Caged Love

How gorgeous are these sandals? 

Photo: Nordstrom

 If you subscribe to the Nordis emails then this lovely shoe appeared in your inbox on Saturday! When I saw it my heart skipped a beat. I'm not sure if it's the snake embossed leather, the back zipper detail, the caged sandal or the sexy heel, but wow are these hott! You can pre-order this Spring 2010 style on Nordstrom.com:

 Jimmy Choo 'Quito' for $995 @ Nordstrom

The high price tag is a little discouraging (keep reading) but when I saw the 'Quito' I had a little deja vu! Remember those amazing Sam Edelman booties we saw on Kim Kardashian?:

Sam Edelman 'Queeni' for $199 @ Bloomingdales

These are a little more "bootie-esque" but they definitely have the same caged feel + they are absolutely gorgeous too!

No matter what the price, be fierce this spring and invest in some caged beauties!

Shoe Birthday Cards

I love getting shoe related birthday cards! My friends and family all know about my shoe obsession and every year they find me the cutest cards. Here are a few I received last week:

 

  

 "I'm taking Red Pumps tonight, but please remember I love you all equally."

  

 "Fashionista"

 

"5 Reasons Why Your Birthday Will be Fabulous:

5. You always know how to celebrate with style

4. Three Words: Birthday Shoe Shopping

3. You can indulge in all those delicious delights

2. Everywhere you go you'll be the birthday girl"

It's amazing  how many fashionista birthday cards there are out there {Love it}. I have never received a duplicate! Thank you everyone for your kind birthday wishes.

Happy Monday!

Jimmy Choo 24:7

Jimmy Choo has created a collection for all women: Jimmy Choo 24:7. The collection, which launched a few months ago, is a collection that will "fulfill all of your lifestyle needs." Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo Founder and President, describes the collection as "investment pieces that every woman needs to have in their closet." 

Photo: Instyle Magazine

Fergie in Jimmy Choo 'Glenys' 

The collection includes flats, sandals, and heels of all heights in a wide variety of colors and materials. With all of the choices available, the 24:7 collection really is a collection that can be worn 24 hours, 7 days a week! Prices range from $415 for flats to $1,295 for snake skin sandals. 

24:7 Collection in VOGUE UK Feb. 2010

24:7 Collection in BAZAAR Feb. 2010

 

24:7 Collection in MARIE CLAIRE Feb. 2010

 Photos: Jimmy Choo

Celebrity 24:7 Lovers:

*Fergie 

*Penelope Cruz

*Blake Lively

*Eva Longoria

* Heidi Klum

* Jessica Biel

A few of my favorites from the the Jimmy Choo 24:7 Collection:

Discover the other shoes in the Jimmy Choo 24:7 Collection here!

Barneys Warehouse Sale Recap

The girls and I walked over to the the Barneys Warehouse Sale during our lunch break yesterday (thank goodness we work so close) and a few of us came home with a little something. (Make sure to read thru the bottom to see what I bought)

Shoe Rack Recap:

* Louboutin, Manolo, Prada, and Lanvin (LOTS of Lanvin)

* Prices were mostly 50% -60% off. I don't think I saw any 75%.

* Fall 2009 Styles including a plethora of spectacular boots.

*A lot of very nice Men's Shoes and not too many men! 

The racks were a disaster so be prepared to search search search. Also, women were hoarding loads of shoes in the corners trying to decide what to buy and what to leave. 

Keep an eye out for the hoarders because they tend to leave great shoes on the floor. A lady got the most spectacular pair of black Louboutin Booties that she found on the floor {so jealous}! The Barneys Warehouse Sale staff goes around and grabs the shoes from the floor and throws them in big boxes so don't forget to check out the boxes too. There were a lot of good finds in them.

Decisions Decisions:

 

Christian Louboutin 'Tashaf' in metallic blue and brown

I found these Louboutins and couldn't decide on a pair, but after some help from the BF I decided on the brown! I don't have any fabulous brown pumps and I definitely wear more gold than silver, so I figured they would be easier to incorporate into my wardrobe.

They are absolutely gorgeous and have the sexiest sky high heel!

Best Birthday Present Ever!

Story of my Life...

Poster at the Barneys NY Warehouse Sale:  

Can't wait to show you what I bought. Stay tuned...

Happy Birthday to Me...

It's my birthday today so I thought I would find some fun Shoe Facts from the year of my birth {1986}:

(I thought this card was cute!)

* In 1986, 12% of American Women had shoe sizes 9.5 and higher.

* When Imelda Marcos fled the Philippines in 1986, she left behind over 1,000 pairs of shoes. 

*In 1986, 60% of American Women wore high heels. 

* Jimmy Choo opened his first shoe store in 1986.

*Nike entered the golf scene in 1986, just a year after introducing the Air Jordan.

Hope everyone has a spectacular day!

Steve Madden vs. Elizabeth and James

In case you were loving the Elizabeth & James 'Mason' but not very fond of the $350 price tag, you are just in luck- Steve Madden has a very similar pair!

Elizabeth & James 'Mason' for $354 @ Zappos Couture

These Steve Madden Platforms just went on sale:

Steve Madden 'Terific' on sale for $80 from $99 @ Endless

Steve Madden 'Terific' on sale for $50 from $99 @ Steve Madden

Happy Shopping!