Dolce Vita for Target

From Louboutin to Target. You gotta love that, right? A Girl's Guide to Shoes is a blog for every budget. No discriminating here.

Dolce Vita for Target

These remind me of the Cynthia Vincent for Target wedges that people were all agog over last year. A very stylish wedge for a truly fabulous price. The Dolce Vita for Target wedge will have you on trend with money to spare. And who couldn't use that?

Leopard Print on A Budget

Recently you all were so kind as to help me with my decision making when it came to finding the perfect pair of leopard pumps. Now while I haven't committed to anything just yet I thought I would bring you this hot little number I spotted below.

Mossimo - Leopard Pump

If you are a gal on a budget this pump by Mossimo is perfect. From the fabric upper, to the 1/2 inch platform, and 3.75 inch heel. The colors on the print are great and this would be a cheap chic way to amp up that fall wardrobe and keep yourself on trend for less. Thank you Mossimo! And thank you Target!

What Are You Thinking About?

Jessica Simpson - Dany

Ever since I saw these in black on The Shoe Girl's blog I've been obsessed with finding the cognac pair in my size. Obsessed. According to the Jessica Simpson collection website (which is where I linked to) they will be available in July. After I finish banging out this post. I can promise you that I will be emailing the Vince Camuto group to see if there is any way I can finagle a pre-order on these bad boys. I also plan on casually looking for them when I'm in Chi-town over Memorial Day weekend.

Next up...

Cynthia Vincent for Target - Gladiator Wedge

Yeah, so the same goes for these. Except I didn't see these on The Shoe Girl's blog. Just on every other blog I've visited. Again I've been casually stopping by the shoe department whilst at Target for other things and needless to say, I've seen hide nor hare of them.

You always want what you can't have. Isn't that what they always say? So... are there any shoes you are obsessing over this season?

Gray Platform Pumps for Under 100 Bucks (Day 3)

Reta Platform Pump - Merona

Such lovely little details here. From the patent leather combined with suede, the capped toe and heel with it's nod towards menswear, and of course the t-strap. You know this girl loves her a good t-strap. The 1/2 inch platform combined with the 3.75 inch heel will give you just the right amount of boost and at $32.99 these will barely make a dent in your pocketbook.

THE Shoe of the Summer

I like my job but I love the people I work with even more. Naturally I am apt to notice the shoes my fellow co-workers are sporting. In fact, I am proud to say, that some even run to me to show me their shoes if they feel they are wearing a particularly cute pair that day. I, of course, picked up on the fact that several ladies around the office were wearing what appeared to be the exact same shoe and thought what a great opportunity it would be for a "photo op". I quickly sent an email out and asked the ladies if they owned said shoe, could they please wear it on Monday. So since this seems to be THE shoe of the summer in my office, I thought you might like to add a pair to your wardrobe. Lucky for you, you can find them in a plethora of places. You have a wealth of options in a variety of price ranges, from $17.99 to $59.95. The world is your oyster.

Women's Merona Eleora - $17.99

Steve Madden Sanfrann - $34.98

Kelly & Katie Olympia - $39.95

DV by Dolce Vita Oliver - $39.95

DV by Dolce Vita Oliver - $59.95

Did a little shopping today. My mom and I ran around town. We're both off until Friday this week and are enjoying some mother/daughter bonding time together. We had to run to Penzey's to pick up a few spices. If you have a Penzey's in your area, it should be the only place you get your spices. You can't beat the price for the quality. Seriously amazing stuff. We popped into Target after that to check out their storage containers. Before we left I decided to take a gander through the shoe department. I am looking for some slipper boots. Like these I saw on the Old Navy website.

Sweater Boots - Old Navy

I got distracted. Of course. The sweater boots (slipper boots?) were all but forgotten as soon as I discovered that the Sigerson Morrison collection for Target was on clearance.

Glam Crystal Bootie

Okay. Seriously. I love these! I snatched them up in a heartbeat. They are so cute on and they sparkle quite beautifully. Oh and the irony here is these $30 booties are 100% genuine suede. Take that Bakers! I'm so anxious to wear them. BTW when the hubs saw them he thought they were awful. LOL!

Riding Boots - Cheap and Chic

A fair warning before I begin my post. Things are CRAAZZZZZYYYY at work so I can't promise lots of blog love this week but I will try my best my fine friends. Now on to the important stuff. It's no secret that riding boots are all the rage right now. I blogged about this hot little trend a while back and I gave you some options in the platinum, gold, and ATM range. Well since I know it's no secret that many of us are pinching pennies these days I've scoured the internet and found some stylish finds for... drum roll please... under $50! I think you could scrounge up the money to pay for these in your couch, or your car seats, or your change jar.

Merona - Kathy Riding Boot

A stylish little boot from Tar-jay. The buckle details at the ankle and shaft are spot on. I love the slight curve at the top. Simple and chic. I love these.

Morgan Riding Boot

Payless is really stepping up their game lately and this little boot is certainly helping their cause. These are little heavier, a little more rough around the edges than the Merona Kathy and I like it. Again we have great buckle detailing at the ankle and shaft. There is a great traction sole and the heel will give you just a smidge of height. I also really like how the "leather" looks a little distressed, a little worn in.

St. John's Bay June Riding Boot

I love the seaming on this pair of boots from Jacque Pe-nay. The Jacque Pe-nay gets a bad rap and I'm not really sure why. I've found some incredibly cute things there and I truly believe that if they changed their name to the above moniker they could really up their ante. Seriously. The best part is that these are made from actual leather and I kind of cheated a little bit. The regular price of these beauties is $110 but they are currently on sale for a mere $44.99. Amazing, I know. So hurry and snatch yourself up a pair. There are still a ton of sizes left.

Mossimo does Steve Madden (Once again)

So awhile back I posted about the fringe trend. I'm not loving it but I'm not hating it either. If you feel the same way I do and are considering getting in on the action here is a great and inexpensive way to do it.

Mossimo Vera Fringe Pump

This is a great alternative to the Steve Madden pump pictured below. The suede on the Mossimo pair is faux of course but in my opinion you can't go wrong with these. They also come in black and are a fabulous inexpensive way to show off your hip and trendy side.

Bijoux Suede Pump by Steve Madden

Patent Flats

If you are an avid reader of this blog you know that I do not often feature flats. I don't hate flats. I just don't really wear them. I'm not tall in real life but if you were to just meet me and then occasionally run into me you would think I gravitated between 5'5"/5'6". I am always in heels. Well unless I'm exercising or walking long distances. I own exactly one pair of flats and I do love them. They are a pretty little snake print Anne Klein pair and I can wear them with just about anything. The editors at Lucky(yes I'm still featuring shoes from their shoe guide) want to guide you towards patent flats. So..... Here. They. Are.

Platinum

Oh these are so sweet and pretty. Girly, shiny, and adorned
with a perfectly coordinated grosgrain bow.
What more could you want from a pair of flats?
Varina Patent Ballet Flats - Salvatore Ferragamo


Gold



I love when leopard print comes in an unexpected color like this
steely gray pair of flats from J. Crew, don't you?


ATM




I love, love, love the zippered trim detail on
this pair of black patent flats by Mossimo for Target.
It's so unexpected and of the moment.

Who Copied Whom?

I was doing research for the blog the other night and lo and behold I came across these on the Steve Madden website.

Riba Peep Toe Pump by Steve Madden

Look familiar??? If you're a regular reader of this blog you'll recognize these shoes from a Fashionable Footwear Friday post. See the Mossimo version worn by Elisa below.




With the exception of the color. I can't find a single difference between the two, right down to the stacked wooden heel. Oh wait there's one more thing ....what is it??? The price, there's a difference there too! The Steve Madden version is $89.95 and the Mossimo version is a mere $29.99

Fashionable Footwear Friday

Oops! It's been a crazy week at work and forgetful little me left the camera at home. Well not one to let my readers down I thought I could feature the shoes that I wore today. I promise to be back next week with shoes that don't belong to me. Enjoy!

Floral Peep toe pump worn by moi

Darling Peep toe by Mossimo

Flower Power Courtesy of Naughty Monkey 

 

Perfectly pretty florals by Betsey Johnson

Fashionable Footwear Friday!

Wait until you get a load of these cute shoes from around the cubes. You will never guess where this fashionable gal bought them. Adorable and affordable - it doesn't get any better than that!

Do you wanna know the best part? I can tell you where to go to get a pair of your very own.

Peep toe mary jane by ??? - You'll have to click on the link to find out.