So, I’ve waited almost an entire week to write about the shoes from last week’s Project Runway episode. So sue me. Better late than never, right? And there were some good ones, too.

Rami’s well-deserved winning outfit was not only fantastic, but also accessorized with these Versace pumps, which were also used with Kit’s outfit from the first episode, which are demure but hyper stylish. They don’t fight with this kitschy dress, but they’re sleek and chic enough to hold their own.

Chris refrained from making an overly costume-y confection out of the confections with this smart, artistic dress, which went nicely with Gucci’s Ebony gladiator-like platform sandals.

Victorya’s outfit plain old sucked, if you ask me. In fact, the only thing I liked about it was the shoes, which are these pretty, beachy Hermes Kristal sandals.

Likewise with Sweet P’s outfit. Well, no, that’s not quite right. The outfit was boring (in fact, I liked her initial idea very much, but she scrapped it), and the shoes were fine, but a little bit blah with that boring dress. I wish she’d gone with something a little snazzier in a bright color, but instead she stuck with these Stuart Weitzman Bellisima thongs. I say *yawn,* Silvery sparkly *yawn.*

Let’s see what they all come up with for tomorrow’s new episode. I can’t wait!

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This Gucci deal was updated on our holiday coupon guide, but since it is so rare for a luxury brand to have a sale on virtually all their super spectacular inventory, I thought it deserved its own post.

On Tuesday, November 20, 2007 (today for all you in the east and midwest) , Gucci.com is have a special holiday shopping event. All purchases at Gucci.com will automatically receive a 10% discount at checkout (except for the UNICEF Holiday merchandise).

There are a ton of beautiful goodies on display, but there were a few that stood out for me. Keep in mind that I’m in the holiday mood and I’m still hunting for the perfect outfits to wear to the holiday parties that I’ll be attending.

Gucci Gold Kelly Pumps- This would really make the little black cocktail dress pop. I’m a fan of the gold knot at the top. Originally $560 but now on sale for $504.

If your holiday outfit is sparkling and you need a more basic shoe, I like these black Gucci pumps with swarovski crystal accents on the heel. I imagine they would be a closet staple for years to come and the crystals give the classic black pump instant, but still understated, glam. Originally $650; One sale for $585. There’s also a peeptoe version of this shoe in case you want to show off your perfect pedicure.

And since no outfit is complete without the perfect date and handbag/clutch, I’m in love with this feminine and radiant purple snakeskin clutch with mink tassels and swarovski crystals. Original price is $1280 but it is not on sale for $1152.

If the color isn’t to your liking but the style is, a gold version is available for a sale price of $805.5.

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It’s Saturday and that usually means the kick-off of some awesome sales around the Internets. I strongly suggest you check out the Bluefly sale, Sat.-Mon., which will give you an extra 15% off merchandise already on sale. I’ve picked just a few examples, but trust me, there is a lot more and I’d do some browsing in the lazy days of the afternoon if I were you.

So, here are some shoes that caught my eye:

Delman silver or gold flats, $76.50 (down from $255–that’s 70% off!)

Delicious Kate Spade purple velour slingbacks, now $81 (down from $295–that’s 73% off!):

Stuart Weitzman work-approved, yet delightfully stylish and cute lime green loafers, now $85 (down from$250–that’s 66% off!)

Slimmifying Delman tall stretch boots, fit for any calves, and now for any budget–$93.50, down from $310, that’s 70% off!

Designers are well-represented, so here’s your chance at owning some labels that might otherwise be out of reach–they’re usually about 50% off, sometimes more. I think these Prada camel leopard print pony hair pumps, $354, down from $695, are simply fab:

And so are these Gucci red sparkle patent buckle flats, $216, down from $425:

The sale lasts till Monday, and alas, sizes are quite limited–so if I were you, I would hurry.

Happy bargain shopping, shoe lovers!

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The standout shoe creations continue in Milan. Again, I offer up prayers of thanks to the fashion gods (who would that be? Coco Chanel? Marie Antoinette? Oleg Cassini?) that the Italian shows are providing truly unique footwear for our amusement.

This multi-material geometric sky-high wedge showed up at both Alberta Ferretti (in a design I quite like)

and Roberto Cavalli (in a design I both love–that little metallic accent on the back of the heel and the buckle–and HATE–all the rest of the shoe).

Maurizio Pecoraro kept alive the gimp-enhanced shoe style that we saw yesterday from Alessandro dell’Acqua.

And Gucci brought a new color into play: bubblegum pink.

But also this shoe, which, taken out of the context of runway fashion, looks like something you’d order out of a hobble fetishist catalogue. That heel must be 6 inches high. Ouch!

Keep the interesting shoes coming, Italy!

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Peacocks get a bad rap. Proud, vain… not flattering adjectives for birds that are so exotic and unique. Dammit, those birds deserve to be proud of their looks, and we deserve just as much to incorporate their pretty pretty feathers into our fashions. Peacock feathers have inspired such great and daring fashion moments as Nicole Kidman’s 2005 Golden Globes dress and Margaret Cho’s 2004 Grammy Awards dress:

And of course, there’s Aubrey Beardsley’s famous ”The Peacock Skirt” illustration for Oscar Wilde’s Salome.

I mean, even Nike has jumped on the peacock bandwagon with the Peacock Air Force One sneakers.

Have I got you excited about peacock patterns yet? Personally, I’m a sucker for them. I have peacock feather earrings, necklaces, barrettes, and at one time a peacock shirt. Not to mention these fantastic ICON peacock slides (which, by the way, I got for a song, with some sale-hunting assistance from Shoesense).

They’re fun, they’re different, and who says peacock feathers ever go out of style? They’ll always add something unique to your wardrobe. So let’s take a look at some proud options.

If you’re looking for something a little more neutral than the standard green/blue iridescent colors, try these thongs by Mystique ($106):

But if you’re ready to embrace the full-on peacock strut, then here are some diva-licious ways to do it.

Casual girl? Check out Chuck Taylor’s limited edition peacock hi-top ($72)

Rancher gal? Go for these Purdy Peacock cowboy boots… well… if you’ve got a spare $1,795 lying around for em.

Comfort lover? Try Naot’s Bali ($115), which is a seeming oxymoron: a demure peacock-featuring shoe. (It also comes in brown).

I’m still on the hunt for these peacock-patterned Irregular Choice shoes that I saw at the Zappos outlet in Vegas (sadly, too big for me). If anyone has any leads on where I can buy them (style 2915-1A), I’ll be forever in your debt.

If you feel like being patient, these gorgeous and classy Gucci peacock-enhanced slingbacks show up periodically on eBay.

And if peacock shoes are really too much for you to wear, but you like the idea, then hunt down this retired model shoe and put your treasured feathers up on a shelf.

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