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Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrity-Approved Shoe Line Mia Becar Combines Italian Craftsmanship With Mexican Heritage Influences

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FN is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Observed from September 15 to October 15, the occasion recognizes the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. FN invites you to follow along as we shine a light on Hispanic-American shoe designers and entrepreneurs making big waves in the fashion industry.  L.A.-based shoe brand Mia Becar has kept busy since launching just two years ago. The direct-to-consumer label made its debut at Milan Fashion Week last fall and held a successful pop-up shop in L.A . last December. The brand’s styles were also featured in fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra’s runway show during New York Fashion Week in February, and have since been worn by big name celebrities like Lizzo and Hailey Bieber. Creative director Betsy Gonzalez says she and co-designer Carolina Lujan (whose first names, along with those of Gonzalez’s two daughters, were combined to form the

Brigitte Macron Returns to the Classroom in Skinny Jeans & Gold-Strap Booties

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First Lady of France Brigitte Macron returned to the classroom today to talk to students in Paris in support of the European Leukodystrophy Association (ELA), raising awareness about mental illness and disease as the organization works to develop resources and research. For the occasion, the former school teacher herself opted for a mix between relaxed style and business casual apparel in a houndstooth blazer and vest combo layered over a classic white T-shirt. Macron then balanced out the layered tops with her go-to black skinny jeans. Brigitte Macron gives a dictation to school children in support for the European Leukodystrophy Association (ELA), at a school in Paris on Oct. 12. CREDIT: AP As for footwear, the French figure introduced a new style of booties into her fall rotation; the block-heeled pair came with all-black patent leather uppers contrasted by metallic gold straps and a pointed-toe silhouette. Booties are one of Brigitte Macron’s most beloved styles of footwea

Ivanka Trump Cinches a Striped Midi Dress With the Chunkiest Belt & Suede Heels

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Ivanka Trump got back on the campaign trail for her father, President Donald Trump, this weekend with a visit to Phoenix. The advisor to the president made her way across Arizona throughout the day, stopped at a local antiques shop and meeting with constituents before sitting down for a guided discussion. For the occasion, the first daughter opted for a fall-ready black and white stripe midi dress, cinched together with a chunky matching belt. Ivanka Trump (R) waves to people as she tours American Way Antiques Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Chandler, Ariz. CREDIT: AP As for footwear, Ivanka opted for her go-to heeled style of suede pumps. Coming in an all-black colorway, the pointed-toe heels resemble Gianvito Rossi pairs, a go-to silhouette for Ivanka. View this post on Instagram It was such a great experience being able to meet Ivanka Trump. And having her come down and tour our families store and restaurant. She was so sweet to my girls especia

Cardi B’s Birthday Outfit Includes a Pink String Bikini & the Tallest Heels

Cardi B celebrated her 28th birthday in a series of bold looks last night, including one of her most unexpected but frequented outfit combinations. The “WAP” rapper loves to pair a bikini with surprisingly tall sandals and yesterday’s events were no exception; the musician shared a video of herself strutting in a neon pink string bikini with towering thin-strap white stilettos on her social media last night. She accented the look with a glittering anklet and a striped Hermès Birkin bag to tout. View this post on Instagram My walk on dumb cause I’m still drunk A post shared by Cardi B (@iamcardib) on Oct 11, 2020 at 7:41pm PDT Earlier in the evening, Cardi B debuted her more formal birthday outfit, a dramatic gold-bodice gown with a corset-inspired silhouette and draped white skirt from designer Lena Berisha. The Grammy Award-winning artist also commemorated her birthday with the announcement of her first-ever footwear collection with Reebok. Car

Rihanna Celebrates the Lakers Win in a Kobe Bryant Jersey, Ripped Jeans & Reflective Sneakers

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat last night to claim the 2020 NBA Championship title, bringing Lakers fans across the globe to their feet including one special fan in particular. Rihanna celebrated the Lakers road to victory yesterday with and purple and gold themed celebration and lots of dancing. In a video shared on her Instagram page, the “Believe It” musician sung along to Queen’s hit song “We Are The Champions” as she rocked a Kobe Bryant jersey over shredded jeans. The look came complete with a team hat and a pair of black sneakers with eye-catching reflective detailing. View this post on Instagram if you ain’t on this time right now…bye. Lebron remains king Lakers are the champs and Kobe is proud A.D thank you! # #Congratulations A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Oct 12, 2020 at 12:41am PDT The LA Lakers victory this season means more than most as the team lost one of its most beloved alumnae, Kobe Bryant, e