# Style Blogger Shoe Collections The SM X Blonde Salad Collection Brings Blogging to High Fashion By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2014-02-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blonde-salad References: [stylebistro](http://www.stylebistro.com/Shopping) & [theblondesalad](http://www.theblondesalad.com/2014/02/the-blonde-salad-x-steve-madden-complete-campaign-and-collection.html) 'Blonde Salad' blogger Chiara Ferragni teamed up with popular designer Steve Madden on a collection a fashion blogger can only identify as a dream come true. Italy native Chiara Ferragni is a fashionable mastermind with a style blog out of this world. This onetime model is now enrolled as a full time law student and now designer. In collaboration with Steve Madden, this lovely lady put out a [limited-edition collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs) of [high-fashion shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-diesel) entitled SM x Blonde Salad. The line features shoes from sky-high heels to chic casual loafers. A lot of the heels in this collection feature edgy cut-outs reflecting Ferragni's downtown-girl style. Throughout the SM x Blonde Salad collection one will witness [faux lathers and furs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappa-blade-starsway) along with other styles I can't wait to get my feet into. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion Blogger Collaborations:** The collaboration between fashion bloggers and designers creates opportunities for unique and innovative fashion collections. - **Limited-edition Collections:** The release of limited-edition fashion collections creates a sense of exclusivity and urgency, driving consumer demand. - **Personal Branding in Fashion:** Fashion bloggers leveraging their personal brand to create their own fashion lines opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can explore collaborations with fashion bloggers to create limited-edition collections that appeal to a wider customer base. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can benefit from partnering with fashion bloggers to launch limited-edition shoe collections that cater to niche fashion trends. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the popularity of fashion blogger collaborations by offering exclusive online shopping experiences for limited-edition collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik.md) - [Sophisticated Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-era.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Artistic Contemporary Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-diesel.md) - [Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashbox-x-ilka.md) - [Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/june-ambrose-x-naturalizer.md) - [Chic Ballet Mesh Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreaming-ballet-mesh-flats.md)