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On a recent trip to Las Vegas and old friend almost let the temptation of Jimmy Choo get the best of her. The Las Vegas store, located at 3327 Las Vegas Blvd South, offers the best of the line on display in the window and throughout the store, seen from the photo below taken by Misty Poole on her recent trip.

Jimmy Choo is one of the top lines seen on runways worldwide because the quality and craftsman ship put into the line and especially with the shoes. Currently their fall 2009 preview is up for admiration and within that line you can find shoes that are styled to meet anyone’s taste, but not so much the budget of everyone. The shoes may be priced in the upper margins of thousands of dollars on some pairs.

Jimmy Choo came in sixth on a list of top 10 most expensive shoes in the world, with their red pumps that are currently selling for more than $1,750. But the line also carries shoes in the neighborhood of around $200 that can be an even better bet for some women looking to expand their shoe closet for more name-brand lines.

Jimmy Choo shoes aren’t the only thing the brand line carries; they also carry handbags, sunglasses and other small leather goods. With over 25 stores around the world there is more than likely a Jimmy Choo Incorporated near you and every store has items in the line on sale currently. New arrivals come into the stores on a regular basis so keep your eyes open for the last year’s line to be priced for much less than it was when it first came out.

Taryn Rose International got started in 1998 and was forever known as a luxury shoe company. The company produces classy, fashionable shoes that any woman with a shoe sense would love and they are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year.

They are hand-sewn in Italy from exceptional materials that make the shoes last from wear to wear. With that reputation of exceptionally made shoes came the launch of the men’s line in 2002 with the same principles in mind.

Their women’s line is more than just sheek, they offer everything from the dress heel to the boot, their categories include:

• Ballerinas
• Flats
• Sandals
• Loafers
• Wedges
• Heels
• Evening
• Boots
and even a Signature collection

The men’s line categories cover everything from sandals to boots. Their categories include:

• Sandals
• Loafers
• Business Casual
• Dress
• Boots

Taryn Rose has out currently their Women’s and Men’s Fall line. Shoe Boxers picked out a few favorites and here they are.

Women’s:

Calexa $474.00: Nappe leather upper with a padded foot bed for comfort. Comes in colors of black, black and silver, bronze, gold and white.

Bowden $484.00: A tailored shoe in a non traditional style. Has a winged toe cap and a padded foot bed for comfort.

Men’s:

Elvin $394.00: Stylish stitching and a flexible rubber sole.

Sammy $394.00: Rubber sole with comfort all around inside. A nontraditional classy dress shoe with a lace up design.

Taryn Rose International footwear can be found at Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, SAKS Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, and Harrods London as well as online at the Taryn Rose website.

The new Christian Louboutin website is in the works and if it is any indication of how it will by the waiting page, it’s going to be more than amazing. Christian Louboutin Shoes are located in Paris at Paris 1er, 1a, rue Jean-Jacques, Rousseau, 75001 Paris. You can reach them at +331 (1) 36 05 31 as well. In the mean time you can add your email to you the mailing list and be the first to find out when they come back online and what new shoe styles they have behind the webpage. Also you can look at what shoes from this line have been seen on popular celebrities right here on Shoe Boxers and add at least one pair to your shoe collection within your own closet.

Many celebrities enjoy throwing on a pair of Christian Louboutin designer heels, because quiet frankly they can go with any dress, but the only problem with Christian Louboutin heels is, you have to make sure you are the only one that is wearing a particular style or it’s considered a fashion faux pa. As you can see from this photo of Cameron Diaz and Victoria Beckham.

Source: Victoria Beckham Blog

Or how about these Christian Louboutin heels that Nicole Richie is seen out and about in by Teen Vogue.

Source: Teen Vogue

Whatever your style Christian Louboutin shoes are sure to have a style to fit your dress, casual or even around the house style. If you love heels, this is definitely the shoe line to splurge that extra money on. You can never go wrong with a great pair of heels. They will look great with that LBD just waiting in your closet for a flashy and classy night out.

There is a lot to Tommy Hilfiger, with the selection of cologne, clothing in men’s, women’s and children, along with shoes in the same category as well. Tommy Hilfiger has everything in the handbag line as well. As well as belts, jackets, hoodies and coats. Tommy Hilfiger has even gone as far as offering a line in the home furnishings category as well. One of Shoe Boxers favorite shoe is the Women’s Tommy Hilfiger Ginger.

Tommy Hilfiger not your thing, then why not give Gucci a try. This brand has been around since models have been hitting the runways. Their line is one of the most popular among women, but there is a Gucci men’s line as well. They carry fashion that keeps up with the trends of the present day and continue to show that they are one of the main ones that will stick it out till the end. There shoe line is one of the best and one of the most expensive as well. The shoes are well constructed and Shoe Boxers just loves the Gucci Women’s Babouska.

Prada is among the same category as Gucci with the availablity and price of their clothing and accessories, but with one difference. Prada can’t be found in some stores like Gucci can. Prada is only found in high in specialty stores and offer a minuet selection at that. Shoe Boxers has come to realize that Prada is better purchased right off the main Prada website then going on a mad hunt looking to the fab fall collection of many shoes and accessories. Shoe Boxers love the Prada Men’s Shell Collection Shoe.

• Air Infinity Oxford Shoe by Cole Haan: Sleek new oxford. Soft tumbled leather with technical stretch fabric. Leather/fabric lined. Innovative rubber pod outsole with non-visible Nike Air technology in the heel and front footbed for ultimate comfort. Made in USA/Imported.

• Mens Cole Haan Air Granada Venetian Casual Shoe: A sport-inspired shoe with cultivated overtones, this slip-on will take you to the ends of Earth in cushioned comfort thanks to the Nike® Air sole.

Features & Benefits:

Soft leather upper: Comfortable feel
Sport-inspired design: Fashion
Fully padded leather sock lining: For added comfort
Lightweight, phylon midsole: Support
Nubbed rubber outsole: Durability
Nike® AIR: Soft ride

• Cole Haan ‘Air Dempsey Venetian’ Slip-On: Classically shaped loafer is updated with with Nike Air cushioning. Color(s): black calf, black suede, brown calf, papaya. Brand: Cole Haan.
Versatile Venetian in artisan calfskin with non-visible NIKE AIR® technology for ultimate cushioning in the heel and now in the forepart, a first for a dress-casual shoe!

Calfskin leather upper.

Full leather lined.

Rubber sole.

• Cole Haan G-Series Air Infinity Driver: Classy looks and the attitude it would shove up for the wearer. The exceptionally smart shoes are crafted from soft tumbled leather and technical stretch fabric. Another award-wining feature is the Innovative rubber pod outsole with non-visible NIKE AIR Technology in the heel that keeps the haste of sweat away. The front has a foot-bed to deliver ultimate comfort. Show off your sophisticated side in this driver with soft tumbled leather and Nike® Air comfort in the heel and forefoot. Slip-on loafer is made from softly tumbled leather for a comfortable and easy-to-wear look. Elastic goring on each side of instep.

Nike Air® cushioning.
Leather upper/leather and fabric lining/rubber sole.
By Cole Haan; imported.
Men’s Shoes.

1. Stella Mccartney-Weave Peep-Toe Pump:
• Multicolor woven nylon.
• Black trim.
• Peep toe.
• Covered heel.
• Made in Italy.

2. Christian Louboutin-Patent Ankle-Wrap Pump:
• Choose black or white patent leather.
• Peep toe.
• Buckled halter ankle strap.
• Gold-tone covered platform and 4 7/10″ heel.
• Signature red sole.
• Made in Italy.

3. Prada-Crystal-Heeled Metallic Pump:
• Platinum/gold leather.
• Gold-tone hardware.
• Two bows over vamp; peep toe.
• Buckled strap over upper.
• 4″ heel with Swarovski crystal detail (see closer view below).
• Made in Italy.

4. Brian Atwood-Suede Platform:
• Mahogany suede.
• Gold-tone hardware.
• Peep toe.
• Buckled slingback.
• Platform sole.
• Covered heel.
• Made in Italy.

5. Manolo Blahnik-Leopard Buckled d’Orsay:
• Tan/black/brown leopard-print satin.
• Ruched upper with tortoise ring detail.
• 3 1/2″ covered heel.
• “Sendarby” is made in Italy.

6. Dior-Diorissimo Jacquard Pump:• Beige jacquard with tonal leather trim and piping.
• Signature silver-tone logo plate on vamp.
• Open toe.
• 3 3/5″ heel.
• Made in Italy.

7. Fendi-Peep-Toe Zucca-Print Pump:
• Tobacco/black Zucca print with tobacco/mahogany trim.
• Orange topstitching; turquoise piping.
• Platform sole.
• Black tapering heel.
• Made in Italy.

8. Yves Saint Laurent-Paint Gesso Pump:
• White with red insole.
• Crescent toe.
• 4 1/10″ red/natural wooden heel.
• Made in Italy.

9. Burberry-Check Fabric Pump:
• House check cloth.
• Black leather trim; covered toe and heel.
• Quilted; tan topstitching.
• Covered gold-tone hardware.
• Pointed toe.
• Buckle detail on side.
• 3″ covered heel.
• Made in Italy.

10. Christian Louboutin-Satin Pump:
• Olive satin.
• Hidden platform sole.
• 4 7/10″ heel.
• Signature red sole.
• Made in Italy.

11. Giorgio Armani-Two-Tone Ankle Wrap Sandal:
• Black.
• Nude patent leather trim.
• T-strap and double-buckled ankle straps.
• Scalloped nude insole with silver-tone embossed logo.
• Made in Italy.

12. Yves Saint Laurent-Tribute Canvas Leopard Pump:
• Milk (tan) canvas with black patent trim.
• Tan/black leopard-print vamp.
• Gold-tone hardware.
• Buckled strap on upper.
• Peep toe.
• Platform sole.
• 4 1/8″ black patent leather-covered heel.
• Made in Italy.

13. Dior-Oxford Mary Jane:
This pump features two must-haves—the spectator and the Mary Jane—in one.
• Black/white goatskin.
• Pinked and perforated detail.
• Three buttoned straps.
• 3 1/2″ covered heel.
• Made in Italy.

14. Fendi-Patent Peep-Toe Pump:
• Choose black or turquoise patent leather.
• Covered buckle on vamp; antiqued brass logo detail.
• Black, tonal topstitching; turquoise, tan.
• Made in Italy.
A Family Affair: About Fendi
Established in 1925, the entrepreneurial house of Fendi credits its success to three main factors—creativity, technology, and craftsmanship (in the highest sense). These attributes come to life in Fendi’s signature furs (completely transformed, shaped, redesigned, and reinterpreted by Fendi), and in innovative shoes and handbags that establish a new philosophy and define a style archetype.

15. Chloe-Paco Peep-Toe Pump:
• Silver distressed metallic leather.
• Tonal topstitching.
• Silver-tone hardware and Lucite® lock.
• Covered platform; peep-toe.
• 4″ covered heel.
• Made in Italy.

In 1928 Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan designed the first Cole Haan shoe. It was Chicago, the jazz age. Quality was everything – and style, like the sound, was smooth and sophisticated.

Today Cole Haan is America’s premier style and luxury brand. Each season we introduce an exciting new collection of high-quality men’s and women’s footwear, iconic handbags, personal leather goods and hand-tailored coats. We are inspired by a passion for innovation and beauty, from authentic handcraft to the fast-forward excitement of NIKE AIR Technology.

A dynamic luxury brand, Cole Haan defines the ultimate in artisan quality and detail … chic, on-trend fashion … ‘downtown’ style that is unique and eclectic … and beautiful products that people love to own. A wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc, we have our global headquarters in New York City and Yarmouth, Maine. (Source: Cole Haan 2008)

Cole Haan has stepped up to the challenge of making footwaer both fashionable and functional by adding Nike Air technology to 21 of its dress and casual pairs. The sneaker-style cushioning is hidden uder the heel and ball of each shoe, making even four-inch stilettos for women and rugged hiking boots for men a whole lot cozier to knick around in and walk for blocks as well. (Source: RD 2007)

Within the Nike Air technology, there are a number of different types of innovation that are specific to different sport end-uses. For this high heel, the Nike “Zoom�? air bag, which has proven successful in field sports like football, soccer, golf and baseball, was selected. It works well in sport shoes that require the foot to have specialized contact with the ground, and in which the shoes are relatively low profile (verses the fullness of a tennis shoe or basketball shoe). Importantly, as with all Nike technology, Zoom Air does not break down under repeated pressure over time.
Of course, the most important step was making sure that women felt the difference. Indeed they did. Extensive testing at the NSRL showed that in multiple “blind�? wear tests, women walking around in the heels with Zoom Air consistently perceived the shoes as far more comfortable than women wearing the same heels without Air. (Source: The Magnificent Mile)

I suppose when you are a billionaire teen and your favorite shoe designer is Christian Louboutin, that can get you a date with the king of Red Carpet Heels. Ashley and Christian Louboutin were together at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Benefit Gala. I’m sure Ashely was wearing Christian Louboutin shoes, but you just can’t see them under that floor sweeping gown she has on. She does look elegant, I must say.

There were plenty of other stars there as well — Lindsay Lohan, Kate Moss, Salma Hayek. Supermodels were abundant, so no doubt there were thousands of dollars of Christian Louboutin shoes sprinkled among the crowd.
Reports Frillr:
While Lindsay Lohan’s lawyers are demanding that England’s News of the World newspaper produce a videotape they claim shows her snorting cocaine, the freckled beauty squeezed into a revealing Goth dress for a night on the town.

Lindsay Lohan joined a bevy of stars who donned their worst for the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute benefit gala

Metallic silver, platinum and gold dominated the event, and continuing the trend Sienna Miller started last year , minis shocked fashionistas reports New York Post.

Jennifer Lopez dazzled in Marchesa, Jennifer Hudson redeemed herself a tiny bit after the Oscar disaster in Michael Kors, and Jennifer Connelly and Eva Mendes looked chic in silver. Jessica Simpson looked tragic with her fake tan and exposed chest.

Beauty Cate Blanchett, who was co-chair of the event wore a Balenciaga gold fringe on the carpet. The actress shocked gossips with her new heroin chic look. Melania Trump went with a gold Michael Kors.

A sober looking Kate Moss wore a tiered chiffon gown, Salma Hayek wore black velvet.

Christina Ricci wore a strapless Calvin Klein , and Mischa Barton looked chic in Giambattista Valli

Kirsten Dunst and Kate Bosworth went for a flapper slut look. Kate Bosworth wore a Prada cocktail dress. Kirsten Dunst wore vintage Yves Saint Laurent.

Cameron Diaz went fuschia and Lucy Liu went purple. Diaz’s ready-to-wear Dior dress looked like a low budget version of the couture dress ,

Mary Kate Olsen dazzled in a black feathered gown which is receiving mixed reviews. Ashley Olsen played it safe in a white dress , her date was shoe designer Christian Louboutin.

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You can bid on shoes donated by Sharon Stone, Lucy Liu, Alonzo Mourning, Jessica Simpson and others to benefit Soles 4 Soles.

Soles 4 Soles has a simple mission statement:

Shoe People Helping the World™: Why We Do What We Do

We have a simple mission: to impact as many lives as possible with the gift of shoes. We are partnering with charities and governments around the world to provide a basic (yet indispensable) gift that most of us take for granted.

You can help us in many ways: donating your own shoes, donating cash for freight, hosting a shoe drive, or even donating your time as a volunteer. As shoe industry professionals, we are working hard to use the resources at our disposal to make a difference — but we need your help (and your shoes) to reach out to the world.

The bidding begins on May 14th on Ebay.

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So you thought you were really working it in those 4 inch stilettos? Forget it sister. Yves Saint Laurent has introduced a towering 5 1/2 inch stiletto platform that has all the A list Hollywood divas lining up.
Reports RAAKHEE MIRCHANDANI of Page Six:

The must-have shoe for spring is the “Tribute” from Yves Saint Laurent, adorned with a towering 5 1/2-inch heel. Sold out in most New York retailers, it’s one of the tallest high-fashion shoes ever produced - yet celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani can’t wait to walk at elevations usually reserved for Las Vegas dancers and Vivid Video actresses.

The $640-$660 Mary Jane style comes in four colors: violet, red, black suede and black leather. The slingback version comes in violet, black leather and green suede. Adding to the walking challenge - and the reason the heel can go so high - is the 11/2-inch platform on the front of the shoe.

BuLuckily, the “Tribute” also comes in a more manageable 3 1/2 -inch version. If you’re a wimp.

Check out Christina Aguilera working the super sexy, super high heel YSL Mary Jane.

Shoe collectors and shoe fetishes alike will be clamoring for this hot shoe. It’s sure to be a classic.

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Now, I don’t really think of Pam Anderson as a designer shoe girl. But she is. I spotted her with a pair of Gucci platform pumps that I could die for. And now here Pam is at a PETA event wearaing a gorgeous beige suede Christian Louboutin peep toe pump. Pamela Anderson was introducing PETA Chief Dan Mathews at L.A. Times Festival of Books but the shoes got my attention. I know that it’s typical for stars, models etc, to put tape on the bottom of their shoes, but Pam, take the tape off when you are showing that gorgeous Christian Louboutin red leather sole!

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It seems like I have been on this red shoe kick for awhile. First it was the updated Mary Jane from the Grandaddy of sexy shoes, Manolo Blahnik. Now it’s these gorgeous red patent peep toe pumps from Dolce & Gabbana. I can see these with everything from jeans, crop pants, capris, hot pants, evening dresses, little black dresses, mini dresses. Heck, no dresses for that matter. Just wear the shoes and let them do the work!

Patent leather with contrast piping
Peep toe
4″ patent stiletto heel
Leather insole and sole
Made in Italy
$395 at Eluxury.

These smokin’ red patent leather pumps are my latest lust list addition! Size 11 in case you are feeling generous!

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My favorite B girl, Beyonce’ was spotted arriving in Australia wearing no other than the IT shoe — Christian Louboutin. She looked hot too, with yet another hair style, no doubt one of her many wigs…

Love the shoes.

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I have to hand it to Jessica Simpson’s shoe folks. They have done an excellent job of interpreting trends and giving them a great price point. Not too cheap — not your Payless variety shoes, but not too expensive either. Her platforms were a huge hit last year. And now, she has interpreted that cone heel that Marc Jacobs has done such a beautiful job on.

Unfortunately, this isn’t an investment shoe, just compare the quality of workmanship on a pair of Marc Jacobs and on Jessica Simpson’s.

Jessica Simpson ‘Meena’ Pump
Topstitched straps cross over the foot on a platform slingback pump. Approx. heel height: 3 1/2″.
Leather upper/synthetic lining and sole.
By Jessica Simpson; imported.
BP. Shoes. $89 at Nordstrom.

Marc Jacobs Collection
Runway Sandal $550.00
Smooth leather
Wide band over vamp
Wide band crosses vamp and wraps around ankle
Leather lining
Padded grained leather insole
Leather sole
4.5″ multifaceted stacked wooden heel
Made in Italy Available at Eluxury.

So why splurge when you can skimp?

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Hillary Duff is the latest celebrity to be spotted in the SAME pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. Actually she is almost the same outfit from head to toe. I believe in being pracatical, but can’t we mix it up a bit Hillary?

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