Celeb Look We Like For Less Than $100

Amanda Bynes couldn’t look cuter in the outfit she wore at a recent Miami party. You too, can get this outfit for an eighth of the price that Amanda must’ve paid. And weather it’s cold or not you can definitely sport this outfit all year long.
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Sale Spotlight: tobi.com offers 30% off…even sale items!

We’re constantly browsing/shopping/daydreaming over Tobi.com’s carefully cultivated, fashion-forward inventory.
We love Tobi.com even more because we can get 30% off of everything - even items already on sale are an extra 30% off!
Coupon Code: 30FORYOU
Discount: 30% off Everything! (Sale & Non-sale)
Limited Time Only - this Wednesday and Thursday, 11/19 - 20
Excludes: Comme des Garcons, Love Quotes, [...]

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LikeWise Likes: Affordable And Trendy Sweaters

Like: Old Navy Dark Chocolate Houndstooth Sweater

Why: Every man needs a sense of trend in his wardrobe, despite his old school preferences. And the Old Navy Dark Chocolate Houndstooth Sweater is a great way to get that hint of trend. With its affordable pricing and trendy houndstooth, this winter sweater looks great over slacks for [...]

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Quality Control - Buyer Beware

JH came in today with this brand spankin’ new pair of handsome Allen Edmonds dress shoes. When I turned the shoes over however, I was shocked and dismayed to discover the heel of the right shoe was cadywompus and twisted to the left at a funny angle. This was obviously missed by quality control and [...]

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It’s a Wedge! It’s a Heel! It’s…confusing!

When the fug girls posted this image of Lily Allen wearing these Louis Vuitton wedge/stilettos (welettos?) (stiledges?), I thought “Oh that kooky Lily Allen has done it again. Yet another crazy accessory.

But then the Project Rungay boys posted an image of Heidi Klum wearing the same shoes! And she wore the on the red carpet [...]

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Everywhere We Look, It’s Nude Bootie Time: Ellen Pompeo

Grey’s Anatomy Star Gets It Right With Open Toe Nude Booties

We love this delicious new trend. What’s sexier than bare naked feet? Bare naked feet swathed in sweet nude suede! Out to dinner with her hubby, Ellen Pompeo works a chocolate brown T-shirt dress with effortless ease. She added a touch of cool via a [...]

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This Week in Shoes

-Gwendolyn Huskens, a student at the Design Academy in the Netherlands, designed a shoe collection named ‘Medic Esthetic’ made of bandages. Suddenly, I almost want to get injured just so I can wear some band aids. [Design Boom]

-Zappos CEO announces layoffs. While the news is very sad, I was impressed with the communication, candor, and [...]

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TrendWatch: In The Nude Fashion For Less Than $75

Nude colors look great with any complexion. Just be sure to go for a hue that’s darker than your complexion to better flatter you. Nude is a great color to wear during the holidays and all winter long, so here are a few great nude pieces for less than $75 to lighten up your winter [...]

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Franco Sarto Happy Tmoro Kid Suede

Franco Sarto Happy Tmoro Kid Suede Find happiness with the tailored Franco Sarto Happy pumps. Glossy naplack or kid suede upper in a dress pump style with a round moc toe, decorative extended gathers and bold matching bow embellishment. Smooth lining and cushioned insole. Flat traction outsole. Wrapped 3 inch tapered, high dress heel. 8.00 [...]

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Franco Sarto Happy Black Kid Suede

Franco Sarto Happy Black Kid Suede Find happiness with the tailored Franco Sarto Happy pumps. Glossy naplack or kid suede upper in a dress pump style with a round moc toe, decorative extended gathers and bold matching bow embellishment. Smooth lining and cushioned insole. Flat traction outsole. Wrapped 3 inch tapered, high dress heel. 8.00 [...]

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Franco Sarto Chord

Topstitching crisscrosses on a sleek patent leather slip-on with a big, bold buckle. Red Naplack has goldtone hardware; all other colors have silvertone hardware. Patent leather upper/synthetic lining/rubber sole. Topstitching crisscrosses on a sleek patent leather slip-on with a big, bold buckle.Glossy patent leather trims a textured animal-print slip-on styled with a big, bold [...]

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adidas Microbounce FH 08

It’s not just cushioning; it’s BOUNCE™. And it feels better than ever, thanks to this shoe’s new fanned heel design that smoothes out the transition of every energy-packed stride. Upper is Thin mesh layers for maximum breathability and light weight. TPU welds for lightweight support and structural integrity. Lining is Textile. Inlay is Anatomically molded [...]

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Adidas Pro Model 08 Team Color

Show your loyalty to your favorite b-ball squad in these Adidas men’s basketball shoes. Features synthetic patent leather upper for durability and style. Padded collar for overall comfort. Interchangeable 3-Stripes for customization. adiPRENE + in the forefoot maintains propulsion and efficiency. Fabric lined with ClimaCool which provides 360 cooling for the entire foot. A fitFOAM [...]

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Adidas Thalia Lux

Pretty and powerful. These shoes feature sleek, graceful lines and offer multidirectional support because looking good at the gym does happen. You’re proof! Nylon mesh upper for breathability. Textile lining for comfort. A fitFOAM™ midsole, made of a visco-elastic rebound foam, contours to your foot like a custom mold. Unique heel construction with second-density [...]

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Adidas Jhana Training

Ideal for the busy woman, the adidas Women’s Jhana sneaker combines comfort with fashion. Featuring a multi-layer mesh upper, 3-D cushion heel midsole, and soft nylon construction, this shoe provides long-lasting cushion and comfort. Metallic accents lend the Jhana a high-tech look that pairs nicely with activewear or jeans. Adidas is a name that stands [...]

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Adidas Honey Mid

The adidas Honey Mid is a silhouette revived from the trefoil’s ‘80s leisure range, giving it an updated, feminine appeal. This one is definitely for the ladies who like to rock sneakers gracefully with not too much fuss or flurry. Look for these to drop any day now in adidas stores around the world. The [...]

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Adidas Honey Mid

The adidas Honey Mid is a silhouette revived from the trefoil’s ‘80s leisure range, giving it an updated, feminine appeal. This one is definitely for the ladies who like to rock sneakers gracefully with not too much fuss or flurry. Look for these to drop any day now in adidas stores around the world. The [...]

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Adidas Midiru 2 Hi W

Not your ordinary boot, the Midiru 2 Hi takes style inspiration from the Midiru racing shoe for a charmingly agile and sleek look you’ll love to rock this season. Leather upper with suede overlays. Inside zip. Padded footbed for added comfort. EVA midsole. Durable rubber outsole. 1/2″ heel. 12 1/2″ shaft. 14 1/4″ circumference.
this and more [...]

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Elizabeth Hurley’s Versace “Safety Pin Dress” Voted Best Red Carpet Dress of All Time

Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley & Halle Berry Make Top 20 List of Iconic Dresses

Hollywood events are all about the red carpet moment. You might not remember the movies that Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts or Gwyneth Paltrow were in, but you definitely remember the dresses they wore that “shut it down” on the Tinseltown [...]

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Different Yet Suprisingly Sexy: Spats Boots

Have you ever found yourself enamoured of a particular style or trend while simultaneously finding yourself at a loss as to how to make it work within your own wardrobe and personal style?
Alas, that is my predicament with so-called ‘Spats’-styled boots; those boots with an add-on ankle cuff, or more commonly, an extremely extended cuff [...]

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Shoe History Corner: Roger Vivier and the Stiletto

Roger Vivier’s shoes have been a regular feature on this blog. Really, how could we not blog about Roger Vivier, the Fragonard of the shoe, when the designer is credited for inventing the stiletto heel, comma heel, and pilgram buckle.
Today, I present to you this Roger Vivier for Dior pump, circa 1954. [...]

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LikeWise Likes: Men’s Comfy Dress Shoes

Like: Rockport Suffern Moc-Toe

Why: Even men’s shoes can be painful. Maybe the pain isn’t as excruciating as wearing a pair of high stilettos, but there’s still enough pain to feel uncomfortable. But with the Rockport Suffern Moc-Toe Oxford your feet will be pain free. Rockport shoes are all about casualness and comfort in the [...]

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Go Green! In These Eco-Friendly Shoes

If you’re serious about saving this planet by walking in eco-friendly green shoes, then seriously consider buying a pair of  these earth-friendly shoes. You’ll be taking a step towards saving this planet one step at a time. Both pair of eco-friendly shoes are under $100!…

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How Freaking Cute is Coco Rocha?

So Young, So Svelte… Such Great taste in Shoes!

Coco Rocha first made it onto our radar with her summer Neiman Marcus ads. She’s a British Columbia-born supermodel and definitely worth keeping tabs on. She recently turned up to attend the Accessories Council Host 12th Annual ACE Awards at Cirpriani in New York in some pretty [...]

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For The Love of Shoes

We talk here all the time about shoes, and our shared love for them. We have discussed, at length, the comparative value of form vs. function and acknowledged that the love of shoes can be described as one of life’s great pleasures: sometimes honest, but quite frequently guilty.
However, we don’t often discuss the basic necessity of [...]

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Shoes as Microcosms of Art

I’m intrigued by strange beautiful shoes that speak to the illusion, the fantasy worlds that shoes can create, tiny little microcosms of shape, fabric, construction enshrouding your feet in mystery. Pierre Hardy is a designer who truly does that for me, going beyond pretty or elegant to bring attention to your gorgeous feet while also [...]

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Congratulations to our Bernardo Boot Winner!

Congratulations to Coco, our 96th entry and the Bernardo Sahara boot giveaway winner.
Coco, we’ll be contacting you to obtain your shoe preferences and contact info. Please respond within 96 hours. For those who want to live in Twinkletoes’ soft and warm boots, you can purchase the Bernardo Sahara boot at Piperlime [...]

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Giuseppe Zanotti Design Christmas 2008 Shoe

It isn’t even Thanksgiving yet, but the holidays are already upon us.  To wit, this is Giuseppe Zanotti’s limited edition shoe for Christmas.  It’ll be available exclusively at Giuseppe Zanotti boutiques starting on December 1st.
From the press release,
Giuseppe is known worldwide for the exquisite manufacture of his jeweled shoes and for his ability to express [...]

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Michelle Obama: First Lady Elect… of Style

Well, it’s official, Michelle Obama is going to be the next First Lady of the United States of America.  And, regardless of what you may think about her husband’s politics, you’ve got to admit the lady’s got style.  Just look at the Spring 09 Narciso Rodriguez dress she wore on the night of the election.  [...]

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Clean, Simple Stilettos or Chunky, Embellished Platforms for a Day of Work and a Night of Play?

After several years of being slightly unsure as to whether I could sport anything beyond moderately sexy business shoes like Banana Republic black alligator cutouts or mahogany woven Cole Haan pumps while working in one of New York’s most uberconservative Midtown buildings, I’ve really been enjoying the fresh recent attitude toward what’s business appropriate below [...]

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It’s Official: Michelle Obama is America’s New First Lady of Fashion

Historic Win Ushers in Iconic White House Style

The moving boxes aren’t even packed yet and Michelle Obama, wife of president-elect Barack Obama, is already the most watched First Lady (in waiting) in fashion history since Camelot. After a succession of starchy attired wallflower wives, Mrs. O has shown she has what it takes to be [...]

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Shoes continue to reach for the stars

Next fall, Christian Louboutin will be introducing 8″ inch platform shoes to adoring fans around the world. According to Louboutin, “I hear they can be painful but women keep asking for them.”
Even Manolo Blahnik, of SATC fame, is designing heels in the upper stratosphere. While most of his heels stand [...]

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Trend Watch: Colorful Winter Coats

Fall and winter are known for muted grey and brown colors with a highlight of red here and there. This winter season you can skip the ordinary and go all out with your favorite colors. And because color is bigger than ever as well as our frugality towards shopping, here are some great colorful winter [...]

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Veterans Day: Show Your Colors

For those of you here in the United States, I wish you a thoughtful and safe Veterans Day.  To all those who have served, past and present, I am taking this moment to say Thank You.  Your willingness to put yourself at risk for your fellow citizens as well as for the ideals of honor, duty, and freedom makes [...]

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Kate Middleton: Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll at Charity Event

Prince William’s Sweetie Pops a Royal Wheelie

Kate Middleton looked more like a disco queen than a princess-in-waiting at the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco in London. You can just imagine “Let it Whip” playing in the background. Kate organized the charity event to raise funds for a new surgical ward in memory of an old [...]

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THE OBAMA BOOT MAKES HEADLINES

See what happens when shoes and hope collide?  People pay attention.  I love it.  Check me out on BlackBook today — front page!
 
“Barack Obama Gets the Boot

By John Clarke, Jr.

November 11, 2008

The awesomely pretty Meghan Cleary, the word’s most celebrated shoe expert, caught Coclico naming a women’s high-heeled boot after President-elect Obama. The footwear in question is [...]

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LikeWise Likes: Fringe Handbags

Like: Charlotte Russe Fringe Messenger Bag

Why: The perfect boho look calls for lots and lots of fringes. That’s why the Charlotte Russe Fringe Messenger Bag will fit perfectly in your trendy style, whether you’re going for the bohemian look or not. With an adjustable strap, a fold over flap, and a faux leather finish, this [...]

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Run, Don’t Walk, to Bluefly.com! SALE

Shoe lovers! Today is the ONE-DAY ONLY up-to-60% off shoe sale on bluefly.com! There are some truly amazing deals!
Want winter shoes? There are boots galore. Here are some examples:
 
Rafe “‘Galata Simpson” Boots, $475, reduced to $172.70!

KORS by Michael Kors “Loony” Boots, $360, reduced $194.40!
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and who doesn’t want to look [...]

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Prada Resort 2009: From Classic to Glam

In case you haven’t yet seen these in stores, several of this Fall’s resort collections have start to turn up at our favorite online shopping sites. Today’s focus is the Prada 2009 Resort Collection.
For more conservative ladies,  a number of these 2009 Resort styles are simple, feminine, classic, and stylish. The low demi-wedge sandals are a nice change [...]

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Shoe Shopping for the Recessionita

Fellow fashionistas recessionistas! With the world economy in shambles, I figure we should focus more of our shoe blogging efforts to bringing you footastic value on a shoe string budget.
Buying shoes from the Sigerson Morrison for Target collection is one way to enjoy the thrills of shopping without putting a huge dent in the [...]

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Shoe Review - Ecco Performance Savage Lo and Mid Styles

Finding a hiking boot for a narrow foot can be a challenge. MB came in today with the Ecco Lo, which fit her  narrow foot to a T.

This is a very supportive shoe and comes in a low top version (Lo style) and a high top version (Mid style). It comes in men’s and women’s [...]

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This Week in Shoes

-Bruno Frisoni is Hollywood’s new sole man. With designs like the origami kite flat for Spring 2009, I can totally see why. [LA Times]

-Manolo says, it is Election Day, and all super fantastic American peoples must now go and do their civic duty with regard to the red, white and blue. [Manolo the ShoeBlogger]
-Many, [...]

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Celeb Look We Like: Jessica Biel’s Travel Style

I have to admit that I have always been a little jealous of Jessica Biel. She has a perfect body, a gorgeous smile, and a sexy Justin Timberlake of her own. Unfortunately, I can’t have all that, but what I can have is her amazing style that almost looks effortless but chic at the same [...]

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Cheap Bargain Holiday Gifts Under $10

Looking for cheap bargain gifts for the holidays? Here are few inexpensive gifts for Christmas under $10 that you can buy in bulk. You can knock your Christmas list out in minutes. Keep checking back to find more cheap bargain gifts and stocking stuffers for the holidays.

Trust me. They’ll love…

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Bernardo Giveaway: Part Deux

Clearly, you readers are just as excited about the fabulous Bernardo Sahara Bootie. How about we add a little more wood to the fire?
I ordered a pair of these lovely Saharas in the Chocolate Shearling model:

System checup:
Cute…check.
Warm…check.
Comfortable…check.
After spending more hours than I wish to accept debating which style to get (and therefore condemning myself to [...]

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Chic Winter Boots

The first snowfall has arrived for some of us, and its time to put away the open toed shoes. The air is crisp, and you’re winter wardrobe is finally getting some attention, but it lacks one thing. That pair of boots that make you walk with a sense of purpose, hold your head high, and [...]

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Winter Fitness Guide

It’s so much harder to find the drive to exercise during the winter, but with the holidays coming up you’re going to want to stay fit. Get motivated to work out with a great fitness outfit and you won’t have to feel guilty when having that second piece of Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.
Keep cool with the [...]

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