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…

Can I get an Ooh La La? That, boys and girls, is what happens when you take lowly cap nuts (screw-back fasteners) from the local hardware store and elevate them into the realm of art. Shoes ase wearable art is one of the reasons I find shoes to be so irresistible. I love the emotional…

The afore-shown boot also comes with a furry cuff. It’s called the STONE, and it will be $209 when it comes out along with the rest of Joss’ line at the end of August. As you can see below, there is a small flower imprinted on the shoes. These flowers are inspired by Joss’ tattoos.…

I’m just feeling attracted to funky shoes today. Great example? This open-toed boot/sandal hybrid from LD Tuttle. LD Tuttle ‘Sheer’ Cutout Wedge Open-Toed Sandal Boots $525 $366.99 at Saks.com Hybrid styles are so much fun to look at. I particularly like the murky olive-brown tones and distressed leather appearance on these (just try to forget…

If you are a high-heels lover and haven’t yet encountered the fetishistic shoe line LaRare by Nathalie Elharrar you are missing out. With a portfolio that includes work for names such as Balmain, Guy Laroche, Thierry Mugler, and Lagerfeld, this is a designer who already had a large body of work behind her when she…

Jessica Alba popped up on the Jimmy Kimmel Show in a Christian Louboutin Fall/Winter 2010 ankle bootie that I adore. The Louboutin ‘Faastissima’ bootie has a deep cut at the throat which shoelovers will know I’m fond of due to its elongating effect on the legs. Her Christopher Kane dress pairs well with the dress…

Rain, rain, go away.Is anybody else having weird spring weather? Rain one day, clear the next, then right on back to more rain?This is not the weather one expects when living proximate to an area nicknamed, ‘The Palm Springs of Washington’.Madame Nature needs to tell Old Man Winter to back off, already. After all, summer…

I remember watching Oprah interview someone, years ago – I think it was Robert DeNiro. The actor said that acting had to be the most boring job ever. It is mostly repetition and sitting around while they prepare for five minutes of action. Oprah went on to say that most actors, without scripts, are not…

Recently I have become obsessed with buying vintage, or vintage inspired, dresses. All of my free time seems to be consumed by trolling thrift stores, boutiques, and online shopping sites. Now that I have a healthy collection of vintage dresses, I need sandals that complement the vintage aesthetic I’m working. Rising to this challenge, I’ve…

There is nothing worse than the official Christian Louboutin web site. All you see are these awful green eyes and floating shoes. You are supposed to click on this little photo to pull the shoe up. Terrible. I used to be all about Christian Louboutin shoes, maybe I am getting old, contrary, or just grouchy,…