Extra 40% off at Neiman Marcus Last Call

November 17th, 2008

Not the most showy of Neiman Marcus’ shoe wares, but a SALE IS A SALE. Is a Sale! Cutesy skimmers from Bettye Muller are marked down from $375 to $131… then take 40% off. You’ll also find shoe casual shoe styles from Donald J. Pliner, Gucci, Andre Assous, Joie and Loeffler Randall to name a few!

If Hugh Jackman is the Sexiest Man Alive, his

Coincidently (wink! wink!) recently named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive HUGH JACKMAN co-stars with silver screen siren Nicole Kidman in the epic period film Australia.
Baz Luhrmann’s film Australia opened this week, and making shoes news is the collaboration between the films Oscar winning costume designer Catherine Martin and “Shoemaker to the Stars” Salvatore Ferragamo resulting in an exceptional collection of “beautiful, original shoes.”
In the film, Ms. Kidman plays “Lady Sarah Ashley,” a 1940s aristocrat who embarks upon an epic journey. More than 2,000 costumes were created for the film. And according to Philstar.com, “Martin approached Ferragamo to collaborate on the design of Lady Sarah’s shoes. As Martin says, “When you think of the 1930s one of the first names of shoes that comes to mind is Ferragamo. Ferragamo is synonymous with famous persons from the past and has a long association of making shoes for films and of revolutionizing certain styling and manufacturing techniques.”
“One of the quintessential Ferragamo traits is their confidence to mix often exotic materials with more luxurious fabrics; the showcasing of this trait and use of materials such as shagreen is a wonderful complement to the exoticism of Northern Australia during this period.”

The glamorous evening sandal, in ruched deep red velvet with stingray accents, is offered for sale as a limited-edition style at Ferragamo stores NOW. And once the style is sold out, the shoe will return to the company’s archives at the Salvatore Ferragamo museum at Palazzo Spini in Florence, Italy.

Robert Clergerie

November 22nd, 2008

Suede leather updated Mary Jane with hook-and-loop closure and 2 1/2″ heel on treat outsole. Taupe Java. $564 at Zappos.

The Art of the Shoe at Linus Lounge

Since October 2006, Uptown Dallas has been home to the uber-chic footwear parlor, Linus Lounge.

ince October 2006, Uptown Dallas has been home to the uber-chic footwear parlor, Linus Lounge. Housed upstairs in a converted two-story brick building, Linus feels like home. Wood floors, natural lighting and carefully edited furniture and fixtures showcase some of the area’s most exclusive footwear. “If you’re in Linus, you are nowhere else is Dallas,” explains shop proprietor Kristen Radakovich of the choicey designers she features. The same could be said for the experience while there.

How’d she get in the biz? Having lived in the affluent Marble Arch area of London, and completing instruction at the Mackay School of Fashion and Accessory Design, Radakovich had her epiphany.

What is Art of the Shoe? Based on the concept that footwear is typically delivered during the spring and fall shopping seasons, Radakovich opens her seasonal store during select hours and days of the week. Want a glimpse at another time? The rest is by appointment. Feel special now?

Boutique Mantra: Radakovich explains, “the shoes are meant to be the art, let them speak.” With special attention to her seasonal lineup, only a few shoes, in varied sizes, are available in each style. The catch? You have to get ‘em while they’re hot!

Who you’ll find… Technologically engineered footwear by Ruthie Davis, elegant Les Tropéziennes, Dusica Dusica, Barbara Bui, Italian-made Banfi Zambrelli and London-based Scorah Pattullo. And check out her vintage handbag collection too!

Who loves her, baby? The August 2007 Southern Living issue gave her a page, and a mention in the March issue. Footwear News and D Magazine, among others, also gave the boutique kudos in their spring issues.

Who else loves her? The myriad of ladies who turn to her for undeniably stylish shoes each season. They know what they’ll find there won’t be seen anywhere in town.

Side Gig: Trained as a pastry chef, Radakovich is also at the helm of a catering consulting business, tucked into in the same shoe space. It enables her to pursue both her passions. Now, that’s a sweet deal.

mary norton’s new digs on melrose

May 8th, 2008

miss mary norton. we heart her. we really heart her red-carpet-worthy shoes. each pair designed with a diva in mind with their rich color palette, exquisite use of luxurious fabrics and adorned with jewels a queen would love. our friends at shoetube visited her melrose place store. it too is decadent. who IS the mastermind behind such dreamy designs?

Andiamo in Italia, e noi Signore ci divertiremo!

July 15th, 2008

This is is the correct italian translation for:
We’re going to Italy, and we Ladies are going to have fun!

And:
Sono così felice di essere qui, ora andiamo a fare shopping.
for:
I’m so happy to be here, now let’s shop!

You shouldn’t trust automatic translators!

DSquared2 faux crocodile pump

Faux croc patent leather pointed-toe pump with metal stiletto heel. Circus Black. $569 at Zappos.com.

Azzedine Alaia pony hair wedge

Pony skin platform bootie with side-zip closure and 5 1/2″ heel. Natural. $1,495 at Browns Fashion.

Madison Harding woven boot

Leather knee-high boot with woven inset and 3 1/2″ heel. $319.95 at Madison Harding Woven Inset Boot

Christian Louboutin “Bretelle Strass” sandal

Crepe satin peep-toe strappy sandal with crystal detailing and 5″ heel. Red. $995 at Christian Louboutin Bretelle Strass sandals