Archive for the ‘Pour La Victoire Shoes’ Category

I know it’s only August, but the dog days of Summer are numbered (at least here in the Pacific Northwest!) and cool September evenings will be upon us before we know it!   Sure, there’s still time to enjoy your well-worn, favorite sandals and show off your pedicure.  But, with so many great shoe sales going on and fairly good size availability, now is a great time to think about shoes that will transition from Summer to Fall while keeping your feet comfortably warm as cooler weather arrives.

There are a lot of styles that are suitable for making this transition, but t-straps are my favorite style to wear this time of year.  The t-strap designs give the appearance of lengthening the leg and are very versatile.  They can be worn with anything from dresses and skirts to pants and leggings.  T-strap pumps with open toes look fantastic with opaque tights.  Try pairing opaque tights with patent leather pumps for a polished look that will easily take you from daytime to evening.

Here are a few t-strap pumps to consider.

Pour La Victoire Claudette Pump Available in tortoise or emerald patent leather.

Butter Betty T-Strap Pump Available in black, nude, or cognac suede/smooth leather.

Coclico Odalisk Pump Available in black or gray leather.

Mike & Chris Irwin Waxy Calfskin T-Strap Pump Available in latte or concrete leather.

farylrobin Venus Covered Platform Pump With Tie Closure

As you can see, t-strap pumps can be chunky like the Faryl Robin Venus pumps or they can be sleeker in design like the Pour La Victoire Claudette. Either way, t-strap designs generally give good coverage to keep your feet warm on chilly evenings or whenever that cold North Wind blows!

Get pumped up!  Endless.com is having a 1-day sale today only.   Selected Pumps are marked 20% OFF.   Here are just a few of the deals that can be had.

Pour La Victoire Sheila Pump Available in smooth or suede leather, in black, brown, taupe, or pink. Was $189.95, now $152.

Nine West Bonfire Platform Peep Toe Pump Available in fabric, smooth or suede leather and in many colors or prints. Was $89.95, now $72.00.

Nine West Palomino Pump Available in smooth black leather or in black, brown, red or purple suede leather.  Was $89.95, now $72.00

Nine West Ketu Peep Toe Pump Also available in dark green, medium brown, or black.  Was $89.95, now $72.00.

FRYE Maya Peep Toe Pump Available in brown, black, navy, spice, or emerald.  Was $167.95, now $134.40

When technology and design come together the result can be absolutely stunning.  Laser cut out shoes have been around for awhile but, in recent years, this technology for creating leather cut outs has become more popular among many shoe designers.   This season we’ve seen laser cut outs on every style of shoe, including boots, sandals, pumps and flats. Depending on the style of shoe and the pattern of the cut-out, laser cut outs can give way to an edgy modern look or it can create an ultra feminine look.   If you are interested in seeing the laser cut technology in action, check out this u-tube video of demonstrating the amazing art of Laser Leather Cutting .

Shoes with geometric laser cut-outs patterns provide an edgy, modern look and can transition well into Fall when worn with colored tights.

These gladiator-style Jeffrey Campbell shoes feature dramatic laser cut outs over the entire upper and with a 2-1/2 inch heel, they are very easy to wear all day. The Jeffrey Campbell Attic Black Leather shoes at Jildor Shoes.

More bold geometric cut outs can be found on this gladiator style by Vince Camuto.  This sandal features smooth leather and a 4 inch heel.  More strappy on the sides, the geometric cut outs run across the top part of the leather upper.  The Vince Camuto Dries Sandal is on sale at Smart Bargains.  Size availability is somewhat limited.If you are not able to find your size, zappos.com also has these shoes on sale in gold and black

Here is an open-toe bootie by Pour La Victoire with bold geometric cut-outs on a 4-1/2 inch heel and 1-1/4 inch platform.  There is also side zipper entry. Pictured here in Grey, this shoe is also available in black. The Pour La Victoire Bianca Open-toe Pump is at www.endless.com. Also check out this shoe in Wine at Zappos.

Here is another open-toe bootie.  Unlike the bold cutouts in the above Pour La Victoire Bianca shoe, the Pelle Moda Kammi has cut-outs with rounded corners and features a zipper at the heel. Pictured here in Whiskey, the Pelle Moda Kammi Peep Toe Cutout Bootie is also available in Pewter and Black at www.endless.com

This sandal from Faryl Robin features dramatic laser cut outs and a 3-3/4 inch heel with a 3/4 inch platform. Also available in gold, the Farylrobin Quay Lazer Pattern Sandal is on sale at www.endless.com Faryl Robin Quay is also available on sale at Smart Bargains in limited numbers.

Floral and lace cut out patterns provide an ultra feminine look in the shoes below.   They are not as dramatic as the larger and bolder geometric cut outs but the intricate details in these patterns are amazing!

With floral cut outs and lace up front, this is such a feminine and sexy shoe by Pour La Victoire.  Shown here in nude, the Pour La Victoire Eden is available at zappos.com Also available in black at Zappos

These adorable Mary-Jane style pumps by Taryn Rose feature a 3-inch heel and lace-like laser cut outs. The Taryn by Taryn Rose – Crystal Pump is on sale at zappos.com

This open-toe pump features crochet-inspired laser cut outs on a 3-1/4 inch heel.  These shoes would look great worn with a summer suit.  The O Oscar de la Renta- Anya (Bronze Lace Kid) shoe is on sale at zappos.com.  Also available in black and gunmetal.

Similar to the O Oscar Anya above, but with a chunkier heel and lace inspired cut outs.  The Perlina Tess is on sale  at zappos.com

This gorgeous pump from French Connection features a sexy cut out pattern and 3-1/2 inch heel.   The French Connection  Lola pump is available at 6pm.com.  Also available in Teal.

Beautifully constructed mules by White Mountain, shown here in honey, are also available in gold, bronze, steel, or black.  This is the perfect casual shoe to wear with jeans or wide leg pants.  You can get the White Mt. Duchess mules are available at zappos.com .

Do you like the artful design of the laser cut out shoes but don’t want cut outs over the entire shoe?  Here are some shoes that have beautiful but fewer cut outs.

Sexy strappy sandal by Calvin Klein features a beautiful cut out on the vamp and a 3-1/2 inch heel.  The Calvin Klein – Rio black patent sandal is on sale at 6pm.com. Also available in off-white pearlized leather.

Wedge sandal by Charles David features an intricate laser cut out pattern on the leather straps and a curvy wooden platform.  The Charles David Tamale Wedge sandal is at zappos.com.  Also available in black or ivory.

Intricate laser patterns adorn the t-strap on this stylish and sophisticated sandal by Coclico.   The Coclico Orion Sandal is available at endless.com .

What is your favorite laser cut out?  Do you prefer the geometric designs of the Vince Camuto sandal or the floral design of the Pour La Victoire sandal?   If you like laser cut out shoes, you’ll be happy to hear that this popular trend will continue through the 2009 Fall season.