Shoe Boxers

Ok, so I’m probably the only person on the planet who has the nerve to look at the shoes the Vickie’s Secret models are wearing in this year’s show. The thing about it is that they are strutting some slamming stilettos. And of course, the shoes make all the difference in how the models walk. The Stiletto Strut is quite important. Can you imagine Gisele in flip flops with those big ole Angel Wings? Not cute at all.

Check out some of my favorites from the show:

Gisele in Red Patent Knee High Boots. Totally hot.

Of course I love these metallic ankle straps:

Do you think Justin Timberlake is checking out the shoes?

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I read the blog of a colleague today, and it was all about Black Plimsolls being all the rage in the UK. Check out the story on Pup Buzz UK.
Well, I thought I knew everything there was to know about shoes. NOT! I had to check out Wikipedia to found out what a bloody Plimsoll was. Apparently David Beckham (that gorgeous soccer guy) sports these shoes like there isn’t another shoe on the planet.

According to Wikipedia Plimsolls are like Chucks:
A plimsoll or plimsoll shoe is a type of athletic shoe with a canvas upper and rubber sole, developed as beachwear in the 1830s by the Liverpool Rubber Company (later to become Dunlop). The shoe was originally called a sand shoe, and acquired the nickname ‘plimsoll’ in the 1870s. This name derived either because of the colored horizontal band joining the upper to the sole resembled the Plimsoll line on a ship’s hull, or because, just like the Plimsoll line on a ship, if water got above the line of the rubber sole, the wearer would get wet.

In Australia and other places such footwear is still referred to as a sand shoe.
In most of English-speaking North America, these shoes are colloquially referred to as “Chucks” — in reference to Converse’s Chuck Taylor All Star shoe — usually regardless of the manufacturer. Depending on the regional dialect, however, they may also be known as sneakers or tennis shoes.
In the UK these shoes were compulsory in school’s PE lessons and today are still known as Plimsolls, except in western Scotland where they are usually known as gutties. Their use however is decreasing with trainers being used more often. However, the shoe has become an icon of many generations — and music genres, including Grunge, hip-hop, and gangsta rap.

But they don’t look like any Chuck Taylors that I have ever seen. They look more like a deck shoe. They look comfy enough, but certainly not the shoe for for this stylish stiletto loving woman. On a down day with sweats though, Plimsolls may be just the ticket.

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It’s the time of the year for party upon party. Ivest in glitzy glittery shoes that are all the ragae this season. Metallics shine through in gold and silver. This Roman Gladiator Sandal by Cesare is featured at Intermix:
Cesare Paciotti Fierce gladiator sandals from the master of sexy shoes… with three 3/8″ leather straps with brass buckles over the foot and six over the ankle and calf. Luckily, there’s a 7″ rear zipper with a gold Paciotti charm so you don’t actually have to undo the buckles to get them on and off. 4″ stiletto heels. These shoes run true to size. Whole and half sizes 36-40. In gold.

We can’t forget Jimmy Choo. These sexy Metallic Snake Slingbacks of luminous strappy snakeskin have a dazzling jeweled buckle closure. 4″ self-covered heel with leather lining, suede sole. Available at Saks for a mere $895.

Shelli Segal has a nice sandal embellished with beads and sequins. Available in Gold and Pewter. And the price is nice, $160 at Nordstrom.

For those truly budget conscious, Payless has come cute shoes for the party season. For $16.99 this glitter gold pump is too cute to pass up. It has a peep toe and the platform that is so trendy this season.

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One of my favorite shoe shopping sites is having a sale. Piperlime is at it with a sale on some beloved names. Shop to your hearts delight! I spied out some darling Red Patent leather Charles David Slingbacks that have my name all over them. They have boots, sneakers, wedges, mules, pumps and more on sale.

Happy Shopping!

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Today only Bluefly is offer an extra 20% off shoes. It’s the pefect shopping day for holiday shoes or party shoes. Or even office shoes. Any shoes. Those leopard print shoes that you have been putting off getting - get them now! Remember that Bluefly has the best designer shoes already discounted. Gucci, Prada, Manolo Blahnik and more. So this is a great deal. I already spied a pair of boots that are going right in my basket!

Happy shopping!

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Nine West is at it again. With their great selection of stylish shoes under $100, this is a wonderful online outlet for shopping. Plus, register and get a chance to “Play in our closet” for handbags and shoes. Grand prize is a shoe wardrobe. I’m just wondering how many pair of shoes equal a shoe wardrobe? A few dozen I’m sure. At any rate, Click here to enter the contest. With free shipping, this is the perfect time to shop for party shoes!

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Well, I think you all know by now that I’m not exactly a fan of flats. They have to be very very special to catch my eye. But, it seems that they are all the rage for holiday this year. So much so that designers who don’t even specialize in shoes, are making “designer” flats. I’m talking about Juicy Couture. Now, these are the people who made writing on the butt of your sweats popular. Who can forget when women started running around with “Juicy” spread across their bums. Well, now they are in the shoe business. I’m not too terribly impressed. Eluxury has an assortment of their shoes, including these that they are promoting for holiday. They do sound like they are made well. But in this shoe lover’s mind, they are not attractive, nor worth the $150 price tag.

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What’s up with Jessica Simpson’s shoes? They look like were made for Minnie Mouse, that’s what? At the launch of Blockbuster Total Access earlier this month, Jessica showed up in a frumpy at best dress, with ugly grandma looking red shoes. Who dressed this girl? If she was trying to put the hose on her hot Daisy Dukes of Hazard look, this certainly was full fledged watering down.

At an event for Dukes of Hazzard, her Daisy Duke shoes didn’t even fit. Any self respecting fashionista knows that you can’t wear stockings with slide in open toe mules.

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I love a sale. If you have a penchant for shoes as I do, you will love the one at Bluefly. Tagged “Shoe Stopper”, it will surely stop any shoe freak dead in their tracks. Gucci, Chanel, Prada and the lovable Jimmy Choo are all on sale at 40%. I did spy out several other yummy brands too that had nice sale prices. Dolce & Gabbana, Casadei and Cesare Paciotti among others. Looks like I’m on an Italian theme again.

Go check them out. Now’s the perfect time to score those party shoes you will be needing soon!

Happy shopping!

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Halle Berry is about at hot as they come. I’m a woman and I have to give her props. She’s 40 and she looks AWESOME. Her red carpet appearances are nothing less than spectacular. (I’ve been trying to figure out how they keep morphing her head onto my body in pictures though. I’m gonna sue!)
Anyway, I was shocked to see her wear such an inappropriate pair of shoes at the 2006 BAFTA LA Cunard Britania Awards. Now, I know if you are a guy you are saying, “Oh, she’s just hating”, or “Shoes? Who’s looking at shoes?” No, that’s not the case. I just like to see my girl representing on all fronts. Even shoes. Let’s take a look:

Fabulous fuschia evening gown. Split up to there. Plenty of polished leg showing. Scroll down though. I don’t get those ugly platform sandals she has on. Why not a gorgeous metallic sandal with jewel embelishment? Or a stylish satin stappy number? Now, that particular shoe would look fine with a more casual outfit I’m sure. But, it’s just not working with this dress Halle. Fire that stylist. Hire me. I’ll shop for your shoes!

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I was walking behind a woman on my way to work the other day, and I wanted to trip her. Her shoes were doing that metal on cement thing. You know when the rubber piece that covers the heel comes off and needs replacing? Well, it was making this horrible sound on the ground. Reminiscent of scratching fingernails across a chalkboard. That is a number one pet peeve for me when it comes to shoes. If you take them to the shop, they cost maybe five bucks to replace. Then your shoes look better and you don’t irritate shoe freaks like me that happen to be walking behind you on the street.

If you buy better shoes, as in expensive shoes, READ more than Payless Shoe Source, they will even give you extra little rubber replacement things for your heels. And nice flannel bags for your shoes. I suppose that’s the least they could do when you have offered up your first born in exchange for pricey shoes.

If anyone can tell me what those things are called, you win some thing. I have to think of something. Hmmm, you will win my utmost admiration and respect for having such useless knowledge as what that rubber heel piece is called.

I have another pet peeve with shoes. It has to do with scuffed shoes. Previously wrote about men who wear scuffed shoes. Well, it applies to women too. Just shine them up and take care of your investment.

More pet peeves to come.

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Oh, do I love this saucy turquoise patent sling back platform pump from Brian Atwood. What puts this shoe over the top is the lucite heel. How retro is that? Or it could be a tribute to hooker style. Or pole dancing style. I personally relate that lucite heel to the disco era. Who can forget those platforms with the lucite fishbowl heel?

At any rate, these awesome pumps would be at home in South Beach or South of France. And for me in San Francisco, it would have to be South of Market. Obviously sitting, because I sure as heck coudln’t walk very far in those heels. They have to be at least 4 inches.

Ok, that’s it. Wednesday’s shoe pick! Check back next Wednesday.

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Can’t miss that red leather Christian Louboutin sole. Especially on celebrities. Check out the classic Louboutin Rachel Stevens is wearing at the James Bond Casino Royale Premier. I do think that at strappy metallic with some glitzy stones would have done better, but oh well. At least the shoes are Christian.

Now, our favorite skinny girl to dis, Nicole Ritchie. She’s wearing very hot Christian Louboutin platform peep toe pumps, but those legs. I think that she must be having difficulty lifting her leg. The shoes look like they may be holding her to earth in case a gust of wind appears out of nowhere.

Great shoes. Just not worn so well. Needless to say, I could do a much better job wearing either pair…

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Daniblack happens to be a shoe company founded by husband and wife team Danny and Barbara Schwartz. Danny Schwartz is CEO of Schwartz & Benjamin, which produces shoes for Juicy Couture, kate spade and Michael Kors. So they have a good footing in the industry. Launched in 2005, DaniBlack has garnered attention from editors at leading fashion magazines.

Their shoes are straightforward and on the conservative side of trendy. They do look like they have a certain comfort level – the heels are too terribly tall and have a nice width to them. Daniblack is available online at Zappos and Shoes.com.

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Give thanks for a shoe sale. So says my email from Nine West. Nine West rolls out trendy styles each season without putting a dent in your wallet. That’s why I love them. (I have about 6 pair of shoes in my basket waiting for this sale!) They have the slick patents, platform pumps, wedges, leopard prints and beautiful boots that are right on target for fall/winter.

You have to buy two pair to take advantage of the 20% savinags. But hey, that’s not hard to do. The sale is online at the Nine West website and in stores.

Happy Shopping!

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