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Be & D Kan Kan Platform Sandal on Oprah

Kori Ellis — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:27:46 +0000

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.

Image: Shopbop

What do you think? Love ‘em or hate ‘em?

Hot! Charlotte Olympia Maxine Sandals

Star Stevenson — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:02 +0000

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, they are lovely shoes.

Images: Net-A-Porter

The Charlotte Olympia Maxine Sandals ($825) are definitely a ‘going out’ kind of shoe. These are not meant to be worn on casual outings, unless of course that’s your style in which case, kudos to you!

As you can see these are some seriously glam shoes. The combined colours, dark plum suede and metallic fuschia is a really playful way to incorporate this Fall’s it colour. The heel is quite hight at 5.5″ inches but the platform island measures 1″ so technically they’re only 4.5″ heels. A cake walk for some!

What I really love about these shoes is the fun zipper fastening at the front. They’re similar in style to gladiator heels which are also a major trend. If you love these you can purchase them at the Net-A-Porter website.

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Versace Metallic Platform Heels on Sale

Kori Ellis — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:13:55 +0000

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.

Image: Neiman Marcus

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 be a giant!), they are perfect for the petites who are looking to get some extra height. These shoes would be great to complement your favorite little black dress or just about anything else in your evening wardrobe.

Originally priced at $890.00, they are on sale now at Neiman Marcus for $596.30. Sizes are limited, so hurry if you love these designer shoes!

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Fashion Week: Ruthie Davis Platforms

Kori Ellis — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:54:50 +0000

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.

Here are a few more detailed pictures of these glitzy platform shoes. Fortunately for all of us, these Ruthie Davis shoes will be available at endless.com in 2010.

Dennis Basso Spring 2010 Show - Image: Ruthie Davis

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Fashion Week Spring 2010: Dennis Basso

Kori Ellis — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:11:16 +0000

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.

Photo by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz - Image.net

Check out more from the Dennis Basso show. I loved the use of metallics and amazing textures.

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Miu Miu Cage Platform Shoes

Kori Ellis — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:17:09 +0000

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.

Image: Neiman Marcus

What do you think? Do you own any of these types of caged (or extra strappy) shoes? Do you love them? Leave your comment here and let us know your experience.

If you are fan of these Miu Miu platform shoes, you can order them now at Neiman Marcus. They are priced at $675.

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Jimmy Choo Open-Toe Slingbacks

Kori Ellis — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:20:42 +0000

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.

Image: Saks Fifth Avenue

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 inches, they are too high for me.

If you love them, you will find the Jimmy Choo open-toe platform shoes in Saks stores and online for $650. What do you think? Are they wedding shoes or something so much more?

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Miu Miu Croc-Embossed Cage Platform Sandals

Kori Ellis — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:30:33 +0000

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.

Image: Neiman Marcus

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.

Image: Neiman Marcus

Miu Miu Glittered Cutout Bootie – $640

Image: Neiman Marcus

Miu Miu Metallic T-Strap Sandal – $635

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Banana Republic Barbie Platform Sandals

Kori Ellis — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:19:32 +0000

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.

Image: Banana Republic

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 and in Banana Republic stores. If you shop online, just enter the code “SUMMER” at checkout to get the discount.

Check out the other pictures below to see these platform sandals from all angles.

Image: Banana Republic

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BCBGirls Platform Sandals

Kori Ellis — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:11:16 +0000

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.

Image: 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 with summer dresses.

Image: Piperlime

BCBGirls Slim Sandals
These T-strap sandals have a closed heel and a buckled ankle strap. The Amaretto brown color make these sandals a great neutral that will work with almost anything in your wardrobe.

Image: Piperlime

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