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Nine West shoes are affordable when they aren’t on sale, so it’s hard to pass up a deal when they are on sale!   Selected Nine West shoes are marked down to $29.95 at 6pm.com this week!   Here are a just a few of the cute styles that are available.

Nine West Kazan Square toe moc features soft leather and hardware embellishment on the vamp.   Shown here in bronze.   Also available in black, ivory, blue, green, purple, or yellow.

Nine West Isleen Sophisticated wedge features 3 inch heel with t-strap.   Shown here in light brown.  Also available in red, dark brown, or black.

Nine West Beth Round toe pump features suede leather with contrast stitching and pleating detail on the vamp.   Shown here in natural.   Also available in dark brown, black, or turquoise suede leather.

Nine West Get Got Cute black flats with square toe and buckle ornament at toe.   Also available in grey.

There are many more cute styles available.  Click here to view more Nine West styles for $29.95 this week.  Hurry!   This sale will end on Sunday, Aug 23, 2009.

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!

 
For footwear with style and substance, Chie Mihara shoes and boots are an easy choice.   The incredible styles are apparent. One only has to look at the fresh and innovative designs that consistently come from Chie Mihara’s shoe collection each season to realize how talented this designer truly is.   Instead of focusing on the latest trends, she sticks to basic forms, usually with a retro vibe or vintage silhouette and from this she creates her unique and exciting designs through the fine detailing that can be seen in every Chie Mihara shoe and boot.

In addition to great styles, Chie Mihara shoes and boots are also beautifully crafted with comfort in mind and are made to fit the foot perfectly.   This is likely attributed to Chie’s past experience as an intern at an orthopedic shoe store where she learned about the importance of foot health.

Here are some of the new Chie Mihara shoes and boots that are out this fall.

Chie Mihara Naida in navy with suede leather upper and  smooth leather elongated collar at heel.

Chie Mihara Eifel in forest green leather. Features pleated details at vamp.

Chie Mihara Kabel in green suede. Features fringe accent on t-strap.

Chie Mihara Duende in grey suede. Features 4 inch heel with 1-1/2 inch platform.

Chie Mihara Charo in gray leather.  Platform ankle boot features fold over design at ankle and architectural block heel design.

Chie Mihara Nysa in taupe suede.  Rounded-toe ankle boot featuring suede flowers ornamentation.

Chie Mihara Aunsi in taupe leather.  Rounded-toe platform boot featuring ruche details and fitted band at shaft with button accents

 

 

Looking for a new pair of sandals to complete your Summer shoe collection or would just like something new to wear?  Now is a great time to get some fantastic deals on Summer sandals!   Some of the best deals can be found at 6pm.com.   Here are just a few of the great deals.

Shown here in bronze, the Madeline Cheri sandal is also available in brown.  Get these strappy sandals on sale for $29.33.

These cute wedge cut out sandals by Nine West are also available in taupe.  The Nine West Twisted sandal is on sale for $37.95.

These platform sandals are available in bronze (shown here), black, white, or purple.  Get the NaNa Wozard sandal on sale for $41.40.

These sandals by Lumiani can be dressed up or down.  I have these shoes and love the off white color.   Get the Lumiani  Celeste sandal on sale for for $36.23.

Shown here in bronze, these flat t-strap sandals by Ros Hommerson also come in black, white or bone leather or with a cork upper.  Get these  Ros Hommerson Elizabeth sandals for $33.93

6pm.com has deals that are up to 75% of retail. Click below to find more deals on Summer sandals and more!

Shoes with cut out details in the heels are a trend that has been gaining popularity over the last few years.  These cut out designs can be seen in many shoe collections, from high-end designer shoes to their lower-end counterparts.  This season, there are some interesting variations among the cut out wedge designs we are seeing and they range from the extreme statement to the contemporary modern styles.

Below, Giuseppe Zanotti, puts a large cut out in the platform that spans the entire length of the shoe which gives quite a dramatic effect that appears to defy gravity.   Other designers, such as Italian designer, Enio Silla, of Le Silla has designed a shoe with a traditional stiletto heel and a cut out in the platformed front of the sole.

With clear acrylic leather-lined upper and a such a large cut out in the platform of this sandal, this sandal by Giussepe Zanotti gives the illusion of walking on air.

You can get this Giuseppi Zanotti sandal at Endless Shoes or Zappos

There are 2 things that I like about Charles David Shoes….their amazing fashion forward designs and their affordable prices.

The Charles David Jester feature strappy patent leather in pearlized brown or black, gold tone studded accents, and an approximately 4 inch heel and 3/4 inch platform.The Charles David Jester Wedge Sandal is available at Endless Shoes,  

When I think of Calvin Klein, I think of clean, classic, and chic designs.   The Calvin Klein Yabb has all this as well as an ultra modern silhouette that can be seen in the side view below.

This sandal features snake-embossed leather upper with elastic straps at the ankle.  Also available in brown elastic/cream snake-embossed leather.

The  Calvin Klein – Yabb Wedge Sandal is available at Zappos or at Endless Shoes

In addition to a sleek cut out design, these sandals feature lovely contrast stitching and polished grommets.  Striking in this orange leather, this sandal by Charles David is also available in black, white, dark brown, or camel.

The Charles David – Gynnie Sandal is available at Zappos or at  Endless Shoes.

Here is a another great design from Charles David.  The contrast of the white croc-embossed leather with the lacquered cut out wedge heel emphasizes the clean and sophisticated style of this sandal.   If you do not already have white sandals, the Charles David Jojo is a great option.  Also available in dark brown or turquoise.   The  Charles David – Jojo Wedge is available at Zappos and Piperlime shoes

This shoe embodies the chic minimalistic style that Calvin Klein is known for.  Here the design focus is in the sleek curves and silhouette of the platform with a teardrop shaped cut out.  The upper is made of calfskin leather and elastic banding at front and back of heel.  The  Calvin Klein Yiri Sandal is available at Zappos.

The Calvin Klein Yarah is a simple sleek design tailored for a sophisticated style.  The port red patent leather upper is so rich, a standout color perfect for Summer.  Also available in white or black patent.   The Calvin Klein Yarah Slide is available at Endless shoes and at Zappos.

These cut out wedge sandals by Frye are fun and flirty in this, not too bright and not too pale, yellow leather upper.  The t-strap is embellished with metal beads.  Also available in dark brown or papaya leather.   The  Frye Annabelle T-Strap Sandal is available at Endless shoes and at Zappos.

This t-strap design from Jessica Bennett features ivory, dark and light brown leather straps and cupped heel with adjustable ankle strap.  The whimsical cut outs across the platform are unique and are sure to get attention!

The Jessica Bennett Kione T-Strap Platform Wedge is available at Endless shoes and at Shoe Buy.

Romantic Soles manages to provide the style as well as unbeatable comfort in these textured croco-embossed print leather sandals.   Also available in black or purple croco embossed leather.   The Romantic Soles Pumpkin Sandals are available at Zappos.