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Is it just me, or do studs have crazy staying power as a trend? While writing for TalkShoes and PurseBlog these last few weeks, I’ve noticed that stud embellishments are still out in full force. Not that I’m complaining, of course. Read More…

Unless you live a glamourous, very well-financed lifestyle, spending in the high three or low four figures for a pair of glitter-dunked party shoes might not be in the cards for you. The most dazzling shoes are often the least cost-effective and functional, and gold glitter stilettos in particular can probably on be brought out only once or twice a year, at the most, for the average shoe lover. Read More…

Nothing bothers me more than shoes made of fake materials, and fake suede in particular. It’s always so thin and cheap and obvious, and there’s literally no reason that a designer who charges around $100 for a pair of shoes can’t use the real deal. Say what you want about Steve Madden (and I certainly have in the past), but at least a decent number of the brand’s shoes are made of genuine materials. Read More…