When I saw these Giuseppe Zanotti sandals made of malachite stones, I was instantly reminded of my trip because the emerald green collar have a total tribal feel to them. The rocks are also set in copper, which based on this article, is supposed to be a metal that enhances the powers of the malachite,…

Your monitor is not playing tricks on your eyes. These Giuseppe Zanotti zipper boots have not one, not two, but four zippers. Functionality-wise, I’m a big fan of zippers and shoelaces. They help me ease my way into shoes and since my feet have a tendency to expand and shrink depending on the weather, shoelaces…

Last week the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show was on TV. In case you missed it, you can watch the full show online over at CBS. While shoes weren’t the main attraction, there were plenty of fabulous and fierce shoes displayed on the runway that we feel compelled to highlight. Now I can’t say for sure,…

A ton of money goes into ad campaigns as the fashion industry tries to convince us to purchase their product. The US fashion industry alone spent $144 billion on advertising last year. Several lines have released some of their ads for Spring and Summer 2010. Some are great, some are not. Let’s have a look.I…

A walk past the Giuseppe Zanotti store at Madison and 67th revealed that they were selling these flashy studded white cutout sandal boots, which can be purchased online for $1250.I personally love the minimalist white sandal with just one strap and the black and red heel. This is not the exact same shoe as it…

The differences between these are minor, but noticeable when comparing them side by side. Which ones do you prefer: the originals from Zanotti, or the near-copies from Camuto?Also, how do you feel about designer inspired styles that are near-knockoffs of higher-end designers? Such styles are legal at this time as long as no trademarks from…

I don’t buy shoes because they are in fashion or stylish, per se. I simply like them –and if I think I will still like them seasons and years from now, I may be willing tospend higher prices for that – as I perceive it – value. But, if I can find that sameshoe a…

Say hello to the latest addition to my shoe collection. She is called the Gucci Brehat ballet flat. Here’s what I love about my Brehat. She’s comfortable, has a very slight 1/4 inch heel to support my arches, is easy to pair with most of my casual outfits, and although there is a slight Gucci…

British fashion company Mulberry is best known for their iconic Bayswater handbag. In 2008, they added a shoe line to the brand with Bayswater pumps that matched the material of their handbags. For summer 2010, they put their best foot forward, so to speak, with new additions to the footwear line and called the shoes…

Have you seen, read, or heard about Mihai Albu’s architectural shoes? The styles are, for the most part, imaginative, extreme, crazy, wild, wearable-art pieces.In other words: Statement Shoes.Via the Mihai Albu website:Mihai Albu TT 103-SW [1199 RON/$350 USD] *Okay. I know this first shoe isn’t really all that over-the-top or statement-y. But it is available…