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Rock & Republic, best known for their genius jeans, has some pretty cute shoes on tap for summer. I still have a hard time paying over $50 for a pair of jeans, so jeans that start over $200 are just not in my blood. But shoes, that’s a whole new ball game. While I belive in paying for leather, preferably Italian nappa leather, for my shoes, Rock & Republic’s fabric shoes for spring and summer are appealing. They are probably worn best with a pair of their famous jeans that the rich and famous seem to love.

Rock & Republic Hillary Wedge in Blue Shirting $355.00

Rock & Republic
Catherine Stiletto in Black Gingham $345.00

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It’s almost spring, so why not brighten up your shoe wardrobe. I love the assortment of color that Piperlime is offering. I must have a gazillion pair of black shoes, but it looks like any color is the new black. Check them out. Reds, Yellows, Blues, Greens. It’s like jelly beans!

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Justin Timberlake is known for wearing sneakers with EVERYTHING! When performing, partying, even when dressed to the nines. It was sort of his signature style. Jeans and sneakers. Suits and sneakers. But it seems that now that he claims he’s brought sexy back, he’s upgraded his shoe selection too.

Old Justin

Even when performing for a bunch of kids at the Nickelodeon Awards, Justin Timberlake managed to look so polished and grown up. I guess he’s starting to belive his own hype about bringing sexy back. Although I heard Prince boast that sexy never left…

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I would love to wear $1,500 Christian Louboutin boots to work to mop and wash windows. That’s exactly what Naomi Campbell strutted on her way to report for her cleaning duty — punishment for throwing a crytsal studded Blackberry at her assistant.

As reported by the New York Post:

Reformed supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL’s community service wardrobe has lead to a huge demand for Christian Louboutin boots.

The English beauty, 36, wore a string of expensive, designer labels as she arrived every day for her week-long stint at New York City’s Sanitation Department last month (MAR07). Once inside, she changed into department regulation workwear.
Campbell was ordered to clean the department as punishment for attacking her maid ANA SCOLAVINO in March 2006.
One of the mornings she arrived for work, Campbell wowed the paparazzi in a pair of spike-heeled Louboutin boots, of which only a few existed.
Campbell explains, “One my first day I wore a Ralph Lauren coat, a cashmere shawl and Christina Louboutin boots. Christian got 12 hundred orders from that day.
“He wasn’t going to make those boots - now he is.”

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There are lots of folks out there that are into sustainable living. I try to do my part, although I have to admit, i’m not even 25% of the way there. I happened on this company that had some shoes featured on InStyle, Simple Shoes. Their own brand Green Toe shoes are made 100% Sustainable.

About the Company:

Who We Are
With all the over-built, over-hyped products out there, its pretty hard to find comfortable shoes that you can live with. So we started Simple, your stereotypical, anti-stereotype brand offering good shoes and a big dose of reality. About a gazillion pairs later… give or take a few… weve managed to learn a few things. Well, actually a lot of things. And none more important than this: HOW we make our shoes is just as important as WHY we make them. That means finding more sustainable ways of doing business so we can make a gazillion more. Which pretty much is where we are today… at the crossroads of here and now, aware of our responsibility to the planet while trying to pay the bills. The nice little shoe company getting in touch with its inner hippie.

Our Process
Sometimes our progress is notable while at other times the improvements are harder to come by. The important thing is were committed to making our product 100% sustainable. Finding materials and processes that make our products sustainable is a method we call Green Toe. It isnt a magical formula, or a cure. It is a compass that, we hope, points to a bright green future. Progress in Green Toe is measured with a scale called good, better, best. The best category represents our most sustainable shoes and bags and sets the bar for the rest of the line. Moving forward these same innovative materials and constructions will be found in the good and better categories, raising the bar for the best products.

Pretty nifty, huh?

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Okay, I guess I’m on a celebrity-Christian Louboutin-wearing-hate binge. Yesterday it’s Halle wearing my favorite Louboutin’s. Today it’s Nicky Hilton. I rhink I need a new job. One that blesses me with an infinite array of gorgeous designer shoes.

So what if Nicky can spend $720 on a new pair of Cbristian Louboutin shoes. I will just get these knock offs for $39.99.

Umm, don’t think so. Can’t do it. I’ll just save up for the real thing.

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Halle just got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and I’m really proud of her. But why did she have to wear my favorite pair of Christian Louboutin shoes for which I’m saving. And saving. And saving. Darn her. Isn’t it enough to be beautiful, rich, an oscar winning actress, having a model turned restauranteur boyfriend? Nooo, she has to be seen in public with the shoes that I WANT!
Not only that, but she looks so good in them.

Here we see not only a bird’s eye view of Halle’s tush, but that give away red leather Louboutin sole.
And another view of these gorgeous shoes.

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Yesterday I couldn’t think of a thing to write on my blog. I had total writer’s block. And I suppose that was for a reason, because I got the most remarkable comment left on that post. It wasn’t about designer shoes, or what the new trend was. Rather it addressed the needs of children in Africa for shoes. Please read on.

Katelyn Clapham has started a wonderful fund raising drive:

Problem
In rural areas of Africa, schools are widely dispersed and public transportation is scarce, forcing girls to travel long distances to and from school daily. The scorching roads and risk of diseases, like hookworm, make shoes a necessity. Going to school barefoot can also be a source of embarrassment, keeping girls from speaking up in class and getting the most from their education. Unfortunately, the cost of shoes is more than many families can afford.

The Gift
Your donation of $14 will set a girl in Africa on the path to success by providing a pair of sturdy shoes to ease her long journey to school. Her new shoes will also boost her confidence to participate fully in her education. In the words of one student in Ghana who received a pair of shoes from CAMFED: “I now look as neat and proud as any other school-girl.”
Educating girls is the quickest route to alleviating poverty in Africa, but the direct costs of education, including shoes, keep millions of girls out of school each year. Give your loved one a gift that will ensure that one more girl receives the education she needs to lift herself and her family out of poverty. Your donation will also help strengthen the economy in these rural areas of Africa as CAMFED buys items locally whenever possible.

See it here

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Today I hit a wall. I’ve been sitting here trying to figure out what to write about shoes. As much as I love shoes, I’m having a terrible time thinking of something inspiring to say. Not that I am all that inspiring, but I just can’t find a focal point for the day. I found a couple celebrity sightings of Christian Louboutin, but I’m bored by that today. I looked at shoe sales, but I’m bored by that too. I checked out some new sites, but those are boring me. Wha’t going on? Do I have writer’s block? Have I lost my lust for shoes? Maybe I need a shot of coffee.

The whole point here is to give me some HELP! What should I write about? What are your most pressing questions about shoes? Do you have rants, raves, need fashion advice. Do you want to show off you new shoes? What’s going on in your world of shoes? Let me know!

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I usually write about women’s shoes, but I can’t help but remember when I used to buy little girls shoes. They are so darn cute. And this time of the year, all the patent leather styles are available for Easter. So now is the time to stock up on your children’s dress shoes. I never had to buy shoes for little boys, but they have some great styles too. Here are a few that I found that are just darling. I’m a complete fool for Italian shoes, and I bought the same for my daughters.

Check out Primigi ‘Andes’ Mary Jane. Not exactly a budget price point at $54.95, but they are probably so soft for your toddlers feet.

And how about this Umi ‘Posey’ T-Strap white with a pink sole. I wish they had that in my size!

And of course, there is good old Stride Rite, they have been doing children’s shoes for years. They always have dependable style for children. Can’t go wrong with your basic black or white patent Mary Jane.

For the young man in your life. the dress shoes mimic the most stylish men’s shoes. Kenneth Cole Reaction, priced from $44.95 to $49.95. Available at Nordstrom.

Now, just dragging your kids out to get new shoes may be another matter altogether. But if you have the makings of a true shoe diva, it shouldn’t be a problem at all, and I recommend the red patent mayr jane.

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Every diva in Hollywood knows that Christian Louboutin is the man. He was noted as an influencer in the most recent Allure. His shoes are gorgeous, there is no denying that. And gorgeous Thandie Newton does leopard print Christian Louboutin’s justice at a recent outing.

If you are a true Louboutin lover, check out the Christian Louboutin manicure.

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For all you designer shoe lovers, I found a new site worth checking out — Foot Candy Shoes. What a cute name, and what gorgeous shoes they have. They have all the best designers, many I haven’t really had time to check into, but now I can! Look at this darling floral peep toe pump by LUCIANO PADOVAN. Can’t you just see that with a summer frock?

I think this must be on my lust list for the week! Foot Candy Shoes also carries the following brands:

ALEXANDER NEEL
BALLY
BCBGMAXAZRIA
BETTYE MULLER
BRIAN ATWOOD
CASADEI
CESARE PACIOTI
CHRISTIAN LACROIX
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
CONSTANCA BASTO
EMILIO PUCCI
EMMA HOPE SHOES
ETRO
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI
HARPER LEE
HOLLYWOULD
ITALOBALESTRI
ISAAC MIZRAHI
JIMMY CHOO
KATE SPADE
LAMBERTSON TRUEX
LE SILLA
LOEFFLER RANDALL
LUCIANO PADOVAN
MAGNOLIA
MANOLO BLAHNIK
MARC JACOBS
MATERIA PRIMA
MISS TRISH OF CAPRI
MOSCHINO
NICOLE MILLER
PATRICIA GREEN
POLLINI
RANCHO LOCO
RENE CAOVILLA
RODO
SCORAH
SERGIO ROSSI
SIGERSON MORRISON
WILL S FANCY

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Halle Berry is just too hot for herself. She’s not getting older, she’s getting better. At 40. she has defined her style sense and always comes out looking a winner. I posted awhile back that she recycles her shoes. Meaning that she wears her slamming shoes to more than one red carpet event. Shows signs of a reasonable woman to me. Good fashion sense!

Last week Halle co-hosted Host Much On Demand in Toronto, and showed just how to wear jeans tucked into boots. I see this done so badly most of the time, that it was way cool to see the look rocked correctly, the way Halle did.

Notice the fashionable pointed to boot. Notice that the jeans were neatly tucked in, not bulging out. Notice that her jeans FIT! This is how to wear jeans in boots.

And looking at the soles of her boots, I think she recycles these too. Pretty worn…Nice to see that a celebrity gets miles out of her shoes.

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Rachel Zoe, stylist for Piperlime, picks out the bests of spring flats.

Go for bright colors, prints, metallics and the adorable ballerina flat. A deep vamp adds a bit of sexiness to your flats. Avoid flats that gap — a sign of a bad fit.

Happy shoe shopping!

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I’m a diva. I know it and admit it. Everyone who knows me I’d rather look cute in a pair of shoes and sacrifice comfort in a heartbeat. But I have been in search of a comfortable shoe. Unfortunately all the comfy shoes look just like that. Comfortable. Where’s the style, the oomph factor. Well, I think I found it. Cole Haan with Nike Air Technology. When I first saw this line of shoes, there were only a few options. Now they have some seriously sexy shoes that I can wear with comfort. Check them out:

CHARLIZE AIR PUMP
$275.00
Style # D23022
Open toe pump in artisan interlocked soft patent leather with beautifully concealed NIKE AIR cushioning. Fully leather lined. Fully padded leather sock lining. Softly buffed leather sole. 4″ high heel and 3/4″ platform covered in fine woven farbic.

BLANCA AIR SANDAL
$285.00
Style # D21472
Bow pump in soft patent leather with beautifully concealed NIKE AIR cushioning. Detailed with satin bow. Fully leather lined. Fully padded leather sock lining. Softly buffed leather sole. 4″ stacked high heel with 3/4″ platform.

I’m so excited. I can wear heels with not confidence and comfort!

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