Shoe -n- Tell Archives: October, 2006






Do you feel like purple is your pick for this Fall? Ok, so these Taryn by Taryn Rose “Fortunate” Wedges aren’t exactly purple. They’re actually a dark navy colored nappa, but the Poron® padded footbed IS a rather bright purple - as in the majority of the Taryn …

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The falling leaves and chill in the air signal the appearance of boots once again! Autumn is my favorite time of the year, and every girl needs a good pair boots for that ever-changing fall wardrobe.

These Derby Rider Boots by ECCO are just the perfect boots for the season. …

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We just got a quick note from Footlocker about one of their great 30% off Friends and Family codes. This one is only good for the next 2 days including today, Oct 26-28 so you’ve gotta hurry if you want in on it. The code is good for the …

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Do something good. Buy pink shoes.
Through October 31, 2006, buy pink shoes or pink accessories at Shoebuy.com and they will make a donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Buy one pink item and Shoebuy will contribute 10% to the Foundation. Buy more pink items and Shoebuy will …

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I know you don’t ride motorcycles (or do you?), but with these rugged looking Pandora Boots from KORS by Michael Kors you can certainly feel like you’re taking the Harley out for a spin.

These double buckle Italian made oiled leather boots can put some edge in your step, …

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According to the Bliss Spa catalog, these are the world’s most celebrated shoes. They fight cellulite, help with belly bulge, and tone your calves. Jennifer Love Hewitt was seen wearing them while walking her pooch in the pages of US Magazine. The Grey’s Anatomy docs wear them and a British …

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Lately I’ve been wondering what to wear to a “dressy casual” occasion. This is tricky. I wouldn’t want to wear dressy shoes and risk overdressing but I could easily choose the wrong pair and look underdressed.

Well, here are the Franco Sarto Women’s “Bid” ankle boots to solve this fashion …

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For the cold winter approaching, treat her (or yourself) to a beary warm, beary weird pair of slippers. I find it a bit disturbing to be stepping into the little bear’s stomach, but still, it’s kind of cute. Manmade materials. In girls’ and women’s sizes at Payless.com.

Take advantage of the …

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“Is that tweed? On a pair of sneakers?!” you may ask, and yes, it is! Chenille tweed, to be exact, and this pair of adorable Lo-Fi slip-ons are from one of my favorite shoe manufacturers, PF Flyers. The “PF” stands for Posture Foundation, which has been around since 1937 - …

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In case you haven’t already heard the news (or seen the TV commercials running), Gap has jumped headfirst into the online shoes fray with their new Piperlime website. I’m a bit confused by the name, but I guess they wanted something that sounds “freshly picked” and lime certainly fits …

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Lately, I’ve been looking around for more potential athletic shoes, specifically ones that I might be able to use for normal walking around the neighborhood. These New Balance MW791 kicks were always on the radar. Maybe now more so, because I saw Consumer Reports had a feature on walking …

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I love the Saucony Jazz Originals for their great colors and delightful retro-ness. The nylon upper with its inimitable wavy band and three dots unmistakably belong to Saucony, that is, the Saucony of the 1980s. I have heard from friends that these Sauconys are really comfy and essential for walking …

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Calling all shoe mavens and fanatics. You know who you are. Don’t miss this month’s Shoes.com Saturday Sale. It’s happening Saturday, October 14, from 7AM to 12 midnight, Central Time. Shop early for the best selection.

Try these on for size. Get the Will’s Fancy - Women’s Baboo for 75% off. …

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$30 off an $80 shoe purchase! Get this amazing deal on shoes at Amazon.com right now. Here’s what you do.

Shop shoes sold directly by Amazon.
Put $80 of shoes in your cart
Get $20 off instantly
Get another $10 off when you enter coupon code: TDAYFAML

I don’t know when it expires, …

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I’d forgotten to post about the Converse Shoe Creator which is a Flash-based program on the Converse website that is similar to the Vans Custom Shoe Builder we posted about earlier. You get to choose between a blank Chuck Taylor All-Star (a variety are available), Jack Purcell, or Premeire …

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Are you on the prowl, Prowess? Why not unleash the animal in you? Be sexy and confident and dare I say, exotic, in this pair of leopard print dress pumps from Steven by Steve Madden.

A leopard cannot change his spots (or can he?) but luckily you can change out …

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I thought these Etnies “The Wafe” pseudo-skater shoes were kinda cool with their ice cream brown and pink color scheme. (I was also wondering if “Wafe” is supposed to be a misspelling of “Waif”.) It looks more like a flat than a skater shoe to me, though. It …

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These modest peep toe wedge sandals in pink and brown showcase the vintage couture style that Re-Mix is reviving on the runways. I bought this shoe, the Re-Mix “Village,” but I had to return it due to budgetary issues. For a while, though, in my carpeted living room, I got …

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Shoes and bags go hand in hand, so it was inevitable that I’d be writing about handbags here at Shoe-n-Tell. It used to be a woman couldn’t go out in public if her bag didn’t match her shoes. My friend Christeen introduced me to this sumptuously luxurious brand called Furla …

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Just a reminder there’s still a week or so left on Shoes.com’s September coupon left. You’ve got until October 12, to get 10 bucks off orders of $75 or more. As usual, there’s fine print - it’s not valid on non-sale items. But it does include other …

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I got these shoes by A. Marinelli from Nordstrom.com about a year ago for no particular occasion. I just wanted elegant, low-heeled (1 and a half inches) slides. The upper is made of leather, covered with metal chain and rhinestones. Sounds tacky, doesn’t it? Actually they are very pretty and …

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I’m not a huge fan of boots in general, and especially those full height cowboy type boots. I’m pretty short so they look like rain galoshes on me. But I just needed to show this picture so that you could all get a glimpse of what $2000 boots look …

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I’d been meaning to post about Mark Schwartz’s shoe art for a couple months now but just didn’t get around to it. A former shoe NY shoe designer turned shoe artist, Mark creates whimsical paintings and portraits of mostly high heels. His paintings are often characterized by muted watercolor-like …

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I found this cute pair of girls’ sandals by AWOL at Zappos today. They’re perfect for that sophisticated and fashionable girl who appreciates the little details. I really like how the flower petals are cleverly built into the design of the shoe. The petals are the straps! These sandals come …

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Every pretty little princess needs a pair of pink shoes and these Steve Madden Kaitlyn mary janes fit the bill perfectly. If your little girl has a fancy occasion to attend, why not consider these? They are swanky and elegant with a lot of fun, appealing features like the smooth …

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In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner is a novel of sisterhood, life changes, and of course, shoes. Plump older sister Rose Feller is a successful lawyer. She can afford beautiful designer shoes, although she lacks the confidence to wear them. Beautiful, flighty Maggie, the younger sister, lives …

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Step right up! Do you sometimes feel that you are asked to be “on” and to perform for an unforgiving public audience? Forced to wear a tutu and dance while your cruel task master tugs on a metal ring in your nose? Maybe it’s just me. If you don’t know …

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No animals were harmed in the making of these 100% synthetic ballerina-inspired skimmers! Three cheers for Old Navy! Here is a pair of red glossy faux patent leather flats that features a buckle decoration on the vamp and trim with zigzagging edges. So shiny and cute! I should get these.

Also …

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Our Swiss Cheesey poll didn’t bring too may surprises. Not many people found favor with these Kitten Heels by Irregular Choice. I sided with the 60% majority who opined “Holey Moley, NO”. Still, a few people did like these air-cooled green and yellow shoes with holes. A full …

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