This is just one more reason that hubby & I need to get out to New Orleans one of these years for Mardis Gras.

Krewe of Muses is the only all-female club to have a float in the New Orleans Mardis Gras parade.  And, while most of us know to expect a lot of beads to be thrown at Mardis Gras, the Krewe of Muses have their own souvenirs to throw to the watching crowds.

Individually hand-decorated ‘glitter shoes’:

Image from the Krewe of Muses shoe gallery.

How fabulous these are!

What’s a shoe-lover to do?  For starters, add one more thing to my ‘When I get to New Orleans during Mardi Gras’ list.

Of course, now I’m thinking about glitter shoes. Sure, there are the Louboutin Glitter Pumps Trainingheels showed us yesterday. But, if you want a pair for a future Mardi Gras that you won’t be too afraid to get dirty, how about trying out a pair of these un peu moins chère versions:



Guess ‘Tailgate’ $89.95 at Zappos.com

Vince Camuto ‘Maria’ $122 at Zappos.com

J Renee ‘Gazelle’ $99.70 $104.94 at Endless.com

Guess ‘Carrielee 4′ $89.95 at Zappos.com, & Endless.com;  $89.99 at Heels.com

Romantic Soles ‘Dasha Sequins’ $65.95 at Zappos.com

Butter ‘Season’ $268.95 at Endless.com

Juicy Couture ‘Emily’ $140 $238 at Zappos.com

Pelle Moda ‘Lilu’ $77.85 $114 at Zappos.com

To read more on what is involved in gathering and decorating these one of a kind Mardi Gras treats, see this article at ShuzSociety from Mardi Gras 2009. Also, details on how you can become a Muse are here.