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February 22, 2011 
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In honor of Fergie’s SuperBowl appearance (love it or hate it!), we figured it would be prudent to showcase some of the songstresses best shoe designs for the winter and spring season.
Best Tall Boot:
If you’re in search of the perfect boot to pair with your skinny jeans, then consider the search over! The gorgeous Cashia boasts a soft suede upper with just the right amount of slouch to keep things looking casual, but also features a bold buckle at the ankle and a slender strap and buckle detailing at the nearly knee-height collar. This boot is finished with a so manageable 3 inch cone heel which is perfect for a long day strolling the mall!
Best Bootie:
Fergie dubbed these so-cute booties the Bravo, and quite frankly we couldn’t agree more! This boot features an on-trend soft grey (or black!) suede upper, a flirty peep toe and an on-trend rear exposed zipper and a tapered 4 inch stacked heel. The beauty, however, is in the details. In this case, it comes in the form of two slender brown straps that criss cross at the instep and are secured by dainty buckles at the ankle.
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February 17, 2011 Comments (0)
Are you planning on packing up your car next summer and hitting a festival or two? It’s amazing how fast tickets are selling this year for big acts and huge summer events, and we hope you get to go to one that you wanted to attend.
Fringe
A little fringe around the ankle never hurt anyone, and it’s quite nice to have something rustic when you’re camping out or simply dealing with the masses. Wear suede fringed booties with a short skirt or shorts, and pick a simple, breathable top with layering options for night. Brown fringe hides dirt better than black.
Sure-Footed Sandals
Try walking through muck in sandals, and then get back to us! If you’re going to wear sandals, then it’s imperative that you choose a pair with an ankle and over-the-foot strap. You can lose a sandal easily in the melee or while dancing, and do we really need to act like your mother and lecture you on the hazards of broken glass? Read more »
February 16, 2011 Comments (0)
Students at the University of Puget Sound are working with folks from Crocs to develop a new version of the ugly-but-so-comfy shoes beloved by doctors, nurses and little kids!
The team of Exercise Science students is working with the company to develop a flip-flop style shoe that could be worn following exercise to provide comfort to fatigued feet. As anyone who has ran a marathon will tell you, shoes are seriously off limits for at least a day or two after a big race, largely due to blisters, but even a moderately intensive workout on a treadmill can prompt feet to swell so that sneakers feel restrictive and uncomfortable.
While the students have submitted their own designs for the shoe, much of their contribution came from surveying the general public about whether there was a need for such a shoe (yes!) and how much folks would be willing to pay for some post-workout comfort. Read more »
February 15, 2011 Comments (0)
Any heel addict will tell you that flat, menswear-inspired shoes are next to impossible to rock, and we’re not going to argue that when you’re used to shoes that put you up, going down is a sudden, scary change. Then, after you get used to them, there’s the challenge of making them look good. These styling tips for your spring menswear leave your feet feeling jazzy and looking great!
Sparkly Menswear Flats
A lot of sparkles mean that you can take it easy with the rest of your outfit. Don’t sweat little details, because your shoes are doing the talking. We’ve seen sparkly menswear flats worn with adorable a-line dress (complete with cute pockets) as well as carrot pants, and the effect is sweet, ladylike, and daytime-appropriate. Don’t save the metallics just for night!
Look to avoid: Sparkles worn with more sparkles can be daunting.
Two-Tone Flats
Two-tone menswear-type flats often have an upper design similar to spectator or saddle shoes, which feature a darker and lighter color-on-color effect. Two-tone flats look nice next to neutrals like creams and greys, but they also look stunning with floral patterns in primary colors.
Look to avoid: Two-tone flats worn with heavily patterned tights can be dizzying. Read more »
February 14, 2011 Comments (0)
Whether you’re planning on spending your Valentines day with your significant other, or just a bunch of your significantly single gal pals, we here at MyShoes.com think it’s always a great reason to pick out a new pair of shoes (as if we needed a reason at all!)
Below you’ll find some of the shoes that we’d be proud to step out in, categorized by occasion of course!
A romantic evening with the husband:
Here’s the deal ladies – if you want your valentines day outfit to be a surprise on the big day, then you’ll need to make sure that the price of your shoes doesn’t arouse suspicion on the ol’ credit card statement. With this in mind, we recommend the budget-friendly Aishah by the aptly named Romantic Soles. Clocking in at a wallet friendly $26, this shoe boats a bold satin upper with a flirty peep toe and an oversized contrast bow detailing. A slender slingback strap and 3 ½ inch covered stiletto heel complete this look.
A romantic evening with the boyfriend (yes, there’s a difference!)
When you don’t have to tell your significant other how much you spent (or if your beloved has waved buh-bye to a budget!), we’d love to step out in the so-romantic Ophelia by Martinez Valero. These beautiful peep-toes – which are also available in a wedding-worthy white in case things really go well on this date! – boasts an oversize bow accented with not-so-girly grommet detailing. This shoe is finished with a vertigo-inducing 4 ½ inch stiletto heel and accompanying platform midsole. Read more »
February 13, 2011 Comments (0)
Attention tree huggers! OAT shoes have developed the first ever completely biodegradable shoes. And attention shoe lovers! They’re actually kinda cute!
Making their debut at Amsterdam International Fashion Week – where they nabbed second place in the Green Fashion Competition – the shoes are the product of two years of tireless research and development which included visiting craftsmen, as well as swinging by the factories of modern shoemakers, to identify the optimal combination of materials and manufacturing. Read more »
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