For holiday parties, winter galas and other special occasions, you need a fantastic pair of dazzling evening shoes. Recently, I came across these black T-strap sandals at Nordstrom that are simply gorgeous. The Bourne Micha T-Strap Sandals feature rows of cascading sparkling stones and large jewels over the peep toe for some sparkle.
These sweet sandals have a back zipper for easy entry and a 3 1/2-inch heel. These black satin sandals are perfect for an evening out. They are priced at $235 and come in European whole sizes. If you are between sizes, order the larger size.
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These chunky heel sandals from Dolce & Gabbana feature shiny black patent leather and a unique style. They have a wide band over the vamp and a thin buckled strap around the front of the ankle.

The highlight of these sandals is definitely the chunky heel. At just over 4 inches, these heels have an interesting shape that is certain to garner some attention.
Right now you can get these Dolce & Gabbana sandals on sale at eLuxury marked down from $525 to $315. Limited sizes are available so act fast if you love them.
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Are you looking for something extra strappy? Head over to Karmaloop where you can get The Camp Sandal from Jeffrey Campbell. This platform sandal features a brown sole and lots of black canvas straps.

Personally, I find these types of shoes uncomfortable, but many ladies I know really love them. If you are looking to get one more pair of platform sandals this summer, this one is a pretty economical buy at under $100.
Karmaloop offers a lot of interesting shoes and other fashions, many of which you won’t find at other mainstream shops and department stores. Checkout out the new arrivals …read more

Tila Tequila looked hot as she arrived at the premiere of the film The Love Guru at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood yesterday. Wow, she has some great calves! The Love Guru, starring Mike Myers, Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake, hits theaters June 20th.

Tila coupled her bright mini-dress with black strappy sandals that are perfect for an evening out. I really love the ankle straps.
Here are some of my favorite black sandals with ankle straps that are out right now.
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Triple Strap Stiletto Sandals
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I just love this Prada Satin and Suede Sandal. It combines a criss-cross champagne satin on the vamp with black suede througout the sandal to create a very elegant shoe.
This sandal is part of Prada’s Resort Collection. You can view all the shoes at NeimanMarcus.com. These shoes are perfect for elegant evenings out and I love the fact they aren’t just black (though you can buy them all black).
Though these are perfect for warm weather months, they can actually be worn all year to parties and galas, or on a night out dancing at the club.
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These Jimmy Choo Eliza Patent Sandals are really gorgeous. They feature a sexy open toe and a 5″ contrasting color heel.
The ankle strap has two straps going up from the sides creating a very unique look. These shoes come in two color combinations. The black patent leather shoes have a green heel, while the red version has a black heel.
These sandals are very glamorous, but also very pricey at $585. You can pre-order these from Saks Fifth Avenue right now and they are expected to be shipped in mid-April.