July 16, 2018

High Fashion Shoes, 5 Trends in and How to Make them More Comfortable

Black Rivet Pump By exoticsbycedrick

Black Rivet Pump
By exoticsbycedrick

 

High Fashion Shoes, 5 Trends and How to Make them More Comfortable- It’s difficult to discuss high-fashion women’s shoes without discussing high heels. After all, heels or pumps tend to dominate the fashion world. Women love them, men love to look at them. They make women look more attractive and feel bolder, a combination that’s hard to beat. When it comes to the trends in high-fashion shoes there is also one thing to keep in mind . That is high fashion doesn’t need to mean uncomfortable. The two can absolutely go hand-in-hand, and should.

“You want to love the shoes you are wearing, but you also want them to feel great on your feet,” explains Cedrick McDonald, owner of Exotics by Cedrick. “As an artist, I want to give the world beautiful shoes. I love the way their confidence soars when they put them on. It leaves us both feeling great.”

Here are 5 trends in high-fashion shoes:

  1. Designer. Donning a pair of designer shoes makes a bold statement, and that’s the direction people are taking. Designer shoes show some personality, preferences, and are seen as a status symbol.
  2. Bold with bling. Who doesn’t love some bling as a finishing touch for their outfit? With shoes that have bling, you are always ready to go and dress things up. Exotics by Cedrick offers a patented bottom outsole that features snakeskin and Swarovski crystals. It doesn’t get any more bold with bling than that.
  3. Comfort. Nobody wants to wear shoes that hurt their feet. The new trend is in ensuring that shoes are comfortable. Comfortable shoes will help people be more confident and happier.
  4. Heels and more heels. Having different types of heels is always in style. Women love the look, the way they make them feel, and the multitude of designs that they come in. Find heels that match your personality and you are all set.
  5. Shoes with meaning. Being able to choose shoes that come from a company that gives back to special causes makes wearing them that much better. People today appreciate shoe brands that give back to charities. Exotics by Cedrick has a passion for helping the cause of fighting AIDS in the world, and donates proceeds from the sale of every pair of shoes to the AIDS Foundation.

“Whether you follow the trends or help set them, we all love to see what’s going on with them,” added McDonald. “We can all agree that we love fine shoes and the way they make us feel. I bring my artistic ability to every pair of shoes I create, helping to set the trends.”

When it comes to making heels more comfortable, there are some things you can do. They include wearing them around the house for a few hours to help stretch them out and get them more broken in, putting some padded inserts in them, investing in good quality heels to begin with, and taking good care of your heels to keep them in excellent working condition. Also, choose a high heel that has a great outsole, because that’s where the magic is in keeping it comfortable. A good outsole offers extra padding at the ball, which is where most of your weight is applied.

McDonald is a bit of a pioneer in the shoe industry, having created a style that is unique enough to earn a U.S. patent. His line of designer footwear features high-fashion pumps with 4-6” heels that have an eye-catching snakeskin out sole that is encrusted with Swarovski crystals on the bottom of every shoe.  They are shoes that help make a statement not only about the designer, but about the person wearing them.

Started in 2016, Exotics by Cedrick is high-fashion shoe line that has been turning heads from the Golden Globes to the MTV Movie and TV Awards. The company motto is Live Life Through Your Soles, and he’s created unique-looking soles that stand out and make a statement. McDonald is a serial entrepreneur who owns several businesses in addition to Exotics by Cedrick. From the Tampa area, he aims to help set the trends in the high fashion world. To create his shoes, he starts with a hand sketch, usually in the middle of the night, and then creates the rendered design on CAD.

About Exotics by Cedrick: Owned by Cedrick McDonald, Exotics by Cedrick, a celebrity fashion and footwear designer, is a Tampa-based high-fashion high heel shoe company. The company has a patent for its unique design, which features a snakeskin out sole that is encrusted with Swarovski crystals. Since the company was started in 2016, the trend-setting shoes have made their way into many celebrity hands. To learn more about Exotics by Cedrick, visit the site at www.exoticsbycedrick.com.

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January 8, 2018

A GOLDEN GLOBES LOOK: FRINGE BANGS

GET THE GOLDEN GLOBES LOOK OF FRINGE BANGS

Dakota Johnson Golden Globes 2018

Dakota Johnson Golden Globes 2018 Photo: Glamour.com

 

Emma Watson Golden Globes 2018

Emma Watson Golden Globes 2018 Photo: Pop Crave

Last night at the Golden Globes, stars, such as Dakota Johnson and Emma Watson, chose a fringe hairstyle for the big red carpet event. The versatile fringe is already considered a top trend for 2018, but if you’re not ready to commit or want to test the look first, try Hairdo Clip-In Bangs.

Hairdo Clip-In Bangs ($29, Extensions.com)

The pro-quality, affordable and easy to use clip-in bangs allows you to instantly try one or more fringe hairstyles. You can trim the clip-in bangs to re-create a mini bangs look like Emma’s, or leave it long and face-framing like Dakota’s.

*Note: These celebrities are not wearing Hairdo products

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January 8, 2018

Celebrity Hairstylist Gregory Russell styles Lily James for the 2018 Golden Globes Red Carpet

Lily James at Golden Globes

Lily James at Golden Globes

Lily James’ hair made a romantic statement last night for the 2018 Golden Globes. 

Inspiration: Gregory was inspired by Lily’s statement-making, black Valentino gown to create a soft and graceful updo that compliments the ruffled neckline and low back.

Step-by-step:

  • Starting with damp hair, spray John Frieda Luxurious Volume Full Hydration Leave-In Detangling Mist on the ends to nourish, detangle and prep the hair
  • Then, apply a golf ball-sized amount of John Frieda Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse to the crown and to the root of the hair to help create lasting body
  • Next, blow dry the hair with a large, round hairbrush to further add fullness. Once the hair is dry, use a flat iron to create a natural looking wave
  • After waving the hair, spray John Frieda Luxurious Volume Volume Refresh Dry Shampoo through the lengths of hair to add a soft texture
  • Then, apply a pearl-sized amount of John Frieda Secret Weapon Touch-Up Crème through the ends of the hair to add shine and definition
  • Leave a few wisps of hair out around the face and tie the rest of the hair low at the nape of the head. Split the ponytail in half and tie a knot fastening the ends loosely so it has a soft, romantic feeling
  • Lastly, use John Frieda Luxurious Volume Forever Full Hairspray to lock in the style
  • As a final touch, add a gold stone hair pin to the knot

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January 8, 2018

Frankie Shaw’s Get The Look by Jo Baker

Frankie Shaw at the Golden Globes

Frankie Shaw at the Golden Globes

Frankie Shaw’s Get The Look by Jo Baker using the bareMinerals Made-2-Fit app…
The Inspiration: Radiant and flawless looking skin accented by a smoldering antique gold eye
How to Get the Look:
Skin
To get Frankie’s radiant skin, Jo Baker used a bareMinerals Made-2-Fit Fresh Faced Foundation custom blended just for her skin a few days prior to the Golden Globes. To create the bespoke foundation exclusively for Frankie, Jo used the bareMinerals Made-2-Fit App to scan her skin in five different. A lightweight, buildable and oil-free formula, bareMinerals Made-2-Fit Fresh Faced Foundation Customized by MATCHCo is infused with Green Tea and Vitamin E, both powerful antioxidants, to combat signs of aging. Moisturizing ceramides and White Lily Extract work to plump and smooth fine lines, resulting in luminous skin.
Jo wanted an additional radiance boost on the cheeks and brows so she swept the bareMinerals Invisible bronze in Fair to Light to add a soft focus glow under the camera flashes. She then doubled up on blush by mixing bareMinerals Invisible Glow in Medium with Ready Blush and The Confession which is a super universal every day perfect cheek color.
Eyes
Using her fingers Jo applied an antique gold tone shadow to create a smokey effect that didn’t appear heavy or too dark. To add a little depth and intensity, Jo applied a dark eyeliner along the inside waterline and smudged it into the lash line to add drama and a moodiness. She finished off Frankie’s eyes with the bareMinerals Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara with Petite Precision Brush. The tiny fine-tuning brush within the formula allowed a feathery and defined lash line which was the perfect complement to the smokey shadow.
Lips
Jo and Frankie wanted a low maintenance and pretty lip to complement the antique gold smokey eye. To prep Frankie’s lips, Jo used bareMinerals Bareskin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer in Medium. Jo placed the concealer around her mouth to mute her natural lip tone and the perfect long wear base to set her nude lip. Jo loves a creamy moisture rich finish in a nude and bareMinerals Gen Nude Radiant Lipstick in Tutu gave Frankie’s lips the perfect rich satin finish.
The bareMinerals MADE-2-FIT app is free to download iTunes and select androids; each bespoke bareMinerals Made-2-Fit Fresh Faced Foundation Customized by MATCHCo retails for $49 for a 30ml bottle. For more information, please visit www.bareminerals.com or your nearest bareMinerals store.
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January 19, 2017

Red Carpet Slim Down Secret… ITEM m6 Shapewear!

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LOS ANGELES – January 17, 2017 – Felicity Huffman recently wore ITEM m6 shapewear while attending the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards! The actress showed off her svelte and defined figure in a gold and white pantsuit enhanced by the Shapewear Pants Shorty ($88 www.itemm6usa.com).

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About ITEM m6: 
The ITEM m6 BODY+ EFFECT stands for the unique combination of compression and shaping technology. Put on ITEM m6 and you immediately experience a sense of lightness – you feel fit and balanced. The shaping effect shapes your legs to give you an even more beautiful silhouette and perfectly smooth skin. This is what makes ITEM m6 an innovation for everyone who appreciates premium quality fashion and wants to do something good for their body.
Photo credit www.gettyimages.com 
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January 9, 2017

Reese Witherspoon, Leighton Meester and More Carry Tyler Ellis!

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Reese Witherspoon went for a monochromatic look accenting her bright yellow gown with Tyler Ellis AImee Clutch in Yellow Satin (price available upon request, www.tylerellis.com).

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Leighton Meester showed off a sultry and sexy look in a white gown accented with her Tyler Ellis Lee Clutch in Grey ($1,395, www.tylerellis.com).

Actress Kat Graham attends the 18th Post-Golden Globes Party hosted by Warner Bros Pictures and InStyle at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. / AFP / Lilly LAWRENCE (Photo credit should read LILLY LAWRENCE/AFP/Getty Images)

The  Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham was photographed at the Instyle Golden Globes Party carrying Tyler Ellis Lee Clutch in Yellow ($1,395, www.tylerellis.com).

 

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 08: Actress Moran Atias attends FOX and FX's 2017 Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

Tyrant actress Morian Atias attended the FOX & FX Golden Globe Party carrying TylerEllis Lee Clutch in Purple ($1,395, www.tylerellis.com).  Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage

Photo Credit Getty Images

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January 9, 2017

Celebrities Carry Tyler Ellis at the Golden Globe Awards!

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 07: Thandie Newton attends The BAFTA Tea Party - Arrivals at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES – January 8, 2017 – Thandie Newton was photographed carrying Tyler Ellis to The BAFTA Tea Party yesterday in Los Angeles. The Westworld star accented her chic polka dot dress with Tyler Ellis’ Lee Clutch in Black Velvet ($1,395, www.tylerellis.com).
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Octavia Spencer was photographed carrying Tyler Ellis clutches earlier today at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles.
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Anna Kendrick went for a monochromatic look accessorizing her grey gown with Tyler Ellis Lee Clutch in Grey Velvet $1,395

Actress Zazie Beetz arrives at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards, January 8, 2017, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. / AFP / VALERIE MACON (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)

Atlanta star Zazie Beetz accented her Delphine Manivet black gown with Tyler EllisLee Clutch $1,395
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January 9, 2017

How to Get Sarah Hyland’s Look Created by Makeup Artist Allan Avendaño

Celebrity Makeup Artist, Allan Avendaño created a sultry look on actress Sarah Hyland for last night’s Golden Globes viewing parties.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 08:  Actress Sarah Hyland attends The 2017 InStyle and Warner Bros. 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for InStyle)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 08: Actress Sarah Hyland attends The 2017 InStyle and Warner Bros. 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for InStyle)

“Stylist Brad Goreski chose a stunning black and navy blue gown, given the classic color combination I decided to edge it up with a strong smokey eye, dewy highlighted skin and a nude lip with a brown undertone,” said Allan.

Allan prepped Sarah’s skin by using the new Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Eye Serum under the eyes, and moisturized and softened lips with a few swipes of Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15.

To create a smoldering smokey eye, Allan used Elizabeth Arden‘s Beautiful Color Eyeshadow in Sparkling Sable, Bronze Lustre and Sugar Cube.

He then applied Beautiful Color Precision Glide Eyeliner in Black Velvet on the upper lashline dragging it towards her temples creating a cat eye shape and finally rimmed the bottom waterline with the in the Sapphire shade.

For flutter and volume, he applied two generous coats of Grand Entrance Mascara in Stunning Black to her top and bottom lashes, and defined and deepened her brows with Beautiful Color Natural Eye Brow Pencil in Brownette.

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January 11, 2016

GET THE LOOK: Maura Tierney at The Golden Globes

Maura Tierney at The Golden Globes

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 10: Actress Maura Tierney attends the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Celebrity Makeup Artist Matin Maulawizada worked with winner Maura Tierney from The Affair for tonight’s Golden Globes. Below is how to get the look from Matin.

Matin’s Inspiration: Late 60’s glam.

 

Skin: I prepped her skin by using Jurlique Skin Balancing Face Oil all over her face and body and Talika eye patches while she was getting her hair done. I then followed that with Avon ANEW Power Serum and Avon ANEW Ultimate Multi-Performance Eye System follow by Laura Mercier primer and Orlane lip balm to moisturize and prep her lips.
Face: I tanned her up a couple of shades darker by using Avon Ideal Flawless Invisible Coverage Liquid Foundation in Soft Honey. For the cheeks I brightened her up with Avon Ideal Luminous Blush in Warm Flush and used Avon Glow Bronzing Pearls on high points of her face for further glow and tan.

 

Eyes: I lined her eyes with Avon Mega Effects Liquid Eye Liner in Black and a mix of #3 shadows from Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Warm Sunrise and Gilded Metallics. I finished off the eyes with Avon Big & False Lash Volume Mascara. For her brows, I used the Avon Perfect Eyebrow Kit in Soft Brown.

 

Lips: I wanted to give her a dramatic pale lip so I used the Avon Glimmersticks Lip Liner in Nude with Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick in Perfectly Nude.

 

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January 11, 2016

GET THE LOOK: Saoirse Ronan at the Golden Globes

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 10: Actress Saoirse Ronan attends the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

THE LOOK: A modern version of a Grecian hairdo with elements of gold threading as a back accent.

 

INSPIRATION: Celebrity hairstylist, Adir Abergel, gave Saoirse a beautiful modern style for tonight’s Golden Globes. “I loved how Saoirse’s Yves Saint Laurent dress was both romantic and modern at the same time – I wanted to bring in elements of the sleek, shiny and graphic lines to complete the look,” he says.

 

Here is a step-by-step breakdown:

 

·         I prepped the hair by applying NEW John Frieda Luxurious Volume® Perfectly Full™ Mousse all over the roots.

 

·         I created the part by following the highest arch in the brow and blew her hair dry with a round brush. I then created a very sleek finish to the hair texture by flat ironing the ends.

 

·         Once the hair was shiny and sleek, I took the side of her hair with the deep part and tucked it behind the ears for a clean look and sprayed with John Frieda Frizz Ease® KeraFLEX™ Flexible Hold Hairspray.

 

·         To start working on the back of the hair, I created some criss-crossing cornrow braids just under the ears and wrapped the braids with gold thread to add some great architectural lines to the look. Once I wrapped the braids in gold, I went over the back of her hair one more time with a flat iron to ensure a beautiful high finish.

 

·         To complete this look, I took the crisscrossed braids and pinned them in place over the flat ironed hair to make two lines of gold.

 

·         For the last step and a finishing touch, I applied John Frieda Frizz Ease® Expert Finish™ Polishing Serum on the ends.

 

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