We’ve been checking out both neutral shoes and multicolored shoes, but there’s another breed of footwear that combines elements of both.  These shoes have a primarily neutral palette, in shades like taupe, black, white or gray, but then there’s some portion of the shoe that is played up with a nice shot of color.  I love the overall effect this provides and, although there are many ways to wear these shoes, I find it particularly relevant for the colorblocking trend we’re seeing for spring (as noted on Stylelist).  If you’re experimenting with this trend by combining various contrasting color combinations in your clothing, you might opt to incorporate just a touch of one of those shades in your shoes to bring it all together.  Or, if you’re hesitant to try colorblocking with your clothes, some of these shoes have more than one hue, meaning the trend is already built-in and ready to go with any look you choose.   I’m loving the Pelle Moda Franky (above) with a pop of bright orange, which can be found for $162 with free shipping at Lori’s Shoes or for $180 with free shipping at Shopbop.  Here are some more options, in both warm and cool shades:

Aldo Dyle rubber sole wedge with a pop of yellow for $100 at Aldo.  Coupon code 310687728 takes 10% off, making them $90 (exp 4/1/11).  Note: If you’re obsessed with those Prada rubber sole wedges (like the $695 Prada Mary Jane Wedge) but can’t shell out the big bucks for them, this is a nice alternative for much less.

Aldo Heister platform sandals with a pop of orange or yellow for $100 at Aldo.com.  Coupon code 310687728 takes 10% off, making them $90 (exp 4/1/11).

Nine West Stylin colorblock sandals in dark pink and orange for $89 at Nine West (ships 4/26).  Shipping is also free for a limited time.

Fergie Bold heels with a pop of yellow for $99 with free shipping from Shoes.com.  Get 20% off your order, making these $79.20, with coupon code SECRET20 (exp 3/31/11).

Madison Harding Casey wedge with a pop of yellow for $235 with free shipping from Piperlime.

Jeffrey Campbell San Diego colorblock sandals in orange and yellow for $135 at Nasty Gal.

Topshop Luminate sandals with a pop of pink for $145 with free shipping at Topshop.

Steve Madden Bellahh heels with a pop of coral on preorder for $129.95 at Steve Madden.  Get free shipping by applying SMFREESHIP at checkout.

Nine West Braxton for $99.95 at Nordstrom with free shipping via coupon code SHOES (exp 4/14/11) or for $99 with free shipping at Nine West.  This pair is also available in a yellow/orange/red combo.

Aldo Dyle again, this time in green, for $100 at Aldo.com.  Coupon code 310687728 takes 10% off, making them $90 (exp 4/1/11).

N.Y.L.A. Daron in turquoise for $84.95 at DSW.  DSW Rewards members can apply GETFAVES at checkout for $15 off $74, $30 off $149 or $50 off $199 (exp 4/4/11).  That makes this pair $69.95.

Please note that prices and promotions are subject to change at any time.

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I hope everyone is having a fun, fab St. Patty’s Day and wearing their lucky green!  I rounded up a bunch of cute green shoes previously, but I didn’t know about the Colin Stuart Braided Platform Sandal (above), which has a nice dose of green - a color that gets along quite nicely with black and tan, I must say - and is available at Victoria’s Secret for $78.  If I had known about these in time, I just might be rocking them today.  Even though it’s too late to order some St. Patrick’s Day shoes in green, it’s definitely not too late to save some green.  Avoid getting pinched - in the wallet, that is - with these shoe sales and coupons:

Famous Footwear: 20% off with coupon code LUCKY

Chinese Laundry: 20% off with coupon code 1DAYSALE317

PlanetShoes: 20% off with coupon code 20lucky

Endless: 25% off with coupon code MARFFEVT (exp 3/18).  Update: Minimum purchase is $100.

Nine West: 30% off automatically at checkout (exp 3/21)

Shoemall: 20% off $20 or more with coupon code LUCKY20

DSW: Free shipping for members with coupon code CLOVER (exp 3/18)

Shoebuy: 20% off with coupon code GREEN

Note that all of these sales end today, 3/17/11, unless otherwise noted.  Exclusions may apply.

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I always like to post some unique, going out shoes on Friday to help kick off the weekend and, I must say, these are HOT!  This is the Jessica Simpson Beckery with cutouts on the platform and the heel and you can find them at Zappos for $98 or at Endless for the same price, both with free shipping.  There’s also an all black version available.  TGIF!!

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I think I’ve been pretty good this year.  Ok, for the most part anyway, but I’m hoping Santa will understand and still put a pair of these bad babies under my tree for Christmas.  It’s the Libby Tick boot, one of the latest in the line of tack-studded shoes from Jeffrey Campbell, and I must say it’s probably one of my favorite versions so far.  The studded wedge heel is always a statement maker, but you can also get creative with the suede wrap up shaft, which can be styled different ways (I found this picture on eBay that shows how the Libby boot looks when unwrapped) and appears to accomodate a variety of calf sizes.  My personal favorite is the black version with silver tacks from Solestruck pictured above.  They also have ivory and taupe options, each for $269.95 with free shipping.  But, you can save big bucks by purchasing the tan or khaki version with gold-tone hardware at Karmaloop:

They are both priced at $280, but you can apply SNOW30 or CHILLY at checkout to get 30% off $250, free shipping and a $20 gift code for a future purchase (expiration unknown).  That takes the price down to $196, which is definitely a significant savings.

I find myself very tempted by this pair as well:

This is the Jeffrey Campbell Jesmeen and it’s available in brown or black leather for $199.95 at Solestruck.

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Nick Cannon is reportedly having a hard time getting his shoe-loving wife, Mariah Carey, to ditch her high heels for flats while she’s pregnant with their first child, so it makes sense that her new line of shoes for HSN has nary a sensible shoe in sight - but who needs practical, right?  Mariah’s shoe collection, which made their official debut on HSN November 29th — along with jewelry and fragrance items – definitely exudes her signature style.  When I think of her typical style, I usually think of va-va-voom sexy diva or snowbunny Aspen diva, but she always goes all-out either way.  I also noticed that she seems to have garnered inspiration for her footwear from some of her own favorite high-end designers.  Need more proof of everything I’ve said above?  I’ve done a little digging and found some evidence, so let’s check it out:

Mariah is spotted on vaction in Aspen quite often, but she never lets that cold, snowy weather stop her from glamming it up in quilted jackets and plenty of fur.  That’s why it’s not surprising to see this Mariah Carey Suede Bootie with Faux Fur in the collection:

This style is on-trend and apparently has been quite popular - it sold out in a mere 6 minutes on HSN according to People and it’s almost sold out online as well.  I also noticed it’s very similar to this shoe, the Manolo Blahnik Nesta:

Both shoes feature an asymetrical cut lined with fur, although the Manolos have genuine fur rather than faux and retail for $1,295.  They are currently on sale at Nordstrom in grey or camel for a discounted $769.90.  The Mariah Carey pair is $129.90 and comes in 3 color options.

Here’s another cold weather style from the line that appears to offer more function than form against the elements, but it’s still decked out in fur, chains and patent detail.  This is the Mariah Carey Quilted Boot with Chain Detail in black for $149.90 and it’s the only flat style available in the collection.

Mariah is also well-known for wearing body-baring styles paired with super-high heels.  I like the look of her brown Gucci Lockhart boots in the picture on the left, which she wore during a David Letterman apppearance.  I couldn’t find them available for sale online, but this style offers a similar look for less:

This is the Mariah Carey Knit Boot with Buckles and Leather Trim and it’s available in black or brown for $149.90.

Of course, what would a Mariah Carey shoe collection be without a super-high platform heel with plenty of bling?  You can get that with her Mariah Carey Platform Sandal with Jeweled Stones in rose gold, gold or silver for $149.90.

If you like Mariah’s (somewhat) dressed down look, you might like these boots:

This is the Mariah Carey Suede Platform Peep-Toe Boot in black or rust for $199.90.

Finally, there’s the Mariah Carey Leather Pump Sneaker for $99.90.  A sneaker pump may not be for everyone, but I’m sure there are those who can pull off this funky style.  It comes in black/red or white/silver.

I’ve seen mixed reviews of the collection, but what do you guys think?  Let me know in the comments or on Facebook.

If you’re a new HSN customer, you may be able to save on your purchase with one of these HSN coupons.  Prices and availability are subject to change.

Images from HSN and People StyleWatch.

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I couldn’t resist the Flo Rida reference in the title but, hey, it works when it comes to one of the big shoe trends for fall.  Betty Wang, senior buyer of designer shoes at Saks Fifth Avenue, told the New York Times that fur boots are the hottest selling shoes at Saks Fifth Avenue right now, both fur-lined boots and boots with fur on the outside of the shoe.  Although she references the pricey Jimmy Choo Yule and the Christian Louboutin Toundra, you can always apply the trend for much, much less.  Fur-lined boots are always comfy-cozy, but today’s post is more about form than function; i.e. fur on the outside.  I like the Sam Edelman Shalin (pictured above) because it uses quite an extensive amount of fur, but still manages to look sleek and stylish.  You can get it at Karmaloop for $200 and apply coupon code SAVE20 for 20% off and free shipping, making them $160.  Here’s some more fur styles, at moderate price points, that I’ve been checking out:

The Nine West Priska, a similar, but lower-priced, alternative for the Christian Louboutin Toundra that was also mentioned in a recent Rachel Zoe Report.  This pair is available for $149 at Nine West.

The Naughty Monkey D Lux for $79 at Shoes.com and $63.20 after applying coupon code VISA (exp. 2/28/11, may require Visa payment).

The Anne Michelle Savior 56 for $53 at LuLu’s.  A more casual option is also available at LuLu’s, the Wanted Tundra for $57.

The Skechers Struts for $79 at Amazon.

The Bearpaw Kaska for $84.99 - $89.95 depending on size/color selection at Amazon.

Dolce Vita Tatum for $240 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Update: Here’s another one I like, the Aldo Vanderau for $110 at Aldo.

Note that all of the boots pictured here are made of faux fur with the exception of the Dolce Vita pair.

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I love a good Friends and Family sale and I also love the shoes at Lord & Taylor, which works out quite well considering L&T is having such a sale and taking 25% off both regular and sale items via coupon code FRIENDS.  Of course, that includes their wide selection of drool-worthy women’s shoes and I’m seeing way too many styles I want right now at great prices.  For instance, L.A.M.B. shoes are known to be quite pricey, but the L.A.M.B. Glamorous bootie pictured above is on sale for $209.99 and is further reduced to $157.49 after the coupon.  That’s quite a markdown from the retail price of $295 and lower than what other stores are offering at the moment.  Here are some more of my faves:

Plenty by Tracy Reese Piper for $149 before discount and $111.75 after.  Also available in black.  Update: Piperlime has a better price for this pair - $99.99 in black or brown and free shipping.  The sale price may end 10/24/10.

Dolce Vita Holt in black or grey on sale for $99.59 (retail $159) and $74.69 after coupon.

Steven by Steve Madden Maiya on sale for $129.99 (retail $189) and $97.49 after coupon.  Also available in black.

Calvin Klein Rayven on sale for $129.99 (retail $159) and $97.49 after coupon.

Poetic Licence Encoure on sale for $100.08 (retail $139) and $75.06 after coupon.  Also available in black.

Shipping is free on $150 or more and the sale ends 10/24/10.  Some exclusions apply.

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