Via Spiga Fall Shoes

Via Spiga released photos of  it’s Fall 2011 shoes.   The collection has something for everyone.  Chunky platforms, ballet flats, wedges, and loafers.  Let’s look and see what they will be offering for Fall.

The patent animal print is a fun change from hair on hide that was shown in the Pre-Fall shows.

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Vintage/Americana: An Important 2011 Trend

Women’s Wear Daily just took a poll that asked readers what they thought was going to be the most important trend for 2011.  This poll showed that Vintage and Americana will be on the top of next year’s shoe trend.  We saw this in many shoe lines and on the runways.  Let’s look at what we could be wearing this coming year.  The poll result, I think, is influenced by increasingly casual lifestyles.

Maeble on sale for $79 at Ninewest.com

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Jimmy Choo Metallic Croc-Stamped Wellingtons

Jimmy Choo Metallic Croc-Stamped Wellingtons

I am kind of at a loss here. Like, for as much as I love Jimmy Choo, I am not sure how to feel about these boots. Oh, I know you see them there. These big, silver wellies. Specifically, these are Jimmy Choo’s Metallic Croc-Stamped Wellington Boots ($227.50 at Net-a-Porter). I feel … I don’t know. On the one hand, I think they are awesome – obviously, because otherwise I wouldn’t have chosen them in the first place. On the other hand … wow. In other news, in keeping with Net-a-Porter’s gigantic site wide sale, these are down over two hundred dollars, from an OG price of $455.

See, here’s my thing. I love silver. I love wellies too, I have no idea why. But these are really silver. Genuine Hunter Wellingtons, which is incredibly awesome, they definitely get a glamorous Jimmy twist. Made of rubber, the finish with its crocodile stamp detailing is more than merely silver, it’s downright molten. (more…)

Brian Atwood Balleto Platform Sandals

Brian Atwood Balleto Platform Sandals

Happy holidays, shoenistas! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas, and that you’re looking forward to an awesome New Year’s Eve. If you’re still on the look out for some stellar shoes for the biggest party night of the year, you might want to turn your attention to Brian Atwood. His Balleto Platform Sandals ($1,042.50 at Net-a-Porter) are nothing less than stunning. I mean, wait until you hear the details on these heels, you’re going to flip your stuff. Best part? Net-a-Porter is still having a ginormous, ridiculously fabulous sale, so these are marked down from $2,085. You can save over a thousand dollars!

And honestly, these shoes are worth it. Brian Atwood is almost challenging some old school Alexander McQueen awesome sauce with these sandals. They are the epitome of cocktail couture, highly innovative and totally modern. Made of black leather and plastic, the clear material is beautifully embellished with studded crystals. (more…)

Merry Christmas!!!

From All Of Us At ShoeBlog, Merry Christmas!!!