Super Bowl

This NFL isn’t going to let a little thing like a northern winter stop them from holding the Super Bowl this weekend!  Now NFL fans the country over will get a sense of what our Januarys are like.  Every single year.  Cold and bleak.  So very cold.

We have two out of town teams coming in.  The first is the Seattle Seahawks, the only NFL franchise in the Pacific Northwest.  Their colors are college navy…

The Skull Flat by Alexander McQueen is this fall’s hottest silhouette, with a subtle edge: the sequined skull on the front!  Ooh, me likey.  It also comes in black, but the blue is more fun!  Find them at Nordstrom for $645.

…action green…

The Evelixa by Nina is the bright action green of the Seahawks!  It’s a classic satin peep toe pump, but there’s a ribbon ruffled across the toe, which gives it just a touch of party.  It has a 3.5-inch heel and a half-inch platform, and is also available in red, navy, white, grape, and black.  The grape is fun!  But take your pick—they’re $54 at 6pm.

…and wolf grey.

The Tonal Fur Wrap Boot by Muk Luks is a boot-like slipper covered in gray fur… wolf indeed!  How cozy would these be just around the house?  Better than sitting outside at the Meadowlands, definitely!  Also available in brown, but I have to say, the brown is kind of ugly.  Stick with the gray.  Yours for $16 from Wal-Mart.

The Seahawks playing the Denver Broncos, whose colors are Broncos orange…

Ooh, I like these.  The Neevo by Ted Baker is a beautiful suede pump with a pointed toe, four-inch heel, and touches of gold everywhere!  See the little band at the bottom of the heel?  At the tippy-tip of the toe?  And the whole sole is gold too!  Also available in two other equally beautiful options (pink and purple)—your choice for $120 from Zappos.

…Broncos navy…

The Nikita by Fergie may have a simple silhouette, but the shiny patent leather and touch of silver metal at the four-inch wedge make it a little unexpected.  It also comes in black with silver, and a really lovely burgundy with gold—find them all at Shoebuy for $57.

…and white.

Okay, I just love these.  The Thora Evening Pumps by Badgley Mischka may look simple, but that flower… that flower!  It’s so sculptural.  It’s like pages in a book.  I am fascinated by this flower.  The heel is 3.25 inches high, and is available in a light pink in addition to the white.  Yours for $195 from Macy’s.

So wear your team colors and let’s hope the people in north Jersey don’t freeze on Sunday!

Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: Take an extra 20% off boots
Bus Stop Boutique: Winter warehouse sale now through Sunday!  All shoes $25-$100.  Buy 4 pairs and get the 5th free!  Bring your own bag and they'll give you an extra $5 off.
Lord & Taylor: 15% off regular and sale and 20% off clearance with code FINAL
Macy's: Take an extra 15% off with code WKND
Payless: Buy one, get one half off
Steve Madden: Take an extra 35% off clearance with code 

Go Flyers!

Hey hockey girls: the Flyers are back!  The lockout is over and the Broad Street Bullies take the ice tomorrow vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins.  Are you ready?  And more importantly: are your shoes ready?  Here’s a selection in Flyers orange!

So summery!  The Sunscreen Jelly Sandal by American Eagle is just that: a plastic jelly sandal in bright orange (or blue, or black), with a silver buckle at the ankle, orange trim at the sole, and rainbow thread around the footbed.  The best part: they’re an absolute steal for $15 from Payless!

The Entourage by Fergie are just too cool!  The stained four-inch stacked heel and matching one-inch platform, the swervy cut to the body, and, of course, the orangey-black snakeskin around the heel, studded with small bronze spikes!  Awesome.  Also available in black and a lovely teal; yours for $60 from DSW.

The Abie by MIA is a pointed-toe suede flat, but what makes it special is the scallop detail all around the foot opening.  It has a leather lining, slightly cushioned leather footbed, and is also available in a sort of dark teal; your choice for $47 from 6pm.

The Shannon by Miz Mooz is a beautiful boot in orange (well, “whiskey”) leather.  It’s part Victorian bootie and part cowgirl boot, but 100% beautiful.  Comes in black or burgundy as well; find them all on Amazon for $130-$170 depending on the size.  (And while you’re there, zoom in on the buttons.  They’re great!)

The 314764WA020 7535 by Alexander McQueen is a striking orange suede sandal with curvy cutouts that are reminiscent of the Flyers logo, don’t you think?  And look at that heel!  Sort of a comma heel in reverse.  That’s a 4.25-inch heel, by the way, and a 1.25-inch platform.  Yours for $830 from Zappos Couture.

Happy hockey!

Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: Spring preview sale: save 20%
Bakers: Save 40% off full-price items, plus take an extra 20% off sale items
Bloomingdales: Save 30-65%
Lord & Taylor: Save 20% with savings pass or code FINAL
Macy's: Super Weekend Sale & Clearance: save 30-65%
Nordstrom: Winter savings up to half off

Miss Piggy: Style Icon

For most people, the words “fashion icon” conjure up images of someone like Coco Chanel or Lady Gaga. For me, it’s Miss Piggy: her hair and makeup are always impeccable. She has several closets full of sparkling, elaborately feminine outfits. She is rarely seen without a classic strand of pearls. (Insert “pearls before swine” joke here.) She believes a feather boa is an everyday accessory. But now, riding high on her new movie The Muppets, Miss Piggy has reached the pinnacle of fashion: Jerome Rousseau has designed a shoe inspired by her awesomeness. And the shoe is rockin’! I know, Piggy, I want them too! The Diva Glitter Pump won’t be available until January, but then you can find them at Saks for $595. In the meantime, tide yourself over with one of these:

The Iridescent by Betsey Johnson is a bright pink peep-toe pump with a 4.5-inch heel, half-inch platform. They’re down to size 6 only in the pink, but plenty more sizes are available in black and gold. All are $110 from DSW.

The Sookiee by Madden Girl is a round-toe slingback pump with a five-inch heel and one-inch platform, covered in light pink glitter. Also available in black, silver, or multi glitter or nude or red patent leather; prices vary between $30 and $55 on Endless.

The Peep Toe Metallic Pump by Fergie has a black 4.5-inch heel and a bright pink sparkling body with a side cutout. Warning: they run big! Find them at QVC for $50. The Victoria G Glitter Platform Pump has a 5.25-inch heel, a 1.25-inch platform, and a nice round toe. Also available in multi glitter from Bakers for $42. The Farella by Call it Spring has a shorter heel than the others (2.75 inches), but just as much glam. Also comes in multi glitter and black satin; find them on Zappos for $40. Any of these would do Piggy proud. Enjoy!