With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on March 17, I’ve definitely had green shoes on my mind.  While some people don’t necessarily do anything to celebrate the holiday, I think it’s fun to get in the spirit by wearing something green (plus, you’ll avoid a good pinch by St. Patty’s Day revelers on the prowl for anyone not donning the hue).  There are lots of ways to incorporate green into your wardrobe for the Irish holiday, but let’s face it - it’s a great excuse to wear some fabulous green shoes.  Of course, as an added benefit, you can get plenty of wear from a freshly-picked green pair during spring as well.  Here are some of my favorite green shoes that are sure to bring plenty of luck:

So. cute.  The Harajuku Lovers Avallon for $99.95 with free 2-day shipping at Endless.

Fergie Empower in spinach for $99 at Shoes.com with free shipping.  Apply coupon code MSAVE for 20% off, making them $79.20.  They also come in a lighter shade of green called wheatgrass.

Carlos Santana Glamorous for $55.20 (MSRP $110) at 6pm.

Get a little funky with the Naughty Monkey Knot Sure in green.  The best price is at Amazon for $20-$28 depending on selection, but few sizes are left.  Zappos has them in plenty of sizes for $68.95.

Get even funkier with the Irregular Choice Shimmmy, which will obviously stand out in a major way.  Get these for $120.95 with free 2-day shipping at Endless.

Go for simple and sweet with the Miss Me Monet-5 ankle boot for $39.95 with free shipping from Amazon.

Nine West Beaulah for $83.97 (MSRP $119.95) at 6pm.

The elegant Calvin Klein Daliah for $71 (MSRP $118) at 6pm.

This one strikes me as having a true St. Patty’s Day vibe.  The Carlos Santana Rome for $89 with free shipping at Shoes.com.  Coupon code MSAVE takes them down to $71.20.

Spring-ready: The SM Ven Rosette Wedge in green for $39.95 at DSW.  Take $10 off orders $10 or more with coupon code MARCH10 at checkout (must sign in to use codes), making them $29.95.

Michael Antonio Hagen for $64.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless.

Seychelles Yin for $46 (MSRP $80) at 6pm.

Now, here’s a few of Cheap Chick’s picks for green shoes under $25.  These are all from 6pm:

Steven by Steve Madden Tummble for $22.35 (MSRP $149).

Converse Chuck Taylor Seasonal Hi in green for $23.29 (MSRP $45).

Zigi NY Gemma for $17.98 (MSRP $44.95).

Schutz 31601002 for $17.40 (MSRP $116).

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone and may the luck o’ the cute green shoes be with you.

I’m so glad its the weekend!  When the end of the week hits, we usually see quite a few shoe sales pop up and this one is no exception.  If you’re looking to get your shoe shopping on for less, try out one of these stores:

6pm: Up to 70% off Calvin Klein shoes, up to 80% off Poetic Licence, up to 80% off Irregular Choice and more shoe sales.  Expires 3/7/10.

Shoebuy: 20% off using coupon code SPRING at checkout 3/6/10 only.  It works on sale items too and shipping is free.

Lord & Taylor: 15% off regularly-priced shoes and sale shoes and 25% off clearance shoes with promo code SPRING at checkout. See the list of exclusions here.  Expires 3/9/10.

Nordstrom is having a shoe clearance with plenty of new markdowns. Expiration is unknown.

ALDO offers womens sale boots at 50% off the original price. Coupon code VIPOFFER gives free shipping at checkout, a $5 value.  If your order is over $50, use coupon code ALDOVIP10 for 10% off, which gives a higher discount.  Expiration is unknown.

Charlotte Russe has a selection of flats and flat sandals for just $12.50 a pair.  Expires 3/10/10.

Planet Shoes is taking an additional 30% off sale shoes. If a shoe has limited sizes, classifying it as an Operation Clean Sweep style, get 40% off instead. Expires 3/15/10.

Now, here’s some shoes news of note:

Walk in Oprah’s shoes, literally, by bidding on one of her designer pairs on eBay as part of Oprah’s Great Closet Cleanout.  Some of the shoes were even worn on the show and all proceeds benefit the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy. Auction ends 3/11/10.

Nicole Richie talks about her new House of Harlow shoe line on WWD Footwear News. Plus, check out their Q&A with Steve Madden.

Famed photographers Annie Leibovitz, Terry Richardson and Mark Seliger shot Britney Spears for the new Candie’s ad campaign.  Sign up to be a Candie’s member to see the behind-the-scenes pics and video featuring the pop princess.  Candie’s shoes can be found exclusively at Kohl’s. 

Have a great weekend!

Bloomingdales is taking an extra 30% off select women’s shoes during their Come Smile With Us sale.  As a result, there are some pretty impressive discounts to be had on brands like Dolce Vita, Tory Burch, Elizabeth and James, Via Spiga and more.  The Dolce Vita Trinity in zebra or leopard is reduced from $215 to $105 and I haven’t seen them for less than $150 at other stores.  The sale ends 2/21/10.  Update: This sale is over, but Lord & Taylor currently has the Dolce Vita Trinity in zebra or leopard on sale for $109.99.

Need more shoe sales this weekend?  Try these out for size:

Extra 25% off clearance shoes at Macy’s.  The discount is already applied to the product price.

Extra 20% off any order, including shoes, at Kohl’s using coupon code YOURGIFT until 2/21/10.

Extra $10 off $25 at Alloy using coupon code ALBGIFT, which can be used on regularly-priced shoes or clearance shoes until 2/28/10.

Extra 20% off at Famous Footwear using coupon code mclaire until 3/9/10.  It even applies to sale items.

It’s a big holiday weekend and you know what that means: shoe sales!  If you’re looking for your own shoe savings right now - perhaps for a nice little Valentine’s Day gift to give yourself (why not?) - here’s a list of all of the shoe sales I’ve seen going on for the holiday weekend.  Get your shoe shopping on at these stores:

6pm: All Naughty Monkey shoes are on sale for $14.95 or less until 2/15/10.

American Eagle: Extra 30% off clearance shoes using coupon code 49816637 until 2/14/10 and free shipping on any order until 2/15/10.

Bluefly: Extra 20% off select shoes until 2/15/10.  The discount is reflected in the sale price.

Heels.com: Extra 20% off shoes using coupon code WeHeartHeels until 2/14/10.

Lord & Taylor: 20% off regular, sale and clearance women’s shoes using coupon code PRES until 2/16/10.

Macy’s: Get 25-50% off shoes during their President’s Day Sale and an extra 25% off clearance shoes until 2/15/10.  The discount is reflected in the sale price.

Shoemall: Get 20% off shoes using coupon code IHEARTU until 2/14/10.

Shoes.com: 25% off all sale shoes using coupon code 25SALE until 2/15/10.  For regularly-priced items, use coupon code VISA for 20% off until 6/30/10 (may require Visa payment) or CUPID for 15% off until 2/28/10.

Shoesteal: Select brand-name shoes for $69.99 or less for a limited time, plus another 20% off with coupon code STEAL20 until 2/21/10. 

Torrid: Get an extra 50% off clearance shoes until 2/15/10, including brand names like Dollhouse, Fergie and Jessica Simpson.  The discount is reflected in the product price.

If I see more sales over the weekend, I’ll add them here.

I’m definitely a fan of Naughty Monkey and their line of fun and unique shoes.  One new style I’m craving right now is the Naughty Monkey Me O My pump, which has that classic combination of black and white along with edgy details like studs and snake print.  I tend to wear a lot of black, grey and white, often mixed with a pop of bright color, and I imagine this pair would really add some extra flair to that kind of look.  You can get these at Shoemall for $69.95 and get another 15% off with coupon code NEXJUMP, making them $59.46.  They are also available in yellow or blue.

Update: I noticed a better price for this shoe at Nordstrom.  Get it on sale in white or blue for $45.90 and use coupon code SHOES at checkout for free shipping.  The coupon expires 4/12/10.

I’m also crushing on the super-hot Naughty Monkey Fiesta.  In contrast to the ‘Me O My’, this shoe would be perfect for adding that pop of bright color to your outfit and I’m loving the reptile print on the platform.  I also have a weakness for extra-small baby studs, especially the ones along the heel, so I’m seriously coveting this pair.  My favorite is the yellow version, which is sold at Endless for $80.95, but it also comes in brown, black or purple.  If you like the purple, Shoemall has it for $79.95 and you can use the above coupon for another 15% off, making them $67.96.

Update: Endless is almost sold out of the yellow Fiesta, but you can also get it at Nordstrom for $79.95.

Coupon expiration is unknown.

As any shoe lover knows, a red heel is an absolute must for any shoe collection.  Red can always add that extra bit of heat to your style and is actually quite versatile, so shoes in this color tend to be the kind you can wear again and again with a variety of looks - particularly when you choose a classic silhouette, like a peep toe pump.  It’s always an added bonus to find a really great price on a go-pair that is normally much more expensive.  If you’re on the hunt for a sexy red heel (for Valentine’s Day, perhaps?), I’ve found some hot styles on major discount at 6pm.  Check them out:

Tyler Woo in red leather for $30 (MSRP $120).  It also comes in brown and black.  Update: Now $24

Steven by Steve Madden Lalo in red patent for $31.25 (MSRP $125).  Also available in 5 other color options.  Update: Now $25

Exchange by Charles David Brunch in red patent for $20 (MSRP $80).  4 other color options are available.  Update: Now $16

Steven by Steve Madden Lemore in red suede for $34.75 (MSRP $139).  It’s also available in brown or black.  If you prefer patent leather, get it in ruby or black for the same price.  Update: Now $27.80

Max Studio Mazur in red leather for $37.25 (MSRP $149).  It also comes in brown or black.  Update: Now $29.80

Now I’m off to order one of these for myself!

Wedding season is coming up and, if you’re a bride-to-be planning the big day, you want everything to be just right - down to the last detail.  The pictures here are from my own wedding, which looked and felt just like a fairy tale to me and was certainly one of the best, most memorable days of my life.  All of the planning, work and preparation was totally worth it for that one special day. 

Of course, the centerpiece of any wedding is THE dress, but brides need the perfect accompaniment to complete their look: a  beautiful pair of bridal shoes.  It’s always been highly popular to wear head-to-toe white and match the shoes to the gown, but I love that today’s brides are getting increasingly creative with their look - especially when adding a dose of color, like Gwen Stefani did with pink in her Dior gown and singer Pink with black in her Monique Lhuillier.  Even if you wear a classic white dress, you can always opt for a nice pop of color in your shoes in lieu of metallic and white options.  My own gown was floor-length, so my shoes didn’t really show, but of course I had to find myself a pretty heel to wear anyway:

I really did love these silver flower-adorned ankle-strap heels (sorry for the small pics) and while many of us sacrifice comfort for style from time to time, I have to admit these ended up being quite uncomfortable - even for a nice stroll down the aisle - and I ended up ditching them during the reception for a pair of sequined blue flip flops.  There’s no harm in doing something like that if your dream wedding shoe is less than comfy, but here’s a word of advice: Don’t forget (like I did) to walk around in your shoes before the wedding, break them in a bit and bring a back-up if you don’t think you can dance (or walk) the night away in them. 

As it turns out, I wore my wedding shoes only once and then my sister wore them for her own wedding a few years later as her “Something Borrowed” item.  So far, they seem to have brought us both plenty of luck and happiness! 

Now, let’s look at some currently available wedding shoe options in a wide variety of styles and price points for anyone planning their own bridal look (or for brides who may need a little shoe inspiration!).  I think these bridal shoes will make the very first step into married life completely gorgeous:

Metallic bridal shoes:

The very princess-esque Pelle Moda Indulge in pewter, bronze or black for $184.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless.

The ALDO Vanancio in silver or black for $90 at ALDO.  Coupon code 99029324 takes 10% off until 1/30/10.

The glam Pelle Moda Verbena in gold, pewter, silver or black for $184.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless.

The Pelle Moda Limbo in pewter, bronze, black or champagne for $154.90 - $154.95 depending on size/color selection at Amazon.

Glitter bridal shoes:

The Colorifics Gala in silver glitter or gold multi-colored glitter for $56.45 at Shoebuy.  Get another 20% off with coupon code BDAY, making them $45.16 with free shipping.  Coupon expiration is unknown.

The Stuart Weitzman Avalon for $355 at Jildor.

A style Taylor Swift once wore, the Report Signature Carleton silver glitter heel, which is available in limited sizes at Heels.com for $179.99.  Coupon code NEWYEAR takes 15% off $150, making them $152.99 with free shipping, until 2/15/10.

The Miss Me Whitney for $39.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless.com.

White and ivory bridal shoes:

Pre-order the Martinez Valero Ophelia with rhinestone bow for $175 at the Martinez Valero website.  It comes in white or ivory and is expected to ship in February.

Also at the Martinez Valero website is the Martinez Valero Olivia in white, black or ivory with passementerie trim.

The ruffled RSVP Henny in ivory for $73.83 with free shipping at Zappos.

Here’s a fabulous discount on the Cole Haan Ceci Air Rose Slingback.  It’s normally $428, but marked down to $192 at Neiman Marcus.  The other stores I’ve seen that carry it still list it at full price right now.

A stand-out in floral, the Nina Critia in ivory, white and nine other color options (hello, bridesmaids!) for $99 at ninashoes.com.

The sophisticated Badgley Mishka Randall in white, silver or black for $200 with free shipping at Piperlime.

Champagne & pink wedding shoes:

Badgley Mischka Randee in pink, gold, black or white for $215 with free shipping at Piperlime.

Paris Hilton Senorita in pink, red or black for $93 with free shipping at Zappos.  Also available at Shoes.com in gold, pewter, grey or black for $97 with another 15% off using coupon code SNOW until 1/31/10, making them $82.45. 

Luichiny Gim Me in champagne for $68.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless.  Also available in teal, black, red, brown and purple.

A statement heel for a statement bride, the Pelle Moda Bryce in champagne or black for $127.16 with free shipping at Zappos.

Now, for any brides who want to fulfill their “Something Blue” requirement with a pair of blue bridal shoes, here are some options to consider:

Blue wedding shoes:

Fan of Sex and the City?  Get Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding style with a Manolo Blahnik Something Blue knockoff, the Martinez Valero Zenith in blue.  It’s offered for a really great price at DSW, where it’s $79.95 (black and silver also available).  Update: DSW members get $10 off $49 by logging in to their account and getting the coupon code by 2/3/10, plus get free shipping on $35 using code NEWYR10 until 2/8/10.  If DSW doesn’t have your size, the Martinez Valero website has it for $159.  Here are more wedding shoes in blue:

Fergie Safra in blue, black or red for $89 with free shipping at Amazon.

MIX NO. 6 Onyx in blue or black for $39.95 at DSW.  Update: DSW members get $10 off $49 by logging in to their account and getting the coupon code by 2/3/10, plus get free shipping on $35 using code NEWYR10 until 2/8/10.

Paris Hilton Regal in blue or grey for $95 at Shoes.com. Get 15% off with coupon code SNOW until 1/31/10, making them $80.75 with free shipping.

Update: I had to add this pair for a soft, pastel blue bridal shoe option.  It’s the Martinez Valero Vida for $153 with free shipping at Zappos.

To all brides in 2010, congratulations to you and I hope you’re wedding day is amazing in every way!

She’s near and dear to my heart and a first time mom-to-be: it’s the talented Meg at Two Pounds a Week, who was sweet enough to give me a Beautiful Blogger Award!  Thanks Meg!  So, apparently there are a few rules to go by when receiving this award - you must thank the person who gave it to you (done), reveal seven random things about yourself and pass along the award to seven other bloggers.  So, here it goes:

1.  I’ve loved writing since childhood.  I often spent hours upon hours at a time writing stories and illustrating them and I still have stacks of notebooks to show for it.

2.  I’m a mom to two sweet little angels, both girls.  It works out well because I still enjoy playing Barbies.

3.  I’m not a big fan of text messaging.  It’s totally appropriate at certain times, but it tends to annoy me when I spend time typing out something that would take 2 seconds to say.

4.  I once worked for Nintendo as a local rep and I got to travel to the corporate office to meet Mario in person.  Ok, it was someone dressed up as Mario, but it was exciting nonetheless.  I also helped launch the Nintendo DS when it first came out.

5.  I’ve loved fashion since the age of three, when I nixed my mom’s pick for my Easter dress at a store and picked out my own frilly, lacey concoction, along with all of the matching accessories.

6.  Writing about shoes is my dream job - even if it’s more of a hobby and creative outlet right now.  I also have a pipe-dream about owning a totally awesome skating rink.

7.  When getting this website designed, I decided I wanted the princess to change shoes - she wears a different pair when you click on the Going Out, Going ALL Out, Getting Casual, Going to Work, Working Out and Staying In categories on the top left.  Man, those were some expensive shoes!

So, now I’ll nominate seven other bloggers.  Each are fabulous in their own way and fun to read, with many being fellow shoe bloggers that I enjoy keeping up with:

Jessica at Polished Sense

Kim at Shoeaholics Anonymous

Candi at Candi Cobbler (I just discovered this blog, she is learning how to make her own shoes, which I think is super-cool)

Anna at Shoe Smitten

New blogger FancyFeet over at Shoe Blog

Stacy at A Girl’s Guide to Shoes

My website designer Meredith at Spiffy Boutiques

If any of you happen to see this, I’d love to hear your answers!

Have a great Saturday!

My site was down for most of yesterday due to hosting technical issues - always a fun thing, let me tell you.  Luckily, all seems to be corrected and I, for one, am ready to talk shoe sales.  It’s January, a month that never experiences a shortage of discounts, so let’s take a look at some of the sales we’re seeing so far:

Buy more and save more at Macy’s during their Add It Up sale.  Their selection of women’s shoes are already reduced by up to 65% off and you get an additional $5 off $25, $10 off $50, $15 off $75 or $20 off $100 at checkout.  The moto-inspired Rebels Bell Boot is on sale for $31.60 (originally $79), but drops to $26.60 at checkout.  Sale expires 1/7/10.

Today only at 6pm, get Faryl Robin shoes on sale for 75% off with prices from $23.75.  The Faryl Robin Tall Boy boot in blu violet or bronze is marked down from a retail price of $228 to $57.  Also at 6pm, get Miss Sixty shoes on sale for 60% off and Cole Haan shoes for 60% off until 1/10/10.

At Guess.com, get an extra 50% off sale shoes at checkout until 1/7/09.  Sizes are limited for many styles, but there are still several options left for the Guess Pettis, which is $51.50 after discount.

Shoemall is having an End of Season Blowout shoe sale, which takes up to 65% off, and coupon code 15AMAZON takes another 15% off.  One good deal is for the Naughty Monkey Risky Business pump, which is on sale for $41.99 (regularly $84.95). After coupon, you can get them for $35.69 with free shipping.

Shoes.com still takes an additional 20% off sale shoes with coupon code WINTER.  I’m not sure when that code expires, but you can use it on the $73.60 Betseyville Larina in black or pink.  After coupon, get them for $58.88 with free shipping.  Or, head over to Shoesteal, the clearance site for Shoes.com, to get up to 75% off and an extra 20% discount with coupon code BUBBLY20 until 1/10/10.

Happy shoe shopping!

Happy New Year’s!  With 2010 mere hours away, it’s that time of year when everyone thinks about the upcoming year and what it holds.  Of course, we also like to take a moment to look back at 2009 and all of the crazy, interesting and otherwise memorable events that happened throughout the year.  Shoes are no exception.  There’s always something new going on in the world of footwear and we definitely had plenty to talk about in the past year.  So, before we jump into 2010, let’s take one more look at some of the notable shoe news of 2009.  I’m also going to share a few of my own shoe purchases.  Each can be classified as a high or a low, as you will see here:

High: The number of survey respondents that reportedly remember their first pair of shoes over their first kiss, reported by Telegraph UK.  92% off 1,000 women say they remember the first shoes they bought with their own money, but less than 2 in 3 (which I guess would be around 67% or less) remembered the name of the person they first smooched.  Personally, I’m a bit skeptical.  As much as I love shoes, I’m a little vague about the first pair I bought.  I had a part-time job at 16 and, back then, I often had the luxury of devoting entire paychecks (albeit small ones) to clothes and shoes.  I think it may have been these brown leather MIA platform sandals that I loved and wore and wore until I could wear them no more, but I’m not certain.  I definitely remember the name of the person I first kissed though, so I must be in the minority on this one.

Low: The amount Titan Industries Inc. reportedly paid to buy shoe company Penny & Kenny Shoes LLC, who filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.  There was a motion filed to sell all company assets for $150,000, including the Penny Loves Kenny trademark.  While that’s a lot of money for the average individual, it seems like a bargain for Titan, whose mix of brands include Betsey Johnson, L.A.M.B., Bebe and Badgley Mischka.  Penny Loves Kenny will provide a “purely juniors” brand to their lineup, something they lacked before.

High: Despite a struggling economy, people are still buying shoes.  There are a few theories on why we’re still seeing strong sales in this area: shoes are generally considered more of a necessity than things like new handbags or dresses, they are often more moderately priced and have a lower cost-per-wear than other purchases and they can instantly spruce up an older outfit.  Of course, they also make us feel good and women “get an emotional lift from shoe shopping in a way they do not when trying on jeans and cocktail dresses.”  Eileen Lewis of Zappos also notes that many consumers are purchasing shoes in bright colors like red and yellow, which can provide an uplifting boost.

Low: The infamous Barbie cankle comment made by Christian Louboutin, who has partnered with Mattel to “serve as a yearlong godfather to Barbie, not just rethinking her fashion wardrobe and physical attributes, but also art directing her in different lifelike situations”.  Actually, I don’t think he ever used the word “cankle”, but a Louboutin spokesperson said “He found her ankles were too fat,” which sparked a frenzy across the net.  Many Barbies laughed it off, but unfortunately one Barbie didn’t react so well to the news:

Her beau Ken wasn’t too happy either…

Louboutin later clarified, saying “…fat ankles she didn’t have, she just could have had thinner ankles.  That’s all.” and Barbie was somewhat consoled.  Luckily, all was completely forgiven when she saw the Barbie shoes he designed and the ultra-pink pair he made for real-life dolls, the Christian Louboutin Claudia:

High: Speaking of Louboutin, I’d say the shoe of the year would have to be his Bridget Strass:

It’s been seen on a multitude of celebrities, featured in the upcoming Sex and the City 2 movie, worn by Kandi on The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion and by Jennifer Lopez in the AMA and MTV Music Video Awards performances of her song “Louboutins”.  This shoe is definitely hot, for good reason. 

Update: Check out the Christian Louboutin Bridget lookalike shoe that I found.

Low: J.Lo’s said new song “Louboutins”, which I’m not really feeling.  Theoretically, a song about Louboutins could work, but the execution of this one seems a bit off.  All I seem to hear is ”part-time lover” mentioned a few times, followed by a repetitive string of “Louboutins” - 45 times to be exact.  It’s the type of song with the potential to get hopelessly stuck in your head.  Apparently, Christian Louboutin loves the song and was flattered to hear about it, but I have to wonder - was this song simply born out of Lopez’s love for the shoes or was it a brand placement deal struck between her and Louboutin?  After all, having a song featuring his brand name would serve to further entrench his shoes into pop culture, thus furthering his quest for world domination:

Yes, I’m totally speculating, but you never know.

High: The buzz generated by Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 shoes, which had to be the most talked about shoes of the year.  I’m sure it’s hard for designers to continuously come up with new and different shoes that stand out, but these certainly did.  Although they don’t seem very wearable in real life, it’s no surprise that extreme dresser Lady Gaga was one of the first to don them, in her video for “Bad Romance”.

High: The number of celebrities jumping on the shoe design bandwagon.  Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (Olsenboye for JCPenney and Elizabeth and James), Dinah Lohan, Fergie, Nicole Richie and more celebs either started shoe lines or announced them in 2009.  Plus, Britney Spears promoted for Candies and designers like Christian Siriano and Jimmy Choo created lines for budget-friendly Payless and H&M, respectively.  Now we have news that Lindsay Lohan will be expanding her 6126 leggings label to include a full-line of apparel, cosmetics, handbags, jewelry and, yes, shoes.

Now, here’s a few shoes I purchased this year that I’d like to share:

Low: The price I paid for this Betsey Johnson Layla heel, which I adore.  They originally retailed for $225, but I happened to spot them on clearance at Victoria’s Secret, inconspicuously listed as “floral sandal”.  They were listed for $89.99 at the time and they had a 20% off coupon, which I missed, but they were later marked down to $79.99, which was much lower than I ever saw anywhere else.  I opted for the black version, figuring it would work with more outfits, but I still kind of covet the pink pair.  Unfortunately, it appears they are sold out everywhere online.

High: The amount of shoe love I have for this Naughty Monkey Resurrection heel, which I purchased in champagne.  I got a good deal on these as well because Shoemall briefly had a 30% off coupon, which reduced them from $74.99 to $52.47.  They are really pretty, particularly the detail on the back, and they are still available (sizes are very limited in champagne and red).  Coupon code 15AMAZON takes 15% off.

High: My neon yellow shoes from Wet Seal.  Ok, I admit it, I actually got these because I was inspired by an extra wearing a similar pair in the N.E.R.D. video “Everyone Nose (All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom)”.  I had a hard time finding anything like them at the time, but spotted this pair on clearance at Wet Seal for a mere $5, so I figured I had nothing much to lose.  I didn’t expect the quality to be high or anything, but the main issue is they are so, so uncomfortable, like right when you put them on.  I also tried them on with a few things and nothing seemed to look right.  Thus, I haven’t worn them at all.  So, why am I calling this a high?

There is one little shoe princess who has a penchant for raiding closets and happens to love this pair.  It tends to be the one she picks out nearly everytime she feels like dressing up, which I suppose is because they are super-bright and shiny and very yellow, which immediately attracts her eye.  Of course, she usually wears them for a very short time and abandons them after they slow her down a little too much.  But, I must say, it’s been priceless to watch her clomp around the house in them.

I happened to try them on with some black leggings and it finally worked.  Someday, if the right mood and occasion somehow meet, I’ll probably wear them…just as long as I’m not doing any walking.

I hope everyone has a fabulous New Year and here’s to plenty more shoe buzz in 2010!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday!!  I’m really looking forward to spending time with my family, eating a delicious Christmas dinner and exchanging gifts.  I have so much to be thankful for, including this blog, which I started a year ago and have had so much fun with.  I appreciate everyone who has followed and kept up with it and I’m definitely looking forward to another year full of cute shoes!

I’m taking a little vacay, up in a cozy cabin in the mountains, and will be sans computer and anything else technically-related for a few days after Christmas, so I won’t be updating the site during that time.  Yes, we all need to unplug and recharge our batteries once in awhile.  But, I will be back with a vengeance right before New Year’s and I’m totally looking forward to it.  Be sure to check back!

Before I go, I must say that I have visions of these shoes dancing in my head:

Jeffrey Campbell Tick in natural burlap for $169.95 at Solestruck

It’s a wedge…it’s a bootie…it’s a…wootie?  A bedge?  Whatever it’s called, I’m loving it.  The studs on the heel look like those little metal tacks you use on bulletin boards, but the way they just barely overlap makes them look slightly reptilian.

I’m also dreaming of a white Christmas:

Jeffrey Campbell Tick in white for $169.95 at Solestruck

I’ll be back soon!!

I don’t know about you, but I’m totally looking forward to New Year’s.  Not only are we welcoming a fresh new year, which is a nice opportunity for renewal and positive change in life (hello, resolutions!), but we’re also ushering in a new decade, which is always exciting.  I’m sure many of you have big plans for New Year’s Eve this year and, naturally, that means dressing to the nines to celebrate 2010 in style.  Of course, you’ll need a hot pair of shoes to really complete your look.  Here are some shoe options I’ve found that are perfect for a big night out and for putting your best foot forward (literally) into 2010:

Unlisted Future Style pump for $49.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless

Betsey Johnson Lacy for $165 at Lord & Taylor.  Get 20% off with coupon code GIFT until 12/24/09.

Seychelles Dare Pump for $89.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless.  If they have your size, get them at Onlineshoes for $79.99 with free shipping instead (sizes limited).

ALDO Puckett on sale for $59.98 (regularly $80) at ALDO.  Coupon code VIPOFFER gives free shipping.

Steve Madden Rockz for $149.95 at Stevemadden.com.  Use coupon code COUNTDOWN30 until 12/21/09 to get 30% off and free shipping.

Jeffrey Campbell Charo for $114.95 at Nordstrom

Zigi Bloom Pump for $99.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless

I wish everyone the best year ever in 2010 and, as always, plenty of cute shoes to wear.

Christmas is just around the corner and, if you haven’t put the finishing touches on your holiday shopping yet, there’s no worries.  Many retailers are still offering guaranteed shipping by the big day as the final countdown to Christmas begins, plus some nice discounts and sales to boot.  Here’s a rundown of some of the best ones I’ve seen so far, along with the shipping deadlines you’ll need to know to get your order delivered by Christmas:

6pm: Up to 55% off Steve Madden shoes, Fitzwell shoes for $7.95, 55% off Ulu footwear, 60% off AK Anne Klein shoes, 55% off New Balance, all Nine West shoes for $29.95 and more until 12/27/09.  Get free shipping on $100 or more until 12/1/09.  The deadline for standard shipping has passed, so get expedited shipping if you need your order by Christmas.

Bebe: Buy 1 full-priced item, get 50% off a second item using coupon code GET50OFF until 12/25/09.  Or, get 15% off $100 or more with code 15OFF100 until 12/24/09.  Shipping is also free with no minimum for a limited time. For standard shipping, order by 12/21/09 at 12 pm PST for Christmas delivery.  Otherwise, you’ll pay extra for express or overnight options.  Update: Bebe is offering $10 flat-rate overnight shipping for orders placed by 12/22/09 at 12 pm PST (3 pm ET).

Endless.com: Order by 12/23/09 at 5 pm PST for delivery by Christmas on any item that qualifies for overnight shipping.

Karmaloop: 20% off any order and free shipping on $50 or more with code STARDUST (exp. 1/1/10).  Or, check out their selection of Secret Sale shoes, which are reduced 30% using code SECRET at checkout.  They are offering a free 2-day shipping upgrade, no code required, until 12/22/09 at noon or use code 30HAM to get 30% off and the free 2-day shipping upgrade.

Onlineshoes: 20% off select regularly-priced items with coupon code 9CHEER at checkout.  Most shoes and gifts will arrive by Christmas using free standard shipping by 12/21/09.  They are also offering 3-day shipping for $2.99 or 2-day shipping for $5.99.

Payless: 15% off with coupon code 30241 until 1/2/10.  The deadline for holiday delivery using standard shipping has passed, but place your order by 12/20/09 at 8 pm ET using expedited shipping or by 12/21/09 at 8 pm ET using rush shipping for Christmas delivery.

Shoebuy: 20% off with coupon code SHOP and free shipping.  Expiration is unknown and Shoebuy does not mention holiday shipping deadlines on their site, so it may be best to pay extra for faster shipping at this point.  Update: Coupon code EXPRESS will upgrade your shipping to express shipping for items in the Last Minute Gift Shop.

Shoemall: Free upgrade to 2-day shipping on any order when you select standard shipping at checkout.  Order by 12/21/09 for holiday delivery.  Also through the 21st, get 20% off slippers using code SLIPPER or 20% off accessories using code COLDXMAS at checkout.  There are more coupons listed on the homepage.

Shoes.com: 20% off with coupon code HOLIDAY20 until 12/21/09 or ENJOY09 until 12/31/09.  They are offering free guaranteed holiday delivery through 12/21/09 at 3 pm CST.

Steve Madden: Free express shipping on all orders, plus an additional 30% off orders of $59.95 or more using coupon code COUNTDOWN30 at checkout through 12/21/09.  It looks like you can order in-stock items through the 21st for holiday delivery, which takes 2-3 days, but see their shipping information for more details.

I will be adding and updating this list during the week, so be sure to check back for more!

We’ve had turkey day, we’ve had Black Friday…now it’s time for Cyber Monday!  Since today is the traditional day for shopping online while working (naughty, naughty!), we’re seeing a lot of shoe stores pulling out the big gun discounts for your shoe shopping savings.  All of these sales are good today, 11/30/09, only:

Adidas 25% off orders and free shipping on $49

Amazon $25 off $80 on select shoes sold by Amazon

American Eagle Free shipping no minimum at checkout

Arden B 30% off sitewide and free shipping on $15

Bebe $10 off $10 with coupon code SURPRISE and free shipping no minimum

Betsey Johnson: 40% off with coupon code CYBERFEST

Bloomingdales $50 off $250 at checkout.

Chinese Laundry 25% off with coupon code CYBER2009

DSW 25% off with coupon code SAVE25

Eddie Bauer 25% off and free shipping with coupon code CYBMON25 (excludes clearance)

Endless: $30 off $100 at checkout

Famous Footwear: 20% off with coupon code CYBER09 that combines with current BOGO sale.

GbyGuess: $25 off $75 with coupon code CYBER25 and free shipping on $100 or more.  Extra 50% off clearance shoes at checkout. 

Guess.com: 25% off regularly-priced items and 60% off sale items at checkout.  Shipping is free on $100 or more with coupon code GUESSFREE.

Kate Spade Extra 25% off sale items at checkout and free shipping

Kohls: 15% off any order and free shipping on $75 or more with coupon code CYBER15 and 20% off $100 and free shipping with coupon code CYBER20.

Macy’s Cyber Monday Sale with Web Busters, extra 25% off clearance, hundreds of sale shoes and free shipping on $75 with coupon code CYBER

Onlineshoes.com $25 off $100 with coupon code 9CYBER

Piperlime 20% off and free shipping with coupon code MONDAY.  Also applies to Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta orders.

Reebok 40% off with coupon code CYBER40

Shoemall 20% off and free shipping with coupon code SHOEMALL

Shoes.com 20% off and free shipping with coupon code CYBER

Shoesteal 60-90% off sale and extra 20% off with coupon code STEAL (all sales final)

Steve Madden 35% off $59.95 and free shipping with coupon code CYBER35

Wet Seal 20% off sitewide and free shipping on $15

I’ll add more as I see them today.  You can also check out my Black Friday discounts post for more sales and coupons.

When I think of pretty holiday shoes, I think of sparkle, shine, ruffles, bows, sequins and any other fancy adornments that make your feet look like a perfectly wrapped present.  That’s why I’m loving these particular shoes, which are ideal for holiday occasions that require a little something extra and make each step that much merrier.  These pairs have “celebration” written all over them: 

Charles by Charles David Spicy for $114.95 at Zappos

Betsey Johnson Law for $148.99 with free shipping at Heels.com

Bebe Larissa Satin Sandal for $129 at Bebe.  Get 15% off $100 with coupon code 15OFF100 until 12/24/09.

Nina Elga for $89.95 at Ninashoes.com.  25% off is taken at checkout and shipping is free until 11/29.

BCBGirls Dante for $112.99 with free shipping at Heels.com

Carlos by Carlos Santana Prestige for $89 at Shoes.com.  Get 20% off with coupon code ENJOY09 until 12/31/09.

Bourne Fern for $244.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless.

Poetic Licence Holiday Delight for $128.95 at Shoebuy.  Get 20% off with coupon code THANKS2009 until 11/26/09.

Feeling a little more naughty than nice?  Here’s the Bronx Thigh High Platform Boot in red for $99 at Victoria’s Secret.

You can check out my sequin shoe posts here and here for even more options. I also think the Naughty Monkey Resurrection is a great holiday shoe choice.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!