I think I’m the only one in the world left who actively likes Gwyneth Paltrow. And dagnabbit, I like her sense of style, too! Not always the most flattering, this is true, but she shops outside the lines, and in a way that I usually think looks great on her. So, seeing her out and about for her Iron Man publicity tour has been fun for me. And boy, has she been parading the insanely high heels lately!

But the pair that grabbed my fancy has much more to do with the gladiator sandal trend.

Because how can you not love these Giuseppe Zanotti shiny gold sandals?

(photos from Just Jared)

If you have the cash and want to shell out for these pretty puppies, a very similar (though not identical, despite what other sites seem to say) version is available at Endless for $650.

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There’s something to be said about the classics. I’m loving the simple, classic, sturdy yet wildly feminine lines of this platform wedge, in black or brown suede, with criss-cross straps. There’s something very soothingly chic about it. I also love the story behind the Cordani brand: the brand founder, Allyson, started her own line of made-for-walking shoes so she could brave the cobblestone passageways and hard-to-navigate winding alleys of Boston’s historic Beacon Hill. Hey, I need something fashionable and hardy for navigating the streets of Philadelphia, too! These Cordani shoes are cute, comfortable, sturdy, and feel great on your feet. Nordstrom has them for $209, but Endless (ka-tching!) has them for only $70. Happy shoe-sale shopping!

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Now that Zappos has gone all commando on us and only has 10% sales on anything (why? oh why??), I’ve been forced to shop shoe sales elsewhere, and so it is that I bumped into this new site: Endless.com. Not only do they have a great selection of brands, but these days they include FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING (and 110% price guarantee, just like Zappos). That’s right: order it today, you’ll get it tomorrow. Free. He-he. They’re an offshoot of Amazon, which, hey, can only be a good sign, right?

There are other features I like on this website. The search function, for example, allows you to selectively search only the brands you want, something I actually was looking for (and never got on Zappos). All the other search parameters (color, size, type, width, price range) also apply–but you can limit them to only 2, or 10 brands of your choice. The images are also pretty nice, and rival Zappos’s in that not only do they offer all possible views and angles, but there is a zoom function on each one of those views. Pretty sweet!

Even sweeter are the deals they offer. Today I found some really great offers on Claudia Ciuti footwear, such as these stone patent flats, with the graciously unexpected detail of a semi-buckle on the vamp, and the promise of style and comfort in every bite, uhhh, I mean, step:

They are reduced from $275 to $110. Not bad at all!

I also wouldn’t mind getting my hands on these babies:

These are Claudia Ciuti ‘Dustin’ boots, suede and patent, down to $200 from $482. Very stylish, in my opinion, and very comfy (I already have a pair of Claudia Ciuti wedge suede boots that are really, really comfortable).

They don’t have such great deals on bags, but I really liked their selection of handbags. Will take a closer look as soon as I finish this post.  

Well, happy shopping, you groovers!

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