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The 5 Pairs Of Shoes Every Woman Should Own

Rachel KrauseMarch 1, 2012 //
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An outfit isn’t an outfit without the right shoes. The wrong pair can turn an otherwise show-stopping ensemble into something subpar, but there are no written rules — choosing is trial and error. Regardless, there are a few basic varieties of shoes that every woman should have in her closet for different reasons. Sure, they may be “safe” choices, but having a solid arsenal of standby kicks and knowing what to wear them with can make getting dressed in the morning that much easier.

Shopping Guide: 35 Shoes To Pump Up Your Winter Wardrobe!

Amelia McDonell-ParryFebruary 6, 2012 //
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One of the people behind the scenes at The Frisky is our General Manager Mina Lux. Mina is insane in a really wonderful way, best illustrated by the fact that, no matter what the weather is outside — I’m talking rain, hail, blizzard, flood, ice storm, whatever – she is in sky-high, platform heels. So when she came to me and said she wanted to curate a slideshow of heels, I decided to let her go wild, provided she stayed below a certain price point. Here are 35 pairs that get her approval.

Stilletology: The Science Of High Heels

Leonora EpsteinNovember 22, 2009 //

You probably don’t think a lot about how your shoes are made … until, that is, you’ve been standing in them for two hours and you’re thinking in dire agony, What the eff kinda person thought these heels would carry me through the day … or the next two blocks?! Despite the painful downfalls of the high heel’s structure, there’s quite a bit of science that goes into the design in order to make the shoe work. Balance must be achieved, and a reinforced shank must be perfectly placed and angled in order to evenly distribute weight.

Ask Christian Louboutin or Manolo Blahnik about their wares, and you might get the impression that they’re physics experts more than they are fashion designers. Blahnik tells the New York Times, “‘Balance is the most important aspect of creating a 115-millimeter heel. To achieve it, I use a compass, a ruler, my eyes and my hands.’ Some designers now use a CAD, or computer-assisted design, system in their work but Mr. Blahnik said he would rather do everything himself — ‘I am a traditionalist,’ he said.” Keep reading »

Crave: Oh Deer! Mocha Pumps

Annika HarrisApril 8, 2009 //

Once you’ve covered all your shoe necessities — neutral pumps, knee-high boots, ballet flats — it’s time to have fun with your footwear. We like the idea of using cork for the shoe upper as opposed to the platform. Plus the cap toe looks like someone had a spray paint accident, adding another surprise element. Now that Oh Deer! has stopped painting the soles of their shoes red like that other famous shoemaker, we know we won’t lose cool points for rocking these. [$119.99, Piperlime] Keep reading »

Crave: Colin Stuart Satin Two-Toned Pumps

Robyn MorenoFebruary 4, 2009 //

Pink satin shoes usually scream “bridesmaid” to us, but these awesome peep-toe pumps from Colin Stuart have us SMITTEN. The black and boudoir-pink combo looks both sexy and chic. We’d pair with a black pencil skirt and pearls to exude a retro-Chanel feel or rock out these four-inch lovelies with jeans, a T-shirt, and a fitted blazer for a smartly mismatched look. Either way, they’re totally hot. Oh, and did we mention they’re $75? Don’t say we never did anything for you… [$75, VictoriasSecret.com] Keep reading »

Fashion Slideshow: Colorful Pumps

Amelia McDonell-ParryOctober 5, 2008 //

When it’s gloomy and cold outside, I crave color. One of the best ways to spice up any winter outfit — from a dress with tights to your important business woman’s suit — is a pair of bright, colorful, punchy pumps. No longer should you relegate your footwear to black and brown! Jewel tones are especially in this season — after the jump, 10 pairs of pumps in a dizzying array of pinks, reds, purples, and blues. Oh, and one yellow, just cause. Keep reading »

Crave: Trixie Heels

SimchaAugust 28, 2008 //

The previous resident of my place must have been a shopaholic (takes one to know one), because that chick still crowds up my mailbox with all the catalogues she had sent here. Although I must admit, I thumb through them lustfully — even the crappy home furnishings one with mini stone waterfalls. As I was perusing the J.Crew fall mag, I spotted these beauties! Polka-dot-a-plenty, without being too retro. And that hot pink bow is, like, BAM! These Trixie Heels are sophisticated, yet they’ve still got spunk — just like my best gal pals. Now even my credit card wants to befriend them. [$248.00, J.Crew] Keep reading »

Surfin’ Shoe Heaven

SimchaMarch 10, 2008 //

You’ve practiced safe sex, but now there’s safe shoe shopping. Gets your kicks without buying a new pair by browsing the hottest stylish and high-concept shoes at The Virtual Shoe Museum. If you like to keep your feet funky, you’ll drool over pairs like the red boot Bat Shoes that are specially designed to hook so you can hang upside down, and the gold and pink Heart Broken Sole, with bottoms that match up like the halves of a best friend charm. At this museum site, shopping around for another pair is just as impractical as the designs. But a girl can dream can’t she? [Trend Hunter] Keep reading »