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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Today is a big day in the online shopping world: Cyber Monday!  To get a great discount on your shoes purchase, be sure to check out this rundown of shoe sales, all of which are good through today only:

DSW: 25% off and free shipping with coupon code CYBER25 (members only)

Endless: $30 off $100, $60 off $200 or $100 off $300 and free shipping automatically at checkout

Steve Madden: Get 35% off and free shipping with coupon code CM35

GoJane: Use coupon code JANECYBER32 for 32% off

Reebok: 40% off with coupon code CYBER40

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

Onlineshoes: $25 off $100 with coupon code CYBER and free shipping

Shoemall: 25% off $25 with coupon code MONDAY25 and free shipping

Shoebuy: 20% off with coupon code CYBER and free shipping

Famous Footwear: Buy 1, get 50% off second sale with an extra 20% off using coupon CYBER20, plus free shipping.

Betsey Johnson: 40% off your order and free shipping at checkout

Bakers: 15% off any order or 25% off $100, plus free shipping

Aldo: 30% off sale and clearance shoes, plus free shipping

Lord & Taylor: 25% off with coupon code CYBER and free shipping on $99 or more

Solestruck: Extra 50% off sale items with coupon code FP72HMPZF

Karmaloop: 25% off and free shipping on $60 or more with coupon code GOCYBER, plus a $10-$40 gift code on orders $100 or more (gift code amount depends on order amount)

Piperlime: 20% off with coupon code LUCKY20 and free shipping

Heels.com: $10 off $50 with CYBER10 coupon, $25 off $100 with CYBER25 coupon and $50 off $180 with CYBER50 coupon, plus free shipping

Bebe: 20% off regularly-priced items and free shipping on $25 or more

Note: Exclusions may apply to any offer listed.  Offers expire 11/29/10 and are subject to change.

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When it comes to finding the ideal pair of holiday party shoes, it’s hard to go wrong if you treat your feet like you would a exquisitely wrapped gift - i.e. package them in something shiny and top it all off with a big fancy bow.  That’s exactly what you can do with the perfectly pretty Boutique 9 Glamy platform pump in black (pictured above), which features a satin upper and a sparkly rhinestone studded bow.  In addition to black, it also comes in two metallic color options, each of which are versatile enough to potentially make these your go-to pair for instant, easy glam whenever the situation calls for it this season:

You can get a great deal on these shoes right now at Nine West.  They are on sale for $139.99 (regularly $160) and you get an instant 30% off at checkout.  Then, apply coupon code NWLOVES to get an additional $25 off $75, which further discounts the price to $72.99 with free shipping.  Note: If you prefer a d’orsay version of this shoe with a lower heel and no platform, be sure to check out the Boutique 9 Derry that comes in the same color options.  It’s available for $160 and drops to $135 with free shipping after the above coupon.

I also noticed a very similar pair of shoes from Steve Madden:

This is the Steve Madden Minnii slingback bow pump in blush or black and it’s available on preorder at Steve Madden for $129.95.  Coupon code Rmn15f takes 15% off and gives free shipping, which reduces the price to $110.46.  The expected ship date is 11/25.

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It’s hard to believe the holidays are already upon us, but I absolutely love this time of year, especially for the array of fancy party shoes we start to see everywhere.  The Betsey Johnson Impress has quickly become my first shoe love this holiday season with its gorgeous blue velvet and sparkly cluster of sequins and beads.  Yes, it had me at “hello” the moment I saw it featured at Endless in this picture:

This is a perfect style for brides looking for something blue for their wedding shoes - if I wasn’t already married, I’d be all over it - but its also a festive option if you plan to get dressed up for upcoming holiday parties and events.  You can find them at Endless for $175 and, since they are currently offering $25 off $100 on select evening shoes, you can get them on discount for $150.  They also come in black and free overnight shipping is included.  The $25 off promotion ends 11/24/10.

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If you’re on the hunt for your latest pair of cute shoes, it’s definitely a good time to shop while many stores are having shoe sales for Columbus Day.  There are plenty of ways to save while shoe shopping this weekend and I’ve gathered up some of the best bargains I’ve seen so you can keep your feet fashionable and your wallet happy (which is always a win).  Plus, I’ve thrown a bit of interesting shoes news in for good measure.  Here’s what I found:

DSW was offering a free purse with a $39.95 or more order as of yesterday, but unfortunately they have already sold out.  The good news?  They are now offering $10 off a purchase of $10 or more using coupon code 7921DSW at checkout (exp 10/12) instead and you can stack it with their 920 code for 10% off and SHIPR for free shipping on $35 or more.  That cuts the price on the Moda Spana Chase Pump in leopard pictured above from $54.95 to $39.46 shipped.  All of these codes require signing into your DSW account.

Lord and Taylor takes 15% off your order using coupon code CDAY or, if you pay with a L&T credit card, CDAYPLUS (you get another 10% off that way).  They are also having a boot sale that takes 25% off one pair or 30% off two or more automatically at checkout.  When you combine the two offers, you definitely have the potential to save big.  The military-inspired Nine West Donley pictured above is normally $129.95 and drops to $96.75 in cart after 25% off, then to $82.24 after the CDAY code.

Macy’s is also having a buy more, save more sale on their selection of shoes.  Their Great Shoe Sale takes 15% off one pair, 20% off two or 30% off three or more when you enter GREATSHOES at checkout.  Shipping is also free on $99 or more.  You can find the biggest savings in clearance shoes, which are already reduced an additional 25% right now and are also eligible for the extra savings with the coupon.  For example, the Dolce Vita Cadiz mesh bootie above is marked down from $70 to $52.50 (retail $100) and is further reduced to just $36.76 after coupon.

Nine West is taking an extra 30% off select shoes and boots during their Columbus Day Sale.  The New Balance for Nine West Celestina lace sneaker above is way too cute and you can get it for $62.30 instead of $89 after the discount.  Shipping is also free. 

Shoes.com takes an extra 25% off sale shoes with coupon code 25SALE until 10/11.

At Payless, buy one and get 50% off your second item during the last few days of their latest BOGO sale (exp. 10/11).  Get another 20% off your order with coupon code 30526 (exp. 10/31). 

Guess takes 50% off select shoes and shipping is free.

Get an extra 25% off clearance at Aldo through 10/11 and free shipping.

Now, on to some shoe news:

A Mariah Carey shoe line is coming soon.  The singer is working with HSN on a collection of jewelry, footwear and perfume with a butterfly theme, which will be available at the end of November.

Steve Madden bought out Betsey Johnson and there’s also talk of a Katy Perry Steve Madden partnership in the works.

The world’s largest shoe department - in both physical size and the number of shoes offered for sale - opened last month at Selfridges in London.  The Shoe Galleries displays over 5,000 pairs of shoes.

She plays the ultimate shoe lover as Carrie on Sex and the City, but Sarah Jessica Parker tells In Touch magazine (in the October 4 issue) that she only owns seven pair of shoes.  If true, she must do a whole lot of borrowing from the designers for all of her fab red carpet looks (and who knew she was such a minimalist?).  On the other end of the spectrum, Kimora Lee Simmons admits to having “thousands” of shoes and closets all over the country to house her collection.

That’s all for now.  Have a great weekend!

Mariah Carey photo from People.com

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Many of us covet Alexander McQueen shoes, but few of us actually have the funds to pull off buying a pair.  The Alexander McQueen fold-over boots in olive pictured above originally retailed for $1,085 and were once found at Net-A-Porter, but they are now sold out and I don’t see them for sale anywhere else.  But, there’s a new arrival at DSW with a similar look and a much lower price:

This is the Zigi Soho Miranda and it’s clearly inspired by the McQueen boot, although there are obvious differences in the quality of the materials and other details, like no signature McQueen skull zipper (which, personally, I’m glad they didn’t replicate).  But, there’s also a huge difference in price.  You can get this pair for $79.95 at DSW and apply coupon code SAVEUP to get $5 off one pair, $15 off two or $20 off three at checkout (requires sign in).  Then you can rock the current military trend for fall and add some McQueen-inspired edginess to your look for a lot less.  There’s also a tan and off-white version available:

The above coupon expires 10/4/10.  DSW members can also apply coupon SHIPR to get free shipping on $35 until 12/17/10.

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Lately I’ve realized that there’s a serious void in my closet for a pair of comfortable, casual shoes that also offer a bit of oomph - i.e. a heel.  If you haven’t already noticed from visiting this shoe blog, I definitely love my high heels.  Yes, heels do tend to be much more exciting (generally speaking) and I do have my fair share, but obviously we don’t go super-high for the sake of comfort - and, let’s face it, some occasions do not call for a high heel.  That’s why I’ve embraced flats much more than I used to, but there are still plenty of times that I need something in-between.  That’s why I’ve been looking around for a casual shoe with a low wedge heel to solve my shoe dilemma.  Of course, I tend to get distracted while browsing for something a bit more sensible, like I did at DSW with these shoes:

Oooh, sparkly!  And a big bow!  It’s the Moda Spana Chase pump in pewter, gold or black for $54.95.

Bright blue heels!  And triple platform!  The SM Adell pump in blue, black or pink for $89.95.

But, in the end, I think the Blowfish Hichi (pictured at the very top in brown and just above in black) is an option I’ll be considering for my casual shoe quandry and something that looks cool enough that I can still have plenty of fun buying it.  It has a wedge heel with just enough flattering height - 2.5 inches to be exact - and also comes in a heavy linen black version.  It’s priced at $59.95 and DSW offers coupon code FALLSHOP that takes $10 off $49, $25 off $99 or $45 off $149. That drops the price to $49.95, but there’s also code SAVE20 that takes 20% off a purchase of two or more items. Then there’s code SHIPR for free shipping on $35.  The good news?  These codes stack and DSW allows up to three per order, so I could get all three of the shoes in this post for $127.88 with free shipping instead of $204.85.  Alternately, I could remove the Steve Madden pair and buy the other two, which drops my total to $71.92 instead of $114.90.  A free DSW account is required for all of the codes except for SAVE20 and there are plenty of possibilites to choose from, so be sure to check out all of the shoes to save big on your own set of faves.

The FALLSHOP code ends 9/7, the SAVE20 code ends 8/30 and the SHIPR code ends 9/12.  Exclusions apply.

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