If you paid attention to the fashion on display at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this month, you no doubt took note of Helena Bonham Carter and her unusual getup, which included the same shoe being worn in different colors on each foot.  Carter, who is known for her quirky style, definitely made a statement with her outfit choice, but she also landed on some worst-dressed lists in the process.  At the same time, many people admire her bold approach to fashion and the fact that she stays true to her own sense of style, even if it isn’t conventional.  Helena tells People, “Why not wear mismatching shoes? Who says we can’t? I was just having fun.  For me, fashion is all about fantasy and putting unlikely things together. That’s what I love. I genuinely love dressing up.”  I totally agree and, although I’m not running out to try the mismatched shoe look for myself yet, I do find it an intriguing concept.  Of course, it would require buying two pairs of the same shoes to pull it off, although I’m bringing this up today because I ran across a style that totally reminds me of the half and half aesthetic of Helena’s shoes at the Globes, but in just one pair.  Here’s what I mean:

This is the Poetic Licence Summer Bloom heel.  These brightly-colored heels caught my attention at first glance, but at first I didn’t realize that they are one color on one side and a different color on the other.  This is the other side:

They also have a cool ombre heel and even more contrasting colors on the platform and the flower detail.  It all seems like an unlikely combo, but I’m loving the overall effect.

You can find these bright, spring-ready shoes at Endless for $129 with free overnight shipping.  They are also eligible for the current promotion that takes 20% off select new styles $100 or more, so that drops them to $103.20 (expiration unknown).  There are seven color options to choose from and some even have a solid color on one side and a print on the other, making the difference between the two sides even more distinct.  So, with these, you can take a cue from Helena’s style and have some fun mixing it up.

Now I’m just trying to figure out which color combo I like best.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Photo from Peoplestylewatch.com

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Valentine’s Day is coming up and I, for one, am already feeling the love - the shoe love, that is.  When it comes to what you wear on the day, anything goes, but it’s one of those holidays that tends to bring out our romantic side.  For shoes, that can translate into anything from sweet and girly to fiercely seductive - depending on the desired effect - but with plenty of feminine details.  And if you really want to get into the V-day spirit, you wear the classic team colors of pink and red.  That’s why I’ve gathered up a selection of shoes that I think are perfect for the day.  But, before I get into that, you’re probably wondering about the shoes pictured above, right?  An image of these dramatic platforms popped up in the shopping results while I was doing a search on Google and I had to post the pic because they are just so…heart-tastic.  Then I found out they are sold by a site that specializes in selling shoes for dancers (ok, strippers).  But if you want to know where to get them, they are sold for $199.95 at a site appropriately called Booty Cocktails (lol) and they are actually hand-carved and custom made with each order.  Admittedly, I think they are pretty cool, but obviously very extreme.  If you want to express your Valentine’s Day cheer in a much more subtle way, here are some more options:

The Paris Hilton Senorita in red with rhinestone bow for $89 at Macy’s.  Or, get the red patent version without rhinestones for $95 at Shoes.com.  Coupon code VISA takes 20% off to drop the total to $76 with free shipping (exp. 6/30, may require Visa payment).  A soft pink version is for sale at 6pm for $53.37.

The Chinese Laundry Hot Hot glitter heels in a whisper-soft shade of blush for $69.95 with free shipping at Zappos.

Poetic Licence Dance All Night in red for $104.27 with free shipping at Zappos.

Jessica Simpson Ely in powder for $98 with free shipping at Piperlime.

Steve Madden Propperr in red for $99.95 at Steve Madden.  Coupon code rmn15f takes another 15% off and adds free shipping, making them $84.96.

The Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa Lady Dragon IV in pink on sale for $126 at 6pm.

Sam Edelman Jewel for $99 with free shipping at Shoes.com.  Coupon code VISA drops the price to $79.20 (exp. 6/30, may require Visa payment).

Charles by Charles David Froth for $125.95 with free shipping at Zappos.

For something more casual, there’s the Comme Des Garcons Play Converse with heart, available for $105 at Tobi.

Finally, you have to check these out just for fun: The Minimy Lipstick Bootie features a heart buckle and a heel that looks like a tube of lipstick.  Alberto Guardiani did something similar that retailed for around $400, but these are just $19.98 at Amazon, marked down from $59.99.  Few sizes are left.

Update: Here’s another pretty pair, Qupid Gaze chiffon heels for $36 at LuLu’s.

Here’s to plenty of shoe love for Valentine’s Day!

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I watched The Wizard of Oz over the holidays this year and, as always, it’s a classic fave and a movie I’ve seen many times, but it’s been awhile since I last viewed it in its entirety.  Watching it now, I realize that Dorothy and her iconic ruby slippers definitely influenced my love of shoes early on.  It seems that no matter how many times I’ve seen the movie, Dorothy’s red heels never fail to invoke a reaction in me…I quite literally gasp the moment they land on her feet.  I mean, let’s face it, would The Wizard of Oz be the same if Dorothy had worn her plain black shoes throughout the film? Of course not.  The shoes were a star of the movie in their own right and, if they helped Dorothy wield her way through the world of Oz and get back home, surely the right shoes have the same power to help us make our way through our own lives…or at least make us look and feel more fabulous and confident while doing so, which makes all of the difference.

It’s hard to see any heel that’s red and sparkly and not draw a comparison to Dorothy and her slippers.  Look-alikes run the gamut from costume shoes to ultra-pricey versions like the Christian Louboutin Lady Lynch Glitter Strass Pump in red, but not a lot in-between.  I absolutely love the Louboutins, but the chances of me locating a pair and shelling out the cash for them are about as good as…well, being whisked off by a tornado to a fantasy land where they magically appear on my feet…so not going to happen.  But then there’s the Rachel Rachel Roy Kimi (pictured above), a style that has previously been for sale in black and pewter, but is now available in a fiery new hue.  I must say, these shoes certainly caused a reaction for me when I first saw them: they’re red and glittery and that heel…oh my!  But they’re also moderately priced and don’t come across as costumey.  Slip these on and you’ll be a totally modern-day Dorothy in no time, ready to take on the world (closing your eyes and clicking your heels three times optional).

The Rachel Roy Kimi in red is available at Macy’s for $99.  Did I mention that these are perfect Valentine’s Day shoes?

Update: Another red glitter heel option is the Enzo Angiolini Sully in red for $88.95 at Nordstrom. 

Movie photo from imdb.com

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Hot Topic is having a sale through the end of today that takes 25% off fashion shoes and boots automatically at checkout.  While they are a store known for offering unique products with an edgy, punk aesthetic, what really caught my eye while browsing their selection of shoes are their extra-spicy T.U.K. Platinum Collection styles.  These shoes definitely make a statement at first glance with their girly-with-attitude designs and unique details (although those who shun super-high, dramatic platforms need not apply), but they also stand out because, according to the description on the shoes, each are handcrafted and ”made with love” out of high end leather.  Normally $95 a pair, each is marked down to $71.20 during the sale.  In addition, you can get 25% off $60 by applying coupon code HTADEC25 at checkout, which makes them $53.44.  The T.U.K. Platinum Red Leaf Platform Heels with black leaf embroidery and lace-up detail on the back (pictured above) are one option from the line and here are the additional options available:

What is it about a cute little heart cutout that always seems to lure me in?  This is the T.U.K. Platinum Black Bow Platform Heel.

Get even wilder with the same shoe in leopard, the T.U.K. Platinum Leopard Print and Black Bow Platform Heel.

Or, ruffle some feathers in the T.U.K. Platinum Black Ruffle Bow Platform Wedge.

Shipping is also free on $50 or more.  The sale ends 12/8/10 and the coupon expires 1/1/11.  If you miss the sale, the coupon will still yield a reduced $71.20 price for each pair.

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If you love the light and airy concoction known as the Christian Louboutin Canon 140 chiffon bootie, or the similar Christian Louboutin Canonita, you’re definitely not alone.  Multiple celebs have been seen wearing these styles - Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Duff, Lea Michele, Katherine Heigl and Jessica Biel, just to name a few - but all that sheer goodness comes at a high cost.  The Canon 140 is available in black at Barney’s for $1,295 or in nude at Luisaviaroma for $1,095 and the Canonita 140 is available in white at Net-a-Porter for $995.  If you’re looking for a less expensive sheer bootie with ruching detail along the front, these lookalike shoes will provide maximum exposure for the feet, but for a whole lot less:

The black version of the Steve Madden Damsell has a dot pattern in the fabric similar to the Canon 140, making it a closer lookalike, but I’m really liking the contrast found in the distinct black and champagne version:

It also comes in purple and each are available for $109.95 at Steve Madden.  Apply coupon code Rmn15f to get 15% off and free shipping, which makes them $93.46.  The expected ship date is 11/15.

The Chinese Laundry Haylie shootie is available in black or bronze for $89 at Shoes.com.  Coupon code VISA takes 20% off, making them $71.20, and free shipping is included (coupon may require Visa payment).

The Chinese Laundry Haylie in blush (or black) is available at Shoemall for $89.95.  Coupon code VISASHOEMALL takes 20% off until 11/30 (may require Visa payment) or use SPECIAL15 for 15% off (expiration unknown).

For a similar style in red, try the Nine West Exposure for $88.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless.  It also comes in black.

Hope everyone has a fab weekend!

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It’s completely natural to be drawn to sparkly, shiny things and I guess that’s why my eyes went straight to these jewel-toned Haus of Price shoes while browsing the new styles over at Solestruck.  At first glance, I thought the ever-evolving Jeffrey Campbell Tick had gone technicolor on us - the overall look is actually quite similar - but this is the Haus of Price Solid Goddess in red, green or blue and the detail on the heel is the result of gems rather than tacks.  With the holidays coming up, I’m thinking these might be the perfect way to spice up a LBD or even add some bling to a pair of jeans.  Each are priced at $239.95 at Solestruck and, if you love them, but can’t decide on just one color, you’re sure to go crazy for the multicolored styles from the same brand:

Haus of Price Multi Gem Arch Heel for $239.95.

Haus of Price Multi Gem Pump for $239.95 (Only 1 size left right now.  Sigh.  Tear.).

I think I’ll take them all, but if I can’t cough up $240 for just one before they all sell out, I suppose I’ll have to learn to wield a BeDazzler on an unsuspecting pair of pumps.  That should be interesting.

Order any of these shoes at Solestruck and you’ll also get free shipping on your order.

Update: Karmaloop now has the Haus of Price Goddess in green for $230 and coupon code SAVE20 takes 20% off and gives free shipping, which drops the price to $184.  They also have this style:

The Haus of Price Pearly White Booties, which are $230 before coupon and $184 after.

Update 2: Here’s another Haus of Price style, now in cage form.  This is the Haus of Price Cage Wedge in multi gem and it’s available for $228 at Karmaloop.

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There’s nothing quite like a hot red heel to help kick off the weekend…

Steve Madden Caryssa for $89.95 at Steve Madden and free shipping with SMFREESHIP.

Hope you have a good one!