Designer Shoes That Give Back – Fall 2011
As much as fashionistas love buying new shoes, there’s nothing better than knowing your style purchase will help a worthy cause. Shoe designers from Nine West and Stuart Weitzman are literally putting their best foot forward by teaming up with renowned charity organizations, to help raise money for breast and ovarian cancer. Read on to learn more about these limited edition shoe finds, and how your money will make a difference one pair of designer shoes at a time!
Nine West Runway Relief Riding Boots
Riding boots are a style staple for every fashionista! This fall, look rocker chic in a pair of edgy riding boots that not only look good, but also give back to a fantastic organization. Affordable and chic shoe retailer, Nine West, has paired up with Fashion Targets Breast Cancer for a limited edition line of hot off the runway gear that helps to raise money for this worthy cause. The Nine West Runway Relief collection features a casual and sexy tank for $25, a super cool messenger bag for $59, and my personal favorite, military inspired riding boots for $199.
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These boots are bold, rugged, and super sexy, the perfect complement to fall’s hottest fashion must haves! 100% of the proceeds from the Runway Relief collection benefits Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, which helps to raise awareness and funds for the breast cancer cause. Join the Runway Relief movement with supermodels Carolyn Murphy and Chrissy Teigen! Shop the collection at Nine West stores nationwide and online here.
Stuart Weitzman’s Young Hollywood Cares Collection
Luxury footwear designer Stuart Weitzman, teamed up with 4 of the hottest young starlets to design and create the Young Hollywood Cares Collection! The exclusive shoe collection inspires the style savvy to shop to save lives, with 4 beautifully unique styles that are fit for every woman.
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If you’re searching for a new boot for fall, you have to check out Hayden Panettiere’s design, a black suede platform ankle bootie with striking metal accents ($498). Or if you’re looking for a statement shoe to make a lasting impression, try Olivia Palermo’s sexy, satin strappy sandals with pink feather details ($425).
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Scarlett Johansson and Michelle Trachtenberg also helped to design runway ready looks. 100% of the proceeds from each stylish design goes to ovarian cancer research at the Folkman Research Institute. The Young Hollywood Cares Collection is available exclusively on the Stuart Weitzman website and in select Stuart Weitzman boutiques.
Kara Birkenstock 