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Celeb Shoe Resolutions.
Posted January 4th, 2007 by Le ShoeGalHello 2007! A whole new year of shoes, fun, fashion, and resolutions. While I have no idea what celebs have resolved to do differently or better this year, I've cooked up a jolly little suggestion list for the ones who may need a little guidance. 
Pamela Anderson. I've never been a fan of her "style"...where "style" means porn star plastic with her wobbly bits hanging out. Woman, you've got kids and they and WE have seen enough of your junk. Stop. Please. Resolution: Act like a Lady.
I can help you, Pam and so can Betty Muller. These are perfect for your new demure, feminine style for 2007. Think about it, you could be the first to pull this off in a big way. Brit and Tara couldn't do it. I know you've got the resolve. I may think you're pretty much skanky, but I do have respect for the work you do with animals. These shoes are Patent Leather, so they're completely in line with your stand on animal products. There's a good heart and an upstanding lady in there somewhere. Let's bring her out...
Dear Santa
Posted December 18th, 2006 by mmilesDear Santa:
I know I've purchased a lot of shoes this year, but can you blame me? I couldn't help myself. How could I pass up the lovely Guess Carrie in white leather? Or even the BCBG Roost in black with the winter camel stripe? Okay, okay, so maybe I didn't need the Michael Kors Times Square with the cork heel (but they ARE cute, aren't they?) or the clogs with the furry top... or the Franco Sarto Intrigue in black (but THOSE are gorgeous and I always get compliments when I wear them...). And perhaps I didn't need the Steve Madden Tabea (even though they DID come with a flaw) or the sexy hooker boots in black with the spikey heel... (but ... WOW... they are hot). read more...
Uncloseted Shoe Fanatic.
Posted December 7th, 2006 by Le ShoeGalSo shoe lovers...as we grow closer and closer each week, I feel that I can finally share my shoe closet with you. Ready? Voila!
Big Sale at Bluefly and The ShoeIQ Shoe Store
Posted October 5th, 2006 by Jim For those of you who love the high fashion shoe designers, but feel that some of the prices you see at Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman are a little out-of-control, you might be interested in checking out Bluefly. Bluefly is one of our advertising partners, so I openly admit my bias, but we really do love the store and enjoy promoting them on ShoeIQ. Why? Because they're one of the only online retailers who offer exclusive name brands like Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Gucci, etc (personally I'm a fan of the black Camper Pelotas ), at prices that bring some of these brands within reach for the majority of us who have to satisfy shoe addictions on a budget. Now I'm not suggesting they're cheap - these shoes are the real deal, after all - but they are in some cases much less expensive than at some of the major department stores. And right now, they're having a big sale with some items up to 85% off their original list price! Visit Bluefly today to take advantage of this limited time offer. read more...
Okay so... I was wondering what to blog about this week when I ran across the picture at the left. I mean, I think I stared at it for a good ten minutes before I finally moved on to what I was actually doing.
I saw it on Yahoo. Apparently, this is a creation by Japanese designer Kazuo Takashima for the 2007 Spring & Summer Tokyo Collection. I'm not sure if I would be tooting around town in something like this, but it is rather unusual. Isn't it?
It got me to thinking... why would you want to wear a shoe on your head anyway? I mean, I guess if it was a Manolo or something...then, maybe. But not this. It's kinda tacky, don't you think? Of course, it doesn't help that her eyeliner is running all over the place. You'd think she could get it together instead of looking like a football player about to head to the line of scrimage. Blue 23! Blue 23! Hut! Hut! read more...
With his world of fantasy, rich detail, and extraordinary imagination, he destroyed the whole idea that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Manolo Blahnik’s shoes are.
--Andre Leon Talley, editor at large, Vogue
There’s definitely something magical about Manolo Blahnik shoes. I can’t exactly describe what that is, but it’s definitely magic.
Not that I own a pair. At least, not yet. I look at them on occasion online and I love them. I love the styles. The strappy sandals. The sexy shoes. The name in bold black sans-serif letters on the interior of the shoe. Can you imagine? Picking up that white box, opening the lid…and petting them? Oh, be still my heart. I could totally see myself doing that. read more...
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Manolo Blahnik black leather Nevada boots
Price: 692.00 from Bluefly
Get the most out of a month's rent in a picture perfect pair of Manolos.
Manolo Blahnik beige stitched leather Lullo sandals
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This pair of Manolo's is most definitely worth this month's rent.
Manolo Blahnik black embroidered satin Wolon booties
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A pair of Manolo's makes the other shoes in your closet jealous.
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About manolo blahnik
Manolo Blahnik began his extraordinary career in the Seventies and continues to be a champion of timeless and beautifully crafted designs. His shoes are synonymous with high glamour and full-throttle sex appeal and have become as famous as the women who wear them.
Born in 1943 in the Canary Islands to a Spanish mother and Czech father and raised on a banana plantation, Blahnik's formative years could not have been further from the fashion capitals of the world. He began by studying architecture and literature at the University of Geneva but abandoned his studies after just a year in favour of moving to Paris 1968. He moved to London two years later where he worked briefly as a photographer for the Sunday Times and immediately fell into the fashion set, making friends with Paloma Picasso and photographer Eric Boman. During a trip to New York in 1971 with his new friends, Blahnik was introduced to Diana Vreeland, then the editor-in-chief of US Vogue, by Picasso. At the time, Blahnik wanted to be a theatre designer but, once he had been persuaded to show her his sketches and after admiring the shoes he had on - a tiny Edwardian pair from Portobello Market - Vreeland insisted that he "should concentrate on the funny little things on the feet". And Blahnik obeyed. His first collection was designed for Ossie Clark in 1972, but over the years, Blahnik's shoes have graced the catwalks of the world's leading designers including Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, John Galliano and Michael Kors.
In 1973, he opened Zapata, a boutique on Old Church Street in London which soon became regularly frequented by Bianca Jagger, Marie Helvin and Jerry Hall. Blahnik became a pseudo-uncle to the baby Jade Jagger and would visit Bianca at home frequently. He even changed Jade's nappies. Now universally known as 'Manolo's', Blahnik's shoes are coveted by a long list of famous clientele from celebrities to royalty. Bianca wore them to make her famous Studio 54 entrance on a white horse in 1977, Diana, Princess of Wales wore them to the Serpentine Gallery in 1994 on the night that Prince Charles admitted his infidelity on television and Kylie Minogue wore them for the cover of her 2001 comeback album. Madonna once described shoes designed by Blahnik as "better than sex" and added that, "what's more, they last longer". Blahnik, known for a wit as sharp as the heels he is famous for making, simply responded: "You have to admire her, she hides her lack of talent so well.
Blahnik's status as a cultural phenomenon was reaffirmed when Marge Simpson wore a pair of his mules during a 1991 episode of The Simpsons. Later, his name became even better known when his designs took 'supporting roles' on the hit television shows Absolutely Fabulous and Sex And The City. A craftsman with an impeccable eye for detail, Blahnik plays the major part in the creation of his designs, from the initial sketches to creating his own advertising campaigns which always feature his drawings. During his 30-year career, they have become sought after in their own right, raising £10,000 at a charity auction in the United States in 2000. Yet, his business is remarkably small with only one shop in London and a second boutique in New York. Named Accessory Designer of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 1990 and 1999, Blahnik also has honorary doctorates from the Royal London College of Art and the Royal Society of Arts of Britain. In 2003, he was honoured with a retrospective exhibition of his drawings, memorabilia and collections at the Design Museum in London.
