Huge Gabriella Rocha sale at 6pm.com
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6pm.com is having one of their brand-clearance specials today. This time it’s on the Gabriella Rocha brand.
Prices on some shoe are as low as $4.95 – you can’t even beat those prices at Payless!
Many styles are on sale:
Great boot values at Smartbargains.com
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I haven’t done any sale updates or shopping deals for awhile. So, today I swung by smartbargains.com.
What do you know? They have a bunch of new boot styles in stock to whet your winter appetite.
You all know the only thing I love more than shoes & boots is finding them at a stellar price. Of course, the one caveat that is always true with Smartbargains is that quantities are always limited – and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
So, here are my quick picks great fall style and value:
London Fog ‘Zoey’ in black or chestnut; $130 $79.99. This is a cozy, practical, cold-weather style.
Max Studio ‘Reunion’ in black or brown $260 $129.99. This has a rubberized sole – which I tend to find helpful in wet & icy weather.
Marciano Ellen $280 $99.99. Tread for winter weather and a high-heel; this is an interesting and sexy little loafer bootie – and it’s got a nice bit of tread on it as well.
Lovely People ‘Finley’ with faux-fur trim; $140 $79.99. A cute and warm-looking bootie; great for pairing with winter outfits.
Charles by Charles David ‘Pow Wow’ $165 $79.99. We haven’t seen the last of fringe yet. These are a nice nod to the moccasin-style inspiration without going too over the top.
Matisse ‘Sioux’ $188 $99.99 in black or brown. Yet another fringe style – this time with a tall winter/fall shaft.
Lovely People ‘Riddler’ $160 $79.99 in black, grey or cognac. A low suede style with a touch of the currently-popular metal-stud detail. Don’t forget to water-proof these!
Lovely People ‘Velma’ $160 $79.99 in grey, black or cognac. I love all the knotted straps on these. Plus, I have had a soft spot for grey, sueded boots for at least 20 years….. go figure.
London Fog ‘Foxy’ All-weather leather boots $135 $79.99. Can I just say ‘Wow!’. These are amazingly gorgeous – plus they’re waterproof. Sign me up.
Matisse ‘Brooklyn’ $175 $99.99. Another ‘I think I’m in love boot’…no particular reason. They just make me go *sigh*. A lot.
Other good news for frugalistas: Some of these boots are still in the ‘new arrivals’ category and are eligible for an additional 20% off at checkout (for a limited time).
So, is it time to go shopping yet?
Fabulous Rose Floral Shoes
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Okay, I have had a mad, crazy, lustful, crush on Roger Vivier’s Rose-n-Roll stilettos since I first saw photos of them in vivid blue at an online fashion forum late last year (Since then, seen on other blogs):
(Photo source: www.luxist.com)
Aren’t these just the most romantic shoe? I am so put in mind of Sleeping Beauty; wouldn’t these be perfect for the princess waking from her enchanted sleep?
But, alas, at £830, these beauties were never remotely anything more than a sweet and distant dream for this particular shoeblogger.
Anyway, in the process of searching for a photo of these rose-thorned stilettos to share with you, I encountered not only an affordable (and obviously inspired) style by Leg Avenue, but also a fabulous (and fabulously expensive) rose-themed shoe by Mai Lamore which pre-dates the Vivier sandals by about a year.
So, for your amusement (and thanks to Polyvore for the searchable fashion engine and set editor that created this collage), I present a small example of shoe evolution in action:
At top center, Mai Lamore’s $27,945 rose shoe has a 14K covered sculptured stiletto - as well as hand-dyed silk rose petals at the heel; these breathtaking shoes were found in a 2007 issue of Elite Traveler.
At the bottom left are the previously mentioned Roger Vivier shoes from the 2008 fall/winter collection; this time shown in a red-and-black color combination (many other colors and combinations were produced).
At bottom right, are the Leg Avenue look-alikes to the Vivier silhouette. The Leg Avenue ‘Sangria’; these will run you $31.62-$58.32 at the Amazon Marketplace. A closed-toe pump version; the Leg Avenue ‘Thorn’ is also available for $38.95 at Shoebuy.com.
So, now I just need to find a little bit of budge in my budget. After all, how much closer am I likely to get than this to the dream shoe I drew back in October of 2008 – months before I ever set eye on any of the styles shown above.
Inspired by Marc Jacobs: Lace-up openwork boots
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Some of you may remember that back during the Spring 2009 runway shows I developed a bit of a crush on these Marc by Marc Jacobs openwork granny boots. Something about them just clicked for me.
Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘693556′ lace-up sandal $384.97 at Amazon, $412.46 $549.95 at Endless.
Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘693185′ lace-up bootie $197.98-$495 at Amazon & Endless (depending on size/color combo)
Now, I have theoretically had time to gain some little bit of emotional distance from these shoes. After all, the Spring 2009 MBMJ runway show was over a year ago. Alas, granny-boot lover that I am, these have not lost any of their hold on me. Unfortunately, finding a way to actually purchase a pair of these will involve the moon and stars coming into the correct alignment along with positive shopping signs and portents evidencing themselves in my favor ….. or perhaps just continued careful budgeting, having good luck hold out on issues like car and home maintenance expenses, and a hoping that a size 7 1/2 will remain in stock until I can honestly say ‘this is the pay period it can happen’.
However, if my budget remains tight enough that the MBMJ’s remain an impractical splurge, I will keep the following shoes in mind as acceptable, affordable alternatives.
First we have these hardcore knock-offs from Type Z:
Type Z ‘Ritchie’ pump $81.50 $95 at Zappos.
No challenge figuring out where the inspiration for these came from…….
There are also some less literal (copied) interpretations of the openwork style that are also very cute. And, if they go on super-sale, they could become near-irresistible.
These ones are my favorite of the bunch…they are seriously vying to knock my MBMJ crush down to a number two slot. How fickle is my shoe love now?
Linea Paolo ‘Vie’ $86.90 $129.95 at Nordstrom.
I am totally digging on these and they are on equal crush footing for me on a strictly visual basis. They do have the MBMJ’s totally whipped on price, though, to this involuntary penny-pincher.
(If you like these but are not on a budget like me, you might also like these Cynthia Vincent ‘Maddox‘ sandals over at Endless.)
Other contenders for my attention are styles by Stuart Weitzman, Pour La Victoire, Dolce Vita, Type Z, and Elizabeth & James. But, I’m still liking the Nordies and original MBMJ’s the best … so, I will probably not be bookmarking these others.
Anyway, I suppose I will just have watch the sales – and also my budget…nothing new there.
Shoes for Lovely People: Bombshell
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I am really interested in adding a cute, criss-cross, strappy pump to my closet. There are dozens and dozens of shoes that fit this description, yet I keep coming back to these shoes:
Shoes for Lovely People Bombshell $90 $126 at Zappos.com
I have been grooving on these shoes since spring. And, while I really like the black pair, it is the somewhat impractical, metallic red, faux-snakeskin pair that keeps drawing me back in to see if these have gone on sale yet anywhere online (wow, they are now on sale at Zappos)….the gold ones just give me flashbacks to 80’s Solid Gold episodes – high heels and spandex, *shudders*.
Also, for some reason when I look at these, the phrase “Surrender Dorothy” runs through my mind….but in a fun way. But there’s no way you’re gonna get me to wear a blue-gingham checked dress with these. More like a black cocktail dress or dark wash denim paired with a tailored button-down blouse.
I was expecting the siren call of these to fade as the months passed, but something about them won’t let go of me. Perhaps I am subconsciously seeking a pair of my own iconic ruby slippers with all of their magical and transformative powers?
Or, maybe it’s more simple and I’m just doomed to remain hopelessly, happily shoe-obsessed.
I can handle that.
Avoid Friday Crowds with Smartbargains
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Who needs Black Friday when websites like Smartbargains regularly give us doorbuster prices? They’re even running a “Get an extra 10% off” promotion through the end of the month.
I know some people love the whole black Friday crowds, competition, and such. But, if you would rather hang at home & enjoy your turkey leftovers, there are so many shoes & boots on uber-discount right now, you really can shop from the comfort of your couch.
Anyway, here’s a quick peek at shoes that catch my eye on this lovely, soon to be food-filled Thanksgiving.
First, some playful, end-of-season, sandals and slingbacks to hold onto for next spring:
Rock and Republic flower espadrille $49.97 $300 (WOW – only 1 left in size 5)
Harajuku Lovers ‘Libby’ Ginham slingback $39.99 $100.
Harajuku Lovers ‘Pandora’ slinback pump $59.99 $100
Prada red patent platform slingback $549.99 $690
Next, a few choices for holiday bling:
Report Signature ‘Dunbarton’ jewelled sandal $99.99 $185
Botkier ‘Elenar’ snake-embossed sandal $219.99 $445 (for one lucky size 39)
Badgley Mischka Clay two-tone D’orsay pump $129.99 $260
And finally, boots to satisfy your craving for fall & winter styles:
Matisse Buckles suede and leather knee-boot $129.99 $220
Matisse ‘Benjamin’ saddle leather boot $119.99 $219
(This is my new steampunk/weird west lust-boot)
So, happy window shopping, and most of all:
Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!
Inspired by Marc Jacobs: Lace-up openwork boots
Quote from galligator
Some of you may remember that back during the Spring 2009 runway shows I developed a bit of a crush on these Marc by Marc Jacobs openwork granny boots. Something about them just clicked for me.
Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘693556′ lace-up sandal $384.97 at Amazon, $412.46 $549.95 at Endless.
Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘693185′ lace-up bootie $197.98-$495 at Amazon & Endless (depending on size/color combo)
Now, I have theoretically had time to gain some little bit of emotional distance from these shoes. After all, the Spring 2009 MBMJ runway show was over a year ago. Alas, granny-boot lover that I am, these have not lost any of their hold on me. Unfortunately, finding a way to actually purchase a pair of these will involve the moon and stars coming into the correct alignment along with positive shopping signs and portents evidencing themselves in my favor ….. or perhaps just continued careful budgeting, having good luck hold out on issues like car and home maintenance expenses, and a hoping that a size 7 1/2 will remain in stock until I can honestly say ‘this is the pay period it can happen’.
However, if my budget remains tight enough that the MBMJ’s remain an impractical splurge, I will keep the following shoes in mind as acceptable, affordable alternatives.
First we have these hardcore knock-offs from Type Z:
Type Z ‘Ritchie’ pump $81.50 $95 at Zappos.
No challenge figuring out where the inspiration for these came from…….
There are also some less literal (copied) interpretations of the openwork style that are also very cute. And, if they go on super-sale, they could become near-irresistible.
These ones are my favorite of the bunch…they are seriously vying to knock my MBMJ crush down to a number two slot. How fickle is my shoe love now?
Linea Paolo ‘Vie’ $86.90 $129.95 at Nordstrom.
I am totally digging on these and they are on equal crush footing for me on a strictly visual basis. They do have the MBMJ’s totally whipped on price, though, to this involuntary penny-pincher.
(If you like these but are not on a budget like me, you might also like these Cynthia Vincent ‘Maddox‘ sandals over at Endless.)
Other contenders for my attention are styles by Stuart Weitzman, Pour La Victoire, Dolce Vita, Type Z, and Elizabeth & James. But, I’m still liking the Nordies and original MBMJ’s the best … so, I will probably not be bookmarking these others.
Anyway, I suppose I will just have watch the sales – and also my budget…nothing new there
Shoes of the 2009 AMA’s
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I am not much of a celebrity watcher. But, as might be expected, I am a shoe-watcher. So, despite my general cluelessness on who’s who these days in Hollywood, I love looking at the fashion photos of red-carpet events like yesterday’s AMA’s.
By the way, it drives me nuts that you can get fashion coverage of what folks wore, but they almost never mention the shoes as a part of this!!!
Am I the only person driven bonkers by this oversight?
Now I am left trying to wrack my brain in an attempt to remember who makes which shoe, etc. It’s enough to give a girl a migraine.
So, a quick rundown of some of the shoes seen on the AMA red carpet along with who makes them…in cases where my memory is actually serving me today. (Celeb photos are c/o Huffington Post & Popsugar)
Kristen Bell in Christian Louboutin:
Christian Louboutin ‘Archidisco’ $995
Colbie Caillat in what looks an awfully lot like a non-platform version of Louboutin’s ‘Ambro’ lace pump:
Christian Louboutin ‘Ambro’ $825
(A similar budget style is available here.)
Alicia Keys…I should know this shoe & it’s driving me nuts. Somebody help me since my memory has completely betrayed me on these brilliant blue sandals:
Rihanna, sporting the Marchessa cut-out dress we saw recently. Love it or hate it, these white ankle-strap pums paired beautifully with this dress. (No, I haven’t figured out the maker of these shoes yet, either.)
Leona Lewis in chain-bedecked booties.
While her boots are probably not the exact ones I am showing here, these are the closest I could find on at the moment to a match for her booties:
Bakers Shoes ‘Julee’ (Another similar style is ‘Flash’ by Dolce Vita)
And I’ll end this with another shoe for whom I can’t find the maker, but have found a few strappy-alternatives that I would be just as happy to wear.
Carrie Underwood:
If you like these uber-strappy sandals, maybe one of these would also tempt you:
Guiseppe Zanotti Strappy Leather Sandal
Passementerie Shoes
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I first saw passementerie-embellished footwear on a pair of boots several years ago while browsing through one of those old paper Spiegel catalogs that used to arrive in my mailbox on a near-daily basis. Back when finding a catalog item on back-order was a normal course of events with mail-order houses and not an internet emergency requiring the thwarted buyer to immediately write a scathing site review; my, how expectations have changed. This was also before I knew how much other women were willing to spend on things like shoes and fashion and the then-$60 price-tag on the boots in question still fell firmly into my personal idea of ‘too-spendy’ to consider actually purchasing. Since then, I have seen passementerie-bedecked shoes arrive in stores at rare, irregular, and unpredictable intervals that easily defy my own, limited, ability to predict.
Anyway, on to the now – and Christian Louboutin’s recent forays into passementerie…which, since they have been out for more than five seconds, are pretty much sold out everywhere.
Oh well. If you, unlike me, are unable to resist the appeal of these sumptuously-styled pumps, now’s the time to grab the style….because Louboutin’s popularity makes anything he touches golden and therefore likely to be copied by other, less creative (or expensive) footwear brands.
Case in point:
Martinez Valero ‘Olivia’ passementerie pump. $107.19 – 160.00 at Nordstrom, Heels.com, Endless.com, Amazon.com and Myglassslipper.com – just for starters.
The ivory or white pairs are simply ideal for matching to a bridal gown. I am surprised that this isn’t more of a bridal-shoe staple.
So, if you like the passementerie style, you may not have another chance at purchasing anything like this for some time…the braided ribbon detail really doesn’t come along and visit all that often here in shoe-land.
Fall Savings at Famous Footwear
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I don’t know which part of the country you are in but here in the Northwest, Old Man Winter is starting to pick up the pace and drop the temperatures. It may be a balmy 65-70 degrees during the afternoons, but once the sun goes down, it’s freezing time.
That makes me start eye-balling my boots and wondering if I have the right pair(s) to get the job done.
So, since it’s really feeling like winter and there’s a fall sale going on at Famous Footwear, I’m passing the sale love on to you.
Well, are you as excited about winter boots as I am? Here are some sale options to ponder:
Hot Kiss. Women’s Ashley. $40.00 $79.99
Dr Scholls Orig. Women’s Yell. $89.99 $99.99
Connie. Women’s Daisy. $69.99 $79.99
Hot Kiss. Women’s Bernice. $59.99 $84.99
Madden Girl. Women’s Singerr. $59.99 $79.99
R2. Women’s Devi. $59.99 $74.99
Two Lips. Women’s Manhattan. $99.99 $139.99
LifeStride. Women’s Amanda. $39.99 $59.99
MUDD. Women’s Slam. $49.99 $64.99
Madden Girl. Women’s Aerial. $39.99 $49.99
Not Rated. Women’s Bold Move. $59.99 $69.99
Of course, if you aren’t quite ready to say goodbye to summer and spring styles, there are plenty of reasonably-priced pumps and sandals to choose from as well. Here are a few that I can’t resist showing to you.
Franco Sarto. Women’s Ladylike. $44.99 $79.99
Etienne Aigner. Women’s Victory. $29.99 $69.99
Connie. Women’s Materialistic. $34.99 $59.99
BCBG Paris. Women’s Nesa. $59.99 $69.99
Tahari. Women’s Darby. $49.99 $89.99
Madden Girl.Women’s Laynie $34.99 $49.99
Just remember, it’s always nice when you can dress up for Fall without breaking your budget.
