Go Red for Women

February is Go Red for Women month.  I know it might be a little early for most of to think about heart disease, but our hearts are too important to ignore.  (The American Heart Association has put together a guide to heart health for each stage in your life, by the way.)

While Wear Red Day was last Friday, that doesn’t mean you can’t paint the town red for the rest of February.  In the spirit of Go Red for Women, I give you a batch of saucy red shoes!

The Kennyya is a hot little bootie: five-inch wedge, 1.5-inch platform, almond-shaped peep toe, wide ankle strap and silver buckle... all in bright red suede!  (If you don’t like the red it’s also available in purple or black, or in blue, tan, or orange fabric.)  Find them at Steve Madden for $100.

So sweet!  The Odiana by Qupid is a red satin pump with a five-inch heel and ruffles up the back and snaking around the round toe.  Pick up a pair for $24 at your nearest Kmart.

The Mimosa by Not Rated has everything!  Polka dots!  Stripes!  Beautiful scalloped trim!  They have a 4.25-inch heel and a three-quarter-inch hidden platform, and also come in nude, blue, and black.  Yours from Zappos for $45.

The Chiffon Heel by ZiGiny is a cascade of chiffon leaves on a 4.75-inch heel and half-inch platform.  A leather sole and silk-satin upper round it out.  Available in red or black on Amazon for $90.

Love!  The Hunter by Bamboo is a faux-suede flat with a statement bow of shiny silver beads!  How adorable would these be under jeans?  And for $30 at Bare Feet Shoes, they’re a steal!

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, so take care of yourselves, okay girls?  I mean it!  Check out Go Red for Women for more information and how to support this worthy cause.

Sales this weekend:

Bloomingdales: $50 off a purchase of $200-$299.99; $100 off $300-$499.99; $150 off $500 or more
Call it Spring: An extra 50% off all reduced boots; an extra 50% off all clearance
Lord & Taylor: 50% off already-reduced shoes; 50% off boots; an extra 20% off everything!
Macy's: 10% off and free shipping with code LOVE

Father's Day

Dads give us so much: their shirts for art smocks in kindergarten, the keys to the car when we’re learning to drive, unlimited patience, helpful advice, and probably more than a few corny jokes, if your dad’s anything like mine. (Hi Dad!) These are just a few of the reasons why dads are awesome. Their sense of style may not always make that list (socks and sandals? don’t you dare, mister!), but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a style tip or two from Dad this summer. Like... boat shoes: The Montauk by Sperry Top-Sider is hand-sewn leather with a removable insole. It has a non-marking sole and something called “Wave-Siping” to give you good traction whether you’re on land or sea. Be sure to get a half-size smaller—they run big. They’re also available in a navy and white combo and in platinum, and you can find them at Nordstrom for about $90.

Or... penny loafers:
The Night by Boutique 9 is not your daddy’s penny loafer, that’s for sure! It has a stacked four-inch heel and a three-quarter-inch hidden platform, a leather upper and cushioned leather insole—but I just love all the zigzag work on the leather. And they would be pretty cute if you stuck some shiny pennies in the front. Available in dark brown (shown), cognac, and green from Zappo's for $180.

Or... oxfords: The Jazzibel by Not Rated has an upper of faux leather (look at the punch outs! the stitching! I’m swooning a bit here) and fabric (white with tiny black polka dots), with a rubber sole, ruffle-cut tongue, and wide ribbon-esque laces. They also come in brown faux leather, but instead of polka dots on the fabric it’s a red and yellow rose floral print. Awesome. Yours for $35 from Endless.

Or... kilties:
Love, love, love! The Avra by Samanta is made of leather with a leather sole, metallic heel, and look at the kiltie/gold chain feature on the toe! Oh, and it’s fuchsia reptile print. (Don’t like the pink? It also comes in black, caramel, off-white, and nude.) You can find them on Amazon for $175 ($70 for the nude).

Sure, dad may ask you, “Do you really need another pair of shoes?” but he might take it as a compliment if you brought home one of these pairs and said you were inspired by him!

Sales this weekend: 
Macy’s: The Great Sandal Sale: 15% off one pair, 20% off two, 30% off three or more (code NEWSHOES)
Payless: Buy one, get one half off now through 6/27
Lord & Taylor: 20% off regular, sale, and clearance using code SUMMER