In case you haven’t yet seen these in stores, several of this Fall’s resort collections have start to turn up at our favorite online shopping sites. Today’s focus is the Prada 2009 Resort Collection.

For more conservative ladies,  a number of these 2009 Resort styles are simple, feminine, classic, and stylish. The low demi-wedge sandals are a nice change from recent trends toward higher and more precarious styles. If you happen to prefer the higher heel, the ombre nude Maryjane pumps have a slim yet solid heel that will allow you to indulge in the trend of  higher styles without sacrificing too much in walking stability (~a la stilettos).

Prada Demi-wedge (T-strap) Sandals $520 Saks.com*

Prada Demi-wedge (Strappy) Sandals $520 at Saks.com

Prada T-strap Sandals $620 at Saks.com

Prada Ankle-strap Wedges $595 at Saks.com

Prada Mary-Jane Pumps $620 at Saks.com

Prada Round-toe Pumps $490 at Saks.com

Of course,  the folks over at Prada have not forgotten to include styles with a bit of bling in this collection (in apparent consideration of the many ladies who simply never stopped loving the idea of playing dress-up with their fashion). And, with the holidays just around the corner, I’m sure there are many gals out there who will find plenty of opportunities to let these lovelies shine - as they are quite obviously meant to do.

Prada Sequined Peep-toe Pumps $850 at Saks.com

Prada sequined mules $590 at Saks.com

Prada Sequined Sandals $850 at Saks.com

Prada Jewelled Slides $730 at Saks.com

Prada T-strap sandals $890 at Saks.com

Prada T-strap Sandals $790 at Saks.com

As for me, do I have a favorite? Well, while I am wholeheartedly loving the art-deco 1940’s appeal of the last 2 jewelled T-straps, I actually find myself more torn between the demi-wedge T-strap and the basic-yet oh, so sexy, jewelled slides.

How about you, which style do you find most appealing?

 *For those of you with a Saks 5th Avenue account, there is a triple-points event currently in progress online, and running Nov. 11-15  in stores.

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Whenever I wear a pair of pointy-toed shoes or boots, as I did this past weekend, my husband is prone to making comments along the lines of “Well, I can see which boots you’ll be wearing on Halloween.” This type of none-too-subtle witch reference is not lost on me. There are even those who categorically hate all pointy-toed shoes and use the phrase ‘Witch shoes’ dismissively. As for me, I simply shrug off any negativity regarding this classic style - as would anyone who has ever been lulled by the siren call of the perfect pair of pointy pumps. That perfect pair of witch pumps works its own spell on you so that you are unable to resist their particular charm.

Here’s to being the best-dressed witch in the neighborhood.

Manolo, Armani, and Weitzman, Oh My.

Manolo Blahnik Buckled Bootie $765 at Neiman Marcus

Manolo Blahnik Buckled Mary Jane $775 at Neiman Marcus

Manolo Blahnik Bow Pump $735 at Neiman Marcus

Georgio Armani d’Orsay Bootie $745 at Neiman Marcus

Stuart Weitzman ‘Mega’ Bootie $325 at Zappos.com

So many sweet pretties. *Cackle*

Okay, now that I’m back to Earth and off my broomstick, my Never Pay Retail budget tendencies are kicking in. So, here are a few somewhat more affordable alternatives for those of you currently situated in more of a bargainista than fashionista mode.

Daniblack ‘Viceroy’ Bootie Pump $112.50 $150.00at Zappos.com

Carlos by Carlos Santana ‘Vintage’ $78.00 at Zappos.com

In the end, I’m very tempted to grab these truly funky NYLA Knee-high Boots.

NYLA Janette $97.18 $190.00 at 6pm.com

I’ll get you, my pretties.

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It must be close to Halloween. Otherwise, how am I supposed to take these sandals seriously? I came across these today and immediately realized that these are the Perfect Fringed Sandal- for the girl who is partying as a Wookie (or, if she’s short like me, an Ewok*) or heck, Bigfoot.

*Please pardon me, my geek is showing. 

Here is the shoe (Zucca Brown Fringed Sandals $284 at Creatures of Comfort):

Here is Chewbacca:

And here is Wicket:

Can you look at the sandal and come up with an outfit that doesn’t scream out ‘Hobbit Feet’. These are like nightmare, shorty Uggs for Summertime; apparently these are for those occasions when a knee-high, furry,  Yeti-esque boot is just too hot to be practical.

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A recent Bluefly e-mail mentioned ‘New Chanel styles’ at their website. So, of course, I immediately popped over to see for myself what these items might be.

The styles shown below are some of what I found upon arrival at the Bluefly.com website. And yes, there do seem to be a few more currently stocked ‘Shoes to Die For’ by Chanel than I recall being available at this site just a few weeks ago.

Among them:

A Modern Fairy Tale of a Boot.

Chanel Black Strappy Leather Tall (Buckle Cut-out) Tall Boots $1116

Dreamy.

Chanel White Leather Flower (Wedge) Sandals $732

Even more Dreamy.

Chanel Silver Leather Tiered-Heel Pumps $696

Dreamier.

Chanel Black Striped Patent Ankle Strap Platform Pumps $700

Dreamiest.

Chanel Patent-Trim Canvas Platform Sandals $580

Absolutely Swoon-worthy.

Chanel Black Satin Star Jeweled T-Strap Platform Pumps $760

Sigh.

This is really a case of each shoe being even more delicious than the one that came before. I do hope one of our readers decides to give these beauties a good home. I like to think that they will find a great shoe-loving owner who will truly appreciate them.

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It’s another Mad Monday. Time to reveal my latest shoe crush.

I know that many ladies are drooling over the SATC Dior Extreme cut-out gladiator heels. I, however, have not been one of them (Sacrilege, I know). To clarify this, I have, for the most part, been uninspired by the majority of gladiator-styled choices that have surrounded us this year. Thanks to Gucci, that has changed.

The Gucci ‘Marion’ High-heeled sandals are a simply perfect gladiator-slash-equestrian sandal with just enough edge to keep things interesting. On top of all those sexy cutouts, there’s that little hint of a Mary-jane buckle over the instep. And then, the best touch of all is the wonderful warm chocolate leather that makes this a style that can be dressed up for dancing or dressed down for denim.

There is certainly a whole lot going on in this sandal. Luckily, it is in all the right places and has ended with a shoe that can proudly claim to ‘Have it all going on’.

Come share my current crush.

Gucci Marion High Heeled Sandal $995 at Saks.com

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