Monthly Archives: August 2009

High Heels…How High Is Too High?

I found an interesting article about super-stacked heels published a couple of days ago in Montreal’s “The Gazette” about the rise of the mega-heel. According to the author, any heel any higher than 4 inches could really be categorized as … Continue reading

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Great prices on Manolos

I found this great site for buying Manolo Blahnik shoes. Everything right now is now $179.99 or less! Well, there’s one fab pair for $219.99. Check these beauties out … Possibly Related Posts: High Fashion in Low Times Sky High … Continue reading

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Tweed pumps

Tweed is showing up in all kinds of fall collections this year. You’ll find great tweed skirts, pants, blazers, outerwear, hats, and shoes. I found these super feminine black tweed sling-backs from Charles by Charles David (one of my favorite … Continue reading

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Cole Haan style with Nike Air comfort

Cole Haan signed on with Nike a few years back to create a more comfortable designer shoe. (What a concept!) The result is a new line of Fall 2009 flats, boots and heels that have innovative cushioning deceptively hidden inside, … Continue reading

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Over-the-knee and ankle boots for fall/winter

Shoe fashion trends, as reported by MillionLooks.com, seem to be favoring over-the-knee boots and ankle boots. Over-the-knee boots in soft fabrics are being seen pulled up over the knee or slouched down. Other materials: Leather, suede, drap, silk and lace. … Continue reading

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Rachel Zoe is back on Bravo!

Season 2 of “The Rachel Zoe Project” premieres TONIGHT! (Monday, August 24th) at 10 p.m. EST on Bravo. Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe—most known transforming Nicole Richie’s look a few years ago—hits the reality TV junket with her fun, fabulous show … Continue reading

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Stella McCartney speaks out

Famous animal rights activist and shoe designer Stella McCartney recently spoke out about her commitment to more humane business practices. “It is 70 per cent more expensive for us to make non-leather shoes. Thank God we have a profitable business … Continue reading

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If I were a vampire…

A new trailer was released yesterday for “New Moon,” the second installment of the “Twilight” series, complete with brand-new footage just released by the filmmakers. Hottie Jacob Black (played by hottie Taylor Lautner) is interviewed about his role in the … Continue reading

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Great Lookalikes: Jimmy Choo

Want that Jimmy Choo designer look for a fraction of the price? Check out the designer shoe… Jimmy Choo’s Eleven Pony Skin Shoe Price: £387.00 (about $640.00) And here’s a smashingly similar shoe. Less money, same great look… Gabriella Rocha’s … Continue reading

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They’re Baaaaaaaaack…

The year was 1982. Jelly shoes made their debut at the World’s Fair in Knoxville, TN. Fast forward a couple of years and the ubiquitous, sparkly jellies were everywhere. Yeah, I think it could accurately be called a craze. Now … Continue reading

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Will Ferrell Dishes “The Goods” on Jimmy Choos and Manolos

“I don’t like Steve (Madden),” funny man Will Ferrell said from the red carpet at the Las Vegas premier of his new movie, The Goods. “I like Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik. Steve Madden can suck it.” Hysterical. This is … Continue reading

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Aries Shoe Horoscope for August, 2009

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) The stars say that now is an opportune time to break out of ruts. If you’ve been cooped up all summer, get out and socialize, try some new kind of physical activity, or step … Continue reading

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