Everything She Wants

Back in the day, our style was a little bit prep (think Cherry Valance in The Outsiders ) and a little bit new wave (think Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan ).  So for nostalgia's sake, we're psyched that G.H. Bass & Co.has reemerged with its original Bass Weejun penny loafers and saddle shoes.  The classic shoe company also has a variety of new styles accented with playful colors, studs, metallics and animal prints. So spice up your summer and back-to-school wardrobe with a classic and cool pair of Bass shoes. These timeless and funky styles (priced from $59) are available online .

Janelle Monae 's retro style is inspired and inspiring. Individuality is sexy.  The pompadour coiffed Atlanta belle is a petite, androgynous cross between a young Lena Horne and Little Richard (with shades of Dorothy Dandridge and Prince).  During her pumped-up Grammy performance, I took a good gander at Janelle's sock-hop-ready-footwear. Miz Mooz "Hoola" shoe. Seems she has a thing for saddle shoes, which makes me eager to wear the pair I recently picked up from a  Miz Mooz  press preview.  The handmade leather "Hoola" shoe in a spring-ready beige/whiskey color combination is the New York brand's version of a bowling shoe, so Miz Mooz cleverly hosted  its preview  at the new Bowlmor bowling alley in Times Square. Thanks to my new kicks, I'm ready to rock like Janelle and  throw a strike. Unknown photo credit.