GUILT-FREE SHOPPING: JESSICA SIMPSON, RACHEL BILSON, EVA LONGORIA DESIGN STUART WEITZMAN SHOES FOR CHARITY AUCTION

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Known for his million dollar Oscar shoes and classic high-end designs, Stuart Weitzman’s sumptuous pumps and studded stilettos literally make headlines. Now the designer is combining Hollywood’s star power and stylish shoes to shine the spotlight on a worthy cause - ovarian cancer. Twenty-nine notable names from film, sports and music have donned their creative caps and customized a pair of Stuart Weitzman pumps for the annual Stuart Weitzman Annual Celebrity Shoe Auction.

After the fuss she kicked up about Weitzman’s “Cinderella” shoes at last year’s Oscars, don’t look for Juno scribe Diablo Cody to be among the charitable do-gooders. Online bidding is open until September 30th. Shop happy - 100% of the proceeds go directly to support ovarian cancer research.

With more than 200 pairs in her custom walk-in closet, high-heel devotee and “Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria paid homage to her love of designer footwear with a Prada-esque shoe accessorized with a bouffant bow and on-trend heel embellishment.

Jessica Simpson knows a thing or two about shoes.  The Come on Over country singer and shoe designer fashioned a gorgeous “Moulin Rouge” beaded red heel with black ribbon and lace. ShoeMinx is not ashamed to admit that our credit card is at the ready if a more polished version of this shoe finds its way to her shoe collection (hint, hint).

Paris Hilton isn’t the only heiress who can work a pair of heels. Ivanka Trump showed off her impeccable sense of style with an elegant crystal adorned design worthy of any red carpet.

From former “O.C.” star Rachel Bilson, a whimsical pair themed “Feathers” with her signature flair for dare-to-be different footwear. ShoeMinx can totally imagine Sarah Jessica Parker in these for the Sex and the City movie sequel.  Pssst Patricia, the opening bid is a steal at only $300.

Who knew Hollywood was such a well-spring of shoe design talent?  This auction is like a celebrity edition of “America’s Got Talent.” Creating haute heels for a chance to become the next Jimmy Choo or Manolo Blahnik: now that’s a reality show we would definitely tune in to watch.

Other celebrity designers include:  Ashlee Simpson, Blake Lively, Christie Brinkley, Danica Patrick, Denise Richards, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Ginnifer Goodwin, Hilary Duff, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jamie King, Janet Jackson, Jessica Alba, Joy Bryant, Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Raver, Kristen Bell, Leelee Sobieski, Leighton Meester, Michelle Trachtenberg, Rose Byrne, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Serena Williams, Susan Sarandon and Zooey Deschanel.

Get the celebrity attention you deserve in these flirty gold “Submit” sandals. Shop for more of Stuart Weitzman’s sophisticated styles at ShoeCompare.com.

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September 22, 2008 | Filed Under SHOE TYPE | Leave a Comment 

The Emmys: A Valentine Shoe Bouquet to Mad Men, the Best Written Show in Prime Time

Jon Hamm, Christina Hendricks, Elisabeth Moss

and January Jones Step Into The Spotlight

If you’ve seen Mad Men you know how brilliant it is.  If you haven’t yet had the pleasure, the Season One DVD was released July 1st, so you can look forward to watching the best epic 10-hour Billy Wilder movie that Billy Wilder never made.

You Heard it Here First: The 60s are Hot Again (Hold the Bryl Cream)

The 1960s-era AMC series “Mad Men” is an addictive cocktail of seduction, smoke, substance and style that makes you crave a martini - shaken, not stirred - and a wardrobe of Jacqueline Kennedy’s Oleg Cassini shift dresses, pearls and pumps.

Thanks to Don Draper, Joan Holloway and the ad agency gang, the Golden Globe winning drama is also causing a stir in the fashion world this fall. Designer Michael Kors cites the show’s Brat Pack style as his runway muse, as does Prada. Bloomingdale’s flagship store in New York unveiled a “Mad Men”-themed display and clothing from the Theory designer line inspired by the series in June.

The show’s style influence isn’t limited to cardigans and wasp-like waists as the summer’s mad for gladiators trend gives way to menswear-inspired footwear and ladylike pumps for fall. Ultra chic and modern, this Miu Miu pump empowers the urban amazon with a “large and in charge” vibe in her intrepid stride. Very boss.

Inspired by the dapper dandies of Sterling Cooper, top-stitching, perforated leather, loafers and wingtips - classic detailing of men’s dress shoes - have been given feminine touches such as high heels, bright colors, open toes and funky details like zippers, buckles and fringe. Shop ShoeCompare.com for the best menswear-inspired styles and prices.

Betty, Joan and Peggy, the show’s lovely leading ladies, have renewed our great love of the classic pointy-toe pump. Paired with the season’s more body conscious fashions, you will not walk in these shoes, you will sashay. Looking feminine, polished and even ‘done’ is definitely back.

Diane von Furstenberg’s motto is “feel like a woman; wear a dress”. With fall’s lean toward retro-femininity, ShoeMinx thinks it should be “feel like a woman; wear heels”. But not in a Laura Petrie match-your-shoes-to-your-pocketbook kind of way. We love these Christian Louboutin pumps, so very Mrs. Draper!

The style of pumps for fall 2008 may take their cue from the past, but the modern rules of dressing still apply. Choosing a shoe in a contrasting color or in the same color family as your outfit is the epitome of sophisticated dressing, so go for a pump in a bright color, pattern or decorative embellishment.

As junior copywriter Peggy proclaims: ”Sex sells!” And nothing says “sex” like the perfect pair of pumps. Get a primo pair to lengthen your legs and add a saucy shimmy to your step.

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September 20, 2008 | Filed Under SHOE TYPE | Leave a Comment 

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