Te Casan is starting to receive new Fall stock. What does that mean to us?  Clearance prices on shoes from talented new designers as a fraction of their original price. Sounds like a plan to me.

1.) First up, Gianluca Soldi’s “Ginette“. Limited edition of 60 pairs; originally $295, sale priced at $99. Trend: Peep-toe, colored by Jewel-tones that add a hint of color-blocking sensibility.

The Ginette is also available in Purple, making it a great style moving into Fall; with the predominant ‘Berry’ themes that are now available in stores and which range in tone from cool burgundies to true purples.

2.) Next, by Zoe Lee, are two more deep purple picks for Fall.

• First, the “Lea“. Limited edition of 60 pairs; originally $285, sale priced at $99. Trend: Berry(Purple), Luxe fabrics, Mini-wedge.

• Next, the “Lily” boot, reminiscent of French court shoes (Think Louis XIV).  Limited edition of 30 pairs; originally $315, sale priced at $189.50. Trend: Berry, Luxe Fabrics, Ankle Boots.

3.) Animal Prints continue to be popular as we head into Fall.  Here are two Te Casan offerings:

• Gianluca Soldi’s ‘Greta‘. Limited edition of 60 pairs; originally $325, sale priced at $195.50. Trend: Animal prints.

• Zoe Lee’s ‘Lorna‘. Limited edition of 60 pairs; originally $315, sale priced at $167.50. Trend: Animal Prints combined with color-blocked styling.

4.) Rounding out this batch of sales offerings, we arrive at the super-hot trend of menswear-inspired ladies shoes (These are styles that make me think of Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo on the old Silver Screen). All three of these styles are by Gianluca Soldi.

• First, the ‘Geena‘ pump. Limited edition of 60 pairs; originally $365, sale priced at $99. Trend: (Subtle) Menswear design, Retro-look; matches well with the neutral tones that are also very present this Fall.

• Next, the ‘Genny‘ pump. Limited edition of 60 pairs; originally $325, sale priced at $99. Trend: Peep-Toe, Menswear Wing-tip details with just a hint of spectator styling. This is a nice alternative for those who like the menswear styling but are not attracted to the Oxford ankle-boot styles.

• Last, we have the two-tone ‘Gigliola‘ in Grey or Brown color combinations.Limited edition of 60 pairs; originally $355, now $99.  Trend: Menswear, Wingtip Oxfords, Spectator styling.

For those of us unable or unlikely to shop runway designers at boutique prices, this is a nice opportunity to acquire a lovely pair of designer-quality  shoes at real-live prices.

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Imagine just how many search results come up when you enter the combination “Everybody+shoes” (about 10.5 million for those less imaginative). ‘Everybody’ is an interesting shoe brand with a definite European appeal and sizing.  Although the brand name makes it somewhat hard to discover, it is well worth the time to search them out.

This “Mino” bootie is the style that won me over. How gorgeous is that laser-cut filigree?

This is a nice modern take on the ankle boot, with a bit of Victorian appeal, and is marked down to $124.27 at Endless.com. One bit of warning though. This shoe is an ankle-hugger. If you have a higher instep like I do, consider ordering at least 1/2 size larger than your normal size.

Their other offerings include:

The “Opal” gladiator at Dandelion Feet $169:

The “Aria” at Piperlime $79.99:

The “Tinta” at Piperlime for $109.99:

The “Flavia” Boot at Endless for $164.97:

And, my favorite of the moment, the “Testa” bootie at Endless for $126.47:

‘Everybody’ consists of style, beauty, and originality. A nice selection of “Everybody” shoes are available at Endless.com, Piperlime.com, and Dandelionfeet.com.

Now, if only my search for a company homepage were more successful, I might have more information for you other than this:

From the Manufacturer (As found in the item descriptions at Endless.com):
“Recognized around the world for their artisan workmanship, design, and luxuriously soft and richly finished materials, Everybody by B.Z. Moda, based in Italy, is now available in North America. All the materials used by Everybody are unique to the brand. Hand finished by skilled craftsman, the shoes and boots are lined in leather, and the rubber soles absorb shock.The Everybody collection combines fine quality, comfort, and craftsmanship. A leader in European design and craftsmanship with a unique point of view: Everybody by B.Z. Moda. “

Perhaps I would have more luck finding a homepage if I spoke Italian?

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It seems that I was telepathically hooked into Shoesense’s vibe yesterday. While she was posting about wedges and lamenting that they may be on the way out, I was at my local Macy’s drooling over this shoe on the clearance racks. In fact, I severely fractured my shopping ban grabbing these funky babies:

The Zinc “Cassidy” slingback.  Love, love, loving that tattoo “flash” that wraps around the wedge all combined with that soft suede upper. I am almost tempted to keep these as a display; I can’t stop staring at them.

As far as I could discover, there are only two actual ’Cassidys’  available for purchase online: A Size 7.5 in Red at Endless.com for $88.95 and a Size 6 in Blue at Zappos.com for $93.00.

On a positive note for wedge lovers, Zinc doesn’t appear to be abandoning the wedge style anytime soon.  While I was still haunting the local shoe department, I saw that they have now released the “Cassidy Too” which is based on the above  style. This time, its edge comes not from tattoo art, but from a bold pop-art graffiti style.

Have a look:

Available in a variety of colors from Heels.com ($84.99),  Endless.com ($88.95), Shoes.com ($90.00), and  Zappos.com   ($93.00). 

These are for the person who likes their feet to do the talking.

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