There is something very sturdy and satisfying about Chie Mihara’s designs. They are substantial, earthy, if you will, but not earth-bound: they’re imaginative and colorful and overall happy.

The “Chiwawa” T-strap sandal in a delicious orange and cream color scheme is just that: a delightful, every-so-slightly-retro confection, that will make you, and everybody looking at you, happy. They’re $320 at Piperlime.

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Yellow is a hard color to pull off, especially when it’s on your shoes. I never owned yellow shoes, and I’m pretty sure that since the time I turned 12 I never wore anything yellow.

This spring, however, things are going to change. Yellow is big, and some of yellow shoes proposed by the designers are positively delightful. Every year I make one big shoe resolution–a couple of years ago it was throwing out my high heels; last year was buying more peep-toes; and this year, I think I’m going to make the leap to yellow.

I’m not sure what to choose though, especially when the choices are so varied!

Cynthia Vincent Sophie in black and yellow, 270 at Piperlime.

Kenneth Cole Button Up yellow suede flat, $120 at Piperlime.

Rafe Irina bow flat, $220 at Piperlime.

Dolce Vita Moritz peep-toe Mary Jane, $100 at Piperlime.

Frye Cameron skimmer, $148 at Piperlime.

AK Anne Klein Foxie, $89 at Piperlime.

Paul Green Vienna thong sandal, $219 at Zappos.

Kate Spade satin and crystals sandal, $299 at Zappos.

Gabriella Rocha Studio Cota, $109 at Zappos.

Franco Sarto Fancy, $89 at Piperlime.

Tory Burch Reva2, $195 at Plaza Too.

Chie Mihara Quake flat, $310 at Nordstrom.

…I’ll tell you what, I’m going to go and mull over this for a while…

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Don’t forget to submit your comments here to be entered in our giveaway for a $100 coupon at Barefoot Tess.

You’ve got today and tomorrow, and then the lucky winner will be announced on December 23.

Not like you need further temptation here, but just in case, take a look at what $100 could help bring home to your closet.

These sassy Chie Mihara Lumi t-strap flats are on offer

as are these Corso Como Candy asymmetrical maryjanes.

There’s this delicate Estella peep toe from Loeffler Randall

and (to keep this from being an all-black shoe post) this super cute Delman Mona ballet flat, which comes in, yes, black, but also in silver, gold, and this pretty pinkish copper color.

So comment away while you still can, and maybe one of these pretty pairs will be coming home with you. Self-gifting is a great tradition of the holiday season, after all.

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When the bad weather hits, and hits bad, all a girl wants to do is curl up in bed with her laptop and a cuppa tea and shop online for shoes. Right? (*Chirp*). Ahem.

The experience is even sweeter if you can find some nice deals to brighten your day. Because I’m generous like that and want to spread the good cheer of shoes to all womankind, I’m going to share with you some coupons on Barefoot Tess, a wonderful shoe site which you should all go visit right now.

First: Chie Mihara Lumi!  An expensive, but extremely cool T-strap flat, alluringly gleaming in all kinds of awesome. Type in the discount code LUMI to get 30% off these beautiful shoes ($315 retail price).

Then, there’s a chance to stock up for next summer, alas, with the Dolce Vita “Nimbus” flats. They are already reduced to $24.00, but you can have them for $15.00 dollars by typing in NIMBUS at checkout. They’re practically free, is all I’m saying. (Also available in deliciously vintage-y red-and-white stripes.) If you’re in the mood for something more season appropriate and less flirty, try this Matt Bernson Clinton wedge. You can save $70 off the regular $175 purchase price by typing CLINTON at checkout.

Finally, a shoe I’ve almost bought: Loeffler Randall “Mina” flats - available in silver or black. Type MINA for 40% off the list price. They’re originally $360, so your price would be (*calculates at lightning speed*) $216. Not bad at all!

Happy bargain shopping, shoe lovers!

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