Shoe your Love...

Today's post is a wee bit different. Still about our crazy obsession of shoes, but on a much smaller scale. Do you ever feel like letting the world know how you feel? I mean other than the wicked shoes you sport on your feet everyday. I sure do!
The Shoenista found some cute lil' goodies and I'd like to share them with my fellow shoe-mavens.

This set, I Heart Shoes, complete with earrings and a necklace is cute...a little art class creation-esque, but gets the point across nonetheless!


From Barbie's feet to your ears. I mean she has always had the killer wardrobe. She could be just about anything she wanted. Personally, I think that she and Ken were into some serious role play...Freak!...but that's just my take on it. Anyhow...back to the earrings! M Design Boutique, are the creators behind these cutesy earrings.


Twinkle Toes Charms are like the mama-ship of shoe-inspired jewelry. Not only are the pendants made from sterling silver, but they are made in pairs. This site is for the serious shoe obsessor, which takes into consideration all styles of shoes. It's definitely worth a looksie and a buy-sie!


These retro-bow numbers are my personal fave! They make we want to pull on some pantyhose with the seam up the back, slip into those heels and take naughty pics!!! Too much info, right? So what...you had the exact same idea...whore! Lol.
Unfortunately, these are no longer available on the Tatty Devine site, but this really kitchie online shop is chock-full of novelty goods!

Sunday Spotlight

Often enough, as people, we tend to remiss those who influence our lives and those who have influenced the things we have come to love. Obviously, I am referring to the Shoe trendsetters of yester-year. Like apparel, most trends that we see and adore today are updated replicas of what some adventurous designer made popular at the height of their careers ions ago.

One particular Designer that I feel compelled to "Spotlight" is the French Shoe Articifer, Andre Perugia. Born of Italian heritage in Nice, France he began his craft while training in his father's workshop at the tender age of 16. Rapidly honing in on his craft, he became much more knowledgable than his teacher, his father, and subsequently took over the family business.


The high society Parisian's quickly became enamored with Perugia's ingenuity and many solicited him to create their own extraordinary shoes. Shortly thereafter, Perugia began creating historic footwear for the rich and famous.

We can thank Monsieur Perugia for many shoe trends, the Platform, the Corkscrew bottom shoe and countless Stilettos. His influence is quite apparent in what we go ga-ga over today. I guess the saying, "what goes around comes around" is always quite evident in fashion.

1948 Perugia creation for famous Parisian singer Mistinguett


2008 Classic Christian Louboutin


1950's Perugia paying Homage to Picasso


2008 YSL paying Homage to Perugia


Perugia's infamous "Heel-less shoe"


2008 Antonio Berardi's Heel-less interpretation

Hey Big Spender...

The Shoenista will not let you down! As promised I have some great selections for you high-rollers! Now, we will all want to get our grubby little paws on these Faaaabulous shoes, I guarantee it, but these babies are only for the serious Shoe-Lovers and not the faint of heart or those low on funds!

Can't you see yourself doing your "Naomi Campbell" walk in all of these??? As long as you don't take them off and start beating someone with them, you're all aces! Enjoy!

Jimmy Choo $332


Chloe $339 On Sale


Givenchy $699


Ruthie Davis $785


Manolo Blahnik $815


Yves St. Laurent $995


Roberto Cavalli $1,085 On Sale


Guiseppe Zanotti $1,115


Christian Louboutin for L'Wren Scott $4,692
Yes, the price is correct! These are 100% crocodile. I've cried already...I've cried!

No Meat on My Feet!

Along with everyone going "Green", lots of people are also steering clear of all animal products. Not I, of course...have you ever had the skirt steak at Habana? Yeah!!!

But getting back to the point at hand, vegans are hard core animal supporters and it does not only come down to what they put into their bodies, but what they put on their bodies as well.

Now we've all seen the shoes those PETA people wear...they definitely go under the Yuck Shoes file! But because vegans are now younger, hipper and sassier they are craving style within their lifestyle as well.

Natalie Portman, a vegan, has created a collection of shoes with a NY based shoe Boutique, Te Casan. She has incorporated style, trendiness as well as wearability. The shoes are produced in limited quantities- only 100 per size/per style, and they are blowing out!

Petra $265, Platinum Faux-calf sandal

Pana $255, Black Faux-snake flat sandal


Cri de Coeur, which translates to "crying of the heart", designed by Gina Ferraraccio, was also inspired by the lack of high-end footwear within the vegan lifestyle. With the issues of animal-cruelty and fashion being close to her heart, she felt compelled to combine to two and Cri de Coeur was born. For every shoe sold, a tree is planted. It's a win-win situation.

Open-toe Sandal $219

Kate T-Strap Sandal $169

Imitation...

is the best form of flattery! Or, so they say. Is it just a lack of personal creativeness and uniqueness, or is it truly a compliment to the Mastermind?? Steve Madden has obviously chosen the latter and to pour salt in the wounds of these High-End Designers that he clones, he is laughing all the way to the bank.

I'm assuming his philosophy lies somewhere in the realm of "Why spend hundreds of dollars when you can have the carbon-copy for a fraction less?" As I stare in my wallet, I totally pump my fists, but being The Shoenista, my feet know better. It just really is not the same.

Should you sacrifice quality or is it truly about Brand loyalty? You be the judge.

Christian Dior $780

Steve Madden $109


Guiseppe Zanotti $554

Steve Madden $69



Dolce Gabbana $820

Steve Madden $139



Balenciaga $$$

Steve Madden $99

BET Awards 2008...

So, the BET Awards were on last night and it was chock-full of lackluster over-hyped performances. Not to mention the horrible commentary and less than amusing jokes from D.L. Hugley. If it weren't for artists like Ne-Yo who gave a grand performance, I would have never stay tuned.

With that being said, I really only watched to take a looksy at all the footwear! Check the ladies out...

Alicia Keys looked great, although I'm not such a big fan of this pairing...these shoes are too funky for a formal dress! Toes should have been out!

Keisha Cole finally looked pulled together...loved her performance boots (not pictured), but she cleaned up nice on the red carpet!


Jennifer Hudson...nice do'...nice dress(how much Crisco did they use)...nice shoes! Simple and chic.


Keri Hilson...What happened? Did Donna Summer stop by to dress her??? Yuck!

Kid Sister...pretty girl and I believe she gets a "Job Well Done". Her hair could have been a bit more dramatic, but her shoes- Hot, Hot, Hot!

Lauren London very cute, but the dress could have used an accessory. A belt would have brought the whole look up a notch, but her zapatos- on point!

Lil' Kim, her mane and make-up is reminiscent of Lion-O, from the ThunderCats, but other than that she looks great! Ha!


Solange...not going to comment on the hair which looks like what rats have been playing in, but I do appreciate her love for shoes that are on the wilder side of life!

Trina should have worn more than her nightgown and not carried her overnight bag, but I guess her fab legs and shoes made up for that!


Let me know your thoughts!

Pictures Courtesy of Wire Images