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• 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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I finally figured out that I’m pretty basic when it comes to fashion. I love fine details, good quality, impressive fabrics and leathers. But what I don’t like is a bunch of frou frou. You know, bows, frills, excess. To that end, the bulk of my wardrobe is black and white, with a spot of color here and there. So therefore most of my shoes are non other that your basic black. Well, I’ll regress a moment. I do have a few pair of animal print, red patent, pink lacy stiletos, metallic sandals, snakeskin wedges in an odd color. But alas, I’m your basic black girl.

So when I saw InStyle’s feature on Floral footwear, I was prepared to be disgusted. But, I’m pleasantly surprised. I actually think I could stomach a pair of these shoes with a cute little summer frock. Or paired with capris while I’m cruising Santorini. Ok, wake up Tracey.

Here is InStyle’s picks for perfect floral footwear:
Stunning Wedges
THE FIND Fabric-and-leather wedges by Delman
THE PRICE $365
BUY ONLINE delmanshoes.com
WHY YOU WANT IT The flirty floral print is a perfect compliment to a little white dress; a trompe l’oeil stripe down the heel gives the walkable wedge a delicate look.

Sweet Slip-Ons
THE FIND Fabric slingback flats by Report
THE PRICE $45
BUY ONLINE piperlime.com
WHY YOU WANT IT The white-and-bright pattern adds sass to a casual spring look, and you’ll love how the comfy rubber soles cradle your feet

THE FIND Betsey Johnson sandals with bow accent
THE PRICE $160
BUY ONLINE zappos.com
WHY YOU WANT IT The Holly Hobby blue-and-yellow print will remind you of pinafores past; the braided straps and blue bows will set off a sexy pair of stems.

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So I’m a little late on the bandwagon with this story, but I decided to add my two cents anyway. Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, wife of hottie soccer superstar David Beckham had the ultimate materialistic birthday from her hubby. While most women are satisfied if their husbands even remember their birthday within the proper week, let alone think of getting a card and/or present, that Posh Victoria Beckham was first whisked away from the US to Paris via private jet. Then she was treated to a private shopping spree at Christian Louboutin in Paris. Yes, the boutique close down for the Beckhams. Reportedly, Miss Vick picked out a pair of $1500 Christian Louboutin Shoes.

And the shopping didn’t end there. They proceeded on to Azzedine Alaia where she spent thousands. Of course there was more shopping and an evening that culinated at the Ritz Carlton.

And us ordinary girls save our pennies for the half yearly sale at Nordies…

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Drew Barrymore is the latest celebrity to become a easy, breezy face of CoverGirl. She is the girl that we just love becaue in the world of hollywood divas, she is such a non-diva. For the press event introducing the event, Drew wore non other than the king of the red carpet shoes, Christian Louboutin. Who would have thought that green shoes with a red sole would look so stunning with a yellow Carolina Herrera sheath. Drew pulls it off fabulously!

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I have big feet, size 11 to be exact. The club of girls with size 11’s is by no means small. Even Paris Hilton is a size 11, as are many girls that are tall. But we are discriminated against by the buyers in shoe stores. Just check out the sale racks. There are TONS of shoes from 5-9. But get over a size 10 and there is nothing there. Why? Because there weren’t that many in the first place to buy, and when a big foot girls see a cute shoe in her size, gues what? We buy it, sale or no sale.

One of my readers asked this question a few days ago:

Hi Tracey,

I hope it’s ok for me to post this here but I was wondering if you had
any tips for people with large and wide feet seeking stylish shoes.
Payless shoes is pretty much the only option we girls of size 11W (and
larger) feet have! I’d love to read on what options are out there for
women with large and wide feet, and I’m sure my narrow footed sisters
would love to read about shoes for them too!

Thanks!

One of my fellow bloggers, Andrea has an excellent site for large shoe sizes, with many options listed. I happen to shop at Nordstrom on a regular basis and they do a great job with large sizes. The key for me has been that I am a regular shopper. Not that I always buy, but I’m seen frequently in the store. I have one person that helps me. He knows what I like. So when new arrivals are fresh in the store, guess who gets the first call on size 11’s? That’s right, none other than the shoe diva herself!

Here is my latest score, a super comfortable and stylish Taryn Rose wedge from Nordies:

So I would suggest the same for you. If there is a local store that you patronize, let them know your wants and needs. Believe me, anyone shoe sales person would love to just have someone they can call for a quick sale!

Also, for online shopping, Zappos does lots of stylish shoes in large sizes. I mean LOTS!

I hope this is helpful!

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