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Party Shoes: Bourne Micha T-Strap Sandals

Kori Ellis — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:23:15 +0000

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.

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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.

If you want something a little different than basic black, these Bourne sandals also come in grey or rose satin. Though the black are versatile, I personally adore the grey!

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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.

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

Givenchy & Giuseppe Zanotti for Halloween

Star Stevenson — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:07 +0000

As much as I love shoes, there are times when I find one (or a few) that just make me wonder what was running through the designer’s mind as they were creating it. I can appreciate an interesting shoe, don’t get me wrong. I just wonder if some designers design for specific clientèle or do they really think ‘real women’ would wear the crazy shoe designs they come up with in ‘real life’?

With that being said and since Halloween is around the corner, I thought I’d show you a couple pairs of shoes that remind me of Halloween costumes or at least would complement a few Halloween costumes.

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Givenchy Urania Feather and Leather Sandals ($1150) Are you dressing up as a 1920’s flapper? If so, you might want to get a pair of these shoes. The combination of leather and feathers is pretty clever. Another costume idea for these shoes would be a showgirl or you can go as one of those daring Hollywood fashionistas. Victoria Beckham comes to mind when I think of these shoes too. Overall, these Givenchy sandals are pretty tame compared with the one I’ll talk about next…

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Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski Embellished Sandals ($1150) Now this is a Halloween shoe! This would be the shoes I picture some wicked witch or some other dark and devilish figure to wear. Maybe, a sexy vampire? These are made out of black satin and decorated all over with crystals, definitely a come look at me kind of shoe!

For the same price you get two very different yet oddly similar shoes. If you had to choose, which one would you pick? If you love them, they’re available on the Net-A-Porter website.

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2010 Resort Collections Preview

Kori Ellis — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:07:18 +0000

I know… it’s not even wintertime yet. But today, let’s take a look at a preview from some of the 2010 Resort shoe collections. When it gets bitter cold this winter, you can have these colorful shoes to look forward in spring! All these shoes are available now to pre-order from Bergdorf Goodman.

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Dior Patent Bow Slide
Simple yet stylish, these patent leather slides from Dior feature a bow detail on the front and glossy rose fuchsia patent leather. These Dior slides also come in black and are priced at $490. They are expect to ship in early March.

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YSL Tribute Painted Platform Sandals
Lots of platform sandals will be on the shelves for spring. These bright orange painted leather sandals feature a stacked platform and heel. They also come in purple. Priced at $760, these Yves Saint Laurent sandals will ship no later than February 8, 2010.

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Christian Louboutin Double-Platform Knotted Mule
The suede might say winter but the turquoise color definitely says spring. These platform shoes from Christian Louboutin feature a knotted detail over the peeptoe and a delicate ankle strap. These mules are priced at $895. They are on backorder right now and expected to ship in early January.

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Rene Caovilla Floral Ruffle Sandal
These flirty ruffled sandals from Rene Caovilla will add a burst of color to any outfit. These gold leather sandals are also available for pre-order at Bergdorf Goodman at $975. These shoes are expected to ship no later than December 7, 2009.

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Ankle-Wrap Sandals at the Tracy Reese Show

Kori Ellis — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:30:31 +0000

With a wide assortment of floor-length gowns at some of the shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, it’s oftentimes hard to get a good look at the shoes. That’s one reason that I’m loving all the shorter dresses and even shorts that we are seeing in the Spring 2010 presentations.

Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz - Image.net

On Monday, I fell in love with some beautiful, flirty, fun dresses from Tracy Reese. The collection included beautiful draping, vibrant color combinations and gorgeous prints. Somehow she managed to achieve a carefree and relaxed look that was fancy at the same time.

And of course, we can’t look at the dresses without talking about the shoes. Ankle-wrapping straps were the name of the game. Take a look at a few of my favorite looks from the Tracy Reese.

Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz - Image.net

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End of Season Sandal Sales

Kori Ellis — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:07:09 +0000

As the summer winds down, you can find some hot deals on cool sandals. At Endless, they have an amazing selection of sandals on sale. Whether you are looking for simple flat thong sandals or sky-high platform sandals, you are sure to find a bargain that you like.

Here are a few of my favorites. Sizes are limited.

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Not Rated Ring a Ding Sandals
These fuchsia flat sandals are marked down from $39.95 to just $18.00. They feature knotted leather straps. Not Rated is the junior line of Naughty Monkey and offers their same fun, fashion-forward styling.

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Rampage Caycee Slide Sandals
Take a walk on the wild side with these cheetah print slides by Rampage. Regularly $44.95, they are now only $25! Simple yet chic, these sandals are easy to wear and will liven up any outfit.

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Chinese Laundry Okinawa Amazon Platform Sandals
Cork and snake-embossed metallic come together in these cute Chinese Laundry platform sandals. These wedge platforms will glam up even the most casual outfit. Get these shoes now for just $48.72; that’s 30% off the original price.

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Valentino Slingback Platform Sandal

Kori Ellis — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:08:45 +0000

Many times platform sandals look too chunky, but these slingback platform sandals from Valentino are chic and sexy. Featuring a 1-inch platform and 4 1/2 inch heel, these red suede sandals are an amazing choice for fall.

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These sandals feature a peep-toe as well as a keyhole at the vamp where the straps crisscross. The rouge red shade is a great way to add a punch of color to your little black dress or any other neutral outfit.

These Valentino sandals are available right now at Nordstrom for $695.

If you love red suede, another shoe you might like is the Moschino Ruffle peep-toe bootie. These cherry red booties are accented by three tiers of ruffles around the cuff. They have a small peep-toe and skinny 4-inch heel. These booties are priced at $725 at Nordstrom.

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End of Season: Summer Sandals on Sale

Kori Ellis — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:30:33 +0000

With the summer winding down soon, it’s time to shop the end of season sales and get some fabulous deals on sandals. This weekend, I scooped up some fabulous sandals at Macy’s for about 40% off.

Today, I was looking at Macys.com and they have some great deals that you will love. For flat sandals, they have assortment of styles and brands on sale including Nine West, Bandolino, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Paris Hilton and more. The good thing about these deals is that these brands are affordable at regular prices. So when they are on sale, it’s a really big bargain.

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For example, you can get these cute Paris Hilton “Steel” thong sandals pictured here for just $44.99. Originally priced at $69.00, these shoes will add a little shine to your summer outfits — from cotton dresses to shorts or capris.

Head over to Macys.com today to find other fabulous deals on summer sandals including flats, platforms and sky-high heels.

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Chinese Laundry Sandals on Sale

Kori Ellis — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:14:19 +0000

Chinese Laundry shoes are regularly affordable but now you can find select Chinese Laundry sandals, pumps and other shoes on sale at a significant discount at Macy’s. Whether you are looking for formal evening sandals or something a lot more casual, you are sure to find something you like.

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Chinese Laundry Willy Evening Sandals
At just $39.99, these gold sandals are a fantastic buy. These metallic sandals have twisted straps of leather across the top of the foot and a thin adjustable ankle strap. These Chinese Laundry sales are perfect for an evening out.

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Chinese Laundry Resume Wedge Sandals
These cute wedge sandals features a unique combination of textures that fits right in with the Boho-chic trend. These shoes have a 4 1/4-inch wedge and 1 1/2-inch platform sole. These shoes are on sale at Macy’s right now for just $33.99, marked down from $69.

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Chinese Laundry Malini Sandals
Flat thong sandals get dressed up in colorful beading. These adorable sandals from Chinese Laundry are priced at just $28.99. They have a 1-inch stacked heel and adjustable ankle strap.

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White Sandals on Sale at Shopbop

Kori Ellis — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:07:54 +0000

Shopbop is having an incredible summer sale right now with over 1,000 items discounted at 70% off and many more at lower discounts. If you are looking for a pair of great sandals to finish out the summer, it’s a fabulous time to get bargains on designer shoes.

White sandals are perfect for summertime, they are crisp, clean and fresh. Here is a look at some of the white sandals that are on sale right now at Shopbop.

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Report Signature Ziska Two Buckle High Heel Sandals
Originally priced at $240, these white sandals are half off now. They feature thick leather straps with big buckles. With a sky-high 4 1/2 inch heel, these shoes will be a fabulous complement to everything from flowing dress to cropped jeans.

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Pour La Victoire Colette-High Heel Buckle Sandals
Of the same vein, these Pour La Victoire white leather sandals are marked down from $290 to just $87. That’s 70% off. These high heel gladiators aren’t chunky like many gladiator sandals. Sizes are limited. So if you love these shoes, grab them now.

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Moschino Cheap and Chic Buckle Flat Thong Sandals
For something completely different, check out these patent leather thong sandals from Moschino Cheap and Chic. They feature a flat leather sole and buckled sling back. These shoes are on sale from $118.50 (originally priced at $395). They also come in pink.

White sandals aren’t the only shoes on sale at Shopbop. You can find everything from menswear inspired booties to metallic high heel sandals and classic pumps to jelly sneakers. Because the discounts are so big, sizes are selling out fast. So head over to Shopbop to check out their shoe sale now.

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