When I hear the word strass, my thoughts immediately turn to Christian Louboutin, and I'm betting I'm not alone. Louboutin's Swarovski encrusted high heels sell for thousands and are coveted among the brand's collectors and generalized shoe lovers alike, and when you see one in person, it's not hard to figure out why. toms shoes The texture and shine that the crystals, termed strassing, gives to the designs is unparalleled by other materials.With that in mind,2011Flatforms, as WWD and others have dubbed them, will sweep spring 2011 shelves. But why First of all, they're pretty.Secondly, they're not avant garde. Thirdly, they're not easy to walk in or comfortable, from my humble try on opinion.Yet, new fashionable things are new fashionable things. And designers like my beloved Derek Lam are making horrendous things like this to your left. Shoes like this have been popular in Japan (and the goth community,cheap toms all in black leather) for AGeS. it's not surprising to see that other brands are looking to get in on the game. The Gucci Sofia etoile High Heels are one of the best attempts that I've seen by any brand.We recently went behind the scenes on the'Psycho Dandy'trend shoot. We were lucky enough to have a catch up with the model and ask her a few questions. Over a coffee and some nibbles, here's what we chatted about What has been your favourite part of the shoot? Getting to wear the OFFICe range as I'm a massive shoe fan.'What has been your worst fashion faux pas?My fringe was cut too short when I was younger, it was awful. I also used to wear lots of pink crop tops, which looking back just wasn't cool.
We recently went behind the scenes on the'Psycho Dandy'trend shoot. We were lucky enough to have a catch up with the model and ask her a few questions. Over a coffee and some nibbles, here's what we chatted about What has been your favourite part of the shoot? Getting to wear the OFFICe range as I'm a massive shoe fan.'What has been your worst fashion faux pas?My fringe was cut too short when I was younger, it was awful.toms outlet I also used to wear lots of pink crop tops, which looking back just wasn't cool.I love this look. Love the purse. Love the suit. Love the stockings. Love the shoes. This is from the Fall 2011 collection. They will be available at Dolce Gabbana stores.Lace Booties from Fall 2011 collection.Buckle boots. Love the chunky heel.Sabbia $492 at Zappos D G Multi $695 at Zappos To celebrate I am going to scrub the floor on my hands and knees and pretend I am Madonna.in fact I am never without my skinny jeans.'What do you like about the OFFICe SS13 collection?There's a great range of styles and colours, whatever your taste there will be something for you.'How long have you modelled for?2 years.'What are the highs and lows of your career to date?Highs have been shooting on Hunger with Rankin and also the Gilette advert with Peter Lindberg.There aren't really any low but sometimes things can be very last minute.'Where were you scouted?I got scouted at the Clothes Show by my agency and then I didn't model for 4 years (scouted at 14).Favourite trend?Grunge and Biker'Shop New in