Most especially that these Yves Saint Laurent loafer pumps retail for $1,695, even the tiniest dent ...Read more]]> This new Yves Saint Laurent loafer pump from the Spring 2012 collection may have its own shield but I feel like the gold metal plate makes it more fragile rather than protect it. Sure, the metal plate makes this pump stand out and ooh, it’s shiny, but I’d be worried sick about scuffing, scratching and worse, denting it the whole time this shoe is on my feet!

Most especially that these Yves Saint Laurent loafer pumps retail for $1,695, even the tiniest dent on the metal plate would feel as big as the dent these shoes will make on your bank account.

Check out the much talked-about and in the running for the title of Spring 2012′s “It” shoe, the Yves Saint Laurent shield loafer pumps. Do you find these shoes RAD or BAD? :

Yves Saint Laurent metal-plated loafer pumps in black suede, $1,695.00

They also come in this pretty and even more dirt-attracting pink color:

Yves Saint Laurent metal-plated loafer pumps in pink suede, $1,695.00

A few sizes of these shoes are available now at Neiman Marcus where you get a free Vosges toffee and blank greeting card with your purchase. You can also pre-order these at Saks Fifth Avenue and at Nordstrom.

Wedges are great for giving you ...Read more]]> I know that we’ve been featuring a lot of spring and summer shoes lately, but personally, I’m so excited about the quickly approaching season that I don’t mind at all. I’ve almost shown you all of the worthy selections in my ShoeDazzle showroom for February, but I thought I’d share some great spring and summer appropriate wedges before I stop. I found 5 fun and height boosting styles that I thought our followers would appreciate.

Wedges are great for giving you plenty of height and style and being wearable for Check out these 5 styles from ShoeDazzle and tell us what you think. Would you make any of these wedges your next shoes?

 ShoeDazzle ‘Kian’ in Salmon USD39.95

ShoeDazzle ‘Vianca’ in Black USD39.95

ShoeDazzle ‘Agata’ in Tan USD39.95

ShoeDazzle ‘Gwen’ in Black and Grey USD39.95

ShoeDazzle ‘Mulberry’ in Brown and Black USD39.95

What do you think? ...Read more]]> We recently featured Jennifer Lopez in a pair of lovely Dior booties and recreated her chic and casual look. Jennifer has been spotted in the same boots again while out in NYC and her look is just as great this time around. Here Jennifer pairs her Dior boots with a pair of plaid pants, casual navy sweater, drapey scarf and big structured bag. I kind of like her casual ensemble here as well. Let’s take a look.

What do you think? The more that I look at her pants the more I like this ensemble.  These boots were a pretty risky choice to pair with such a casual and relaxed pant, but she really made it work. I would have chosen a loafer, but Jen’s choice really amps up the look a bit. Take a peek at her previous ensemble in these booties and see how they compare.

(Photo Via JustJared)

In this shot she goes for the casual look as well. I love how she keeps her top as neutral as the boots here. However, the most recent look is a bit more interesting and fun. I found these Dior booties at BlueFly in the same shade as Jennifer’s. Let’s check them out in detail.

Dior ‘Guetre’ in Dune USD1190

What do you think of the lovely details of this ‘Guetre’ boot? I only wish that my shoe budget could facilitate them. Take it all in and tell us what you think of Jennifer’s look here. Would you make these boots your next shoes?

I could see the ‘Imagine’ in magenta paired with my favorite black dress, bold turquoise statement necklace and fun over-sized ...Read more]]> When I spotted the ‘Imagine’ from Chinese Laundry at Zappos I knew that our fellow shoe followers would appreciate such a sexy and stylish heel. The ‘Imagine’ would be perfect for formal occasions, or a sexy date night look. The ‘Imagine’ also comes in 4 versatile and fun colors so finding a pair that suits your taste shouldn’t be too hard.

I could see the ‘Imagine’ in magenta paired with my favorite black dress, bold turquoise statement necklace and fun over-sized beaded clutch for my next night out. What do you think of the ‘Imagine’ from Chinese Laundry? Can you see yourself in these sexy and strappy heels?

Chinese Laundry ‘Imagine’ in Silver USD59.95

Chinese Laundry ‘Imagine’ in Magenta USD59.95

Chinese Laundry ‘Imagine’ in Nude USD59.95

Chinese Laundry ‘Imagine’ in Black USD59.95

 Missoni One Band Flatform Sandal, USD795 at Shopbop 

Covered mainly in Missoni’s luxe knitted fabric but with a dallop of braided raffia (painted in blue!), a touch of dotted white ...Read more]]> Speaking of flatforms, here’s a new one that’ll definitely tickle your fancy (though you might not like the price tag) – this multicolored One Band Sandal from Missoni. We’re loving the mix of textures, colors, and patterns on this shoe, aren’t you? Sure, it’s not exactly a flat-form, but it’s pretty close:

 Missoni One Band Flatform Sandal, USD795 at Shopbop 

Covered mainly in Missoni’s luxe knitted fabric but with a dallop of braided raffia (painted in blue!), a touch of dotted white piping (at raffia), and a dash of plush natural-toned leather, you could say this sandal is a mish-mash of a lot of things. Thankfully however, it looks gorgeous! Even the mix of patterns and colors is perfect:

Mix of patterns, textures, and colors

What do you think so far?

This sandal features a 4 inch wedge heel and a platform thickness of 2.5 inches so it is pretty easy to walk in. Of course, do saunter with care because the thicker the platform on a  high wedge, the harder it usually is to keep your grip on the ground. Ergo, you could easily topple over to the side if someone pushed you hard enough.

If you’re loving this Missoni wedge, simply head over to Shopbop and grab it in your size (available from 5 through 10).  The only problem you might have with it would be its price – a heavy USD795. Of course, if you’re used to spending that much on shoes, then go ahead and enjoy a pair this spring

Well, Jessica Simpson is maintaining its ranking in the shoe game by copying from the top trend maker himself: Christian Louboutin. But then again, if there’s anyone to copy from right now it would be Christian Louboutin and no one else.

Here’s the original sandal that Jessica Simpson copied from, the ‘Straratata” from the ...Read more]]> We just caught ShoeDazzle copying an old Jessica Simpson shoe style so that got us curious as to what Jessica Simpson is doing to stay ahead of the competition.

Well, Jessica Simpson is maintaining its ranking in the shoe game by copying from the top trend maker himself: Christian Louboutin. But then again, if there’s anyone to copy from right now it would be Christian Louboutin and no one else.

Here’s the original sandal that Jessica Simpson copied from, the ‘Straratata” from the Christian Louboutin collection dating way back Spring 2010:

Christian Louboutin Straratata suede sandals, $995.00 (Sold out)

And here’s the Jessica Simpson knockoff called the ‘Evangel’, which is brand spankin’ newly arrived and currently only available at the Jessica Simpson Collection website:

Jessica Simpson Evangel strappy sandals in bermuda pink, $98.00

There may be slight shade differences in the color but you can see that the Jessica Simpson Evangels get the look of the Christian Louboutin Straratatas completely. The heel is also slightly lower at 4 3/4″ (compared to 5 1/2″ on the CLs) and the platform a bit thicker at 1 2/5″ (compared to 1″), but the overall sexy and vibrant feel to the sandal is not sacrificed.

The one thing Jessica Simpson did change is while the originals are completely suede, the knockoffs have a patent leather trim. But that’s not anything to stop us from getting the look of the Christian Louboutins for less, is it? Unless you don’t like wearing blatant knockoffs, then you can go for these other colors of the Evangels instead:

Jessica Simpson Evangel strappy sandals in atlantic blue

Jessica Simpson Evangel strappy sandals in brown cheetah pony

The Jessica Simpson Evangel strappy sandals are $98.00. Get ‘em while they’re hot (and still have all sizes available!) at Jessica Simpson Collection.

What do you think of Kim’s look here? I like her dress and I like the shoes, but I ...Read more]]> Kim Kardashian was spotted in Miami while on the hunt for a new location for DASH. The reality star was seen wearing a pair of dark brown Pierre Hardy wedge sandals with a simple tan dress and tan clutch. I loved the look that we featured Kim in yesterday, but this ensemble seems to be lacking something. Check out Kim’s neutral look.

What do you think of Kim’s look here? I like her dress and I like the shoes, but I just think that paired together they;re a bit boring and bland. I appreciate a neutral color palette, but I think her look lacks some interest and detail that would have made it better. A bold statement necklace touch of blue or an ornately beaded bag would have been better accessory choices.

I did love the look that we featured Kim in yesterday. Take a peek and see how they compare.

Do you see what I mean? Kim looks amazing in a bit of color. She should play up her attributes as opposed to draping them in bland gathered fabric. Now, let’s get to the most important part, the shoes. I really like the interesting Pierre Hardy heels that Kim chose. She has been wearing some super luxurious yet wearable wedges lately, and this Pierre Hardy pair fits in with the rest of her choices well.

While I couldn’t find them in the deep black/brown color, but I did find them in grey and tan at LuisaViaRoma.

Pierre Hardy Suede Buckled Sandal Wedges in Grey USD630

Pierre Hardy Leather Buckled Sandal Wedge USD630

I think this tan and black mixed option would have been a bit more interesting with Kim’s outfit. Nonetheless, she looks great. So, what do you think of Kim’s look above? Is it hot, or a bit boring?

That’s just me trying to explain why I’m drawn to the fuchsia pink color of this ShoeDazzle Jovanna multi-buckeld stiletto platform bootie instead of its black  or neutral color which I would usually first go for. Now that ...Read more]]> Red may be the official color of Valentine’s Day but if you ask me, I think pink is the more romantic shade. Red embodies love’s sensual qualities like heat, passion and intensity while pink connotes the more tender qualities like delicateness, sweetness and softness.

That’s just me trying to explain why I’m drawn to the fuchsia pink color of this ShoeDazzle Jovanna multi-buckeld stiletto platform bootie instead of its black  or neutral color which I would usually first go for. Now that it’s the month of February and Valentine’s Day is fast coming up, I find myself going for ultra-feminine shoes. Well, the metal stiletto and the multiple buckled straps going down the vamp and the back of the heel still make the ‘Jovanna’ fiesty-looking, but its barbie pink color is about as girly as you can get.

Well, this is about as girly as I would get. Let me know what levels of girlishness you are capable of by filling in the blank in this sentence: The ShoeDazzle ‘Jovanna’ makes me wanna _____.

As always, you can get these ShoeDazzle Jovanna multi-buckeld stiletto platform booties for $39.95. All you gotta do to get them at that amazingly low price is to sign up at ShoeDazzle!

ShoeDazzle Jovanna multi-buckeld stiletto platform booties, $39.95