It’s time for Nordstrom’s half-yearly sale and they’ve got some great deals on right now!
You can find everything from trendy boots, athletic shoes and timeless classics on sale.  Of course, like any sale – things are sure to sell out fast, so don’t wait…

If you’d like to try out the over-the-knee boot trend, why not do it with this great pair from Enzo Angiolini?  The “Zakari” is made from gray suede and adjusts with a drawstring around the cuff.

The “Polite” metallic gold leather  evening sandal by Jimmy Choo will make a timeless addition to your shoe wardrobe.  And when it’s …read more

Some shoes are meant for comfort…
Some shoes are meant for safety…
Some shoes keep you warm…
Some shoes will help to keep you cool…
And then there are those shoes that exist for no other reason than to make you feel fabulous!
It’s coming up to the holiday party season – there are office parties, cocktail parties with friends and special events that require something a little out of the ordinary.
There are so many different options for dressy shoes this year.  What are you looking for in particular?
Shoes with ruffles?

“Spicy” satin peep-toe pump from Charles by Charles David, accented with a sheer, ruffled ribbon.
How …read more

Fashion designer Betsey Johnson was awarded the 2009 Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion at the most recent National Arts Club awards dinner.
In honor of Betsey’s four decades of fabulous fashion, I’m checking out some of her new accessories (which is always fun to do!).
Of course, it’s just not Betsey Johnson without a wacky sense of humor – like adding black widow spiders to a pearl charm bracelet:

The “Pearl & 1/2 Charm” bracelet also comes with little keys, hearts and more.
Love animal print?  There’s a pair of shoes from Betsey Johnson for you…

The “Caelen” leopard-print Mary Jane high …read more

Heavy metal is making a big impact this fall with details like metal grommets, chains, studs and zippers finding some unexpected ways to shoe up on shoes and boots.
Sure, those chunky details have been around for years… but they’re more at home on a punked-out leather jacket or belt.  You can find them on some decidedely feminine footwear now too.
Check out the “Rendel” pump from Vince Camuto – it’s a classic pump, accented with a pretty bow on the toe, right?
Take a closer look at that bow…

Yes, that’s right – those are studs all over that bow.
Metal accents are showing …read more

It’s time to get creative and play with Polyvore!
How come?
Because you could win a pair of Paris Hilton shoes… every month for a whole year!
What do you need to do?  Well, log into Polyvore and create an outfit featuring at least one pair of Paris Hilton shoes from either Zappos or Heels.com.
Upload your image to the contest site and wait for Paris Hilton herself to judge the entries.  She’ll Tweet the winner, who will then receive a pair of shoes every month for the next year.
Want a little inspiration to get you started?  Here are two of her freshly-released shoes:
The …read more

I admit that the reason I’ve pulled all of these accessories together for today’s post from Paris Fashion Week is that I woke up to two inches on snow on the ground…
Did I feel like covering the cool and elegant neutrals?
No – I wanted bold, brash and cheerful color!
Luckily, several designers have obliged with their Spring & Summer 2010 collections so let’s get to the fashion…
Shiatzy Chen showed exotic-skinned platforms that tied with a feminine bow:

Isn’t that turquoise gorgeous?  I’d definitely wear that color next spring.
Marie Bishara went for the brights – really seriously brights!

I don’t think you can get …read more

Footwear has taken a turn for the… interesting during the Spring & Summer 2010 runway shows for Paris Fashion Week!

Of course, the big news is Alexander McQueen’s high heels – let’s face it, how could they not make an impression:
It’s certainly the most distinctive shoe from Paris this week.   I have to admit, I do have a couple of questions…
First of all, can you actually walk in them?
And didn’t Christian Louboutin do these a few years back for a movie??
It took me a minute to realize that the decorations on these shoes from Louis Vuitton weren’t Muppets or small, furry …read more

I’ve got to admit it – I’m a sucker for a designer who doesn’t take their accessories too seriously!
After all, what are accessories for if not to put a smile on your face when you wear them?
We’ve got to start with Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring & Summer 2010 collection for Chanel:

Interesting carved heels, bright colors and check out the flowers on the handbag.  If that doesn’t brighten your day, I’m not quite sure what else would…
Stella McCartney showed a more subdued collection, but check out the detail on this handbag:

I don’t know how practical that folding wooden purse is going to …read more

There’s been an interesting mix of shoes showing up on the runway during the Spring & Summer 2010 collections for Paris Fashion Week.
Candy-colored flats and sky-high stiletto heels have shared the runways with strappy platforms and even suede peep-toe boots.  Today we’re just having fun with some seriously fierce high heels!
Check out these amazing boots from Barbara Bui:

Now that’s an interesting take on the cage boot – those geometric cutouts make for a striking boot.  I think going with a neutral color is a good option for this strong of  a style statement – a brighter color could be overkill.
Loewe …read more

The Spring & Summer 2010 collections during Milan Fashion Week have been all about the contrast this week.
Some designers are showing very restrained collections with neutral palettes…
And some have not!
The bright colors have ranged from more traditional summer colors to some very bright neons – which look even brighter when you pair them with more neon and black.
As you can see from the Dsquared2 finale, neon is going to be a presence for next spring:

Didn’t we do that in the eighties already?  Oh well, runway looks are always more extreme than the real-life versions…
Laura Biagiotti went for bold, bright and …read more