manolo blahnik

Hello 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... read more...

Dear 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...

So shoe lovers...as we grow closer and closer each week, I feel that I can finally share my shoe closet with you. Ready? Voila! read more...

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...