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One of my personal favorite things to do at any wedding is dance.  Having been a dancer all of my life, I love to let loose and celebrate one of the most memorable days in any loved one’s life.  Whether you are the bride having a “Daddy/Daughter” moment or you’re busting a move with the flower girl, we have the perfect footwear to compliment any spin across the dance floor.

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If you want your feet to last all night long in a lower heel, you have to have these:

Silver T-Strap Goldwyn Sandals with Rosettes by Steve Madden

If you need to keep it preppy chic while waltzing the night away, try these:

Fuchsia Satin Peep Toe Lexie Pumps with an Embellished Bow from Martinez Valero

If you want some serious flower power on your toes, grab these:

Black Satin Peep Toe Natural Beauty Slingbacks with a fabic Flower by Unlisted

For many of us, this time of year means chilly temperatures that are only tolerated with scarves, coats, pants and boots.  The cold season is my least favorite for fashion as my focus tends to be on staying warm vs. looking cute and I’m sure a lot of you face the same dilemma. This Winter is especially difficult for me since it’s the first I experience on the East coast. Last year, I enjoyed a sunny Winter in Arizona where a long sleeve shirt was the most clothing I needed and open toe shoes were worn year round.  Don’t get me wrong, I have enjoyed aspects of the changing seasons but cold weather isn’t my favorite.

For me, warmer temperatures bring wardrobe freedom: flowy dresses, shorts, sandals and tank tops.  Everyday I catch myself daydreaming about the time when I can bask in the sun and wear my favorite warm weather look. Let’s take a moment to fantasize about Spring and the looks we’re craving RIGHT NOW. Happy Heel Hunting!

Report Signature Madera Sandal

Luichiny Quite Rite Heel

Charles David Rollick Sandal

Guess Delightful Heel

For a lot of people, the holidays are time to self reflect and for those fashion oriented, it’s time to do a little sole searching. ‘Tis the season for holiday parties and with New Year’s Eve around the corner, fab heels are a must have. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, you deserve a few pairs of party heels for your upcoming soirees. Below are my top picks. Happy Holiday Heel Hunting!

BCBG Dante Pump in Oxblood Red

Dolce Vita Beam Pump in Gold Sequin

Steve Madden Regaal Heel in Fuchsia Suede

Betsey Johnson Law Sandal in Black/Red

I definitely know what it’s like to want shoes so delicious you could just eat them up.

Found at the fabulous blog Styletastic.

Would I rather have the shoes or the cupcakes? Umm, how about both?! Here are some equally deliciously adorable shoes:

Rhoda Heel from Kelsi Dagger in Bordo

These pumps are beyond adorable, from the fabulous deep color to the so-cute-you-could-eat-it flower at the side.

Lavish Sandal from Fergie in Bordo

Ruffles at the back of these suede sandals make them truly lavish. I love this suede ruffle trend, which we have seen on party heels from the ever-popular Fiesstaa party sandal by Steve Madden to these sold-out Tai pumps by purveyor of elegance Badgley Miscka.

As if we need a reason to wear pink, this month is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate the community about the disease that’s the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Click Here To Find Out How You Can Make A Difference Year Round. To read stories from breast cancer survivors check out this link.

If you’re sporting a pink ribbon this month here are my favorite blush toned heels to match.

Steve Madden Fiesstaa Heel is a crowd pleaser with a hot pink suede upper, ruffle detail and 5 inch stiletto heel.

So…I’m getting married in about a month but I’m not your typical Bridezilla. Below I share with you some of my confessions and tips if you want to have a no fuss wedding.

• First off, I only began planning my wedding a few weeks ago. I figured less time to plan = less stress.
• I’m keeping it small and personal, about 50 guests.
• Instead of sending out traditional invitations, I decided to share my news of the big day with an electronic invitation. It’s better for the environment, it allows my guests to reply in a very convenient and fast way (one click) and it was FREE.
• Your wedding day should reflect who you are and celebrate your relationship. I’ve chosen to let go of the idea of “tradition” for my wedding because I’m not a traditional person. Doing things just because everyone else does it a certain way would not be true to who I am. Do what works for you and who cares what people think! If they don’t like it, they don’t have to be a part of your celebration.
• Through this process, I’ve enlisted the help of my sister (Maid of Honor) who has been more than helpful in planning my special day. If you’re not hiring a wedding consultant, I highly recommend finding a close friend or relative to help you plan.
• I’m listening to my soon to be husband who doesn’t want to be bothered about every little detail, like what color linens I selected. Don’t burn out your fiance before the big day with constant chatter about the wedding. He will enjoy it in his own way, don’t take it personal: he’s just not that into it.
• Finally, enjoy the aspects that mean the most to you. For me, it’s my wedding day fashion. I have selected a unique dress that fits my style perfectly. As for the shoes, one pair just won’t do. Below are my picks for your bridal style inspiration. Happy (wedding day) Heel Hunting!

Last week, dozens of ladies showed up with their most fabulous footwear for the Mojitos and Stilettos event at Chima. You all know that I am an avid ‘heel watcher’ and love to pick out my fave among the crowd.

Cheryl Isley impressed us with her sweet Valentino heels that feature gold leather with a brown and turquoise pattern.

Most people get a kick out of “people watching,” but I prefer “heel watching.” It was a feast for my eyes last week at Chima for the Stilettos & Mojitos Event. Below are some of the looks I found lounging around.

Trish Goff Black Kitten Heels

Aldo Pointed Toe Pumps

Steve Madden Croc Style Peep Toe Pumps

I always love looking at The Sartorialist’s photos to get outfit inspirations… some days I don’t love it, but some days his photos just really inspire me.

One of today’s photos was of a woman wearing a camel sweater with neon trim, a white button down, a high waisted patterned skirt, and a fabulous pair of killer heels. While these shoes are pretty high and eye catching, they are actually very neutral in the outfit. Sometimes it takes a picture like this to remind me that a really high heel doesn’t always attract as much attention as I think it does – often I get scared to wear a pair that is too high with a short skirt for fear of looking tarty. This picture proves me otherwise – the woman looks very classy and has the perfect mix in of trends with basics.

And I think that her shoes are some new Report Signature Newbury Platform’s that we will be getting in verrrrry soon but for now you can check them out at Shopbop.