pleats and Flats, Oh my!

Looking outside, it's hard to see the yellow brick road beneath the snow, but don't let the weather drag you down. Take it upon yourself to brighten your day and slip a pair of ruby red slippers on your feet.

Toto approved.


Nude Footwear $102



And because even Dorothy would have needed a sexy black flat eventually...


Nude Footwear $102

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Edith Espadrille by Coclico

Sunshine-yellow and bright, adorned with pretty petal cutouts, dainty ankle strap, all atop a summery stacked wedge.

$216

Friday, February 5, 2010

All Black goes Navy

Same design as the taupe and black graph print, now in crisp, nautical navy with contrasting white stripe. All hands on deck.

Graphic $123





Thursday, February 4, 2010

Go Nude

So rarely does a pump this lovely come along - 4" covered heel with a 1" hidden platform in three sexy shades, including one deliciously posh and leg-lengthening nude.

Nude Footwear, the glam-child of designer Selina Kolthek, combines a love of vintage style with a commitment to quality design and affordability. And at this price, why not bring home all three?

Milan $110 - Available now at both our Fells Point and Annapolis locations.








Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Color yourself pretty with All Black

You know those mornings when you wake up fully rested, the sun is coming through the windows, and you're delighted to find that yes, you actually did remember to set the timer on the coffee? A priceless fresh start that renews the spirits and puts a much needed exuberance back in your stride. I don't think I have to explain this kind of elation, do I? And to celebrate this spirit of bliss, it seems only fitting to have a pair of shoes on hand that look as jubilant as you feel.

I offer these ladylike flats by All Black, which are anything but. Perfectly balanced sophistication with Brazilian craftsmanship and keen eye for color.





Graphic $123

A gorgeous taupe and black graph canvas provides a coveted neutral base for the bubbly collection of gold, coral, and turquoise baubles adorning these chic and comfy flats. Be the envy of the office, coffee shop, or wherever the day may take you.




Green Quilt $100

Verdant, grassy, leafy, lush. Slip into these quilted, metallic gold-lined skimmers and you'll be blooming from the ground up.







Saturday, January 23, 2010

Sustainable style from Coclico

Pronounced "Koh-Klee-Koh" and brought to you by a third generation shoemaker from the coquelicot flower spotted hillsides of Brittany, France.

Driven by the belief that "style can meet sustainability", the line's creator Sandra Canselier, along with designer Lisa Nading, offers exquisitely beautiful and exceptionally comfortable goods, made from Mother Earth-friendly materials, such as vegetable tanned leathers, sustainably harvested wood and cork, and recycled hardware that is both lead and nickel-free.

Life and times are leading us all to consider more the world around us. Let the outer reflect the inner with a pair of wedge heels or booties from Coclico, available now.


Odalisk $304

Ruching at the ankle strap, keyhole opening, and suede-covered 3.5" heel.

Give your basic black booties a break and decorate your stems with these electric blue beauties. Pair with textured tights and a favorite tunic dress, a blazer, scarf, and go! Talk about all weather.


Nymph $325

Peep toe wedge in butter soft leather, 3" heel and buckle closure.

Sometimes the name really does say it all. But if I may add one thing... these with cuffed-up boyfriend jeans, any city street, sunshine, and you. Spring is near, transition time is calling.

Monday, January 11, 2010

New Sam Edelman Flats



Flats are truly the perfect transitional shoe. When you are tired of wearing boots but it is definitely not warm enough for sandals, throw on a pair of cute flats are you are all set. Both of these styles are cute and practical enough to wear now and later.

House of Harlow 1960 Jewelry








Nicole Ritchie's new jewelry line is clearly inspired by the vintage styles from the 1960's and 1970's. These wearable and affordable pieces are a little art-deco, a little boho and all over chic. Priced from $25 to $135, they won't completely break the bank though each piece is 14K gold plated and made to last.