Devotte isn't exactly new on our radar, but we find ourselves tickled season after season by their unique footwear. As comfortable as they are lovely, Devotte shoes are the perfect summer accoutrement for the low-maintenance girl who needs her shoes to actually perform, i.e. navigate urban sidewalks without pain or fear of falling, not hamper her Olympian efforts to sprint towards a just-departing train, and on occasion, be able to furiously pedal on a bicycle. After all that frenzied activity, they should also be able to take her to a barbecue later that evening, where she can rest those pretty feet and let everyone marvel at her effortless elan. They're like the high-fashion equivalent of Easy Spirit pumps for the younger, more fashionable set, but don't tell anyone we said that. Our savvy Network partners seem to be in on it, too. Fashion Indie reports on Devotte's Helena Warrior flats, designed for LA favorite, Satine Boutique, and Shoeblog rounds up her favorite Spring/Summer styles from the label, bringing us this pithy quote from designer Nancy Kim:

"I understand the lifestyle of the cosmopolitan woman. I am born and bred NYC; I know the importance of stylish shoes that are still comfortable. These can be worn day to night, like your favorite jeans."

That's music to our ears, and our tired, aching feet.

Our network partner, That's Chic, gave Spring the ol' collage technique. Presenting the trends on a splurge versus steal basis, and driving the point home with fashionistas in the periphery, we think, is a nice way to present what's up-and-coming. Here's our contribution to her acute sense of style, a 5-garment spread of our take on the trends. Now, put on some Sly and The Family Stone and pay close attention to that leather skirt by Marni, Cheap Monday V-trench Coat, and Ksubi Super Skinny Zip Jeans in Uzi Blue Vein.

Sometimes a shoutout needs to be a call out. We love College Fashion so we feel a tad bad but we are totally nutters confused by their incorporation of sheer dressing into their spring dressing round ups. Now plenty of people can go for sheer and we admit its totally a trend but we think this might just be one for the college crowd to sit out no matter how good the College Fashion advice. Beer, late night pizza, and frazzled nerves do not lend themselves to the careful dressing required with sheer fabrics. And as much as College Fashion helps young women look more stylish while in their campus years we think this trend may be beyond the reach of anyone that still has to cope with midterms. Not that we are advocating the usage of sweat pants per say, we are just saying your time might be spent elsewhere like preparing resumes for instance so you can enjoy a nice career in which you can play dress up! But feel free to tell us to bugger off.

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The full blooms of Spring are right around the corner, so we couldn't help falling in love with Vincent Longo's Wet Diamond Eyeshadow in Verite. The Wet Diamond Eyeshadows are designed to range from a buildable sheer when applied dry to a dazzling rich hue when applied wet. Verite, a vibrant emerald, is the perfect choice for celebrating nature's return.


To use Wet Diamond Eyeshadow for maximum color payoff, simply dampen your eyeshadow brush and apply. If using another brand, be sure the shadow you're using is approved for wet use.

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