Haute Sneakers

Have you heard the good news? Sneakers are HOT again! Not just your average gym shoes, sneakers have been given a new life by top designers. Karl Lagerfeld once said, "The sneaker is like jeans for the feet." Just like jeans, they've been reinvented from something functional to something much more stylish and daring.

As usual, don't freak at the price tags for the first few pairs. We'll show you some more affordable options after you absorb the HAUTENESS of this new trend.

Just a quick note to all of my loyal readers and subscribers about some upcoming changes: we will be switching the blog and website over to a new platform in the next few weeks! I can pretty much guarantee there will be some glitches. Please be patient with us as we freshen things up and prepare to bring you the RLS blog daily.

Hope to see some of you on my webinar  tonight at 8 p.m. and again on Tuesday at 10 a.m. for The 3 Step Challenge to Looking and Feeling Put-Together Everyday! 

The HAUTEST of Sneakers

Dior Fusion Sneaker, $1,100 (available in store)

Giuseppe Zanotti Eagle Side Zip Hi-Top Sneaker, $995

Christian Louboutin Louis Spikes Sneakers, $1,095

Christian Louboutin Lou Spikes Women's Sneakers, $995

Classic Styling, Still Haute

Saint Laurent Leather Trim Lace-Up Sneakers, $595

Giuseppe Zanotti Biker Jacket High-Top Sneaker, $995

Lanvin Snake-effect leather slip-on sneakers, $890

MM6 Maison Martin Margiela, $430

Givenchy Rottweiler Star-Heel Skate Shoe, Black Multi, $695

The Classic, Beloved by Fashion Designers et al

Adidas Stan Smith Custom Shoes, $100

Still Stylish, More Affordable

Nike Air Pegasus+ 30, $100

Jil Sander Navy Abstract-Print Canvas & Leather High-Top Sneakers, $152

Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2013 iD, $150

Tory Burch Delancey Graphic-Print Sneakers, $185

Nike Roshe Run Slip, $89.99

Elie Tahari Cap Toe Lace Up Sneakers, $94.50

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski MID ID, $125

Skechers GOwalk Safari Slip-On Walking Shoe, $54.95

Nike Air Zoom Structure+ 17, $89.97 

It's a DIY Fourth of July!

It's a DIY Fourth of July here at RLS! Kyle, my right-hand woman, found this awesome DIY guide to making your own "designer" sport slides without the designer price tag on the Love Aesthetics blog. Intern Teta then did an awesome job making a pair for herself as well as one for Kyle. Wait, where are mine?! 

Keep reading to see Kyle's latest DIY nail polish job and Olivia Palermo's DIY wedding outfit. Well ok, DIY with the help of Carolina Herrera. Happy Fourth of July everyone!

"Designer" Sports Slides

Sandals inspired by this blog post

What you need:

a pair of slides
leather
scissors
measuring tape or ruler
pencil

hot glue

Instructions: 

1. Measure the sandal top and cut it out. 

2. Once you have one side done, you can trace it onto the leather but make sure it's mirrored so that you have a right and left side.

3. Test it and make sure they cover the tops of the sandals. Cut off excess leather if needed.

4. Using a hot glue gun, glue the ends of the strip. Try not to glue the top to avoid lumps unless you can do it smoothly.

5. Voila! Now do the next sandal!

6. And you're done! Simple!

Olivia Palermo's Wedding

Olivia Palermo wore Carolina Herrera separates on her wedding day! What do you think of the look?

Read about the wedding day and the outfit. Check out the blue shoes too!

© by Johannes Huebl

© by Johannes Huebl

Fourth of July Nails

Kye is infamous among clients for her always creative, always classy nail designs. Check out the look she created for the Fourth of July!