Charlotte Olympia Dolly leather platform pumps

• $795 - net-a-porter.com
• Gold, black and brown leather animal print pumps with a black ribbed heel that measures approximately 140mm / 5.5 inches with a black velvet 30mm / 1 inch island platform. Charlotte Olympia pumps have an almond toe, signature spiderweb on sole and simply slip on.

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Brian Atwood Wagner patent peep-toes

• 27,278 PHP ($580) - net-a-porter.com
• Red leather patent pumps with a stiletto heel that measures approximately 125mm / 5 inches with a 20mm / 1 inch platform. Brian Atwood pumps have a peep-toe and simply slip on. Designer color: Rosso Blason.
• Buy at net-a-porter.com

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Lusting after Pour La Victoire

For those of you who have been Shoeblog readers for awhile, you may recall how I nearly swooned over last year’s Valentino line.

In particular, I would still love to own a pair of these delicious booties:

(Originally $945 at Saks)

But, budgets being what they are, I instead find myself turning to the Pour La Victoire brand to satisfy my lacey-shoe urges.

How are these for a lower-cost alternative?

Pour La Victoire ‘Eden’ $284 $166.25-$193.23 at Zappos.com

I think I actually prefer the lower ’shootie’ height of these inspired-by copies. Plus, if you are looking for a lighter spring color, the tan nubuck is a great spring neutral.

(The tan is also available from Urban Outfitters for a relative steal at $158)

I also love the allover lacework on both the original Valentino and the PLV version. This open design provides plenty of ventilation to keep your tootsies cool on hot summer days. In addition, I think this is a great interpretation of the recent open-toe bootie mini-trend; one that is lovely enough on it’s own that it will last through many years without looking dated as is likely happen with many of the more

Plus, the PLV Eden is available in grey, white (if you can find it), and an absolutely amazing blue suede (this would blend so well with my clothing wardrobe).

(Grey is $292 at Shopbop, Blue is $280 at Piperlime)

Yummy. I could use a blue summer shoe. Maybe I’ll get lucky and this will go on sale in my size, making it an ever better deal…a girl can dream. Decisions, decisions…too bad I can’t get one in each color.

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Alexander McQueen peep-toe pumps in Dust

Alexander McQueen
216927

• Evolution. Survival of the fittest. Grasp a gorgeous phenotype in the elegant ecosystem with this exotic species by Alexander McQueen™.
• Luxurious leather upper.
• Provocative peep toe.
• Cunningly contoured cutouts on the vamp and back quarter.
• Tonal stitching details.
• Leather lining.
• Leather insole.
• Leather outsole.
• The 3/4" platform makes the 4 1/2" heel feel like 3 3/4".
• Made in Italy.
• 4 1/2" heel.
• 8.00 oz.
• Product measurements were taken using size 36.5 (US 6.5). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

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Vibram: Ask For A Five Finger Discount

I am the youngest of a large family. When I was a toddler, my older siblings would put my dad’s leather gloves on my feet and pretend I was a trained monkey. We were easily entertained.

When I saw this photo it took me back to my childhood.

These shoes are by Vibram at about $75.00. Time Magazine named them one of the best inventions of 2007. Where have I been?

They offer a classic pump

A smart maryjane

and a stylish bootie.

I saw these in a store that specialized in outdoor gear. I asked for the five finger discount and the sales guy didn’t even change expression. No humour.

I don’t even know where to begin with these. I will let you all have your fun with them.

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