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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 30^th. 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.

Posted by ShoeMinx Sage Paige Muller

Go, Go Danica Patrick

As a 5′2″ woman who weighs just 100 pounds, petite race car driver Danica Patrick stands out in the male-dominated world of IndyCar racing. The Go Daddy pitch woman was also a stand out at the Teen Choice Awards where she was nominated for “Choice Female Athlete.”

She didn’t win but if it’s any consolation, she gets the ShoeMinx award for “Best Heels.” Get Danica’s look with these Christian Louboutin sandals here.

Patrick’s gray strapless dress is perfectly acceptable but somewhat benign. Her outfit would have escaped notice were it not for the standout gold gladiator heels she paired with it. MAH-VEL-LOUS. Her preference for funky footwear saved this look from total blahdom. The gladiator shoe continues to be the go-to shoe for the summer, but after an endless parade of similar styles in black and brown, this bold metallic is a refreshing change on the red carpet. Gold is a great accent color for a bit of “zigazigha”.

For a more cost-effective option for getting Danica’s look, preview these fabulous Amiclubwear Gold Gladiator sandals by clicking the link.

If you haven’t bought yourself a pair of Greco-Roman styled shoes for summer, it’s not too late. Warmer temperatures will take us well into fall where the fashion forecast is for gladiator shoes with wider straps and lace up shoe-boots with chunkier heels and uppers and heavy hardware. Think Viking Vixen or bondage femme fatale for fall 2008. These Jimmy Choo sandals can be purchased here.

Posted By ShoeMinx Style Watcher Paige Muller