Jeffrey Campbell Play | Fresh to Death Spring

The new season is full of excitement when it comes to accessories and Jeffrey Campbell's spring 2012 shoe collection is all about bringing variety to the fashion scene. Model Jessica Mercedes rocks the new JC Play Fresh to Death collection for the camera lens of Claire Oring, showing off the uniqueness of each and every shoe design included in the collection.

A girl can never have enough shoes, so if you're a true 'shoeaholic', you're going to have a difficult time staying away from the collection as it features various shoe designs that are meant to combine style with comfort and style with edginess, characteristics that have a certain uniqueness that makes heads turn.

Apparently, the designer doesn't aim to bring to the fashion scene the latest trends in shoe design, but rad shoes that will turn you into a trendsetter. These designs have a certain 'je ne sais quoi' that go from day to evening and that can match women with various personalities and styles. Bringing the perfect balance of super-chic sneakers and edgy high heels, JC Play's Fresh of Death spring 2012 collection is definitely worth all of your attention, whether you're all about casual or ladylike styles.

The sneakers signed by JC have a certain deluxe allure attached given not only through the shape of the designs but through the colors and fabrics used in the manufacturing process. Juxtaposing vintage with contemporary details, the designer managed to achieve various super stylish sneakers to suit women from day to evening. From the Flavia metallic sneakers to the Homgicon($80), the Billie Vin, the Teramo sneakericon($206) and the bright Venice sneakericon($214) in turquoise or pink combo, each design has something special that makes it attract attention, making every shoe a perfect choice for 'style & comfort-junkies'.

Thrill-seekers have the opportunity to experiment with JC Play's super fab high heel sandals that are sexy yet casual-chic and that will surely make heads turn. The interesting, edgy color choice and sole design of the Zumba and Fonda heels are perfectly balanced by the vintage chicness of the Smoosh sandals, so explore the new collection and pick your new JC favorites!

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Before setting up his own company, Louboutin designed shoes for YSL, among others. But he believes the current company has no relationship with the late designer. “As far as I'm concerned, it is driven by marketing people who don't know what they're talking about, and is totally apart from its fabulous and wonderful creator. He would never have done such a thing like that, for sure.”

Louboutin grew up in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, unaware of his parents' poverty until a classmate offered his mother a maid's job. An only son, with four older sisters, he was doted on. “She [mother] was a free spirit, never judging, the best support. When you have this education, driven by love, it keeps you straight for a long time - and when you have a solid character, you can do anything.”