Giddy Up Girl! Lucchese’s been in town…

April 28th, 2008

only a mile or so south of the “Strip” sits an unassuming stand-alone building known as Boot Barn. since 1978, they’ve been outfitting the equestrian scene in sin-city (indeed, one exists!!) in well-made boots. last weekend’s Lucchese trunk show saw 95.5 WFMS and some Chevy men showing off their trucks, all welcoming the crowd of boot kickers inside.

remember that pair of “125th Anniversary” boots I blogged last week? what DOES a pair of $12,500 boots feel like? well, butta’. Lucchese’s amazing and time-proven twisted vamp is indeed covetable! thanks Fred for “walking” me through them! saturday’s trunk show gave Boot Barn’s customers a chance to design their own pair with Lucchese’s team of experts; namely Steve, Ricardo and Doug! and from the sidelines, i think they all rather enjoyed themselves!

alright, alright, “country” not your bag? not far from the neon strip, while there is plenty to wet one’s western whistle, they’re also stocked with shelves of trinkets and candies, dependable work boots, and more Levi’s than i dare count.

Snakeskin-esque sandal from boutique 9

May 2nd, 2008

it’s friday lady. you just got paid. AND YOU ARE GOING OUT! but you’re reconciling that extra dough you spent on your daughter’s dance wear, the haute hat you had to have from wednesday’s accessory sale, and the dinner you bought the dog sitter… oooohhhh!! you will look fantastic tonight but you’ll wear “the look” for less.

stephinitely’s shuzmuse tipped me off on boutique 9, a contemporary little line of shoes that are well-priced and with their nod to high-end designs are stylish to boot. available at nine west, www.heels.com and Piperlime, among others, most strappy sandals and pumps are priced under $150.

this pair from boutique 9, “boden” is a snakeskin-esque asymetrical sandal in this season’s black and gold combo. dress them up with your slinkiest of dresses or pair them with some cute shorts. girl, you will be fine tonight, and at $143 you haven’t broken the bank. and when your daughter steps out of her dancing shoes and into these, you don’t have to worry sooooo much. check them out, and the rest of the boutique 9 collection at Zappos.com

need more skin? check out the “come slither” trend gallery. which is your favorite? who have we left off? let us know!!!

A mother of a shoe

May 11th, 2008

happy mum’s day. hope it’s a good one for you and yours. and just for fun i went with mine to check out a few open houses near the big D. we traipsed across the hardwood floors, tested the kitchen cabinets and cooed at the spacious master closets. with 10- and 12-foot ceilings there was plenty of room for a lady’s needs but i noticed not a lot of attention was given to shoe space. seriously, where are the shoe-shelves people?

a grown woman needs a place for her footwear doesn’t she? at a minimum, in the largest house (5,900+ sq.ft) there was dedicated room for maybe 20 pair. boooooo! plenty of hanging space for accompanying clothes, but where would you put the shoes? i poo-pooed each place and came straight home in search for a sunday shoe.

prada’s whitewash sandal takes today’s cake. in vintage nappa leather and the open toe with grosgrain bow, it reminds me of something i pictured my mom in—back in her day with her permed hair and high-waisted belled jeans—but with a modern twist i’d be seen in. heels are getting sturdier, and this 110mm thick white wash wooden heel is no exception. at $595 they Kind of Rock! happy sunday.

15 SHOES UNDER $100

October 10th, 2008

Fall is upon us. And unfortunately, so are falling markets. With the global economy in the $hi++@r, we must look hard at our bottom line… a little bit of retail therapy could certainly lift our spirits. shuzsociety has scoured the internet for shoes under $100. Hitting on the season’s TOP TRENDS, you’ll look good without hitting the gas station. No need to fill up the gas tank to fill up your closet. Shop these shoes from home.

I Love My LaDucas!

November 7th, 2008

On September 26th, 2008, I was the lucky winner of shuzsociety’s “fab friday” giveaway. I won a pair of gorgeous shoes by LaDuca. As a result of LaDuca moving offices in New York, it took a little while for me to get in touch with them, but once I did, Leslie, the Vice President of LaDuca, gave me my choice of five different pairs. I chose these, because I just can’t resist a pair of Mary Jane style heels like this!

They’re named Renee, after Renee Zellweger, and I think they’re absolutely gorgeous, and ridiculously comfortable as well!

Step by Sloan

description:
is a designer shoe store which is the sister store to Sloan, the very successful and much talked about designer ladies’ boutique. Owned by Courtney Sloan, Jill Sloan Pleune and Daniel Mauney, STEP by Sloan sells the highest quality available showcasing the latest fashions in ladies’ shoes and accessories.

What’s on Dan’s mind? read his blog here.

we carry shoes in:
Casual,Contemporary / Fashion,Dress,Evening,Luxury / Designer

Shannon Britt

Shannon Britt…created in response to the “wearing” search for comfortable and beautiful footwear.

Designer Shannon Britt Miller has put her best foot forward in creating a shoe line that combines her fashion industry experience with her love of quality footwear that is elegantly classic, yet unique. Shannon has teamed up with her twin sister Shelby to create Shannon Britt Shoes. Their commitment to the relationship between comfort and beauty has driven Shannon Britt Shoes into a lane of its own. Shannon Britt shoes are high-end, limited production women’s evening and bridal shoes that have a classic, timeless flair.

The Shannon Britt Shoes tag line is “may your feet be dressed well”. We are of the belief that if you love your shoes you will want to wear them often, so we create shoes that you will wear again and again and again. Shannon Britt shoes have been seen in a variety of locations, ranging from the “Red Carpet” to a stroll through a park. Shannon Britt shoes are motivating ladies to put their best foot forward, so don’t be surprised if you catch some of our creations peaking out from underneath a skirt, a dress, or the hem of a pair of jeans. Oh, just imagine the possibilities…!

shoes we specialize in:
Bridal Contemporary / Fashion Dress Evening

Valentino

Valentino is regarded as one of the most important and innovative designers in the world of fashion.

shoes we specialize in:
Contemporary / Fashion

Barney’s New York- Las Vegas

More than just lucky, Barney’s seventh location proves spectacular; a high gloss white stone interior and circular staircase practically usher one upstairs to the second-floor shoe salon. Indeed, the true star power lies within the glamorous 4,400-square-feet devoted exclusively to women’s shoes! Unlike their New York counter-part, this location houses all their footwear brands in one well-planned department—with high-end shoe designers at the front, by the window into the shoppes, and Barneys Co-Op a little further back. It has a nice flow. They have the Barney’s Vegas exclusive on marvelous Balenciaga, Azzedine Alaia, Lanvin, and Givenchy. And, you’ll find the staples—in a precisely edited selection—Christian Louboutin, the maestro Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo! Located in The Shoppes at The Palazzo, Barneys New York serves as the 85,000-square-foot anchor and flagship store of the 450,000 square-foot retail complex.

we carry shoes in:
Contemporary / Fashion,Dress,Evening,Luxury / Designer

Giuseppe Zanotti

July 28th, 2008

Smooth leather winged bootie with exposed tip-stitching and caftan detail on 3 3/10″ stacked heel. Cuoio. $650