Black Friday

This is it, ladies: strap on your running shoes, and get ready for Black Friday!  Every shoe in the world must be on sale today, so if you’ve had your eye on something today may be the day to bring it home.

In the spirit of Black Friday, here are some festive black shoes that may serve you well in the upcoming party season.  (Note: these prices are all from earlier in the week.  I bet they’re cheaper now!)

I. LOVE. THESE.  The Cacy by Jessica Simpson is a gorgeous black glitter D’Orsay pump with a pointed toe, 4.5-inch heel, and HOLY COW WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT ANKLE STRAP.  It’s laser-cut lace!  This is just too beautiful.  It’s also available in plain black suede, but why would you choose that when you could choose glitter?!  Your choice from Nordstrom for $98.

Speaking of lace, how about the polka dot mesh on the Fracine by Nina?  It’s so delicate!  It’s sort of hard to see here, but on every one of those dots is a black rhinestone.  And how I love the floppy bow over the peep toe—it completes this shoe for me.  Its three-inch heel is very reasonable for a party shoe, and it can be yours for $99 from Lord & Taylor.

How about a bootie?  The Saffi2 by INC International Concepts is a suede peep toe bootie adorned with a smattering of multi-sized rhinestones.  These will sparkle on the dance floor, all right!  The heel is 4.25 inches high (with a quarter-inch platform too), and there’s a zipper up the back to let you in.  Also available in equally gorgeous (or even more gorgeous) shades of navy and blush; your choice for $130 from Macy’s.

Sexy and classy… the Jeweled Bow Patent Leather Pumps by Dolce & Gabbana is the little black dress of shoes.  Look at the gorgeous cut of the vamp, and the pointed toe, adorned with a grosgrain bow and rhinestones galore!  Ovals, pears, rounds… are sparkling in a cluster.  A 4.25-inch heel completes the look.  Find them at Saks Fifth Avenue for $795.

Ready, set… SHOP!

Sales this weekend:

Sorry ladies; I’m away this weekend so I can't scout out the sales for you.  But I'm pretty sure every shoe in the world is on sale today, so run amok!

Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!  We made it through winter and now we have a three-day weekend to celebrate!  Yes, it’s time to put away your coats, take out your skirts, wriggle your toes in the grass, go to the beach, and just kick back in your favorite way.

The official shoes of summer are sandals, of course.  If you pull them out of the closet and find your collection is lacking, here are some that might be worth adding!

You’ll need a gladiator, of course—how about the Fromeng?  Its criss-crossing straps are braided, studded with rhinestones (and a few spikes), and sewn with sequins.  The zipper is on the outside, which is a bit unusual, but it adds some more gold, which is always good.  Also available in black or white—the black is $40, but the other two are $30.  Find them all at Call it Spring.

The Mae by INC International Concepts is like the ruby slippers of sandals!  It has a faux leather sole and a satin upper topped at the toe with a big bow that’s positively covered in rhinestones.  Also available in black, champagne, or a really smart-looking navy; your choice for $45 from Macy’s.

How I love a bright blue for summer!  The Sawyer by American Eagle has a turquoise faux leather upper with lots of round studs, and a slightly cushioned footbed to keep you comfy!  Also available in black, white, and brown; yours for $15 at Payless.

Silver and rhinestones never go out of style.  The Issina is a fancy little sandal with metallic straps and rhinestone medallions up the front.  Dress it up, dress it down, and you’re good to go!  Also available in gold with gold jewels, or yellow, black, or emerald green with multi-colored jeweled medallions up the front—and all the color combos are different, depending on the color of the sandal!  Now that’s attention to detail.  (The green is especially lovely—majestic, really.)  Find them at Nine West for $79.

The bright colors!  The floral print!  The many tiny buckles!  The Aden by Impo has it all.  (Oh, and don’t worry, there’s a zipper up the back to let you in.  No need to fuss with the buckles!)  Find it at DSW for $40.

Happy sandals and happy summer, everyone!

Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: Summer sale: up to half off
Bloomingdales: Big Brown Bag sale through Sunday, and Designer Shoe Sale through June 9
Bus Stop Boutique: Jumble sale TODAY from 5:30-8:30!  With complimentary Tom Collins!
Lord & Taylor: Online only: save 25% on summer sandals when you buy two or more pairs
Macy's: Memorial Day sale: save 20-50%, plus save an extra 10% with promo code SAVE
Nine West: Buy one, get one half off!
Payless: 5 day sale-- up to half off
Steve Madden: Save 20% and get free shipping on your order of $75 with code BEACH20; save 25% and get free shipping on your order of $100 with code BEACH25