Enjoy Spring’s most fabulous trend with the versatility of a nude colored pump.  Neutral pumps are perfect for Spring and Summer because they will go with everything!   The nude shade also elongates the leg for a very attractive look, as seen here on Taylor Swift.   Taylor is wearing the gorgeous Stuart Weitzman Friller pumps available at Jildor Shoes! that were recently featured in the May issue of InStyle magazine.  I love the way this blushed tone of beige looks with her floral print dress…..so cheerful, so Spring! This pump will look great however you decide to wear it.

The simplicity of the neutral shade of this pump lends itself well to the details of this sweet pump! The leather upper partially covers the wooden platform and is styled in a peep toe design and adorned with a knotted bow. The 1 inch platform reduces the relative heel height of this 4-1/2 inch heel significantly, also making it comfortable to wear.

You can pre-order the Stuart Weitzman Friller Pumps in this Adobe color (shown below on the top left) at Jildor Shoes until March 15th and receive it in May!   Zappos, as well as Endless, also has this style in several other colors and available now in Bone, Walnut, and Black!  So adorable, this pump is sure to be your ‘go to’ dress heel for your Spring and Summer outfits.

Launched in 1986, Stuart Weitzman has been making shoes that “make women feel good”.  With a commitment to craftsmanship and quality, Stuart Weitzman shoes have a loyal following of shoe lovers. While his shoes are a bit of an investment, you can be sure that you will have a well-made shoe that will not fall apart in one season!

        

This cold weather has me browsing the online shoe stores for new shoes and dreaming about wearing strappy sandals and open toe shoes. If you are ready for warmer weather where you are, I highly recommend checking out the new Spring shoes that are out now. Start planning early the shoes you will need to add to your collection this Spring.

L.A.M.B. Shoes by Gwen Stefani are always so chick and sexy. Be prepared to walk on stilts because the heels are quite high, but you’ll get a bit of help with the nearly 1 inch platform on these new L.A.M.B. Shoes.

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The L.A.M.B. Vail Platform Pump has stacked angular-shaped cutouts and overlays in suede and smooth leather atop a partially gold metallic heel and a basket-weave platform. I just love the contrasting textures on this sandal! Available in black/grey or in this black/red/natural style as shown in the image above.

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The L.A.M.B. Verdu also incorporates a mix of textures, with mesh lace trimmed with leather. This sandal is also available in black, but I think these colors and the mesh lace are perfect for Spring and Summer!

Gwen Stefani is widely recognized for her eclectic personal style and natural elegance. Her shoe collection is born out of her love of fashion and design and is a reflection of her personal style and creativity.

        

It’s hard to believe how fast this year has gone by. Halloween is this weekend and I just received the invitation for my company Holiday Party in December! I think these invitations for parties are on the same schedule for putting up Christmas decorations, and it seems to get earlier with each year.

Thinking of Holiday Parties has me also thinking of what I’ll wear and, as I was perusing the Heels.com website, I noticed that they just added a ton of new party shoes that are perfect for the fast approaching season of parties and events.

Here are a few of my favorites among the many new styles added at Heels.com.

Fergie Lavish – Magenta Suede

Carlos by Carlos Santana Prestige – Grafite

Dereon Tequila Heel – Brown

Dereon Lite Heel – Brown

Oh, and if you’ve not visited the Heels.com website before, you must check out their videos. For each shoe style, there is a video of a model wearing and walking in the shoe making it so much easier to see how the shoe will look when worn.

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Boutique 9 designs usually never disappoint and the new designs out now are no exception.   With Boutique 9 shoes, you will find sophisticated styles and well-made shoes at prices that will not break your shoe budget.

Here are just a few of the new styles now available.

Boutique 9 – Gia 2 Peep toe pump with rich satin upper and bow detailing at the vamp. Shown here in dark blue/black, the Gia is also available in solid black or dark purple/black.

Boutique 9 – Iola Slingback heel with 4-1/2 in heel and 1 inch platform. Available in black or purple.

Boutique 9  Hazeline Pump featuring leather wrapped platform and wide leather straps with contrast stitching and adjustable buckle strap at heel.  The Hazeline Pump is available in black or dark purple.

        

I recently came across this lovely shoe collection by Lilita Leather Collection on Shoebuy.   The Lilita Leather Collection is a new brand founded by 2 Venezualan sisters, Carolina and Franzia Lopez.   Their goal is to “develop into a loved, adored, and desired brand, so that customers will search for styles from the Lilita Collection.” [LilitaShoes].  So far, from what I’ve seen of their collection, they should have no problem accomplishing this goal!

The brand offers a variety of styles including flats, wedges, pumps and boots, all of which are very reasonably priced between $100-120.   Here are a few of the Fall designs that are available now at Shoebuy….

Lilita Bella Suede Pump features a hidden platorm, peep-toe, metal hardware accents, and ankle strap with adjustable buckle.

Lilita Diane Croc Print Leather Ankle Boot features a hidden platform, buckle detail, and side zipper.

Lilita Lily Patent Leather Pump features contrasting colors at the heel. Available in olive patent/brown, burgundy/turquoise, and black/pink.

I’ve only been able to find Lilita shoes online at Shoebuy, but you can see their entire Fall 2009 Collection at LilitaShoes.com.   Check it out!   You will not be disappointed.

        

I LOVE Donald J Pliner shoes and I especially love the Fall 2009 Collection.   Donald J Pliner shoes are made with comfort in mind and the designs are absolutely amazing!   My favorite shoes to wear from my entire collection happen to be Donald J Pliner designs.   They are so well-crafted, they fit perfectly, and the designs never seem to go out of style.   They are truly a staple in my closet.

Here are some of my favorite designs from the Fall 2009 Collection.

The Donald J Pliner Dara is a sleek and sexy ankle boot.  It features elastic straps that criss cross over the instep of the boot which allows flexibility and comfort.

These lovely Donald J Pliner Berri Pumps are beautifully detailed hand-stitching, a metal toe rand, and an architectural heel.  The Berri Pump has exciting textures and comes in some great colors for Fall!

The Donald J Pliner Zandra Open-Toe Bootie (left) has softly gathered suede leather draping across the foot and an elastic gored side buckle make this the open toe bootie of the season.   The Zasha Bootie (right) has asymetrical folds that accentuate the smooth lines.  The open toe and antique metallic leather make this footwear a great option for both dressy and casual outfits.

The Donald J Pliner Cara is such a sexy shoe.  It features a bold heel and platform making it a must have style this Fall. Available in smooth leather or python printed patent leather.

Okay, I’ve saved my favorite for last!  I just can’t get enough of this lace up boot.  The Donald J Pliner Daria Boot has gorgeous blue denim leather and a platform tractor bottom.  This tall boot is hot, hot, hot!

Headquartered in New York City, all Donald J Pliner Shoes are made in Spain or Italy with the finest leathers.   He has also successfully pioneered the use of other materials, such as uppers made wholly or in part with stretchable microfiber.   If you want a shoe that has great comfort, excellent craftsmanship, and luxurious styles, then you really should invest in Donald J Pliner Shoes. You won’t regret it! Click here to view more Donald J Pliner designs.

        

I’ve noticed that many of the new Fall shoes are adorned with bows, ruffles, and flowers, making them, oh so feminine!   So, when I came across these lovely peep toe pumps by Kate Spade, they really got my attention.

I adore the feminine detailing on this shoe and there are no bows or ruffles to speak of.   Don’t misunderstand; I love those adornments as much as the next girl, but they are everywhere! Here’s something a little different to get your attention.   Pretty scalloped and perforated edges line the toe and heel.   It’s a subtle feminine detail without the ornamentation of bows and such.   The mix of black smooth leather and caramel suede leather also adds interesting texture and depth.   It is finished off by a sexy peep toe with hidden platform and high heel.   These 2 tone pumps will dress up your work wardrobe and take you from day to evening in classic style.

Kate Spade shoes are a bit of an investment but, if you are able to splurge on these, the quality and the versatility of this shoe means it will last a long time and you will be able to wear it often.    The Kate Spade Gladly Pump is available at Zappos.    If you prefer this shoe without the suede, Endless also carries it in black/camel with all smooth leather upper.

        

There are quite a few shoe lines that are making some great styles that are in line with Fall 2009 trends and that will not blow your shoe budget!   Ones that immediately come to mind, of course, are Steve Madden, Charles by Charles David, and Nine West shoes.   Another, lesser-known brand is Type Z shoes.

Lately, I’ve been quite impressed with the fresh new styles by Type Z shoes.    Check out these pretty pumps by Type Z shoes that are available at Zappos.

Type Z Lueannie Pump feature smoot and croco print leather with stacked heel and adjustable strap across the instep.  Show here in green leather, also available in white.

Type Z Wicked Pump features hidden platform with snubbed toe box and leather-covered heel.  Shown here in navy, also available in red leather, black leather, or black satin.

Type Z -I Said So Pump has classic lines and features a hidden platform and leather covered heel.  Shown here in red patent leather, also available in brown leather, black leather, and navy patent leather.

Type Z Mesa Pump features cowl design with open toe on wooden platform and heel.  Shown here in black leather, also available in bone, bronze, or pewter leather.

Type Z Smoother Platform Pump features supple perforated leather upper with side zipper and side buckle.  Shown here in natural leather, also available in black, brown, or bone leather.

Type Z Jenna Pump features feminine pinked trim detailing with sexy peep toe and hidden platform.  Shown here in grey/pink leather, also available in black or dark purple leather.

Type Z Twilight Pump features contrast stitching, oxford style lace up, and side zipper on the inside.  Shown here in dark brown leather, also available in black or tan leather.

My favorite style is the Lueannie Pump. This is a great day to evening shoe that will go with just about anything.   Which Type Z style is your favorite? Click here to check out other Type Z styles at Zappos.
 

        

It’s yet another great collection by London-based shoe designer, Rupert Sanderson.    Just take in these beauties from the Autumn/Winter 2009-10 collection.

Most notable are the perfectly balanced heels on the Seleste pumps (above). This is quite an engineering feat (no pun intended), don’t you think?  Also available in black and grey suede.

I’ve had my eye on these beauties since I first spotted them about a month ago.  The Perfume pump features blue python print with buckles across the instep and a sexy peep toe.

Here is the perfect pop of color for standing out in the crowd and getting noticed.   The Aspasia heel has a sleek design with hidden platform and fuchsia leopard print patent leather.

This has to be the most perfect ankle boot that I’ve seen so far this season!   The Jocasta ankle boot has beautiful and simple lines with a single buckle at the ankle.  What a gorgeous boot!

Rupert Sanderson Shoes can be ordered directly from his website.   Check out the rest of his collection.   You won’t regret it!

        

They don’t just make watches and handbags.   The Texas-based company, Fossil, has a new womens’ shoe line out this Fall.   The designs are vintage-inspired with a modern twist.   Here are a couple of the new styles just in at Piperlime.

These are not your ordinary pumps. The Fossil Allison Peep Toe Pump has a sculptural platform and wooden heel that’s beautifully wrapped in rich full grain leather.   Available in grey suede leather (pictured above) or in black (with brown wrapped heel) or brown (with camel wrapped heel) in smooth leather.

The Fossil Misha Maryjane Pump is a modern update to an authentic vintage style. The contrasting buckle and just-right heel make it a great style for everyday wear.  Available in black (shown above) or brown.