I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for things to heat up for spring.  Although it’s still plenty cold outside and will be for quite awhile, I find that just looking at something sizzling hot can help conjure up a feeling of warmth, even if only for a brief minute.  That’s why I’m talking about a fiery new color trend for spring today: orange shoes.  I’ve been noticing a lot of orange around lately, most notably on Drew Barrymore in Jil Sander at a recent Cover Girl party and all over the runways, as seen on SheFinds and The Fashion Spot.  I’ve always loved orange because it’s such a warm hue and, in it’s brightest form, made for super-high visibility.  It also sets off a tan very well, which is always a plus (if you have a tan, that is).  But, generally speaking, it’s probably one of the more under-used colors in fashion, especially for footwear.  If you want to apply this trend to your shoes, which is is a nice way to add a pop of color in this shade without running the risk of orange overload, you might try one of these pairs:

Nine West Playtag for $79 at Nine West.

Charles David Primp for $230 at Endless.

Mojo Moxy Bollywood for $89.95 at Endless.

Seychelles Gypsy for $54.90 at Endless.

Two Lips Ignite for $99.95 at Endless.

Anne Klein Marcella for $39.99 at Shoe Woo with an extra 50% off at checkout (limited sizes, all sales are final).

Update: Here’s another cute orange pair, the Fergie Quilla for $89 with free shipping at Shoes.com.  Coupon code VISA takes 20% off regularly-priced items, making them $71.20 (exp. 6/30/11, may require Visa payment).

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It’s January and ’tis the season for serious shoe bargains while stores clear inventory to make way for spring, so we’re sure to see plenty of steep discounts going on throughout the month (always a good thing for our shoe shopping tendencies).  But, when it comes to sales, there are those that leave you a bit underwhelmed with the prices and then there are those with red-hot, OMG type discounts.  That’s what’s I’m seeing right now over at Shoe Woo, a site that sells Jones Apparel Group shoe brands like Nine West, Rachel Rachel Roy, Enzo Angiolini, Bandolino, Anne Klein and more.  The bad news - for those who shop there - is that the website is closing (store locations will remain open).  The good news?  As a result, they are having a “Crazy Clearance” sale with some drastically reduced prices on their selection of shoes and boots, which get an extra 50-80% off at checkout.  For instance, the Enzo Angiolini Nate boot (pictured above), which has a cuff you can wear up or down, is normally $250 and gets an additional 80% off in-cart for a price of just $50 in black or brown.  Here are some additional styles you might want to check out:

The Nine West Paoletta in black is marked down from $89 to $34.99 and gets another 50% off at checkout, making it $17.49.  A leopard version is also available (almost sold out) for $49.99 and $24.99 in-cart.

The Bandolino Indulge in grey suede, black suede or black leather is $109 and reduced to $21.80 after an 80% off in-cart discount.

The Rachel Roy Wava boot in plaid or black is marked down from $159 to $111.30 and gets another 60% off at checkout, making it $44.52.

The Enzo Angiolini Maiden in black is $99 and gets 70% off in-cart, making it $29.70.

The Joan & David Beesly in black or grey/black is $325 and gets 70% off at checkout, which reduces the price to $97.50.

The Enzo Angiolini Kaiser in taupe or black is $120 and 80% off is taken at checkout, dropping the price to $24.

There are plenty of more shoes and boots to choose from, so be sure to check it out!

Note that each shoe is marked with its eligible discount and all sales are final.  Shipping adds a flat $5 to your order.

Update: I noticed that some of the prices listed here have changed since this was originally posted, so be sure to double-check the current pricing if you plan to make a purchase.

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I was watching E! News last night - the 12/21/10 episode - and noticed a familiar pair of shoes during their style segment.  During this part of the show, they highlighted some affordable holiday wear and this hot pink shoe was featured as a way to add a pop of color to a little black dress.  I recognized it as the Kelsi Dagger Tiffany pump, which is a shoe that pulls double-duty with its detachable bow.  You can wear the bow any way you can think of or you can remove it and still have a pretty, unadorned platform pump to wear - because sometimes you feel like wearing a bow and sometimes you just don’t, right?.  E! News cited Endless as the store that sells these and you can get them there in pink, red, grey, black or blush suede or black patent for $70.20 - $99.95 depending on color selection, plus free overnight shipping.  But, Karmaloop actually has a better price right now.  They offer this pair in pink, black or red suede for $100 or in black patent for $90 and they’ve also extended their coupon code BERSERK (which I mentioned on Facebook the other day), which takes 30% off and adds free shipping.  That makes all of the suede versions $70 shipped and the black patent pair $63.  If you order today by 8 pm ET, which is also the expiration for the coupon code, you can still get them in time for Christmas.

Update: The 30% off code listed above has expired at Karmaloop, but you can use coupon NAUGHTYELVES for 25% off and free shipping (exp. 12/31).  If you want them by Christmas, you can use WOWSHIP instead to get $12 flat-rate overnight shipping if you order by 12/23/10 at 7 pm ET.

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I love a shoe sale where you can stack discount upon discount, for obvious reasons, and that’s just what we’re seeing over at Nine West.  They’ve had an ongoing sale that takes 30% or 50% off select specially-marked shoes and boots, but they’ve upped the ante even more today by offering 50% off your second pair.  That’s a lot of savings, particularly on shoes that are already on sale and eligible for the extra 30% or 50% off at checkout and eligible for the BOGO savings when you buy two, plus shipping is free.  It may all sound a bit complicated but, no worries, all you have to do is add you favorite styles to your cart and it’s all calculated automatically for you at checkout.  Plus, I’ve worked up a couple scenerios to demonstrate the potential savings on some shoes that caught my eye.  Let’s check it out:

For a super-low priced option that’s also super-cute, try the Nine West Masqurede, which is on sale for $39.99 (retail $69) and eligible for another 30% off at checkout.  That makes it $27.99 and it also comes in solid black and leopard patent.

Add the Nine West Bonfire to your order, which is on sale for $49.99 (retail $89) and also eligible for 30% off - making it $34.99 - and the Masquerade drops to just $13.99.  That means you’ll get two classically versatile peep toe pumps in your closet for $48.98 shipped.  That’s not bad at all, but you might want to try something even more trendy.  Here’s another scenerio:

The Nine West Zizzi has the same classic peep toe pump silhouette as the shoes above, but it grabbed my attention because of its clear upper with sparkle detail.  Clear shoes have been around forever - think jellies and those huge clear platform heels that are mostly associated with dancers (of the exotic variety, that is) - but we’ve also seen a lot of high-end designers like Fendi, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Prada experiment with materials like PVC and lucite.  It can definitely be hit or miss, but I think in many cases the desired effect is to make the foot look as bare as possible, like it’s just covered in sparkles.  We haven’t seen many moderately-priced options to get this effect (for example, the Jimmy Choo Niagra is a whopping $2,495), but the Nine West Zizzi looks like clear done right to me, plus it’s affordable at $79.

I also had to take note of the Nine West Blondie heels because shoes with feather detail aren’t exactly the easiest thing to come across.  There was definitely a lot of interest in those red feather Louboutin heels seen on Kim from Bravo’s The Real Housewives, but it’s not something everyone can spend big bucks on to try out.  These shoes are on sale for $59.99 (retail $89) and also come in black or green.  You get another 30% off at checkout, which drops them to $41.99.  Add the Zizzi clear heels to your cart and you can snag them for just $20.99.  The price for both is $99.99 shipped.

There are plenty more cute shoes to choose from at great prices, but you’ll have to shake a tail feather.  The BOGO sale ends today, 12/15/10.

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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’m a self-proclaimed addict of the Real Housewives franchise on Bravo, so naturally I’m tuning in to the latest addition to the series: the Beverly Hills cast!  I’m pretty convinced that Bravo isn’t going to stop until we know just how every well-to-do woman lives, spends her money and catfights across every major city in the country (or the world, for that matter), but so far I’m along for the ride.  Of course, I could get all analytical and talk about how the show highlights the fact that money doesn’t necessarily bring happiness and security - these ladies all have their share of problems, let’s face it - but I’m much more interested in talking about the shoes.  Like previous housewives, the latest crop of ladies love their Louboutins - and who can blame them?  In the last episode, “The Art of War”, I spotted two housewives wearing the brand on the show and I had to find the shoes, along with some lower-priced lookalikes.  Let’s check it out:

Lisa VanderPump is an early fave of mine when it comes to the Beverly Hills cast.  She’s the posh, but likeable, housewife whose dog, named Giggy the Pom, blogs on Bravotv.com and has his own Twitter page - you know, just your average pooch.  While searching for what to wear to the premiere of Kelsey Grammer’s play La Cage Aux Folles on Broadway, we see Lisa wearing this shoe while trying clothes for the event:

This is the Christian Louboutin Poseidon and it was once available for $1,195 at Saks Fifth Avenue, but now appears to be sold out everywhere online.  For a similar look for less, try these shoes:

The Miss Me Jocelyn-22 for $59.95 sold by flyJane via Amazon or the Miss Me Nitron for the same price directly from flyJane.

The Carlos by Carlos Santana Pleasure in pewter for $54.45 with free 2-day shipping from Endless.

The Stuart Weitzman Avalon in natural python for $199 (regularly $398) at Jildor or in Buff Mica Python for $200 at 6pm.

Then there’s Camille Grammer, who is primarily known for being the wife of Kelsey Grammer (and we all know how that turns out), but is already making a name for herself on the show because she’s perfect for stirring up a little drama.  She vamps it up for Kelsey’s premiere in these hot pink satin Louboutins, which add a nice splash of color to her LBD (emphasis on the “L”):

This appears to be the pink version of the Christian Louboutin Greissimo, which I could only find on the UK site Cricket Liverpool.  But, here are some shoes that are very Camille and much less expensive:

This is the Bebe Lola in pink, available at Bebe.com for $149.

There’s also this feisty pink pump, the Martinez Valero Carolina for $81.75 with free shipping at Zappos.

By the way, if you found yourself seriously tempted by the chocolate Louboutins Lisa bought in an earlier episode, check out the chocolate shoes (sans red sole) over at Gayle’s Chocolates for $40 - $45 a piece.  It’s definitely a nice gift option for any shoe lover friends you might have.  Or, you know, for yourself.

Real Housewives photos from Bravotv.com.  Camille Grammer photo from Zimbio.com.

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