Fashion Blogger J. Aldridge by Sea of Shoes Designs for Urban Outfitters

At only 17 years old, Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes has made history by becoming one of the first bloggers to collaborate on fashion designs with a major retailer, Urban Outfitters. Known for her critiques of contemporary designers and addiction to footwear, the shoephile's J. Aldridge collection will launch three of six designs on July 15, 2009, while the other three will hit stores in December.

Exclusive to Urban Outfitters, the J. Aldridge shoe collection includes black studded gladiator heels ($98), black lace-up pointy flats/skimmers ($58), and knee-high brown leather peep-toe boots with top-stitched detailing and lacing ($178). Her inspiration for her designs? "A mish-mash of some of the elements of my favorite pairs - sort of Victoriana meets gladiator warrior," says Aldridge. Strength with elegance - a great way to describe a woman's best characteristics and what she's looking for in footwear.