Category: Dsw

Two trends walk into a bar

2/17/2014

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Two trends are hitting the stores: the side-stripe pant & the high-ankle cuff sandal.

The side-stripe or piped pant

Ann Taylor Petite Side Striped Straight Leg Pants, $79.99 minus 50%

J. Crew Piped Andie Chino, $78

The Limited Exact Stretch Side Inset Pants, $49.99, also in red, $69.95

GAP True straight piped pants, $59.95 minus 35%, also in black

The high-ankle cuff sandal

Piperlime Chinese Laundry Time Flies, $89

Sundance Catalog Skye Belt Sandals, $228, from Frye, also in black & camel

Piperlime Chinese Laundry Cosmos, $89

6 p.m.com Steve Madden Figo, $54.99

LOFT Alissa Colorblocked Ankle Strap Heels $89.50 minus 50%, also in animal-print

Victoria's Secret Cut-out Sandal, $78

Who's buying?

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Comparison shopping: suede ankle boots

11/23/2013

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Have you used ShopStyle, Flit, or other comparison shopping websites much?
I usually just search my favorite stores on my own. I feel like the shopping sites are limited to certain stores--do you think that's true? But sometimes they can help you find the best deals.
I recently searched for a suede bootie. I wanted a heel that was not too high & not too low, & I didn't want a western flair. I found the options below (organized from least to most expensive) through ShopStyle, through a google search, & on my own.
I've started to believe that it's worth spending a little more on shoes because you wear each pair so many times & often for several years.
Any guesses on which bootie I picked? Which one would you pick?

Kohl's SONOMA life + style® Suede Ankle Booties, 4 colors, 24.99

Urban Outfitters Dolce Vita Joust Suede Ankle Boot, $59.99

Amazon Nine West Women's Fletch Ankle Boot, $61.33

DSW Bandolino Demelza Bootie, 2 colors, $69.95

Nordstrom Vince Camuto Grayson Bootie, $74.47

Victoria's Secret The Metro Bootie, 6 colors, $79

GAP Suede booties, $89.95 minus 20% with the code GAPLOVE

Lord & Taylor Ellen Tracy Randa Suede Boots, 2 colors, $89 minus 20%

Marks & Spencer Indigo Collection Suede Elasticated Panel Ankle Boots with Insolia®, £59

Nordstrom BP Trolley Suede Ankle Boot, $99.95

Arhaus Jewels Billie Boots, $195

Garnet Hill Giorgia Ankle Booties, $198

Sundance Catalog Aventura Boots, $198

J. Crew Aggie Suede Ankle Boot, 2 colors, $278 minus 25%

Don't forget: If you see a shoe you like in a store or catalog, get its exact name & look it up online. Many manufacturers will carry it, & you may find a lower price.
Also, you really should never pay for shipping when it comes to shoes--almost everyone ships them for free.

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Summer goal: learn how to wear high heels

5/29/2013

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Cat Woman

Question:
Dear Fashion Feline,
I came across your site while scanning the internet for advice on how to wear high heels. I'm graduating from high school next week, and my one summer goal before heading to college in August is to learn how to wear high heels--lol! I've already read your post on the topic, and I'm ready to work my way up incrementally. But I'm having trouble locating attractive shoes for the middle phase--sandals with about a 2-inch heel. Any specific suggestions for me? --Emma

Answer:
Hi Emma,
Thank you so much for writing to me! What a great summer mission! Start with kitty heels (mew!) and climb up the tree from there. While famous felines like Cat Woman wear spikes,
I suggest a stacked heel for greater stability, no matter how high. Once you've mastered a high stacked heel, you'll be able to wear anything, and boots this fall will be a breeze. MeOW! Congratulations on your graduation and cheers! --FF >^.^<

High-heel wearing felines: what's your best tip for Emma?? How did you learn to wear high heels?

Phase 1--about a 1-inch heel

Last Call by Neiman Marcus Seychelles Stargazer Low-Heel Sandal, 3 colors, $47.40

6pm.com Seychelles Iris, $58.21

Phase 2--about a 2-inch heel

ModCloth Seychelles Bound to Happen, $89.99

Seychelles (think "she sells seashells by the seashore") has great mid-height sandals. They have leather uppers for comfort but manmade heels--keeps price down.