Bedazzled!

Well my dear readers I have been scouring the internets this weekend looking at shoe, after shoe, after shoe and I've been taking notes. I've been searching high and low looking for all of the latest styles and at what is sure to be hot for Spring 2009. I've noticed lots of embellishments including studs and jewels. I found girly details like ruffles and bows. And the gladiator is still everywhere you turn. I've got lots to share with you over the next few days. This week I will feature shoes with embellishments. Designers have been breaking out their bedazzlers. Jewels, studs, and sequins guaranteed.

JLo Shoes - Reva

The JLo Reva Pump seems to be channeling the YSL tribute but adds a little sizzle with gold sequins. This is one fiery shoe and with a fab platform and 5 inch heel you are bound to garner all kinds of attention. These would look gorgeous paired with black tights for now and then come spring pair them with a tan.

Verses Sandal - Chinese Laundry

A delicious jeweled diamond adorns the vamp of this sweet sandal by Chinese Laundry. Featured here in a fabulous topaz hue this looks like a great shoe that will carry you all around town in comfort and style. You all know by now that I can hardly feature a shoe that doesn't give one some kind of boost even if it's in the form of a mere 1 1/4 inches.

Vince Camuto - Paige

I love, love, love this studded sandal by Vince Camuto. Ugh. That rich buttery hue and straps adorned with studs in just about every shape and size. This is a great sandal that will allow you to embrace your inner rock chick but the dijon color really keeps these feminine too. This shoe is definitely going on my list.

The Look for Less

When the Louboutin Armadillo pump first came out I was smitten and so were many others. Now you know it was only a matter of time before some other sassy little designer/design team decided to interpret it as their own. To get the look of the Louboutin Armadillo d'Orsay for less, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Staria by Jessica Simpson.

Staria, Jessica Simpson

Not bad, eh? The Louboutin is certainly more desirable and if I could afford them they would already be mine but if you are on a budget, the Staria pump is certainly a good alternative. I do wish the toe was a little more rounded like the Louboutin but other than that I really like them. I also wish they came in black. If they did I would snatch them up in a heartbeat. They also come in bronze and pewter but I'm rather partial to the cognac leather. So there you have it. Now you can get the look of the Loubie for a fraction of the price.

Armadillo Platform d'Orsay

Flirty and Fabulous Friday

Marciano - Anastasia

OMG! Don't you love these? The multi-colored print that seems almost art inspired. The d'orsay styling and the jeweled accent that adorns the tops of your toes. Perfect for a night out on the town when you're feeling flirty and fabulous. Don't you think?

Splurge Vs. Steal - Edmund Heel

Edmund Heel - BCBGirls

I just had to feature these as soon as I saw them. Look familiar?? These are very similar to the Pour La Victoire shoe featured on Monday. With the exception of the heel, they have the color block detail and are an exact match from the top. I was so excited to find this pair. This is a great alternative at a wonderful price.

Hot Trends - Exotics

Call me crazy but I feel like exotics have been a "Hot Trend" for quite some time now. So much so that I really think they could be considered a wardrobe staple. If you haven't already invested in a pair I highly recommend you do as I believe this is one "Hot Trend" not soon to disappear.

Lovely People - Olivia

These lovely shoes by Lovely People remind me of a pair of Franco Sarto mary janes that I have had for years. I've been thinking of finding a pair to replace them and these just may do the trick. I love that these feature suede, leather, and embossed leather. A combo that could be seemingly be tricky but it really works here.

Calvin Klein - Sarika

A basic black pump that is anything but. The platform, the stacked heel, the funky embossed leather. The color here is called Black Koi and I like that the "skin" looks more fish than snake. The larger scallop print is really what gets me. This pump is a classic.

Giuseppe Zanotti - E90027

I DIE. Seriously??? What's not to love? Oh my. The shape! The shape! These are simply stunning. I love the color combo and um did I mention the shape????? Oh how I dream of owning these.

Hot Trends - The Wedge

I don't own may wedges but this is a problem I plan to have rectified very soon. However I tend to teeter about a little more when I'm sporting a wedge then when I'm sporting a stiletto. That seems a bit strange, I know, but I've had more practice walking on stilettos. Check out some of my wedge favorites below.

BCBGirls Morenia

Truly adorable. The cut out accents, the square toe, and that amaretto hue all combine to make these truly eye-catching. BCBGirls is always a great brand with quality, on trend shoes at a fabulous price.

Deborah - Betsey Johnson

Ugh! So fabulous. Betsey's designs can sometimes be over the top (see this post on Shoe Blog to see what I mean) but this pair is so, so hot! I love the v shaped straps at the vamp and the hot pink hue! Add to that the tonal stud accents and I am fit to be tied. If the pink is too much for you they also some in black but personally, I am partial to the pink : )

Nine West - Ripple

Ha ha! So this not only hits the wedge trend but it also hits the exotics trend as well. Aren't you loving the twofers? Two trends for the price of one??? How great is that? Snake skin embossed leather and a great black/gray color combo. This sassy little wedge comes in two great other color combos as well.

Hot Trends - Upfronts

I am really loving the selection of shoes on Piperlime lately. I have been featuring shoes from their site a lot over the past couple of weeks, for good reason. There are so many hot shoes to choose from. The powers that be are currently featuring three trends to be on the look out for this upcoming Spring season. The first of which is Upfronts. Naturally, I thought I'd feature a few that I'm after.

I already featured a few pairs here, here, and here. Upfronts are shoes that often feature strappy or woven details across the vamp. You'll also find a few pair with wide leather bands as well.

Jester - Charles David

Not only does this hit the Upfront trend but it also hits the wedge trend which I will be talking about tomorrow. I love the pearlized copper hued leather and the gold studded accent on the platform. The cut-out wedge detail is also spot on. You are bound to garner compliments everywhere you go if you are sporting these. This is a hot shoe at a great price and if copper isn't your thing they also come in black.

Pour La Victoire - Felicia

I have had my eye on these little beauties for a while now. I'm torn between which color palette I prefer. I love the shape, the color block detailing, and the platform styling. I don't have anything like them in my shoe wardrobe and I am dying to add these to my collection. You will find the chartreuse and black on Piperlime but you will have to visit this site for the gray and black. Which do you prefer?

Nine West - Lawrence

If you like the Felicia by Pour La Victoire but you aren't willing to fork over the dough the Lawrence by Nine West will certainly give you a similar look for a fraction of the price. View them from the top they and are just about an exact match. The Nine West version varies with it's cone shaped heel and lack of a platform. This is a great shoe that will give you a leg up on the trend at an even better price.