One of the shoes we get the most inquiries about are the Giambattista Valli “Victoria” shoes, so eloquently modelede by his muse, Victoria Beckham, as seen here. Frustrated shoe lovers everywhere are crying in vain and pumping their well-manicured fists at the sky: Why, oh why were they condemned to behold such splendor only so they be denied?

Unfortunately, the Victoria shoe doesn’t seem to be found with any large retailers in the US. The only way to buy it–but only in one color combo–is through  Luisaviaroma for €600 (I’m guessing, about $900?):

Good thing though?  At this price you get free worldwide shipping (plus VAT deduction, which can be substantial). Just make sure you can walk in them, though–after all, they are about 6-inch high.

Or, you can always be patient and wait until they come to a store near you (yeah, I don’t really believe it either).

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Pierre Hardy, a designer whose shoes cost well over the $3-400 mark, is designing a reasonably-priced collection for Gap (Shomore has already talked about it here). I strongly urge you to go take a peek (I keep checking for new styles beside the few they have on, can’t wait to see the rest of the collection).

I have to admit, I’m strongly attracted to these Chloe-esque wooden platforms ($98)–very chic and elegant, and pitched at an angle my heel-sensitive feet could probably take:

I’m also entertaining the illusion that these elegant Mary-Jane nude flats (also $98) could actually elongate my legs if worn with the right skirt:

I’ll probably end up getting a pair, as I know myself–a sucker for good and reasonably-priced design!

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I’ve had a girl crush on Rachel Weisz since…oh, maybe The Mummy movies, but she’s been nothing but lovely in everything else I’ve seen her. I don’t know how this new romantic comedy that she stars in is–Definitely Maybe–but I think she looked just lovely at the premiere in NY:

I love the pewter-red combination, and I particularly love her inspired choice of shoes:

I’m fairly certain (though not 100% sure) that these are Brian Atwood red patent platform pumps, available at Saks for $525:

If not, that’s pretty close–and would make a lovely choice for a Valentine Day’s dinner date.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, everybody! And how do we express our love for you? By sending some shoe-love your way, that’s how!

Bluefly is having a President’s Day Sale starting today until Monday, 20% off mostly everything, and you have got, got, got to check their shoe selections. The choices are pretty fabulous and the prices quite nice, but wait, there’s more! I had to rub my eyes and double-check this, because OMG, these prices are not to be believed. Their Lucky Shop for the Ultimate Closet exclusive features deals you have to grab–or you’ll never forgive yourself.

First up, they have a variety of the rejuvenated  famous Kork-Ease platforms. Retailing for $165 and up, you can now get them in a variety of colors and sizes for $25 (that’s twenty-five, yup).

But the real savings come when you look at the Pedro Garcia fabulous collection of evening shoes. I don’t wear heels but when they only cost $50 as opposed to their regular price of $300, $425, and $425–I’m inclined to buy them just because they’re so pretty to look at:

Happy Valentine Day’s Shopping, shoe lovers!

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You’ve been good all year. You never once complained when he went out with the boys for a beer, or (the numerous times) when you found the toilet seat up. You’ve tied up that tie-knot when he was hopelessly lost and did all your Christmas shopping in time. Hey, if you’re in a good mood, you may even cook dinner tonight.

You’ve been nice with a cherry on top, and he’s been one lucky man.

All you ask for is, the right to be Naughty, for once.

Not even too naughty, because, you see, these shoes are actually 30% off (oh, you’re frugal even in your indulgence!)

If you’re finding these under your Christmas tree, then you can promise you’ll be nice all year.

Christian Louboutin “Caracolo” patent platforms with black zipper detail are currently $637 (down from $910) at Bergdorf Goodman.

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