The Pinot

The second wine to tickle my taste buds from flipflop, this pinot grigio was right up my alley. This wine opened up beautifully after about 10 minutes or so. Bright, vibrant, spicy this wine is wonderful on its own. I happened to enjoy it as a pre-dinner drink before a night out on the town.

And I'm sure it would work wonderfully paired with these!

Ariel Pump - BCBGirls

Put A Twinkle in Your Step

A few things before I talk about this shoe.

I'm so sorry for the lack of "Walking a Mile in My Shoes" posts as of late. I've been carrying my camera in my purse but haven't been taking pictures of my shoes (obviously). I promise to work it in to my schedule during the week:)

I'm also sorry for the sporadic posting. I just joined a gym and I'm trying to figure out how to juggle a full time job, exercising, and blogging along with being a good wife and mom to all four of my fur children. It may take me a few weeks to figure out a good system but I'll get there.

Also I know I may be beating a dead horse BUT I was driving by a bar on my way home from the gym and running errands on Saturday and I saw two girls walking towards said bar in cute sundresses and FLIP FLOPS!!!!!!! I swear I'm gonna start carrying a size run of sundress appropriate shoes and just start throwing them at people. Once I find out what size they wear, of course.

BCBGirls - Twinkle Sandal

My head is all over the place right now. I absolutely adore this Twinkle sandal by BCBGirls. It's strappy, it's sexy, and the ankle chain is the perfect cherry on top of an already delicious sundae. These also come in gray . Gorgeous.

A Promise

Sorry ladies but posting may be sporadic this week. Work duties beckon and I'm afraid they are keeping me from keeping up. I promise next week I'll be back on a regular basis. In the meantime here is something pretty to look at.

Kruz Heel - BCBGirls

Remember When....

I featured these...




Uba - BCBGirls


Well now you can see them on a real live person

Wuv, Twu Wuv

My quest for closed toe pumps continues and I know what's next on my list. Even though (ahem) my husband may have said after I bought these (ahem) "That's it for shoes for awhile, right?" and then I, of course, replied. "Yes, EXCEPT for closed toe pumps. I need those!"

Drift Maryjane - BCBGirls

It really is "Twu Wuv" with this delightful mary jane pump. I mean what's not to love? Mary janes are a classic. Add in the studs and I'm smitten. I love the design aesthetic there. And let me tell you, when you see them on. O.M.G. Hot!

Ox Blood

BCBGirls - Dante Pump

Despite the fact that I need a red peep toe pump (I already have two pairs) like I need a hole in the head I REALLY want these. Let's see...how can I justify this...? The other two pairs are patent leather and these are suede. This pair has a platform and I don't have a red peep toe platform pump. Only one of the pairs I own is wearable right now due to a broken strap. Also there is the tres fab silver and black crystal stud accents on these that make them much different the the others I already own. What do you think ladies? Did I miss anything? It may take some convincing but I think I can make it work.

Flat Out Gold

Sesta Flat - BCBGirls

These sassy pointy toe flats are just what the Dr. ordered. They will make a fab addition to any girl's wardrobe. Perfect for pairing with your skinnies, a pencil skirt, or leggings and a tunic. The fabric rose adornment adds just the right touch of sweetness. If you'd like to take a closer look make sure you click through and watch the video. Metallics have been such a key detail for so long you could really consider them a neutral. You'll certainly find yourself reaching for this delightful flat again and again and what's not to love about that?

8 Seconds

Hmmm... for some reason I am finding myself inexplicably drawn to western style booties as evidenced here and now, well, below. I mean I am a mid-western girl so perhaps it's ingrained in the deepest confines of my inner fashionista psyche.

BCBGirls - Wartol Boot

There are some really fab details here and better yet these come endorsed by my husband who is a cowboy boot expert (It's self-proclaimed but he owns 6 pair, that's pretty close to expert, right?). Gorgeous two tone leather in rich cognac and chocolate hues. The peep toe and ankle boot styling gives them an instant update beyond just your run of the mill ol' pair of cowboy boots. A full side zipper makes for easy on and off and that 4 inch heel will have you dancing the two step in style.

Another Winner AND Another Contest!

First, the winner of Contest #2.

Here are your random numbers:

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Timestamp: 2009-06-26 00:13:54 UTC

Congrats to Alexis!!! She is the lucky winner of the 20 Tszuji shoe storage boxes. Yay Alexis! Just send me an email with your contact information to shoezq at gmail dot com and I will forward it on to my contact at Tszuji. Here is what Alexis had to say about her current means of storing shoes.

Alexis said...

Oh...my shoes are sorely lacking a storage solution! I've got the ugly over-the-door rack and then a whole mess of shoes all over my closet floor!

June 22, 2009 12:32 PM

Well ladies it's time for the final contest of the blogversary celebration. Enter now for your chance to win a $50 promo code to endless.com. I love endless. They have tons of lovely shoes for you to choose from. Here are just a few of my faves.

Bethania - Lauren by Ralph Lauren

Carlos By Carlos Santana Mesa

BCGGirls Bart

I think you know the drill by now. To enter leave a comment and tell me what is your "go to" shoe of the summer. This is open to U.S. residents only and the big winner will be chosen on Wednesday, July 1st. Good luck everyone!

A Shoe In Between Giveaways

I'm sure you are all tired of trying to win cool stuff by now :) so I thought I'd post a hot shoe find before a tres fab, super sweet, you are gonna be so stoked giveaway tomorrow. Man are you guys loving my blogoversary week as much as I am?

BCBGirls - Worker

Hottie, hot, hot hot. You HAVE to click on the link to see what these look like on. A gorgeous mocha hued suede upper meets a sassy snake print platform and heel. Sexy cut outs and a peep toe really amp up the sex appeal but just wait until you see the leather lace detailing on the sling back strap. Me-ow.

Wedge-a-licious + A Bonus

I came across this delightful wedge on Piperlime yesterday. I absolutely love it!

Blaze, Vince Camuto

I am absolutely smitten over the combination of flashy gold and the gorg cognac leather. The braiding of the gold leather adds yet another wonderful contrast as well as the pairing of the cork midsole with the wooden wedge heel. Then add in the gladiator styling and this makes this the perfect "go to" shoe for the summer.

I was originally planning to only feature the Vince Camuto wedge today BUT I was browsing around on heels.com and came across these. Naturally, I thought they would be the perfect addition to this post which is why you get Wedge-a-licious + A Bonus.

BCBGirls Dorothy

This little beauty features the same fab combination of cognac and gold leather. Yum. I mean, just, Y.U.M. What is it about this pairing that is making me giddy as a school girl? This time you'll find more contrast in the wooden platform and stacked wood heel. The woven leather gives these more of a huarache style than gladiator and that is A.O.K. with me.

Do you have a preference between the two?

Birds Of A Feather

I was intrigued by the similarities in these. Personally, I'm partial to the pink pair. Which do you prefer?

BCBGirls Polands

This sandal with its brightly bold sunflower hue will instantly make you the center of attention. I love the contrast between the leather upper and the rope trim and the wood heel and platform. I love the fresh take on styling here. It just screams summer to me.

Boutique 9 Itala

I simply adore this platform by Boutique 9. The color is fabulous. Boutique 9 calls it violet but I love it for its pinky purple hue that seems to have a sort of streaking effect. Once again we have a shoe style that features a contrasting midsole, this one is wrapped in raffia, and a wooden platform and heel. These may very well make their way into my closet. I love them!

Orange Crush

No matter what you call it be it orange, or coral, or vermillion I am spying this pretty little hue everywhere. I love orange(coral, vermillion)! Especially in shoes. What a great way to add a little pop of color to all of those flirty Spring frocks.

Luna, Charles by Charles David

Now this flirty little wedge is leaning more towards the coral side and that is a. o.k. by me. Such fun details. The slingback, the strappy design and the tonal platform. Quite fetching, no?

BCBGirls Ramos Wedge

A fabric upper with great patent leather accents. From the trimmed edges, to the bold buckle just above the peep toe, and the adjustable ankle strap. But if orange isn't your cup of tea these also come in crushed berry, black, and brown. I recommend either the berry or the orange. After all brights are a hot trend for the Spring and like I said before they are a fabulously fun way to add just the right amount of oomph to your Spring/Summer wardrobe.

BCBGirls Six Sandal

BCBGirls Six Sandal

Such pretty colors combine in the color block detailing on this sandal by BCBGirls. Rich coral, ivory, and lavender working together to create a look that is the epitome of Spring. The subtle pleating on the vamp, the peep toe, and the platform give this sandal a wonderfully feminine vibe as well.

Splurge Vs. Steal - Edmund Heel

Edmund Heel - BCBGirls

I just had to feature these as soon as I saw them. Look familiar?? These are very similar to the Pour La Victoire shoe featured on Monday. With the exception of the heel, they have the color block detail and are an exact match from the top. I was so excited to find this pair. This is a great alternative at a wonderful price.

Hot Trends - The Wedge

I don't own may wedges but this is a problem I plan to have rectified very soon. However I tend to teeter about a little more when I'm sporting a wedge then when I'm sporting a stiletto. That seems a bit strange, I know, but I've had more practice walking on stilettos. Check out some of my wedge favorites below.

BCBGirls Morenia

Truly adorable. The cut out accents, the square toe, and that amaretto hue all combine to make these truly eye-catching. BCBGirls is always a great brand with quality, on trend shoes at a fabulous price.

Deborah - Betsey Johnson

Ugh! So fabulous. Betsey's designs can sometimes be over the top (see this post on Shoe Blog to see what I mean) but this pair is so, so hot! I love the v shaped straps at the vamp and the hot pink hue! Add to that the tonal stud accents and I am fit to be tied. If the pink is too much for you they also some in black but personally, I am partial to the pink : )

Nine West - Ripple

Ha ha! So this not only hits the wedge trend but it also hits the exotics trend as well. Aren't you loving the twofers? Two trends for the price of one??? How great is that? Snake skin embossed leather and a great black/gray color combo. This sassy little wedge comes in two great other color combos as well.

Perfect 10 Sale!

I heart Heels.com and guess what????? They are having a "Perfect 10" sale! Now through December 1st you can save at least $10 on each and every pair of shoes on their site. You really need to check it out. If you haven't visited heels.com before you don't know what you've been missing. Seriously! The selection is so fierce.

You know I already checked it out. See below for a few that are on my list.

Vince Camuto Minda Heel

Now I know these don't have the "wow" factor like some of the shoes I've been featuring lately but they do have the look of a classic with a couple of twists. A tad menswear inspired, I love the tassel just over the toe and the seaming along the front. The square toe and stacked heel gives them a modern feel. This is a shoe you'll find yourself reaching for again and again.

Nilla Heel, Sam Edelman

Silver. Studded. Strappy. HOTT! Ugh. If I thought I could pull these off for even a second, I would. Unfortunately I think you need to have legs that are a mile long and that, unfortunately, is something I don't have. This is a seriously gorgeous shoe.

Report Signature - Rockwell

The combination of the patent leather and shiny gray pleated satin really gets me here. Then throw in the platform and 5 inch cone shaped heel. I want. No, I don't just want... I need.

Dimitria Heel, BCBGirls

I really, really, really like these. The color and all the straps. The platform and the wood heel. There is just one thing that I'm on the fence about. I love the studs but I don't love the BCBgirls emblazoned on them. I would definitely have to see these in person first. But everything else is spot on. What do you think?

Don't see anything that tickles your fancy? Just click here to get to the home page and search for a pair that does. I guarantee you will.

Shoe Trying Spree - Third Time's a Charm

Made plans to meet my friend Lizzy (a.k.a. Smitten Kitten) at the mall on Saturday to check out Macy's "Buy More Save More" Sale. Thought we might be able to combine our resources. Was a good idea in theory, not so much in practice. Smitten Kitten was looking for a pair of riding boots. I was looking for anything that caught my eye. The idea of finding the perfect pair of gray boots was in the back of my mind but I thought my search would more than likely prove to be futile.

1st Stop -Macy's

Jessica Simpson Daila Heel

Yes it's these again. I tried them on for the second time. Well, actually, I tried one of them on for the second time. The salesman brought out the box and it only had one shoe in it. Yes, you heard me. Of course my first thought was well maybe the other shoe is on display.
Ummm... no. The pair on display is a size 6. Keyword. Pair. So I got his attention to let him no there was only one shoe in the box. The scurrying commenced. They couldn't find it. Ooookay.
I decide that I want a brown pump with more of a stacked heel. Oh, and the other shoe. I found it. It was displayed over in the handbag section, with the JS purses.

BCBGirls Nancy Boot

Smitten Kitten spied these with her little eye. Eh. What the hell? Why not? Liked them but didn't LOOOVE them. They felt and looked a little too cheap.

Bandolino Edwena

These had caught my shopping companions interest when we were doing a little pre-browsing on the internets. Really cute and the leather looks and feels high quality but they did this funny little bunching around her ankles. She was also holding out for a pretty little pair she spied on the Aldo website. More about those a little later.

Calvin Klein Nana

On the way out I tried on these from the display. They were REALLY cute on. Smitten Kitten was not thrilled with them on the table but she was sold once I put them on my feet. Made a tentative plan to re-visit these if I didn't have any luck elsewhere. Then off we went to stop #2.

2nd stop - Nordie's

As soon as we rounded the corner towards Nordie's I spied a table with not one but two pairs of gray boots. Are those angels I hear? A chorus of them, no less. My eye is first drawn to these.

MICHAEL Michael Kors "Parker" Boot

And then sitting just below the Michael Kors boot was this pair.

Circa Joan & David Pretty Boot

I asked to try both of them on. I just knew the Circa Joan & David boot wouldn't fit around my "giant" 15" calves. I had to give myself options. I tried on the Michael Kors Boot first. It was a pull on. I knew I wouldn't have any trouble slipping into them and I didn't. Smitten Kitten wasn't digging on them as much as I was. She felt they were a little too Captain Hook or Captain Jack Sparrow or insert your favorite pirate's name here. Some of you may or may not remember but I have blogged about the "Pretty" boot here and here. Nordstrom didn't have the gray in my size but they did have the black. I slipped my foot into them positive I would never get them zipped. And then a miracle occurred. They zipped all the way up! They zipped all the way up! I pranced around the floor for a bit and pulled my jeans up to make sure I didn't have the dreaded calf muffin top. Eureka! No muffin top. Oh and guess what??? They were on sale. I know! It was meant to be. Marked down from $250 to $149. Sold! The sales girl checked and they were only available on-line BUT they are still regular price on-line. No worries. One quick phone call from Allison and the price adjustment was complete. YAY!!!!!!!!!! I should get them in 3-4 days.

Next stop - Aldo (It was Smitten Kitten's turn)

SK was on a mission and her mission was this little beauty below.

Orvillea

As far as riding boots are concerned, these are pure perfection. There is a gorgeous brass buckle on the side and perforated detailing at the vamp and ankle. Smitten Kitten was sold. While she was busy prancing around the store in all her whiskey hued leather glory I became intrigued with these.

Fanulanu

I'm so happy I slipped the display on. They were so hot! I love the cone shaped heel and the elastic (of course). It took me all of 2 seconds to decide they would be mine. Done and done. Can't wait to pair these with a wealth of looks as the weather turns. I hope everyone had a weekend as fulfilling as mine. Happy Monday everyone!

More Amazing Deals at SmartBargains.com

SmartBargains.com has done it again. Even though many of us are gearing up for Fall there is still plenty of Summer sandal wearing to be had and boy can you score some serious deals. Gorgeous shoes at even better prices. See below for some of my faves. Argh! There are so many beautful shoes and they prices are so amazing! Hurry! Go to the website, now!

The strappy details, the lizard embossed leather, and the jewels laying across the top of your foot lend a sexy vibe to this sandal by Arturo Chiang. Marked down to an amazing $39.98 from $110.00

Crocodile embossed sling back pumps with a gold tipped 4.25 inch heel. I love the jeweled buckle detail across the toe. Add to that the stunning bronze color and you have yourself some seriously pretty shoes. Stylish and sophisticated you'll get compliments galore in this pump by Marciano. It can be yours for only $79.98, down from $260.00!

Glittering gold snakeskin embossed leather wraps it's way around your foot. Add to that a t-strap and sexy 4 inch heel and these will carry you into many a summer season. BCBGirls Snake Embossed Sandal can be yours for only $39.98

MMM...that sweet little bow, the wrap around ankle strap and the oh so pretty silk in the perfect shade of jade. Martinez Valero Camila Silk Sandal, just $47.98

Look good coming and going with these wedge sandals by Via Spiga. These are not for the faint of heart! Wild, sexy, and hot, hot, hot and at only $79.98 they are a steal!

The best part about this shoe is it will carry you into the Fall. Pair these with some tights and a pencil skirt and you'll hit all the trends from the peep toe, to the oxford styling, and the cut-out details. The Guess Doozi pump now only $59.98.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Get out your party hats ladies it's time for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! I LOVE this sale. If you're not familiar with this annual event you are in for a treat. What makes this sale so special? This is THE fashion event of the year. It's a unique opportunity to get your picks for Fall 08 - ON SALE! There's no waiting until the end of the season. You can get what's hot RIGHT NOW! Visit the link above to check out all of the fabulous fashions. There are some seriously amazing coats and bags. Below see my picks for shoes. (You can click on the catalog image for a larger view)




From the top: Michael Kors Morgandy Quarter Strap Platform in Deep Red $89.90 after sale. ($138.95)

Pictured just below: Peep Toe sling back in cherrywood snake by BCBGirls $69.90 after sale. ($109.95)

Bottom: Stuart Weitzman lace up oxford pump with cut out sides in bronze snake $199.90 after sale. ($305.00)





Top section left: Stuart Weitzman Bouffant Pump in Gray Flannel $199.90 after sale. ($320.00)

Top section middle: Cole Haan open toe sling back mary jane in tortoise patent $179.90 after sale. ($275.00)

Top section right: Nanette Lepore French maid bootie $229.90 after sale. ($350.00)

Mid section left: Kate Spade double strap mary jane $299.90 after sale ($478.00)





Pictured right: Cole Haan Aliya Air Boot with snake skin covered buttons $299.90 after sale. ($495.00)














Top Left: Me Too mid heel oxford $59.90 after sale. ($98.95)

Right: Max Studio lace up boot in deep red $229.90 after sale. ($359.95)

Bottom: Enzo Angiolini menswear inspired bootie in dark purple $79.90 after sale. ($119.95)







Top Section left: Naughty Monkey stacked heel loafer in purple suede/brown leather $56.90 after sale. ($84.95)

Mid Section right: Steve Madden leather slouch boot $99.90 after sale. ($159.95)




The sale starts Friday! Quantities are limited so log on or hurry to the closest brick and mortar near you.

I can't wait to go shopping!