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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The folks over at Style.com have rounded up their favorite accessories for the holiday season, and of course, some divine shoes are on the list.  Some of them, like this Alessandro dell’Acqua platform and this Chloe “ski boot”, you may remember from the recent catwalks.

Some just scream hobnobbing at a party with the fashion elite, like this playful Bruno Frisoni slingback.

 Some are begging you to dance the night away in a club with a light up dance floor.  See this retro Chanel number.

 Some, like this gorgeous Christian Dior spectator and spat-inspired Ralph Lauren, are begging for a Great Gatsby themed holiday party.

Some scream down-to-earth funky chic, like this flat from Proenza Schouler.

Some are clearly designed to match your champagne, like this Givenchy ankle-wrap sandal and this Marc Jacobs bootie.

And some (like this spangled Sergio Rossi) simply SCREAM at you to party away your New Year’s Eve in the height of sparkly, festive style.

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I have mixed feelings about shoes with toe caps in contrasting colors.  Sometimes they don’t work for me at all and end up looking sort of clownish.

But sometimes they work oh so right.  Like two shoes I just found at Shopfatal.com, which stocks goodies from lots of hard to find designers.

The first example of toe caps gone right is Bernhard Willhelm’s Lea ankle bootie (available in this pretty butter yellow with kelly green toe cap or a more understated black with yellow toe cap for $470), which combines a classic Chanel-like chain with a decidedly funky wave pattern edge.

And the second is this Taka-Naka spectator-inspired platform wedge, which is silk with satin laces and will set you back $560.  But I just love how the toe cap contrast is continued on the platform and echoed in the back.  And the lacing hits that oxford styling that’s so hot right now.  This shoe would have looked great with the Viktor&Rolf Pierrot clothes at Paris Fashion Week.

Veering off topic from the excellent toe caps, I have to post this other Taka-Naka boot, too, because it’s so incredibly fabulous and pretty to look at.  Not so pretty to walk in, I’m sure (and none-too-pretty on the wallet either at $690), but oo la la.

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