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Got an extra $150k lying around for shoes?  If so, luxury jeweler House of Borgezie has created the Eternal Borgezie Diamond Stiletto just for shr.   The company likens the diamond encrusted shoes, which are set with over 2,200 individual diamonds,  to iconic figures such as the Mask of Tutankhamun, the Faberge Eggs or the Bugatti Veyron.  It also comes with an “Eternal” Guarantee, which lasts for 1000 years.  Basically, the red heart-shaped soles are supposed to be easy to remove and replace when they show signs of wear.

I actually think the replaceable soles is a wonderful idea, even if my cobbler disagrees.  However, for 150k, I’m stuck with my cobbler for quite some time.

Authentic Shops:

Designer Shoes at Zappos.com

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How insane and yet simple are these Jil Sander Laser Cut Wood Wedges? The shoe looks like a piece of nature washed ashore, driftwood topped with bubbles of seaweed.

We love the whimsy! The creativity! The daring style! And most of all, the laser-on-wood innovation.

They are $1,240 at Jil Sander stores. For more Jil Sander shoes, go here.

Authentic Shops:

Designer Shoes at Zappos.com

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Jessica Szohr wore Stuart Weitzman Studded Peep Toe Clogs while on the set of Gossip Girl on July 26th, 2010 in New York. (source). I love ‘em! And the best part is that these Stuart Weitzman Studclog Clogs are on sale everywhere:

• $135.20 from Endless.com (regularly $345)
• $169.90 from Nordstrom.com (regularly $345)
• $172.50 from Jildor Shoes (regularly $345)
• $207 from Zappos.com (regularly $345)

Stuart Weitzman takes clogs to new heights with this unapologetic peep-toe design, the latest incarnation of an 80s trend. The leather upper features scalloped edges and is trimmed with large brass studs for a fun, edgy look. The partially covered platform and heel complete this look and make it perfect for pairing with everything from short-shorts to slouchy pants and skinny jeans.

Stuart Weitzman Clog

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Selena Gomez has been spotted several times recently (photos below) wearing her Christian Louboutin Yolanda 120  Pumps in Black Suede, which are available from MyTheresa.com ($702.48) and/or Barneys New York ($825).

Black suede peep-toe platform pumps. Small black grid-style cut-out pattern with metallic silver hue shining through on heel and on platform. Covered heel. Slightly rounded cap. Leather upper, in-sole and red signature red sole.

Selena Gomez photo details from left to right…

Selena wore her Christian Louboutin Yolanda 120 Peeptoe Pumps to the Ramona and Beezus movie premiere (I’ve heard it’s a good movie?) on July 20th, 2010 with a Christian Cota sleeveless cardigan and shorts.

Selena made an appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in New York City on July 20th, 2010 wearing her Christian Louboutin Yolanda 120 Black Suede Pumps with a Collette Dinnigan RTW Striped Bustier Top (from the Spring 2010 collection) with a Valentino Jersey Knit Shirt.

Selena also wore her Christian Louboutin Yolanda 120 Peep-toe Pumps while on “The Today Show” on July 20th, 2010 (my she was a busy girl that day). I wish I knew the name of her cute designer dress.  And it that a traser h3 watch on her wrist or a black bracelet or maybe it’s just a hairband-tie?

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This Belle by Sigerson Morrison clog ($244 at Zappos) is rather simple and minimalistic.  The main embellishment is the heel, where half of it is covered in black suede and the other half showcases an exposed stacked heel.  The clog reminds me that sometimes less is more.  While there is less going on with this shoe, that only makes it more appealing to me due to its refined appearance and easy on the eyes aesthetics.

Authentic Shops:

Designer Shoes at Zappos.com

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It is annoying when I have to sit and listen to someone else rave about her fabulous, incredible, stupendous, exotic, whatever vacation when I had to sit in the heat and not go anywhere, but after this post I promise I will quit.  shr all know what a fiasco my shoes were, so let’s look at other shoes in the canyon.

Most people wore some version of this shoe. I think these are Teva but I saw a few Keens.  They seemed to perform well for an all purpose water, climbing, sand shoe.  This hairy legged boy climbed all over the Canyon walls.

Another shoe that was popular was this sandal.

This woman did admit that she did scrape her toes, but overall she was happy with them.  Another shoe  type on the raft was a water shoe.  This man didn’t climb over many rocks but he did go through creeks and whatnot.

shr can see in the background, the ribbing and velcro sandals that were very popular. The guides wore Chaco ribbing and velcro sandals or Chaco  flip flops. (I saw one guide climb all a wall wearing flip flops.   I think he was half  mountain sheep.)

These were the feet that made everyone stop and look.  Mostly because they take a lot of room.

The first time I wandered down a South Rim trail, I expected to see gorgeous views,  with the challenge being rocks that were washed out.  What I had forgotten is that the mules use this trail.  I think there are about 4  teams that go up and down the trail a day.

That means shr smell mule s**t all the way down.  I know Brighty has been on the trails for longer than I have been, and will continue to be on the trail long after I am gone, but shr do have to pay attention to  not step in the mule biscuits.

So the next time shr go to Arizona, please, please, please, take time to go to the Grand Canyon.  Make sure shr go down the trails.  shr don’t have to go all the way to the bottom,  just spend 10 minutes to see what is beyond the guard rails.   shr will be thrilled.

Authentic Shops:

Designer Shoes at Zappos.com

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Wayne emailed me about these 7 For All Mankind Motley Washed Leather d’Orsay Peep-toe Pumps, and I must admit I swooned over them the second I saw them! I think they subliminally have “Kim” written all over them! What do she think?

• Contrasting pebbled and washed leather gives this d’Orsay an earthy casual feel.
• Leather.
• Peep-toe.
• High vamp; contrast stitch detail.
• Tonal topstitching on backstay.
• 4 1/4″ stacked heel.
• Padded leather lining.
• Made in Brazil.
• Available from ShopBop.com, $245 with Free Worldwide Shipping
• Also available from Zappos and/or Neiman Marcus, $245 – Free Shipping on any NM order with Coupon Code: SHIPNM

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It’s like Boxing Day in New York. 50 percent off signs are everywhere.

Kenneth Cole has widened their merchandise in the past few years, adding more designer handbags and outerwear, and especially adding more reliable, comfortable shoes that are still attractive enough for after work. Their ads are ubiquitous in New York. “Be Clothes-Minded,” they say.

Well, it seems that they’ve become shoe-minded. Shomore wrote before about their 925 technology. Now many of those shoes are on sale!

My favorite is the Silver Fox, which does not seem to be on sale yet. I tried it on at the store and will wait until it goes on sale. Right now, it is $160. Doesn’t it look so comfy? I’ve tried it on and, while it’s not a Taryn Rose, it was quite comfortable, especially for the height.

In the meantime, shr can find plenty of sales at the stores and online. The Sterling Silver is $99.98.

The Silver Trophy is $79.98.

Authentic Shops:

Designer Shoes at Zappos.com

Saks Fifth Avenue

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It’s like Boxing Day in New York. 50 percent off signs are everywhere.

Kenneth Cole has widened their merchandise in the past few years, adding more designer handbags and outerwear, and especially adding more reliable, comfortable shoes that are still attractive enough for after work. Their ads are ubiquitous in New York. “Be Clothes-Minded,” they say.

Well, it seems that they’ve become shoe-minded. Shomore wrote before about their 925 technology. Now many of those shoes are on sale!

My favorite is the Silver Fox, which does not seem to be on sale yet. I tried it on at the store and will wait until it goes on sale. Right now, it is $160. Doesn’t it look so comfy? I’ve tried it on and, while it’s not a Taryn Rose, it was quite comfortable, especially for the height.

In the meantime, shr can find plenty of sales at the stores and online. The Sterling Silver is $99.98.

The Silver Trophy is $79.98.

Authentic Shops:

Designer Shoes at Zappos.com

Saks Fifth Avenue

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