Whether or not you’ve got chestnuts roasting on an open fire or stockings all hung by the chimney with care, it is indeed the night before Christmas in my time zone.

And on this night when so many go to sleep dreaming of the delightful treasures to be unwrapped tomorrow and the smiles on faces of other people unwrapping their own treasured gifts, I come bearing some shoes to inspire pleasant dreams.

Here’s an ice sculpture of a Chanel stunner from their upcoming Spring 2009 line.

Who wouldn’t be happy to open this trompe l’oeil Fendi bootie under the Christmas tree?

The Jimmy Choo Roz sandal will spice up any holiday party.

You’ll never be called boring if you show up anywhere in these Marc Jacobs yellow python stilettos.

Just imagine little fairy lights twinkling off the sparkle on these Miu Miu platforms.

Or take a page from Galligator’s book and wish for something blue, like these crystallized Valentino pumps.

 

And if none of those is making for sweet dreams for you, then I’ll leave you with this final winter wonderland of a shoe that I snapped a photo of in a Paris store window on a recent pass by the classic department store, Le Printemps.

 

May those of you celebrating have a joyous Christmas.  And may all of you (celebrating or not) have a wonderful last week of 2008 filled with good cheer and good company.

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The view out my front door is a veritable Winter Wonderland:

 

So, rather than wish for a White Christmas, which would be nothing shy of redundant, I’ll share my wish for Something Blue. 

Just Cavalli Blue Satin Peep Toe Heel $163 $545 at DJPremium.com; All for one lucky size 7/37 out there in shoe-land. Looking at these, I am somewhat reminded of Carrie’s SATC $945 blue satin Manolo wedding shoes; maybe it’s the color & elegant lines.

Crisp and Ice Blue - What a perfect Winter Treat!

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Hello from snowy Seattle!  With the help of the picturesque white scenery outside,  I’ve been totally feeling the holiday vibe. To accompany my spirits, I watched one of my favorite holiday movies, Love Actually, for like the hundredth time last weekend.

Now there’s a scene in the movie where this little girl with wonderful lungs sings “Make my wish come true….All I want for Christmas is yoooouuuu…..and you…and yowhoowhoo (pointing to random people in the room)!  Now, there are a few shoes that make me want to burst out in this song, so if you’ll bear with me, play this clip from the movie and start reading along.

All I want for Christmas is you…..

Giuseppe Zanotti ($486 at Zappos with free, guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve!)

And yoooouuuu

Roberto Cavalli with Giraffe embracing at the vamp ($435 at Zappos, guaranteed delivery by Xmas eve)

and you….

Two Lips Princess (It probably isn’t made in Italy, but it is a decent price of $89)

and youwhoowhoo….

Stuart Weitzman Nuflame with crystal details ($450 and I can get it by Dec 24 with overnight delivery)

and Youahhh!

Linea Paolo Blush ($139 at Nordies)

All I want for Christmas is for everyone to have a happy holiday!

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I have Christmas on the brain. Most holidays affect me this way. Of course, it doesn’t help that everywhere  that I go (except for my car where there is the ‘All Nickelback All the Time’ local rock station) I am surrounded by Christmas music, Christmas decorations, and Christmas advertisements. 

Just this weekend, we put  up our Christmas tree and wrapped the kid’s presents - so that they have time to really get excited about the upcoming holiday. (Did I say excited? They’ve been sleeping by the tree!)

Anyway, all ham dinner and pumpkin cheesecake plans aside, my attention has also turned to shoes that are so dolled-up that you will feel like they are gift-wrapping for your feet. 

Well, here ya go. Ribbons & Bows galore:

 

Type Z Noel $74.56 - $77 at Zappos in Bronze, Red, or Gold

(Appropriately named, don’t you think?)

 

 

Marciano Alida $204 @ Zappos

(What to say? These are simply stunning.)

 

 

Stuart Weitzman Romance $199.12 at Zappos 

(Romantic? And how!)

 

Stuart Weitzman Solitaire $234 - $273.60 @ Zappos in Fuchsia, White or Black

(A pink Marilyn dream.)

 

 

Betseyville Genna  $71.90 at Endless, $75.20 Zappos/$89.99 Heels.com

(Unwrap your inner Barbie Girl)

 

 

Betsey Johnson Rally $150 @ Zappos.com/$104.97 @ Endless

(Also available in pink with black ribbon. No secrets here; I love these.)

 

 

Coloriffics Sierra $66.50 @ Zappos (Several colors)

(Conservative with a touch of Glam, not an easy achievement.)

 

 

 

Martinez Valero Coca $106.16 - $117.97 @ Zappos on Red or Black, you can get the Coca in limited sizes of Black or Tan at Endless for $76.42.

(The perfect dare to the love of your life: ’Unwrap this.’)

 

 

Paris Hilton Destiny $89.95 @ Endless / $93 @ Zappos ; many color options.

(With that wrap-around bow this doesn’t even need a box; just pop it under the tree.)

 

 

Vaneli Puppy  $88.90 @ Zappos

(I’m seeing more of these structured loop-bows lately; honestly, they’re growing on me.)

 

 

 

 

RSVP Rhea $58.50 in Navy @ Zappos, other colors are $69-$74

(Simple, Sexy, and Day-um do I love the Sapphire color on these.)

 

 

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Kate Spade Gali $247.24 for the Forest Green, other colors are $347.95.

(Sweet, classic and Christmas-tree green.)

 

 

RSVP Afton $58.40 - 68 in four colors at Zappos.

(A sweet and slightly glitzy half-bow in Holiday Red)

 

 

RSVP Judith in red for $60.80 at Zappos; bone and black are $58.40

(Another Pretty as a Package ribbon-wrapped style)

 

 

Gabriella Rocha Heaven in red for $50 at Zappos, other colors $39-$50.

(The polka dots are super cute. I love the wrap-around effect over the top of the hidden platform -

plus it also comes in a silver version that is quite adorable)

 

 

Type Z Kat  $89 at Zappos; in three colors.

(What can I say, it’s 12 degrees outside, boots were going to wind up in here somehow.

 Plus how cute are those little bows?)

 

And, now that I mention ‘Little Bows’ I can’t forget this style by Moschino:

Moschino CA16108C1P  RS0 $624 at Zappos.

(Come on, don’t they make you smile just a little with that itty bitty gift box on the vamp?)

 

 And finally, not a bow, but So Perfect:

Beverly Feldman Fireball $92 @ 6pm.com.

(This one is not ribbons and bows, but how incredibly ‘Holly and the Ivy’ can you get?

 These babies just scream ‘It’s Christmas! Where’s the eggnog?’)

 

Gosh, now I’m wishing it was time to open up some presents!

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One of my favorite brick and mortar stores to shop at for fabulous deals on shoes is DSW.  So when DSW’s online store launched earlier this year, I was pretty excited.  Excited that is, until I actually visited the site and failed to be impressed by the shoe selection and the value offered.

However, I try to be open-minded and when I visited DSW earlier today (I had DSW Rewards points I wanted to use) I must say that I was adequately impressed to find a few deals on their luxury shoes.

I picked up these Jimmy Choo June pumps for $199.95.  Technically, after my DSW Rewards, promo codes, and free shipping code, they cost me $164.95.  They are pretty classy and I think I’ll be able to wear them for a number of years.

I also wanted these Guiseppe Zanotti platforms ($199.95, but it was not meant to be.  My size was unavailable.

I’m probably in the minority, but even though I love the classic look and soft intrecciato woven leather in Bottega Veneta bags, I am not a fan of the brand.  However, their signature weave on this Bottega Veneta wedge actually is tempting for a non-fan, as is the $199.95 price tag.

Another brand I’m not crazy about is Emilio Pucci.  The brand’s crazy patterns are normally a bit too much for me.  On this Pucci bow (also $199.95) pump, though, I think a nice balance was struck.  There is still the signature pattern but it is tastefully adorned on the bow only.

Red is often a tricky color.  It can look too sexy and flashy for the office, but on a simple, clean pump like these Jimmy Choo Glacier pumps, I think the shoe is totally wearable in the office and would give any dark outfit the perfect pop of color. Price tag? $199.95  Are you seeing a pattern here?

So I’ve gone over a few pumps on sale at DSW, but there are actually a small number of luxury shoe designer flats available too.  My favorite of the bunch are these Prada Buckly flats.  Your price, a very predictable $199.95.

And finally, just when you though that all the shoes were going for $199.95, I admit to being thrown for a loop at the pricetag of these Missoni platform sandals.  Surprisingly, they are going for $129.95.  I’m still not a taker though as the patterns are too busy for me.

So if you are looking for a few good shoes, head on over to the DSW Luxury Shoe sale.  If the prices don’t immediately show up, just be sure to login using you DSW Rewards id.  And if you are like me and want to take bargains up a notch (after the Saks sale, I’m been spoiled and expect there to be a sale on a sale item), try out our ongoing DSW coupon thread over in the forums.

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