Moschino Cheap and Chic Laser Cut Ribbon Pumps

Moschino is one of those shoe-brands that leads me from shoe-crush to shoe-crush.  It happened again today with these red-hot,  laser-cut pumps.

With their elegant filigree design, these had me at ‘laser-cut’.

I’m not usually one to start even thinking about Christmas until we’ve at least finished cooking the turkey for Thanksgiving, but the shiny red-patent and swirling-filigree design combo has these shooting straight to the top of my Christmas list.

They wouldn’t even have to be wrapped up; they come with their own festive bows.

Moschino Cheap and Chic Cut Out Patent Leather Pump $650 via Nordstrom.com

Kalso Earth’s Shannon Boots Are My New Gorgeous Comfort Faves

So. I’ve made no bones about the fact that I love Kalso Earth Shoes. But now I’ve got another reason to love them.

Recently I was looking for the perfect winter boot — one to last me all winter. My new Kalso Earth Shannon Boots are so beautiful and comfortable, with a high-quality leather upper, a negative heel insole and excellent arch support. Excerpts from a very interesting interview about Kalso’s yoga instructor creator and how she came up with the negative heel, after the jump.

Kalso Earth Shannon Boots, $190 from (my fave store!) The Tannery, Zappos and 1PlanetShoes

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Get a Ruthie Davis Vibe with Sam Edelman’s ‘Scarlett’

The ‘Scarlett’  spiked sandals being offered by Sam Edelman immediately remind me of Ruthie Davis’ Spikette styles (and in a looser fashion, some of Louboutin’s & Rodarte’s past offerings). Let’s take a peek.

Sam Edelman ‘Scarlett’ peep toe sandal:

Sam Edelman ‘Scarlett’. Available via Nordstrom in blue, black, & color-blocked snakeskin at $199.95,

Also available in pewter grey at $200 via Piperlime.

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Casadei’s Sparkling Champagne Dream Shoes

I could wax on for days about these shoes. Adjectives such as fabulous, elegant, breathtaking, and more come trippingly off my tongue when confronted with this much concentrated shoe perfection. Shoes like these make me want to get married all over again just for the opportunity to wear them at least once.

Well, that’s quite enough of a lapse into hyperbole for the time being. I could go on all day; instead let me distill my mental stew of adjectives into the following statement:

Oh, look! Pretty!

Casadei Crystal Heel Platform Slingbacks $1870 via Neiman Marcus

Charlotte Olympia Orient Express Bootie

I know it’s Wednesday and even though the week is half over, you need a little extra umpph to get you through the rest of the week.

So how about these eye-popping, beautiful to look at but impractical for my lifestyle fantasy heels by Charlotte Olympia?  Dubbed the Orient Express, these might not be shoes that I’d like to take a ride in.  Yet, anyone walking in these vibrant teal heels will certainly be able to rise to a special occasion in the 5.5 inch heels and show off their fancy feathers, literally.  Even the peacock head at the cap toe is a conversation piece.

The Charlotte Olympia Orient Express is available for £935 on her website.