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If Dorothy Was A Diva...
You might remember back a few weeks when we wrote about the contest to re-design Dorothy's iconic ruby slippers. Well, we know one thing, if Dorothy was a diva and had a choice, she surely would have picked these Pink-Sequin Heels from Manolo Blahnik. You can find them for $299 with free shipping at Downtown Gal Shoes....
Shoes Of The Day: Manolo Blahnik Pink Strappy Thong Sandals
Ok, officially Summer isn't here for a few more weeks, but we couldn't resist choosing a cute pair of Manolo Blahnik Sandals in our favorite color...Pink. We absolutely love the top bronze metal detailing...perfect for any occasion Summer throws your way. You can find these Manolo Blahnik Pink Strappy Sandals for $279.00 ($585.00 Retail) at Downtowngal Shoes....
Manolo Blahnik Sizing & Fit Tips
Here are a few Manolo Blahnik Sizing Tips To Keep Handy: Manolo Blahnik shoes run small and narrow. It has been our experience to add 30.5 to your US size (if you are US 8, you need 38.5 in Manolos). If your feet are on the wide side, add 31. Mules run extra small, add 31. If you have wide feet, mules might not be such a good idea for you, but slides will work well. Courtesy of OnlyModa...
How To Spot Fake Manolo Blahnik's
With all the hype about The Sex and the City movie and the shoes that will be worn, we thought it relevant to offer a little "help" for those looking to cut corners on their next shoe purchase. 5 Steps In Spotting Fake Manolo's Manolo Blahnik shoes do not have embossed serial numbers. Authentic Manolo Blahnik dust bags are white with black lettering. The box is also white with black Manolo Blahnik shoes always have a leather sole. If purchasing online (such as on eBay), You should try to compare pictures of the item up for auction to the...
Shoes Of The Day: Manolo Blahnik Lizard Sandals
We have a love/hate relationship with lizard/snake-skin shoes. Unfortunately the style has been so overdone this last year, but then we see a shoe like this and fall back in love again. We absolutely love how the heel applies a diminutive-feel to the overall look of the shoe. These Manolo Blahnik Lizard Strappy Sandals retail for $565, but you can find them listed at Downtowngal Shoes for $299.00. Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum....
Shoes Of The Day: Manolo Blahnik Black Patent Sandals
A little traditional with a little pizzaz is what we would call these lovely Manolo's. We love the silver hardware that ads a little flair to these otherwise understated sandals. These Manolo Blahnik sandals retail for $575, but you can find them listed at Downtowngal Shoes for $279.00. Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum....
Manolo Blahnik the Designer: "...Shoe Fashions Are Aesthetic Hell..."
Manolo Blahnik revelas he doesn't understand the vogue for clumpy shoe shapes. As purveyor of some of the finest footwear the world has ever seen, Manolo Blahnik reveals he is less than impressed with the recent vogue for clumpy shoe shapes and chunky heels. 'They don't even look like shoes,' the designer says. 'It's like talking in Chinese. I don't understand them at all. The past few years have been aesthetic hell for me. Even Daphne Guinness has made herself look ridiculous in monstrous shoes. It's because designers have forgotten about the importance of the harmony of extremes.' And...
Top Trends: Feathers & Fishnet & Cork
Have you seen the latest spring shoes? There are so many whimsical touches that it's just so fun to shop. Take this Manolo Blahnik Feather-Trim d'Orsay pump, for instance. I can just see myself wearing it with my LBD (little black dress). The turquoise feather adds just the right amount of sass. I'm also loving the bad-girl edge that the Christian Louboutin Fishnet Platform Pump lends me. It's still oh-so-proper with just a whisper of sexiness. And then there's the Christian Louboutin Patent Wedge with its cork heel...more (Via Nieman Marcus Insite.) Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum....
Dallas is Bananas for Blahnik
For those of you living in Dallas and near the Neiman Marcus Downtown, stop by tomorrow (Feb 9th) and enjoy the last day of their trunk show. On display are the very latest spring shoes, from sassy red sandals and pink polka-dot slingbacks to cute white pumps and animal-print heels. A little birdie told us that if you're shopping online you'll get a free book featuring some of Mr. Blahnik's favorite sketches with a $650 Blahnik purchase; it's online only, though. image courtesy of insite.neimanmarcus.com Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum....
Who will be the next big Shoe Star?
Ever wondered who's going to be the next Christian Louboutin or Manolo Blahnik? Who's shoes will we covet in a few year's time? Well, Footwear News and Nine West are about to find out, with the first ever “Shoe Star” contest whereby students will compete in a series of challenges that will culminate in the naming of the next rising star in shoe design. The winner will receive a coveted spot on the Nine West Design Team, which includes a one year full-time job at the company as an assistant designer, as well as a feature story in the footwear...
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