Archive for August, 2009

Win A $5,000 Shopping Spree from Fashion’s Night Out Sweepstakes!

Posted August 31, 2009 by Anna

I’ll be there next week!!!  :)

BOGO STEAL: Lela Rose For Payless ‘Mallory’ Suede Bootie

Posted August 31, 2009 by Anna

Payless: Buy One Get One 1/2 Off Everything

I’ve gotta say that I’m more and more impressed each time I visit Payless.com.  The shoes in the ‘Designer’ section by Abaete, Alice + Olivia, and Lela Rose feature trendy, drool-worthy shoes at more-than-reasonable prices.  The LRW- COBALT MALLORY SDE SHOOTIE by Lela Rose for Payless ($34.99) lets [...]

Fearless Friday: Christian Dior Cartagena Sandals

Posted August 28, 2009 by Anna

I spotted these sandals on Geek Shoes and instantly knew these would be my Fearless Shoe this Friday.  I mean, how glamorous are these Christian Dior Cartagena Sandals?!  Most Dior shoes are stunning and fit for queens, but just one glance of this one and I was in love!  If you look at the heel [...]

Chicago Readers, Mark Your Calendars for the Wine, Women & Shoes Benefit Oct. 1

Posted August 27, 2009 by Anna

If you live in the Chicago area, get ready for this exciting event for a great cause!  Fun, fashion and fine wine returns with the fourth annual Wine, Women & Shoes benefit on Oct. 1, hosted by the Midwest Regional Office of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. This event includes some of the best boutiques [...]

Finding That Perfect Pair of Black Pumps

Posted August 26, 2009 by Anna

Audrey LBD by ShoeSmitten featuring Christian Louboutin ‘Pigalle’ pumps (not available online - try the CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN - FETICHA PUMPS)
Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s epitomized the Chanel ideal for wearing little black dresses, the most flattering and versatile type of dress a woman can own.  Black pumps are the “little [...]

Anna’s Top Ten Must-Have Shoes For Fall, $150 or Less

Posted August 24, 2009 by Anna

Fall’s just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about what shoes to buy for the season.  Below I’ve highlighted the hottest trends, and these are the shoes you need to add to your wardrobe before summer’s end.  I say this later, but if you only try one trend, I suggest you buy [...]

Keep Your Open-Toe Shoes This Fall, Just Add Tights!

Posted August 24, 2009 by Anna

Break the fashion “rule” that says you can only wear those open-toe shoes during the summer!  Tights are going to be huge for fall, and they look great with sandals.  As Kerri of Celebutante Sisters points out, this is great news for those of us on a tight budget!  I am more than happy to [...]

Trip To Von Maur In Search Of Over-The-Knee Boots

Posted August 22, 2009 by Anna

Today I took a trip to Von Maur in hopes of trying on some of this season’s hottest over-the-knee boots.  But, I guess it’s just too early to find those in department stores.  It is mid-August, and the temperature has been holding in the mid-eighties here.  However, my shopping trip was far from futile.  I [...]