Be & D ’s Kan Kan Platform Sandal was featured yesterday on Oprah’s “Bag and Shoe Intervention” show. Oprah couldn’t stop talking about them and I loved them too! You can find these shoes online at Shopbop or Zappos in your choice of black or taupe.
The $595 price tag isn’t small, but these shoes look well worth it. These leather sandals have a ruffled T-strap, 1 1/4-inch covered platform and sky-high 4 1/2-inch heel.
What do you think? Love ‘em or hate ‘em?
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Dress: Theory, Macy’s; jacket: Rachel by Rachel Roy, Macy’s; shoes: Be & …read more

I’m sure you saw those gorgeous pink and gold Christian Louboutin heels I showcased yesterday. Heck, I’m still drooling over them! Are you ready for more brightly coloured shoes?  I found another worthy selection and this time it’s from Charlotte Olympia.
If you’re not familiar with Charlotte Olympia, you should be because her line of shoes are truly one of a kind. In fact, each one is adorned with the company’s signature gold spider web on the sole. This is a similar branding technique that CL shoes have with the red soles. Clever marketing strategy or just fun decoration? Either way, …read more

If you want a hot pair of designer shoes on a discount, be sure to check the “Sales & Values” section at Neiman Marcus. Here, you can find a variety of high-end shoes with discounts generally between 30-75% off.
For an evening out, you can’t go wrong with Versace. These Versace metallic platform heels feature gold metallic leather and matching goldtone hardware. I saw these shoes in the store and they favor a more platinum color rather than brassy gold.
These Versace heels have a 3/4-inch platform and a 4 3/4-inch heel. Though they are a bit too tall for me (I’d …read more

Yesterday, I posted about the shoes and fashions at the Dennis Basso show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Were you wondering who created those fabulous platform shoes? Me too! That’s why I was so excited when I learned more about them.
In the Dennis Basso Spring 2010 show, there were a mix of purple, beige and metallic gold platforms with gem-encrusted heels. These custom-made shoes were created by Ruthie Davis. Ruthie is a very talented designer that has been making shoes for Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys as of late. You can learn more about Ruthie and her shoes at ruthiedavis.com.
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Though I’m not incredibly familiar with Dennis Basso, I loved his Spring 2010 fashion show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The beautiful ball gowns and party dresses with full skirts were so flirty, feminine and fun. I adored the flowing fabrics and one-shoulder designs.
Dennis Basso complemented his girly-girl fashions with open toe platform shoes. Some with ankle straps and some without, they were generally the same silhouette. For spring parties, you can’t go wrong with a platform pumps and sandals.
Let’s take a look at some of my favorite dresses (and the shoes) from the Dennis Basso Spring 2010 collection.
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Last year, we started seeing a lot of “caged” sandals and booties. And this fall, it’s more of the same. I normally don’t love this style; they oftentimes look like they will kill your feet. But I discovered a caged platforms from Miu Miu at Neiman Marcus that caught my eye.
These suede shoes are available in baltico (navy) or nero (black). They have a zipper at the back of the heel. I’m still not sure that I’d like the look of these shoes when they were on my feet but they certainly look hot on the shelf.
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At Saks Fifth Avenue, I saw these Jimmy Choo slingbacks in their wedding shoe section. And though I’m not in the market for bridal shoes (I’ve been married for 7 years already), I fell in love with these shoes. These platform slingback sandals are simply gorgeous.
The mirrored leather and simple silhouette makes them perfect for any party. The color, dubbed “Palladium” is somewhere in the pewter family but they are really glossy. So they are sort of like looking in a darkened mirror. The ultra high heel is the only thing that stops me from buying them. At nearly 5 …read more

Platform shoes continue to be all the rage and that trend will continue through summer well into fall. From Miu Miu’s pre-fall collection comes these cage platform sandals all dressed up in a fabulous crocodile-embossed leather. Available in rubino (red) or nero (black), these high heel sandals will definitely put you at the center of attention.
These Miu Miu sandals are available right now at Neiman Marcus for $640. If you like these sandals, here are a couple other platform shoes from Miu Miu that you might like as well.

Miu Miu Glittered Cutout Bootie – $640

Miu Miu Metallic T-Strap Sandal – …read more

These soft leather platform sandals from Banana Republic are comfortable and chic. They have a breathable lining, cushioned insole and a flexible outsole, so you can wear them all day and into the night. The color combination is a hot choice for evening, but they’ll work well for daytime too.
With a 4 1/2-inch wood heel and 1-inch platform, the Barbie high heel platform sandal gives you lots of height and style to match. These leather sandals are priced at $140 at Banana Republic. Through Sunday, May 17th (today!), you get 25% off any purchase of $100 or more, both online …read more

Platform sandals are a hot choice this season. They are a little bit funky and a whole lot of fun. These platform sandals from BCBGirls aren’t just cute; they are also affordable at $110 a pair from Piperlime.
BCBGirls Dalton Sandals
I love the texture on these leather sandals. They have a 4-inch wooden heel and 1 1/2-inch platform. You can get these BCBGirls platform sandals in Oatmeal at Piperlime.
BCBGirls Polands Sandals
Available in sunflower yellow or brown, these strappy platform sandals have rope trim and a logo charm dangling from the buckle. These BCBG leather sandals are a fantastic choice to pair …read more