Shoes Articles

I'm a bit of a ballet flat-a-holic.  I admit I wear them far too often, but they are just so versatile, stylish and of course, a very Audrey Hepburn-esque shoe option.

Here's the classic Chanel shoe.  Le sigh…

I've been jonesin' for a pair of those classic Chanel two-tone ballet flats for ages, but at about $600 a pop, the price just isn't right.  So I went on a...

Our love for high heeled boots runs deep, but flat boots are an equally chic way to dress up.

From "Off-Duty Model" looks to Equestrian inspired fashion and everything in between, flat boots offer style options sure to complement any attire.


Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, and Jessica Biel looking tres fab

Trendsetters Gwyneth Paltrow (Bottega Veneta), Whitney Port (Loeffler Randall), and Kim Kardashian

Little Black Dress can't go anywhere without her mandatory companion, the Little Black Pump.  We combed the stores for our favourite "LBP" picks:

Keep it classic, with basic styles like (1) Aldo 'Hoxworth' US$90, (2) Burberry Patent Pump US$450, (3) Chinese Laundry 'Night' US$69, (4) Cole Haan 'Stephanie' US$298, or (5) Giuseppe Zanotti Pleated Pump US$550

Play off...

It looks like the newest shoe trend this Fall season is the wedge bootie. Not only does it add some inches, it also has a high-fashion air about it, and depending on what style you wear, can look sleek, grunge, vintage, sporty or dressy. 

Musician Florence Welch, and Gossip Girl stars Jessica Szohr and Taylor Momsen rock their wedge booties everywhere from the red carpet to the streets of New...

Now that we know the tricks to staying comfy in heels all day, bring 'em on! 

Want to try a pair of oxford pumps but not sure how to wear them?  We felt the same way, so we turned to 3 stylish celebs for inspiration.

(left to right) Mary Kate Olsen, Taylor Swift, Sarah Jessica Parker

Payless Harlee Lace-Up Shootie $29.99 USD, The Gap Denim Popover Tunic $59.50, BCBG Textured-Inset...

Animal Print is back, but you don’t need to be Rihanna-fierce to rock it this season; it’s all about wearing it “right.”  Avoid going ‘Peggy Bundy’ by sticking to the basics - investing in a cute pair of leopard pumps or clutch allows you to show you’re ready to make daring moves for fashion, while still playing it safe.  Go ahead and splurge on this one, because Animal...

Chic means going casual these days, so it’s no surprise that this fall the trendiest women are trading in their thigh highs and going biker!  Practical comfort, I’m hopeful this trend will stick – but don’t blow your money just yet.  Shoe trends seem to be changing faster than you can save for those perfect Jimmy Choos.

Biker babes Rihanna, Kate Beckinsale, and Gisele Bündchen

We hear Christian Siriano is doing Payless again.

Image: Arun Nevader

Check out these concept beauties for Spring 2011.  The skeptics worry that Payless will tone them down so far they'll hardly be recognizable.  At a price point probably in the $50ish range, we're hoping they keep their moxy.

What do you think of Payless' collaborations so far?  Would you buy these designs...

The latest designer to hit Payless' shelves is Isabel Toledo.  The designer who dressed MObama for Inauguration Day in a stunning yellow suit created 8 designs for the discount shoe retailer and they're being stocked now ahead of the September 7th schedule in select stores across Canada, the US and online.

On to the eye candy!

We're head over heels in lust with the Belted Poodle...