My friend Heather tipped me off this morning about the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. I now have a pair of these Tory Burch Elena Stretch Ballet Flats in Purple that were 40% off ($133.90, regular $225). She's also a great friend because since I have to work, she went shopping today and got them for me along with a pair for herself in Black. I tried these on a few months ago and they are super comfy and cute. Yay!
Hurry, you can still get some sizes online for Brown and Black.
Alex at Stylehive has a round up of 8 bandage booties and pumps so check out the slideshow. I am loving the look of these gladiator heels are only $26.80 from Forever 21.
It's getting colder now and with the hardwood floors in my loft, I always am in need of slippers when it's winter. I just bought these Roxy Peppermint Slippers ($34 at Nordstrom). They are so cute with a pink and brown houndstooth check (also comes in blue/brown) and I like the cozy faux-fur lining. For a limited time, enter in the code SHOES and get free shipping online for all shoes!
One of this season's hottest trends is lace on your shoes. How cute are these D&G Cipria Pumps? The lace bows are perfection. See more on the lacey shoe trend in the slideshow on Stylehive for some great picks that won't have you looking like a doily.
Get excited for the launch November 14 for the Jimmy Choo for H&M Collection! Here's your chance to own a pair of the iconic shoes for around the $300 price range, rather than $1,000. In addition to shoes, you'll find clothing, accessories, bags, as well as men's fashions too. ICheck out the Jimmy Choo for H&M Lookbook now on Stylehive.
Earlier in June I posted some cute outfits and accessories with zippers. Well the zipper trend is even stronger this fall, making it's way to even more clothing and accessories. I love this Mason by Michelle Mason Zip Shirtdress ($407 at Shopbop) to pair over leggings or tights and this simple Loeffler Randall Double Zipper Top (On Sale for $120.40 at Shopbop). Both say stylish without going over the edge in punk.
Here are more zipper fashions:
Porter Grey Zipper Coat Dress (On Sale for $165 at Shopbop)
Silence & Noise Zipper Dress ($68 at Urban Outfitters)
HAWKS Zipper Dress ($98 at Urban Outfitters)
Grace Sun Zipper Skirt ($195 at Shopbop)
Report Signature Shoes Watts Ruffle Zipper Pumps ($195 at Shopbop)
Jeffrey Campbell Suede Zipper Ruffle Ballet Flats ($115 at Shopbop)
Colorblock Zipper Wallet ($24 at Urban Outfitters)
I love this roundup of Back to School shoes at Stylehive -- 10 shoes that won't kill your feet as you trek around campus. Back when I was at U.C. Berkeley, wooden clogs were in and like the fashion lover I was, I was clogging all around campus and up hills. That only worked for a day and then it was back to comfy sneakers. These days with adorable flats in fashion, you won't have to kill your feet to look good on campus.
The zipper embellishment look continues this fall and these Juicy Couture Izzie Ruffled Nappa Booties ($395 at Neiman Marcus) are the perfect example of how zippers are taking over in fashion.
Related Coquette Post:
Zip Me Up
One of my favorite shoe brands Siegerson Morrison just opened up their online shop which also sells their belle line. Their strappy heels are my favorite because they are so well made. I have a pair of metallic silver ones that are still going strong after 5 years. I haven't even had to get the soles and heel fixed. I might have to add these light gold strappy heels to my collection now that they are on sale for $357 (regular $595).
Here are more of my picks (some of the summer shoes are on sale!):
Dorsay Ankle Wrap Peep-Toe in Raspberry (On sale for $327)
Gladiator Wedge ($450)
Skinny T-Strap Thong with Ikat Weaving (On sale for $346.50)
Belle - Rock N' Roll Peep-Toe Sandal Bootie ($290)
And take a peek into the pre-fall 2009 collection!
On NBC Nightly News last night, I caught a story about 27 year old UK entrepreneur, Matt Horan who started a company based off an ingenious idea. Rollasole is an emergency ballet flat sold in vending machine at UK clubs. For about 5 pounds (around 8 bucks), you can relieve your dancing or partying feet with these comfy and cute ballet flats that roll open and come complete with a little carry pouch (for you to tote around and use later!). Within 6 months of starting his business, Horan has sold thousands of Rollasoles and has expanded to the wedding/special occasions market. The next expansion? Over the pond, of course. Rollasole is coming soon to the U.S. to bring relief to our stiletto-wearing partying feet.
NBC hasn't posted this video segment on their site (and not sure if they will), but I've contacted them and will update this post if it happens.
More on Rollasole at the London Evening Standard and Perez Hilton.
You can follow @Rollasole on Twitter too.
