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Heel Bliss: 10 Kisses Lip Gel Insoles
We have written a great deal in the past about products that aid in the comfort of wearing your favorite torture device--with heels. While most of the comfort products we featured, center around a stale looking insole of sorts, the 10 Kisses Lip Gel Insole set's itself apart by combining comfort with a bit of fashion. ScandaLush, the makers of the 10 Kisses insole, claim they are stylish and sexy both inside and out minus the yucky glue-marks left-behind with most insoles. Each, one-size-fits all gel filled insole can be easily adhered to the heel, arch, instep, or anywhere you...
Shoe Shopping In A Recession: Volume III
Via our "Shoe Shopping A Recession" posts, we are adding to the list of online destinations for finding the lowest prices on fabulous designer shoes. In this edition, it is all about the Best Coupon Sites. For starters, the past few years have seen a slurry of sites that aspire to offer true coupon features but "sneek" paid advertisements and promotions into the mix, leaving most shoppers skeptical of the site's true intent. Luckily we have compiled a short list of sites that skip the ad and promo clutter while offering true coupon's worthy of redemption. 1. First up...
Shoe Shopping On The iPhone
On the "heels" of our post the other day regarding the "Sex and The City" iPhone application, an informed reader made us aware of another-far more functional program for shoe shopping. For those that have utilized the "visual search" feature at Like.com, then you know how handy it is to find that hard-to-find style/color combination when shopping for shoes. Simply type in the designer you like--then choose a style/color--click "Visual Search" and you are presented with a comparative visual list of similar styles/colors across popular designers. Now, with the "LikeThis" iPhone program, you can take and image of a...
Shoe Shopping In A Recession: Volume II
A few months ago, we penned a list of budget-friendly sites and resources that provided a little aid to the pocketbook. With such a huge response from that post, we put together Volume II. We all know the economy has seen better days, right? Shoe Shopping Without Breaking The Bank--Quick Links V2: 1. Gather Information: Before heading-out to shop, check a few of the online specialty shoe blogs such as: TheBudgetFashionista.com TheBudgetBabe.com TheCheapChica.blogspot.com Daily Candy Bargainist.com 2. Shop Discount Sites: You will never pay full retail price at any of these sites: SmartBargains.com Bluefly.com Yoox.com DowntownGalShoes.net...
Uber Deal: 50% Off Manolo Blahnik Flats
As the economic outlook remains dim, part of our daily routine is to scour the web for "hard-to-pass-up" deals on distinctive designer shoes. It is our duty (we feel) to keep you all in-style without sending you to the poor house at the same time. So, when we came across this deal from Downtown Gal Shoes, we thought it deserved a post! From now until the end of the year, Downtown Gal is selecting shoes from designers such as Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Tod's and including a style in a weekly, "Deal Of The Week" promotion. The current...
PO-ZU Shoe Cream: Party Dip & Leather Conditioner
We are huge fans of leather maintenance. It is the only reason our beloved Prada pumps from Summer '91 have made into the 21st Century. Is it fun to do? No, not really. It ranks-up their with cleaning out the freezer; you know you need to do it, but it seems anything is more important at the time. We have used every conditioning product on the market, from Neat's Foot Oil (messy), to our favorite Enzo Angiolini Polish (expensive) and everything in-between. We are happy to say that we have a new favorite polish, PO-ZU Edible Shoe Cream, made...
What Your Arches Are Telling You
With boot season in full swing, we thought we would provide a little guide for the often mis-understood piece of foot anatomy: The arch. We cut, trim, polish, and paint our nails to no end, but most of us fail to understand that the arch is an extremely important piece in the overall well-being of our feet. If understood, the arch can make your shoe fit and sizing experience that much more relevant. Here are a few rules to follow for each arch type: If Your Arch Is High: You need neutral cushioned shoes. Look for curved, C-shaped soles...
Finding High Heels That Won't Kill Your Feet
In continuing our self-help posts, we thought we would offer a little fit advice for those that succumbed to the skyscraper heel trend that flew through the fashion world this summer. What to look for when shopping for high-heels: The Right Padding: Look for padding under your heels and the balls of your feet to absorb shock and add comfort. Materials That Breathe: Choose breathable leather or suede. Avoid synthetics, which can increase perspiration.A Little Flexibility: The ideal shoes will flex at the balls of the feet, not at the arches. To test: try on the shoes and raise...
Five Rules Of Healthy Shoe Shopping
We at here at Shoeflair are constantly are on the look-out for tidbits that help our readers with their shoe shopping experience. With all that we write about the latest and greatest styles from exotic designers the world over--finding the perfect it shoes, only to have them reduce you to a puddle of crying-bandaged goo is something we try to avoid. With that said, we found this great guide on Health.com that really says it all: The later, the better: Your feet swell to their largest size as blood pools in them by the end of the day, which...
Online Boutique Spotlight: Downtown Gal Shoes
Conscious about our current state of the U.S. economy, we have written a bit about how to save money and still get that fabulous pair of shoes you want. While it is still isn't super easy (and you may have to make a few minor concessions), certain online "boutiques" have specialized in offering high-end designer shoes at jaw-dropping prices. One of those boutiques, Downtowngal Shoes, has existed primarily on eBay with incredible pricing and a huge assortment of previous seasons collections of Ferragamo, Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Lilly Pulitzer, Prada, Tod's and many other "top-shelf" designers. Today, DowntownGal Shoes...
A Designer With Big Feet On Her Mind
Here at Shoeflair, we receive a great deal of email regarding women looking for stylish designer shoes in larger sizes (10 and up). We usually shrug our shoulders a bit and tell them to talk to a sales person at Neiman Marcus. A while ago, we stumbled across kathrynkerrigan.com. For women with larger foot sizes, your prayers are now answered. Handcrafted in Spain, Kathryn's designs give the soles a well-deserved break from constricting fabrics, uncomfortable heels and flats. No longer are you relegated to wearing shapeless toe flats and boring square-toed pumps, her collections have their own flair with...
Buying Designer Shoes on eBay Tips
In continuing with our series on "Shoe Shopping In A Recession", we thought we would delve into the eBay world a bit and provide a few suggestions and tips on how to get a great deal---AND get what you paid for. I. A few eBay sellers we have purchased from and are happy with: -OnlyModa: Nice shoes from clearance racks at a few of the stores listed above. -Downtowngal Shoes: The largest Tod's seller we have found online. Fantastic prices on previous seasons styles -Natural Gas Girl: Not the cheapest selection, but if you are looking for a full...
Shoe Shopping In A Recession
We all know the economy has seen better days, right? With gas prices at an all-time high, home foreclosures, and everyday-grocery shopping becoming an "out-of-body" experience, we thought we could offer a little advice for us shoe shoppers. Shopping Without Breaking The Bank--Quick Links: 1. Gather Information: Before heading-out to shop, check a few of the online specialty shoe blogs such as: Manolo's Shoe Blog Ivillage Steals & Deals Shoeflyer Daily Candy Shoelover Running With Heels 2. Visit Online Site Aggregators: Many of these sites "pull-in" shoe deals from other sites: Like.com Shop It To Me Shopping.com Endless.com 3....
Sexy Sandals 101
We all have come to know that Summer Sandals are the perfect way to display your inner "sexyiness". Here are a few tips to pull-off that sexy-in-sandals look: Heels: In many cases, the sexiest sandals are stilettos. Other hot heels are kitten heels and wedges. Clunky heels on chunky shoes--not so much. Straps: The strappier, the better. You get bonus points if there are straps or ribbons dancing up your calves. They add a feminine, graceful feel to the shoe, and can make them look a bit more dangerous at the same time (in the case of black leather,...
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...
Shoes For Your Calf-Length Dress
Finding a calf-length dress that looks flattering can be a challenge. The trick? It's all in the shoe. A subtle, summery sandal (preferably with an ankle strap) will emphasize the ankle and keep with the casually elegant feel of a calf-length dress. We love the Darling Watch Chain Sandal from Micheal Kors. The elegant ankle strap, flattering heel, and funky strap detail are the perfect features to compliment any calf-length dress in your closet. You can find these lovely sandals at Nieman Marcus for $460.00....
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...
ThisNext.com: A Shoe-Lovers Dream
Making it's debut in August of last year, the "Social-Shopping" site "ThisNext.com" allows visitors to bookmark favorite products online and see which ones others have bookmarked. Other features include personal profiles, blogs, comments, ratings, and custom search. In addition, ThisNext's home page displays what items are hot in various cities. Similar sites like Stylehive, Kaboodle, Wists and StyleFeeder, provide the same features, but ThisNext does something we find fascinating. It allows the user to view a global map of the minute-by-minute recommendations with product thumbnails linked to the recommender's geographic data...very cool! We love the fact that ThisNext displays...