If you live on the East Coast like me, you’re probably wondering right now whether you’ll be able or willing to get out of the house later, with all this wintry mix shoved into our faces today. But! Never despair–put on a pair of steaming hot red shoes, and you’ll melt the most glacial of landscapes for this Lovers’ Day. And in that vein, may I suggest?

Sigerson Morrison metallic red pumps, fiery and delicate at the same time, $175 on Zappos.

These red suede pumps from Kate Spade are also luscious ($220 on Zappos):

I also like the sexy sillhouette and curvy details on this Sergio Rossi pump ($366 on Zappos):

…as well as these Moschino ladybug pumps, which practically do all the flirting for you ($399 on Zappos):

And of course, this would feel a little incomplete without mentioning a pair of scorching hot Louboutins, such as these satin platform stilettos ($680 on NeimanMarcus.com):

What are YOU wearing for Valentine’s Day today? Or alternatively, what would you DREAM of wearing? Do share in the forum!

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If you’re in the market for a pair of unassuming, low-profile, black patent peep-toe flats or low wedges, boy, is this your season! Let’s start with these:

Um… methinks I’ve seen these peep-toe low wedges elsewhere on the high street:

Of course, if you don’t care for the wedge, we’re more than happy to oblige:

…which are virtually indistinguishable from these:

And of course, we got you covered if you want something less shiny:

Or without the little vamp detail:

Or with just a bit of shine–say, you want patent only on the wedge? No problem!

Or was it that you wanted a higher wedge? No worries, we got you covered:

Cast (in order of appearance):

- Marc by Marc Jacobs black patent skimmer, $315;

- Bunni by Steve Madden, $49.95 (on sale);

- DKNY ‘Jodi’ Peep-toe Flat for $228.95;

- Gabriella Rocha ‘Lexi’ flat for $44.95;

- Belle by Sigerson Morrison black leather skimmer, $298.95;

- SM New York ‘Blasstt’ for $40.95;

- BrunoMagli ‘Nisako’ for $213.95;

- Taryn Rose ‘Daelyn’ for $495.

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Hi there! Hope you had a great weekend and didn’t let the cold weather (at least here in the Northeast) get you down. So, let’s play our Monday game, Spot the Shoe on Sale. Today’s candidate: Sigerson Morrison ‘4111′ flat–an adorable mustachioed ballet flat coming in a wide variety of textures and colors, and originally priced between $265-285.

If you like this brown suede version, you’re in luck! They’re on sale at PlazaToo for only $100 , down from the original $260–and also available in a good variety of sizes.

If, however, you’re more into other colors, you still have to pay full price.

This ‘blush’ with a hint of metallic version will set you back $285 at Nordstrom (or $289 at Zappos, shipping included). And the black version below is $270 at BlueBee (they also have a gold version for $265).

Finally, the purple suede version is $265 on the manufacturer’s website, and the black patent one is $274 at Zappos.

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After the initial rush of excitement and racing thoughts of a Golden Ticket hidden somewhere in the delicious wrapper of these Sigerson Morrison ankle boots, I curbed my enthusiasm and started to ponder more tempered questions such as, how practical can these be? aren’t they a little too pointy and narrow to be comfortable? where does one wear solid gold boots? when is the hotness named Daniel Craig going to make his next Bond? Ok, the last question may have not been prompted by the boots, nor was it tempered, but if you saw the latest James Bond, you will understand my sudden, burning crush.

Anyway, where was I? Ah, the boots. No matter how over the top they may be, what with the Western flair and did I mention the gold? you might have noticed it too–I can’t help but think that these boots are faaahhhbulous. And if there’s any time of the year you should wear them, why, it’s right now, just in time for over-the-top Christmas festivities, not to mention Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Festivus. Plus, they will appeal to the Scrooge-crowd as they are 31% off, going for $341 on Zappos. Shine on, you crazy boot, you!

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Some women hate it. Some women can’t get enough of it. And some, like me, tolerate it in moderation–which, give me some toe cleavage as long as my shoes aren’t going to fly off my feet if I want to move a little faster.

Take the shoe on the left–gorgeous, no? You might recognize the design from the Sigerson Morrison collection–there’s a whole line of these flats, in plush velvets and shiny leathers, with gorgeous glass beads on the vamp (btw, these brown ones are currently on sale at Neiman Marcus). I really, really, really want to like these shoes. Everything about them indicates fashion, luxe, beauty, sophistication, and the lack of heel is a gentle nod to comfort.

However, there are two problems for me: the flatter-than-the-Texas-panhandle sole, which, at least for me, is pretty uncomfortable (no arch support!); and the HUGE toe-cleavage allowed by the vamp. That shoe is destined hang on for dear life to your tootsies. I’m a fast walker; I doubt I can keep these on for more than a few seconds without much toe-curling and general discomfort. As about orthotics? Forget it. They will clamp out of these shoes faster than you can say Sigerson Morrison. I have a relatively similar pair of Delman ballet flats that turned out to be pretty much unbearable for exactly this reason.

And what is it about toe-cleavage anyway? I know a woman’s feet are supposed to be sexy when properly displayed–so the ‘cleavage’ is a tease, a glimpse of nudity in a place no one would consider over-the-top otherwise. And you know–I’m not totally opposed to the idea as long as, you know, I can actually walk in those shoes.

Sigerson Morrison designs flats with ample, copious, over-the-top toe cleavage. His ballet flats are elongated, delicate, slim, dainty, ultra-feminine, in beautiful gleaming colors and sensual textures. They are indeed a beauty to behold. However, I’m going to stay away from these ones–indeed, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep them on and I’d have to sacrifice too much of my comfort for this aethereal vision of femininity.

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