Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day!  I love Valentine’s Day, even though it tends to polarize people.  Granted, I love most holidays.  Any excuse to wear something special, or eat something special, or do something a little out of the ordinary… I’m down.  Just themes in general.  I’m flexible.

So today I give you… HEARTS!  Come on, everyone loves hearts, even if you’re not a fan of Valentine’s Day.

The Jacquard Heart Bobs by Sketchers is a navy canvas flat embroidered with itty bitty red hearts.  Isn’t it sweet?  Sweet and simple—and subtle too, in case you don’t want your footwear to scream “IT’S VALENTINE’S DAY AND I AM CELEBRATING BY WEARING THE CUSTOMARY SYMBOL OF THE DAY!”  Find them at Sears for $45.

The Late Night is a little bolder than the first choice, with its bright zigzags, big chunky heel, and glitter.  Glitter!  Glitter at the heel, and more importantly, a big glitter heart!  Tied with a tiny glittery bow!  Aww.  Also, look at the crazy white jagged sole!  Like a shark.  Yours for $165 from Irregular Choice.

This lovely pair of heels from Italina is a little unusual, isn’t it?  With the upside-down rhinestone heart at the front?  And the silver hidden platform in the peep-toe?  I sort of love that they’re not what you’re expecting.  Also available in red; your choice for $38 from Overstock.

The I Heart UGG Boots are so fun!  Bright red and bedecked with a glittery heart at the top of the nine-inch shaft… adorable.  I can’t tell if the details here are navy or black—I’d say black, except that the other version available is blue with red touches.  Either way, they’re too cute!  Find them at Zappos for $130.

The Cora by Christian Louboutin is Valentine’s sexy to the max.  The bright red heart on the pointed toe, of course, but the classic Louboutin red up the heel of this black shoe to match it?  Together, it’s a dynamite package!  That heel is four inches tall, by the way.  Yours for $795 from Neiman Marcus.

So happy Valentine’s Day, deputy shoe fairies!  I heart you!

Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: 20% off two pairs, 30% off three pairs
Bakers: Take 20% off two pairs of boots, or 30% off three pairs of boots
Lord & Taylor: 20% off with promo code PRESIDENT
Macy's: 15% off with promo code PRES
Nine West: 30% off spring styles
Payless: Anniversary ale, up to 30% off

Dad-isms

This Sunday is Father’s Day.  Dads play an important role in our lives, and though they might all be different, all dads tend to say the same things, don’t they?

“Hey” is for horses.

The wedge on the Catskill by Jessica Simpson is covered in a basket weave that looks just like hay!  (Which is for horses.)  The straps are stretchy elastic and patent leather, and the inside of them and the sole of the shoe are covered in a fun print.  Also available in brown; your choice for $80 from Lord & Taylor.

I’m not sleeping; I was watching that channel!

                                                      

Aww, I used to watch The Simpsons with my dad every week.  (Or he was mostly watching, when he wasn’t “resting his eyes.”  And snoring.)  This pair of wedges has the yellow family all over them, and yellow straps to match!  Find them on Etsy from seller Graceylou3 for $52.

Don’t worry; it’s just a little blood.

A little blood, dad?  A little blood?!  Even if it was only a tiny cut, it sort of felt like the Bloody-12 by Pleaser at times, didn’t it?  (Though hopefully if it was actually this bad, dad was driving you to the emergency room.)  Also available in white with splatter; your choice for $40 from Exotic High Heels.

Money doesn’t grow on trees.

Oh my god, I can’t believe these actually exist.  And they’re not even joke shoes!  They are real shoes by Sketchers that you can buy!  With Daddy’s money, of course… good thing these are named Daddy’s Money – Gimme Moolah.  (I am not even joking right now.  That is their actual name.)  Look at the dollar signs, the “Daddy’s $” on both sides (and the tongue too)… even the print on the inside is all about Daddy’s money.  It's also available in gray and white, and a pink, white and gray combo; your choice for $46 from 6pm.

Thanks for everything, dad.  Happy Father’s Day.

Sales this weekend:

Aerosoles: Take an extra 20% off sandals

Bakers: Buy any 2 pairs of flat sandals and get 30% off

Bus Stop Boutique: 15% off gifts for dad, and enjoy a complimentary Brit-IT brand J. Shoes beach towel for Pops with purchase!

Call it Spring: 30% off all sale shoes

Lord & Taylor: Friends and family sale-- take 25% off with promo code FRIENDS

Macy's: Extra 15% off with promo code SAVE

Nine West: Buy 2 pairs and get 20%off your whole purchase

Happy Olympics!

I love the Olympics!  Love them, love them, love them.  I have the dates written in my calendar like three years in advance.  I will be watching every single sport NBC decides to air.  Fencing?  You bet!  Modern pentathlon?  Wouldn’t miss it!  Kayaking?  Can’t wait!  Synchronized diving?  Already set my DVR!

In the spirit of the Summer Games, I give you shoes inspired by this year’s host city, London!  Let’s start with a classic:

Does it get any more British than Doc Martens?  Their 1460 is part of their classic collection, an 8-eyelet boot made of black leather, adorned with the Union Jack in red and white leather at the toe.  Yours for $140.

Aren’t these sweet?  The Patty is a beautiful felt pump, with a moderate heel and a round toe—stitched with the Union Jack, of course!  And to prove your love for the UK, there is a red felt heart smack dab in the middle.  Love.  If you agree, find them on Irregular Choice on sale for $84!

The Bob’s World Nation Slip On by Sketchers is the perfect casual Olympics-watching shoe.  Fabric upper and lining, rubber sole, and it comes in the stars and stripes too, if you want to cheer on the American teams!  Your choice from Endless for $40.

Gaa!  I love these!  I want to wear them for both weeks of the games and never ever take them off!!  The Jacked Up by Iron Fist is a sparkly tribute to the Union Jack: silver, blue, and red sequins adorn a round-toe pump with a 3.5-inch heel.  Whole sizes only; yours for $60 from Punk.com.

Whichever your favorite, pull ‘em on, root for the good ol’ US of A, and enjoy a fabulous fortnight of athletic feats!  Opening ceremonies is tonight-- don't miss it!


I also want to mention that Bus Stop Boutique is having a "Go For the Gold" Olympics sale today from 11 AM-8 PM!  Grab all your gold jewelry (get it?) and get 15% off, plus have a glass of lemonade on the house.


Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: Pre-season event: 20% off new arrivals and free shipping
Bloomingdales: 40-75% off select styles
Lord & Taylor: 20% off with savings pass or promo code FINAL
Macy's: 25-65% off select shoes
Nordstrom: Anniversary sale
Payless: End of season nclearance
Steve Madden: 30% off select fall styles

Snowtober

Did you guys see that snow this weekend? Unreal! I was driving back from a dance class Saturday morning in the snow and heard “Thriller” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” back to back on the radio. Thank goodness I had my snow boots at hand! If you don’t have your snow boots yet, well, I guess it’s never too early. One thing I hate, though, is boring snow boots. Every other kind of women’s shoes can be adorned to within an inch of its life, and yet so many snow boots remain black, black, black without any decoration at all. Not to say that black can’t be fun:

  Fur! Shiny! Buckles! This is how you do a black snow boot. The Faux Fur Leather Snow Boot by Tremp has a round toe, slightly cushioned footbed, and 13-inch shaft with a 15.25-inch circumference. Yours for $140 from Overstock.

You know what we need? More fur! The Katia by Merrell would be perfect for the world’s most stylish Iditarod racer. Full grain leather, faux fur (in spades!), stylish lacings, fleece lining for warmth (and it’s antimicrobial), an anatomical footbed... this is a boot seriously built for comfort in cold weather. Also available in black; pick up yours from Altrec for $180.

I generally think snow boots with heels are stupid. (How are you supposed to play in the snow and not kill yourself?) But these are lovely!

I love the interplay of the dark and light greys (though it also comes in browns and black). The Struts by Sketchers has a leather and fabric upper and rubber sole, a 2.75-inch heel, and a .75-inch platform. Yours for $80 from Endless.

Know what we’re missing? Pink! Ah, I love houndstooth. And pink! The Tivoli by Sorel has a leather and material upper (and that black leather has polka dots on it!), fleece lining—oh, and they come in five other versions. Between $95 and $110 from Altrec.

So now you’re ready in case we get hit by another freak storm. Stay warm, stay safe, and stay fabulous!

Sick Day

I’m home on a sick day, I’m afraid, so pardon the short post. Today for me it’s just orange juice... The Kimmie Flat by BB has a canvas upper with a flower on its peep toe. Also available in yellow and tan; find them at DSW for $37.

...tissues... The Fuller by Badgley Mischka has a satin exterior, four-inch stiletto, one-inch platform, leather insole, and peep toe. Only available in 8.5 or 10! Find them on Zappos for about $158.

...and fuzzy slippers. Bunny slippers! How adorable. Yours for $17 from Amazon.

Update:

Oh my stars, Philadelphia just had an earthquake! In case you need to run down stairs to escape any aftershocks, pick up a pair of these:

The Botticelli by Sketchers are versatile enough for the office, and they have a sneaker sole so you can run. Also available in black; available from Sketchers.