JANUARY 11 FAB FRIDAY WINNER

lisa Ferare “Peace Wedge”
Metallic leather birdcage sandal on suede wedge
Retail: $670

SHOE TALK WITH pixies666 from Oslo, Norway

Q: Why do you love shoes?
A: They always fit even if you should put on weight, they can be what makes a boring outfit look perfect.

Q: What is the worst shoe trend of all time?
A: The ultra large platforms of the 90´s. Those that looked more like truck tires. I had a pair myself.

Q: If you could design the perfect shoe, what features would they have?
A: It would be a platform stiletto that was comfortable and versatile.

Q: Who is your favorite shoe designer?
A: It changes all the time, but there´s a pair from Sonia Rykiel that I want really badly right now!

Q: What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
A: The flats. Can´t bring myself to wear flats.

Q: What is your most favorite shoe trend of all time?
A: I love the wedge cause it can be sky high but easy for most to walk in, but I also love love love the more dominatrix kind of shoes we´ve seen lately.

JANUARY 4 FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Jimmy Choo “Rush”
Suede, snake skin and patent pointed-toe pump.
Retail: $655

SHOE TALK WITH Dame Joyce from New York

Q: Why do you love shoes?
A: They take me where I need to go. Hopefully they make me look fabulous once I get there, too.

Q: What is the worst shoe trend of all time?
A: Lucite stripper shoes.

Q: Who is your favorite shoe designer?
A: Jimmy Choo. period.

Q: What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
A: Flip flops. There is a time and a place (a bbq in the park, the beach), but I feel like people are wearing them too much.

Q: What is your most favorite shoe trend of all time?
A: Ballet flats with toe cleavage. Heck, anything with toe cleavage is hot in my book.

DECEMBER 28 FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Shannon Britt “Ashleigh”
Shimmering leather slide with Swarovski crystals on unique leaf pattern.
Retail: $451

SHOE TALK WITH Victoria from California

Q: Why do you love shoes?
A: There are just too many reasons to list. I guess because they just are…

Q: What is the worst shoe trend of all time?
A: The Roman sandal. So unflattering. Or, the Ugg boots with mini skirts.

Q: If you could design the perfect shoe, what features would they have?
A: Beautiful leather, stylish lines, deceptively comfortable.

Q: Who is your favorite shoe designer?
A: Prada

Q: What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
A: It makes no difference to me. If I don’t like it, I don’t wear it.

Q: What is your most favorite shoe trend of all time?
A: ballet slippers. And I love riding boots.

Gina T-bar sandal

October 3rd, 2008

100% silk sandal with T-strap, patent detailing and 5″ heel. Purple. $535 Click to view the Designer Page

Manolo Blahnik

February 20th, 2008

Floral print Mary Jane with contrasting topstitching, elasticized slingback and stiletto heel. Pink/Orange Multi.
$675.00 NeimanMarcus.com

Martinez Valero

February 20th, 2008

Peep-toe slingback in a contemporary print with lightly padded footbed and 3 ¾” heel. Red/White.
$138.95 Zappos.com

DECEMBER 5TH FABFRIDAY WINNER

Patent leather slingback pump with almond toe. Fuchsia.
Retail: $495

Why do you love shoes?
They make me feel good, they make my legs look great, and they express my mood.

If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
First of all, comfort and stability most important factor.
Second visually unique and different, and also materials easy to care for.

Who is your favorite shoe designer?
I love Charles Jourdan.

What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
Ballerina’s
What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
A heeled sandal

Yves Saint Laurent

June 18th, 2008

Woven cracked metallic leather open-toe platform sandal with 5″ heel. Gold.
$790 at Barney’s

Betsey Johnson “Clovis”

February 20th, 2008

Printed satin peep-toe pump with 4” cone shaped heel. Blue Multi.
$180 Zappos.com.

Betseyville by Betsey Johnson “Vicki”

February 20th, 2008

Twin cherries on zebra print peep-toe canvas slingback with wedge and rubber outsole. Fuchsia/Red Multi.
$79.95 Nordstrom.com.