Shoe Dazzle: December 2010's Pick Of The Month

... so it didn't take very long for Shoe Dazzle stylists to fill up my showroom with designs that they think I would like based on how I answered the sign up survey.

... and PURELY in the interest of research, I'm going to let YOU decide which pair I buy. Just add a comment with the name of your choice.

Catwalk

Let me just say that I am not really a boot fan.

Well, I am.. but my calves aren't. I've been told that I have calves that body builders are envious of. I'm not so sure about that. I would tell them to spend as much time in high heels as possible because thats' what made mine look like thick cut pork chops!

So I have a hard time with boots.

This particular boots is kind of plain for me. I'm into the studs, buckles, chains, etc. And I'm really not crazy about the heel. I'm sure someone out there will love these but that someone isn't me.

Escape

I'm on the fence about Escape.

Grey really isn't my color.. and although I like the rouche-ing (I don't know how to spell that and Dictionary.com was useless)  and the two tone, I'm not quite sure these don't look cheap.

I realize that I'm only paying $39.95 but come one, a girl CAN have standards!

This pair may just be the kind of pair where the picture doesn't do them justice.

Don't know.. but do I take the chance? Up to you...

Glam

Glam is DEFINITELY talking my language!!!

Grommets, laces, straps.. Oh! My!

These are definitely my first choice, although I have to say that they are a bit .. um.. chunky then what I usually buy and let's face it .. I have enough chunk on my hips and ass.. I may not want any more chunk on my feet!

Although, to wear under a pair of jeans on a casual night out? Yep.. I'd throw these on in a heartbeat.

Pandora

Pandora, for a boot, is speaking to me. I'm not exactly sure which language, mind you, but it's saying something.

I like the slouchy leg and digging on the two tone heel.

Other then that, they're ok.

Not something I'd go completely gaga but would look adorable with black tights and a complementary colored skirt or dress.

Trae

Now...

IF I was going to go grey .. it would be Trae.

Loving the suede.. LOVING the top stich detail.. and am really growing to love the whole peep-toe bootie trend.

Definitely something I'd want to add to my collection.

So these are the top five in my showroom AND they also give you a selection that ALMOST made the top five. I'm not going to bore you with them because none of them really spoke to me.

Another feature that's kind of cool are the Kim Picks ..

Isn't it great that Kim Kardashian, herself, took time out of her hectic schedule to pick out three additional pairs of shoes just. for. me???

No. I'm just being sarcastic.

I'm sure there's a time and a place for the Reverie.. but I can't think of one just yet.

They are interesting.. just not interesting enough.. and I'm not feeling the gold tone.

Maybe if I was going to a New Years Eve party wearing black sequins slacks and a gold lame' top but other then that, I think I would just let these be in the hands of someone who would be more appreciative.

Oh.

Hell.

To.

The.

NO!!

Kim thinks that I would also like the Trae in red.

I think she's right.

The more and more I look at these, the more and more I like them. Much better then the grey.



So there you have it. And remember, I'll get the pair with the most votes so leave your comments and let me know what you think!

ShoeDazzle: A Shoe Whore's Wet Dream

.... and.... um... WHY didn't I know about this before???

Excuse me while I go wipe the vapors from my brow!!

If you don't know what Shoe Dazzle is .. well.. sister, I'm here to educate you. Just as soon as I punch in my credit card numbers!!

And wipe more vapors.

Ok. I'm fine now, thank you.

Shoe Dazzle is a website started by the ultra fab Kim Kardashian. It's like a shoe of the month club. Yes, you heard me right.

A. SHOE. OF. THE. MONTH. CLUB!!

And not only THAT.. it's a shoe of the month club for gals who are ON. A. BUDGET!!

Wait.. I better get a paper bag because I'm going to start hyperventilating!!

Ok.. so I know you're just drooling over your keyboard wondering how this works, right? RIGHT?

It's really simple:

You create your style profile by selecting pictures of shoes or accessories that best describe your answer to the given question.

You're also asked to pick which designers you like.. what make up you prefer.. where you would like to shop and who your style icon is.. among other things.

Then you pick your age range.. your shoe size and dress size .. create an account and there you have it. The Shoe Dazzle personal stylists will send their picks (based on your answers) to your "showroom" and if you like them, you buy them. You're only charged after your order.. and guess what? It's only $39.95.

Uh huh... you read that right. $39.95!!! Even Payless and Kohl's and Target are starting to charge the same price and what do you get? Styles that you'll most like see someone else wearing in a five miles radius.

Every month, thee will be a new selection to chose from. You can either skip a month (do that before the 1st and 5th in order to not get charged) OR you can ask for different selections.

They also have sales.. and a personal styling hot line if you're someone that needs to talk to a human. What else? Free shipping in the continental US and free returns if they don't fit or whatever.

Granted .. this isn't for everyone. But if you generally buy a pair of shoes or more a month then you might want to consider this.

Click HERE to jump on over to the website.

Foot Savers: Easy Feet

Really?

REALLY?

You know.. I'm all for things that make life easier or better. AND I'm all for the novel.

But REALLY?

Easy Feet advertises itself as THE way to clean your feet because you know, YOU don't know how to do it yourself which makes you get into bed with dirty feet.

No lie. Watch the promo video.

But me.. being me.. just had to give these a shot.
They're like over sized man sandals that have suction cups underneath and tooth bush  like bristles on the bottom and underneath the strap.

A CAR WASH FOR YOUR FEET!! Obviously. Insert smirk here --> ___________

Let me get the minor irritation out of the way.

The bristles were too soft and flexible for me to think that my feet were getting any cleaner then when I wash them myself and I really had to move my foot around and backwards and forwards to get any kind of sud-age.

But what I think really makes these things dangerous is that the suction cups didn't stick to my tub the way they were suppose to so when I was moving my foot around trying to get some suds going, the suction cup stopped sticking and the man sandal went flying across the tub.

It's a good thing that I was anticipating that because if not, I would have went flying with it and did some real damage to myself.

I tried it on different areas of my tub.. same thing.

Now, the makers of this product want you to believe that these are safer then standing on one foot and using a wash cloth on the other.

I don't agree.

The makers of this product want you to believe that you are inept and cannot wash your feet properly without these.

I don't agree.

Generally, adults know how to wash themselves and even if you don't, just standing in a tub of soapy water during a daily shower will do the trick.

So I don't recommend these.. unless it's a gag gift or you don't like your mother in law and have taken out a huge insurance policy on her.

Decisions Made Easy

Ok..

So I came across this website called Swayable.

Can't make a decision about something trivial or life changing? Let the world wide web help you!!

You can create your own and the best part is, you don't have to commit to the follow through!! LOL!!

Here's one I created .. check it out and have some fun!!

Click Here To Vote

Why Yes, I Happen To DO Own A Pair Of These...

Emu Australian Shearling Book
$127.00 at Endless.Com

I'll be the first one to admit that I scoffed my nose at the whole UGG phenomenon.

.. and you REALLY don't want to know how I reacted when FUGGS started popping up all over the place.

But right after Christmas last year, I was shopping with my cousin and I happen to come across these very same boots at an impossible discount.

My coupon-clipping cousin had even MORE discount coupons and we calculated the total cost for THESE boots would be $3.00.

You read that right.

Three one dollar bills.. or 12 quarters or 30 dimes or 60 nickels or 300 pennies.

And even thought I've spend years making fun of this style, I couldn't POSSIBLE resist spending 3 bucks for them.

What kind of shoe whore would I be if I let this opportunity pass on by?

They sat in my closet until last month when I put on a pair of new jeans and hadn't realized how "skinny" they were. Now, I have a size 16 ass and jeans that taper down tight to the ankle really should be considered a felony. So what to do?

I tried on a few knee high boots but the jeans were bagging at the knee .. ankle boots looked weird and it was way too cold for flip flops.

Then I remembered the boots. Because they laced up, I could adjust them so that my jeans didn't bunch up and had the option of leaving the upper two eye holes empty and folding the tops down like a cuff. I have to say it looked really, really cute.

I was surprised at how warm they were (in fact, I no longer wear socks when I have them on) and they were so damn comfortable that they've become my go-to boot when I have a lot of running around to do. A quick coat of water proofing spray keep the suede dry and spot free.

It's a win-win.

And come on... THREE BUCKS???? Can't beat it with a stick!!