PHOTOSThe Best Shoes From The Blonde Salad for Steve Madden Collection
When you have shoe icon Steve Madden rooting for your designs, things are looking bright! That's the case for Chiara Ferragni, a budding footwear designer and the founder behind the stylishly notorious blog, The Blonde Salad. The two masterminds joined forces to create a line of statement-making and affordable shoes that visually scream a successful collaboration. Enter The Blonde Salad for Steve Madden.
"Chiara is fashion's Italian goddess. Her style has range and is truly unique, and we worked together to keep those elements in the collection. The shoes have her flair with a twist of Steve Madden," says Steve Madden himself.
We spoke with Chiara about her favorites and that trend truly embracing. Click through to learn more about Chiara—and to check out a few of the must-see picks from her line.
The Blonde Salad Cheetah Booties - The Blonde Salad Collection
OK!: Millions of people follow you on Instagram. Name three famous trendsetters you love to follow.
Chiara Ferragni: @caradelevigne: Cara is, my favorite. @oliviab33: Olivia Bee, such a talented young photographer I used to follow like six years ago on Flickr. @andrewarthur: Andrew Arthur, my love.
TMILAN-L, $159.95
The Blonde Salad for Steve Madden Cut-Out Heels -The Blonde Salad
TROME, $130
TNYC - Leopard Flats
OK!: What's your favorite style from your collaboration with Steve Madden and how would you style them?
CF: My favorite ones are the leopard slip-ons. I would wear them with a completely black outfit.
TNYC, $130
The Blonde Salad Heels - Black Stilettos From The Blonde Salad
TDALLAS, $150
The Blonde Salad Cheetah Heels - The Blonde Salad Shoes
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OK!: Which trends are you really feeling right now and which are you totally over?
CF: Black everything, total white, leather—not just accessories. What’s over? Hmm. Nothing’s ever over, to be honest.
TMONACOL, $159.95
The Blonde Salad Buckle Heels - The Blonde Salad for Steve Madden
TMADRID, $170
Black Lace-Up Booties From The Blonde Salad
OK!: What's the best place you've visited this year? Where did you stay? Where did you eat? Where did you shop?
CF: I’d say Vietnam. My boyfriend is half Vietnamese, and I really had fun and got to relax in this amazing country. It was such a great experience. I traveled to a few cities—Nam Hai is such a nice place to stay. The food is great too, and I had amazing Vietnamese food in very small and unique spots. I didn’t think about shopping that much while I was there. I bought a very special ring there for a few bucks, and I wear very often.
TMILAN, $160
The Blonde Salad Loafers - The Blonde Salad Shoes
TMOSCOW, $160
The Blonde Salad Wedge Heels - The Blonde Salad
OK!: What are your thoughts behind gifting?
CF: I normally like to gift when I see something and I think about a very good friend of mine or my sister, etc. I don’t need a holiday or something like that to think about someone special
TDUBAI, $180
