Author Archives: Khalym Schell
Khalym Schell
#SMOOTD
Filed Under: Behind the Scenes
On Set at Little Foxes
Get ready to drool over models Katya and CeCe in too-hot-to-handle instagrams from our 70s inspired lookbook Little Foxes!
Behind-The-Scenes Video: Summer 12 Kitsch Please!
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Steve Madden’s Summer 12 vintage inspired photo shoot Kitsch Please! Models Nell & Terese made a Williamsburg corner and front stoop into their very own 50s style staycation and many a passerby happy in their scant pinup attire.
On Set with Chloe
Our latest photo shoot was a blast. Our man Dan, Sr Graphic Designer, had the brilliant idea of cutting-up some of our Tumblr images for a cute backdrop and we made fast friends with our adorable model Chloe.
Filed Under: Blog Love
Wolf Cub Chronicles Is My Jam
Brydie Mack’s visual fashion diary Wolf Cub makes me swoon. The 20-year-old freelance stylist hailing from Sydney curates a stream of high-fashion editorial, her impecable outfits of the day and style icons of yesteryear.
Filed Under: Contests
#FESTIVALDIARIES Contest
Steve Madden Mag editors Khalym @eatkhake & Christina @cmannatt have just landed to Coachella Valley along with Festival Diaries lookbook model Staz @YoStazYo and and we can’t wait to journal our weekend of music and festival fashion in Indio.
Filed Under: Daily Distraction
Ridiculous Runway Gifs
If you didn’t already think some Sp13 & PreFall looks were a little ridiculous after checking out Fashgifs (our favorite Tumblr dedicated “making fashion move”) you’ll think they’re straight up cray.
Filed Under: Listen Up
Steve Madden Music x Emeli Sandé
We’re coming down from another amazing Steve Madden x SPIN Magazine Summer Series performance. Last night, R&B singer Emeli Sandé owned the stage at our Ludlow Street store in New York’s Lower East Side.
Filed Under: Lookbook
Taxi Confessions by Kareem Black
We hailed a taxi with models Kayla and Lucas it got a little steamy quick and photographer Kareem Black shot the heck out of them for our Taxi Confessions story.
Filed Under: Love The Look
Love The Look x Julia Frakes
We’ll show you how to snag Julia Frakes a.k.a Bunny Bisous’ killer look.
Filed Under: MADDxDIY
The Party-Time Panelope
We figured out how to make the Panelope - one of our most versatile shoes – party-season ready with a lot of glitter and in no time flat.
MADD DIY X VIRGO DOWNTOWN X REALOVE
The lovely ladies behind Virgo Downtown @VirgoDowntown, Alejandra Hernandez and Rana Shoar, give vintage fur new life in the form of the most kick ass stiletto we’ve seen in a minute.
MADD X DIY X STENCIL1 X SPRAY PAINT
With his iconic stencils and a whole lot of spray paint, Ed Roth airbrushes the mess out of our BDAGMAR satchel with 90s perfection. The Brooklyn designer was gracious enough to give us a step-by-step how to on creating his haute messy design.
PAMMYY Meets Bijules
We had the chance to hang with Jules Kim, the New York-based jewelry designer behind Bijules, in her East Village apartment. We watched her put a spell on our PAMMYY wedge with gold spray paint, which fit right in with her gritty-meets-gothic home decor.
Day-to-Night Sparkle Booties
Wearing my SAVANNA every other day wasn’t enough for me so I decided to take them from day-time friendly to night-time friendly with a little glitter.
Mad Men Inspired Wallpaper DIY
I just moved out of my cramped east village studio into a 1br. For the first time in my life my kitchen, living room and bedroom are all separate.But I do miss the cluttered yet coziness of my old spot. Being sandwiched in between my kitchenette, futon and record collection was oddly comforting. I think I must be experiencing a sort of studio Stockholm syndrome. So since it’s almost impossible to clutter my entire apartment, I’ve turned to DIY magazine wallpaper to at least clutter the walls.
Filed Under: Mood Board
Our Fave #PetalPushers
We asked you to show us how you wear our floral styles and you did. Here are a few of our favorite #PetalPushers instagrams by @vii_xvfashion, @stylemayflower, @kate–ryder, @iamashleyturner.
Last Minute Halloween Costumes
If you’re still struggling to find a contest winning Halloween costume here are a few outfit ideas from pop stars to cult-movie stars that could help you take home the trophy.
Filed Under: Music
“Werkin” by Angel Haze
I only discovered Angel Haze a week ago, but the 20-year-old rapper has been posting freestyle videos to her YouTube Channel TheRealAngelHaze for a minute.
Filed Under: Photo Diary
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A Week in LA LA LAND
The Steve Madden Mag team spent a week in LA to shoot content for our upcoming summer issue.
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#FESTIVALDIARIES by Staz Lindes
Our Festival Diaries Lookbook model Stazia Lindes recaps her favorite moments at Coachella and boy it look like she had fun this weekend from rap shows all the way down to her Punykura photo app.
#FESTIVALDIARIES by JESSICA KAPLAN
Get ready to experience Coachella vicariously through Jessica Kaplan who – endowed with the coveted artist wristband – gets to watch and photograph her favorite bands stage side.
#FESTIVALDIARIES DAY 3 RECAP
Yesterday was the last day of Coachella and we made it count. From the Lacoste pool party to Grimes, Tame Impala,Nick Cave, Wutang and Red Hot Chili Peppers and the dancing with hottest party-goers along the way we didn’t want the day to end.
#FESTIVALDIARIES DAY 1
Day 1 at Coachella and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beach House and Jurassic 5 are definitely on the agenda. We also plan to crash some pool parties in between shows.
Danced all night with Bijules
Danced all night with Jules Kim and the party went from the W Hotel to Le Baron for her presentation of Bijules Spring 13.
Galore Opening Night
It’s 4:30pm and we’re just coming off our model high. Last night we headed over to our new fave modelzine, Galore’s fashion week pop-up shop at What Goes Around Comes Around and had no idea how much beauty was in store.
Ugly Holiday Sweater Partay
Tis the season for ugly holiday sweaters so the Steve Madden office made a contest out of it.
#MADDABOUTIT Instagrams
We asked our Instagram followers to show us how crazy they are over Steve Madden by tagging #Maddaboutit in their wackiest photos.
Lost in Los Angeles
Just had a ball in Los Angeles with my fellow trend girls. Some upcoming Style Crushes guided us through the city and showed us their fave haunts from Downtown LA to Chinatown.
My Create & Cultivate Mini Vacay in Montauk
Just spent the last 2 days DIYing my little heart out at Create & Cultivate hosted by lovely the ladies of No Subject. In its second edition, the creative workshop held at the lake-view hotel Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk was lead by designers and creatives Holst & Lee, I SPY DIY, Hearty Mag, Blind Barber, Stencil 1 and The Hairpin.
Kittens in Paris
A major part of my job is to people watch. I know it’s a tough life. This past weekend travelled to Paris Fashion Week for ultimate people watching.I know really tough life.
Filed Under: Play Date
Play Date x Kitty Pryde
“Rap game My Little Pony”, “Danny Brown is my thinspiration” and “Outchea” are just a few of the gems that fell out of Kitty Pryde’s mouth the day I had the honor of meeting her. And I use the word honor with all sincerity. Just a few weeks prior, the office had her video “Orion’s Belt” featuring Riff Raff on loop and became mystified by her Twitter time line of bubble-gum rap shorthand.
Filed Under: Staff Edit
Holiday Gift Guide Faves
My fave items from our Holiday Gift Guide from Biker Boots to All-Day Glam, Edgy Clutches, Wedged Sneakers and Ankle Booties.
Staff Edit – Christina M Hirsch
Peep our Social Media Editor’s wardrobe wishlist for fall.
Filed Under: Street Chic
Christina from SMMAG #SMMOTD
Steve Madden’s Social Media gal Christina Hirsch @cmannatt pairs a cut-out Reformation dress with our crochet TUDOR-C oxfords.
IVY of This is what we do #SMOOTD
This Is What We Do blogger, Ivy gives us 90s sporty chic with black, neon and the HILIGHT
Chloë Sterk from Fashionista Chloë
Chloë Sterk @ChloeSterk from Fashionista Chloë mixes glam and grunge with her Steve Madden FRAANKIE booties.
Rachel Arielle #SMOOTD
Rachel Arielle is a grunge goddess in her Steve Madden lace-up boots.
Gypsy Luster in “SAFFRON” #SMOOTD
Andee from Gypsy Luster strikes a pose in the Steve Madden “SAFFRON”
Madeline Pendleton of Jean Greige #SMOOTD
Madeline Pendleton of Jean Greige wears vintage Steve Madden boots.
Anni of Fashion Hippie Loves #SMOOTD
Anni of Fashion Hippie Loves wears Steve Madden DEVIAATE
Sun of Miss Pouty #SMOOTD
Sun of Miss Pouty works her summer fun look in Steve Madden SHOWWIE.
Cheyenne Meets Chanel #SMOOTD
Cheyenne Meets Chanel in Steve Maddden HALLT
Jenny of Neon Blush #SMOOTD
Jenny of Neon Blush wears Steve Madden WESTII
Another Day To Dress Up #SMOOTD
Another Day To Dress Up wears Steve Madden
Emily Wickersham #SMOOTD
Emily in “PEMBROOK” at Coachella via Refinery29
Bonnie of Flashes of Style #SMOOTD
Bonnie in “REMMEDY” via Flashes of Style
Bonnie of Flashes of Style #SMOOTD
Bonnie in “HAMPTINN” via Flashes of Style
Jenny of Neon Blush #SMOOTD
Jenny in “GRETTTA” via Neon Blush
Iris of Fashion Zen #SMOOTD
Iris in “GRETTTA” via Fashion Zen
Sun Jang of Miss Pouty #SMOOTD
Sun Jang in “OUTRRAGE” via Miss Pouty
Natalie Off Duty #SMOOTD
Natalie Off Duty wears Steve Madden “CENTROO”
Sun Jung of Miss Pouty #SMOOTD
Sun Jung in SHOWIE viaMiss Pouty
French Photographer, Adeline Rappon #SMOOTD
French style blogger & photographer, Adeline Rappon aka Wolf looks biker chic in Steve Madden OUTRRAGE. Be sure to check out her personal blog Adeline Rapon and her lifestyle blog Wolves and Bucks. Simply amaze.
I Spy- Adeline Rapon
Blog- adelinerapon.blogspot.com/
From- Paris
Twitter- @adelinerapon
Filed Under: Style Crush
Oh…How We Love Jenny Ong!
It’s no small exaggeration that the Steve Madden trend office has a collective lifestyle crush on Jenny Ong of Neon Blush. A day in the life of this LA honey always involves just the right outfit, while eating some sort of sweet and hanging in the perfect California scenery.
Filed Under: Style Game
Blogger Picks: Luanna of LeHappy
Long before we knew of LeHappy, we were obsessed with the often reblogged looks of author Luanna Perez-Garreaud. Her flame-red hair and punk looks consistently pop up in my Tumblr feed well before I realized she had a fashion blog.
Style Game Lauren vs Lauren
They may work together, play together and share the same name, but we’re putting Lauren Rosenfeld and Lauren Dunn to the style test with the AVEANA heel.
Hawa Hassan Styles The Vegass
We asked model Hawa Hassan to style the VEGASS-R in three unique ways. When the Somalian beauty is off-duty she’s more boyish than girly so it was nice to see her transform our glitzy flat into an all-day option.
Sole Mates | Christina & Stuart
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Hirsch. I personally have a biased affection for these particular sole mates for infinite reasons.
Sole Mates | Kat & Olu
Meet our style soul mates Olu & Kat. A match made in fashion heaven, Olu is one half of StreetLevelCulture – and a Steve Madden Mag contributor – while Kat runs her own retail boutique, Shop Unholy War.
The Staff styles the REGAINN
Steve Madden staffers have officially crowned the REGAINN “Bootie of the Year.” See how we pair our favorite denim with this sleek staple.
Alejandra Styles the REALOVE to Death
We asked Los Angeles fashion stylist and boutique owner Alejandra Hernandez to show us how she wears our slinky stiletto, the REALOVE.
Hana May Styles the GRETTTA
Hana May’s style is hard to define but I’m going to give it a go: Harajuku-90s-rap-prep (depending on which day of the week). I’m such a fan of her style, and that’s why I asked her to lend her creative style genius to the Steve Madden Floral GRETTTA .
Filed Under: Track Tuesday
Sisters by Avan Lava
The school bell has rung so stand up and dance around your desk like your dancing by yourself to Sisters by Avan Lava.
BROMANCE #7 – BRODINSKI – Dance Like Machines
I’m always looking for a a new track to twerk to, and Brodinksi’s “Dance Like Machines ”delivers just that with this genre-bending techno mix.
B*TCH DON’T KILL MY VIBE
If the doing-me zone is something you need today check out Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” featuring Lady Gaga.
“Werkin” by Angel Haze
I only discovered Angel Haze a week ago, but the 20-year-old rapper has been posting freestyle videos to her YouTube Channel TheRealAngelHaze for a minute.
“The Dirt” by The Last Names
If you’re having a tough time coming to terms with the fact that it’s officially knit cap weather, listen to “The Dirt” by the Last Names at least 4 times (I have).
Major Lazer “Get Free” w/ Amber Coffman
Shot in slow twerk motion, Major Lazer’s video “Get Free” is the best tourist ad to give you a reason to book an immediate flight to Jamaica since the Caribbean Island’s iconic red wet t-shirt poster.
Let’s All Sexy Grind To Telephoned
How do you make an Usher jam sexier than it already is? Tell the band Telephoned to cover it.
I wanna dress like Kitty Pryde
Wearing a giant sequin bow, chambray boyfriend shirt, vintage jorts and cowboy boots, Kitty Pryde found a place in our little style hearts forever.
Haim is my Jam!!
How many hot sister’s can you fit into one group? At least three. Best siblings forever, Danielle, Alana and Este (plus drummer Dash Hutton) make up the buzz band Haim.
Sylvia Black of Black n Culler Makes Me Melt
“Moonshine, Dandelion wine and the nocturnal sounds that go boom in the night” is how Virginia-Beach based band, Black n Culler’s describes their sound and I couldn’t agree more.
Twin Shadow’s New Video “Five Seconds”
Since its grand premiere in Time Square last week, we’ve had Twin Shadow’s latest video “Five Seconds” on repeat in the office.
Filed Under: Travel
Kittens in Paris
A major part of my job is to people watch. I know it’s a tough life. This past weekend travelled to Paris Fashion Week for ultimate people watching.I know really tough life.