The Christian Louboutin Coussin is definitely a hot cage ankle bootie that can be worn with a variety of looks - skirts, dresses, boyfriend jeans, leggings, you name it - for instant sex appeal.  The Coussin in black has been out for a few months, but now we also have a spring-ready beige version available for preorder at Saks.  Of course, you’ll have to shell out $1,595 to rock this style and, I don’t know about you, but my spring shoe budget isn’t quite there yet.

But, there’s a similar option that is equally hot and available for a much lower price.  Actually, if I’m being honest, I like this style even better!  The Boutique 9 Val is a gorgeous woven caged bootie with extra details - like the bow adornment at the ankle, open toe and side cutouts - that make it even more lust-worthy in my book.  You can get these in beige or black at Nine West on preorder for $199.  Shipping is also free for a limited time.  The only downside?  They don’t ship until 5/11/10.  That seems like forever when you’re waiting on a pair of shoes like this one!

Looking for the lowdown on all the shoe sales this weekend?  Well, you’re in the right place.  Here are some of the best sales I’ve seen so far:

6pm is having a Last Chance Clearance Sale with discounts of up to 93% on select shoes.  One standout for me: the Delman Sahara (pictured above) in natural, denim or mocha for $37.75 (MSRP $335).  At 89% off, you can’t go wrong with this pretty pair (the peach version is $173.65 in comparison).  Other 6pm sales: Up to 89% off Marc by Marc Jacobs footwear, up to 75% off Taryn Rose shoes, up to 90% off Charles David or Exchange by Charles David shoes and more. Sales end 3/14/10.

Get an extra 25% off sale shoes at Shoes.com by using coupon code 25SALE at checkout until 3/15/10.  Or, get the same discount on regularly-priced shoes with code MSAVE until 3/31/10.

Get 20% off at Lord & Taylor, including regularly-priced women’s shoes or sale shoes.  Use coupon code SIMPLE at checkout to get the savings until 3/15/10.

Get free shipping on any pair of shoes at Nordstrom with coupon code SHOES until 3/12/10.  I had to jump on the Naughty Monkey Me O My on sale for $45.90 with free shipping.

Get $10 off any regularly-priced pair of shoes $10 or more at DSW using coupon code MARCH10 at checkout until 3/15/10.

Buy one pair of women’s shoes at Target and get 50% off the second pair until 3/20/10. Get free shipping if you spend $50 or more on qualifying items.

Get an additional 20% off shoes at ShoeSteal using coupon code SPRING20 until 3/21/10.

Nine West takes an additional 25% off select spring shoes and shipping is free on any order.  The discount is taken at checkout and the expiration is unknown.

ALDO now takes 70% off the original price on select women’s shoes and women’s boots in the clearance section.  The expiration is unknown.

Here’s to finding some great shoe shopping bargains this weekend!

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!

I think the Betsey Johnson Nina in cream is super-adorable, yet sophisticated, with its contrasting stripes and studded bow.  There was also a very appealing red, black and white version available at one time that appears to be sold out online.  You can get the best price on the cream pair at Heels.com, where it is on sale for $176.99 with free shipping, but few sizes are left.  Shoes.com also has them for $251.99 and coupon code MSAVE takes an additional 20% off, making them $201.59.  While this isn’t an outrageous amount of money, it’s still a big chunk of change for many of us and not always doable on a tight budget.

Enter the Not Rated In LA, which offers similar stripes - just in different colors - and a studded bow.  If given the choice (i.e. free reign to spend as much as I want), I would opt for the Betsey Johnson pair because they look higher in quality overall and I prefer the color scheme, but the Not Rated pair is definitely a cute alternative at a much lower price.  You can get this style in black or yellow at Shoes.com for $50 and the 20% off MSAVE code reduces them to $40 with free shipping.  There’s also a blue/white/red version available at Endless.com for $49.99 with free shipping.

Speaking of Not Rated, I saw this promo photo on Endless and had to find out which shoes were featured here:

And, you guessed it, they are from Not Rated as well (of note, Not Rated shoes are made by the same company as one of my fave brands, Naughty Monkey).  This is the Not Rated Inked:

These pump-boot hybrid shoes clearly look hot with boyfriend jeans and they’re nicely affordable too.  You can get these in black or cream for $60.95 (most sizes) with free shipping at Endless.  However, Shoes.com has them for $60 and the 20% MWAVE code drops them to $48 with free shipping.  They also have the yellow pair, which is now sold out at Endless.  Coupon expiration is unknown.

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.

Gretchen Rossi from The Real Housewives of Orange County appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen tonight (love you Andy!) after the latest RH episode.  I must say, she was lookin’ hot in her one-shoulder gray dress and her black suede over-the-knee boots, which a viewer inquired about on-air.  Grechen replied that they look like Louis Vuitton boots - not sure which ones she’s referring to - but they are actually a knock-off from ALDO (to which Andy says, ALTO?).  From that, I’m assuming that they are these ALDO Yunes, which are sold for $140.  If you covet this sexy style, you can get them at ALDO with an additional 10% off using coupon code 99029324 and get free shipping too.  Coupon expiration is unknown.

Update: If the ALDO Yunes isn’t available in your size, check out the similar Steve Madden Xennon at Onlineshoes.com for $112.98 or at Amazon for $119.99-$149.95 depending on size.

Sometimes it takes a bit more for an athletic shoe to catch my eye than, say, a pair of hot heels.  However, I’m loving these new Merrell CTR Cruise sneakers, which are offered in a lovely shade of green made even more appealing with the contrast of black and white.  Aside from pure looks, the shoes are designed to support the foot during off-road, all-terrain workouts.  You can get them at Shoebuy for $109.95 and apply coupon code BLOWOUT to get another 20% off, making them $87.96 with free shipping.  Other options include ivory/purple and grey/light blue.  Coupon expiration is unknown.

We have another fabulous shoe discount today courtesy of DSW, who is offering a huge extra 50% off clearance shoes via coupon code 50CLEAR. If you are a member of their free rewards program, you can also get free shipping on $35 or more by applying coupon code NEWYR10, although it may not work for certain items. There is a wide selection of over 500 boots, slippers, sneakers, sandals and more shoes to choose from with prices as low as $9.94 before coupon.  The Carlos by Carlos Santana Belleza peep toe platform bootie in black falls nicely into cheap territory (i.e. under $25).  It is marked down from $79 to $49.94, but drops to $24.97 after coupon.  Expiration: 1/18/10.

While browsing shoes at Amazon today, I ran across the ALDO Lacau and it definitely caught my eye with its appealing mix of textures and shades and triple buckle.  It’s also on clearance right now, which makes it all the better.  The teal version above, which is perfect for applying the turquoise color trend Pantone predicts this year, is on sale for $31.99 (originally $90) or get the unique muti-colored turquoise version below for the same price (sizes are getting limited):

I have to admit, the fuchsia pair is my favorite, although it’s priced higher at $48.99 (there’s also a black version for $45.99):

The Lacau is also available direct from ALDO, but Amazon is offering free shipping on ALDO products for a limited time, so you save money on the shipping costs.

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!

Cheap Chick has a New Year’s resolution - to find even more cute, cheap shoes under $25 this year.  Yeah, that’s been her mission every year, but this little birdie claims to have even more resolve for 2010.  To prove it, she’s rounded up another batch of fashionable shoes with super-low prices.  Even if your post-holiday wallet is light, you can still keep your feet looking right - in these pairs:

Tribeca Grand Central for $30 (originally $59) at Shoesteal.  Apply coupon code BUBBLY20 to get 20% off, making them $24.  Coupon expires 1/10/10.

Just Sweet Tacita for $22.99 (originally $114.99) at Shoesteal.  Use the same coupon code above for 20% off, making them $18.39.

Nine West Adhara in pewter or black for $29.99 (originally $79) at Nine West.  An additional 30% off is automatically deducted at checkout, making them $20.99 with free shipping.

Nine West Bonfire in light natural suede or red suede for $19.99 (originally $89) at Nine West.  Shipping is also free.  The red version is only available in size 10, but there are currently several sizes left in the natural version.

Colin Stuart Triple Strap Pump for $24.99 (originally $49) at Victoria’s Secret.  Get 20% off one item with coupon code ITEM20 until 1/3/10, which can combine with free shipping on $100 or more via coupon code FREE100 (exp. 1/24/10).

Colin Stuart Platform Pump in snakeskin for $24.99 (originally $49) at Victoria’s Secret.  Use the coupon codes above to further discount your purchase.  Other color options are $39.

Colin Stuart Slingback Pump for $19.99 (originally $49) at Victoria’s Secret.  Use the coupon codes above to further discount your purchase.  It looks like only the cheetah version is left.

Jones New York Glisten studded flat in black, grey, blue or purple for $19.94 (originally $79) at DSW.  Rewards Members get free shipping on $35 or more with coupon code SNOWMAN until 1/4/10.  If you spend $99 or more, get $20.10 off your order with coupon code NYGIFT until 1/4/10.

Rocket Dog Popcorn Quilted Boot in five color options for $19.95 (originally $69) at DSW.  Use the same coupon codes above to discount your order if you meet the minimum purchase requirement.

Anne Michelle by Journee Mid-Calf High Heel Boot for $24.99 (originally $48.99) at Overstock.  The only color option left is black.

Michael Antonio Castille in tan for $21.98 (originally $54.95) at Amazon.

Rampage Teena for $23.98 in black or $23.47 in brown (originally $49.95) at Amazon.  The Rampage Fortune in brown is $19.98.

Unlisted Sewing Kit in black for $24.89 (originally $49.95) at Amazon if your size is 7.5 and up.

Rampage Ashlee in whiskey suede for $22.30 (originally $49.95) at Amazon.

Note that sale prices have been verified and may be permanent markdowns, but are subject to change by the retailer at any time.

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!

ALDO is having a clearance sale-on-a-sale and the savings are hot.  That’s because they’ve reduced the prices on all women’s clearance by an extra 30% and they’ve also thrown in free shipping.  Whether you are looking for some extra-pretty party shoes, a cool new pair of boots or anything in-between, ALDO has something to fit the bill and the budget.  Here are a few standouts:

Get sequined up and shine in the ALDO Ingels for $24.49.  Choose from gold, silver or black.

Rock your sequins in a peep toe style instead with the ALDO Garlanda in black, which is $27.99

Brighten everything up in a super-sunny yellow peep toe pump, the ALDO Himel for $31.49.

Make a statement in the lace-up ALDO Miltner, which is $34.99.

This pair looks a lot like the Carlos Santana Believe 2 or the Jimmy Choo Criss Cross Sandal at Bergdorf (which is no longer available), but the price is way lower.  Get the ALDO Kobis for $27.99.

This super-strappy boot, the ALDO Mazingo, is marked down from $220 to $76.99.

This lace-up ALDO Fontlant has a unique, funky vibe and it’s just $38.49.

This purple suede ankle boot with pyramid heel, the ALDO Froling, is reduced to $45.49.

There are lots of other clearance shoes to check out during this sale, which ends on 12/14/09.  The free shipping offer ends 12/12/09, but coupon code VIPOFFER should also work for the same discount.

Heels.com is having a nice sale on a sale, which we don’t see all that often from them. You can get an extra 15% off any sale item when you apply coupon code EXTRA15 at checkout.  There’s a wide selection of sale shoes to choose from and free 2nd day shipping is included with your purchase.  Put a bit of glam in your plaid with the Naughty Monkey Punkalicious mary jane pump, which is on sale for $76.49.  After code, get it for $65.02 (originally $84.99).  This is a quickie sale, so check it out before it ends 12/11/09.