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Summer Sale at Jildor Shoes
It’s that time of year again. Time for the Jildor Shoes Semi-Annual Sale. You can find some absolutely amazing deals, up to 50% off on designer shoes! So don’t delay….check them out while the supplies and size availability is still good.
If you are not familiar with Jildor Shoes, then I recommend you check out their selection. They often carry designer shoe styles and brands that you can’t find at many of the major online shoe retailers, such as Zappos
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Check out their selection on sale by shoe designers, such as Chloe, Jeffrey Campbell, Donald J Pliner, Guiseppe Zanotti, and Stuart Weitzman….just to name a few!
Here are a just a few of the great deals that can be had right right now…
Stuart Weitzman Cage Roccia (162.50)
Jeffrey Campbell Karl ($87.50)
Giuseppe Zanotti E06098 Pump ($329)
Click here to see a larger selection of shoes on sale at Jildor!
Contemporary Clogs: Our Top 10 Picks
When clogs made their comeback on the fashion scene this season, there was a lot of resistance. Images of the Dutch wooden clog (also known as Klompen), the rubber garden clog, and the retro 70s clogs with wood platforms were conjured up before we even began to see some of the attractive contemporary styles that were just on the horizon. While some of the clogs of today have kept with the tradition of rustic and wooden appeal, many are styled with other trendy features such as leather-covered platforms, cork platforms, slingback straps, buckles, contrast stitching, and laser cutouts on leather.
We’ve noticed that many wooden platform sandals are sometimes being classified as clogs and it seems the definition of clog has been broadened a bit. So, where do we draw the line between clog and sandal. Arbitrarily, I guess! That said, we’ve decided to feature our picks for wooden platform sandals/clogs in a separate, upcoming post and keep this post limited to the classic, contemporary clog.
The contemporary clogs of today are fun, unexpected, classic, and comfortable to wear. And, with so many shoe designers putting their own spin on the classic clog, they are hard to resist. Here are our top 10 picks for clogs this season!
Charles David Women’s Ramble Clog
daniblack – Swiss (Espresso Waxy Calf) – Footwear
Diane Von Furstenberg Ode Clog
KORS Michael Kors Claudia Clog
As you can see, clogs have come a long way. They are much more polished and put-together for today’s fashion scene. And ‘love em’ or ‘hate em’, they are here to stay through the Fall/Winter season. Clogs are not the only retro 70′s style to come back, platforms made their debut during the 60′s and 70′s and since then they’ve been all the rage in recent years.
Western-Inspired Designs by Donald J. Pliner Shoes
Updated Western styles are very popular this season and no one does them more elegantly than Donald J Pliner. Donald J. Pliner is truly one of my favorite designers. Not only are his designs exciting and innovative, but he is true to his motto, “when the feet are uncomfortable, so is the mind, so is the body, so is the soul”, and committed to making comfortable shoes.
These new Western-inspired styles highlight Mr. Pliner’s love for the Southwest and its art. I love the exquisite details in the overlay designs of these styles, available at Zappos.
Donald J Pliner Coyate 2 Pump – The intricate overlays add charm to these elegant pumps.
Donald J Pliner Joist Ankle Boot – Another lovely design in the Western Collection. These boots feature classic lines with detailed overlays.
Donald J Pliner Juta- -Make a statement in these chic Western mules.
Donald J Pliner – Juta 2- Similar to the Juta, the Juta 2 mule features a Western heel and a suede insert that ensures a true fit with or without hosiery. These mules look like a boot when worn with jeans or trousers.
Go ahead, channel your inner urban cowgirl in these creations! Click here to see more styles by Donald J Pliner shoes.
Laser Cut Out Shoes
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. |  |
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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 |
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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 Also check out this shoe in Wine at Zappos. |
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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 |
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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 Also available in black at Zappos |
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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. |  |
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Similar to the O Oscar Anya above, but with a chunkier heel and lace inspired cut outs. The Perlina Tess |
| 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. |  |
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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
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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. |  |
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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 |
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Intricate laser patterns adorn the t-strap on this stylish and sophisticated sandal by Coclico. The Coclico Orion Sandal is available at endless.com
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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.
