December 10, 2010 | 
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My first and only though when I got these shoes was "Oh my god these are so cute." In my mind I was going to wear these every day for a week.
Comfort & Fit
In my book, sometimes style takes precedence over comfort. I knew that the 4-1/2" heel height was going to challenge my little toes, but I didn't care. The arch support for a heel height this size is commendable, but they are a little difficult to walk in given the thin shaft area. They are not the most comfortable shoe I own, but when I have these on, I don't even care. If you have a thinner foot, these shoes will be fairly comfortable for you. However, if you have a wider foot, don't plan on wearing them more than 3-4 hours.
Style
These are by far some of the most stylish little cute ankle boots on the market today. The turned down faux fur meshes seamlessly with the shoestring attachments and buttons. This shoe comes in three colors, natural, brown, and black. All three look absolutely gorgeous. I wouldn't expect anything less from GUESS. This one is an easy 5 stars for style.
Outfit Versatility
These boots look great with all types of leggings and jeans. Available in the only three colors you need in a shoe, these boots will match your entire wardrobe flawlessly. Just be careful not to wear set of jeans which cover the most stunning feature of the shoe with the pant cuff.
Quality
As with any GUESS product, the quality of these are top notch. The only complaint I would have is that little specks of dirt keep getting stuck in the faux fur! It's no matter, just be sure and keep a lint roller nearby. The shoe string attachments are not flimsy and will hold up throughout the life of the shoe.
The Revue
I almost want to give these shoes a full 5 stars simply on the merit of their beauty! If these were just a little bit more comfortable, I would wear them to climb a mountain. Seriously though, these are some of the cutest ankle boots in existence.
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Posted in Boots, Editor's Pick, High Heels, Women's Shoes | 
Tags: $100-$150, Designer Women's Shoes, Sexy, Stylish | 
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Bridesmaid's don't wear these to a wedding! You will steal all of the attention from the bride in these. These formal high heels are as sexy as you can get for under $100.
Comfort & Fit
As with any formal women's shoe, you shouldn't have high expectations for comfort. The heel width is slightly disproportionate in comparison to the toe area. The sole is slightly more padded than it appears from the picture. The pencil neck heel is deceptively easy to walk in however. It has a small plastic caster on the bottom that widens the support area, which is nice. The T-strap doesn't fall down needing constant adjustment as some similar styles do.
Style
I wore these as a non-bridesmaid guest to a wedding, which was a huge mistake. I could tell that the bride was a bit upset with all of the looks I was getting. If you want to look sophisticated and sexy, these are definitely the shoe that you need. There are just enough jewels on them to catch your eye, but not look over the top. The top of the strap maintains its height when you are in them, so it provides very nice decoration all the way above your ankle.
Outfit Versatility
There's really not much to say here. These formal high heels were designed with special occasions in mind. I have found that I can pull off wearing them with a set of Capri's if the mood strikes me to dress up without actually putting a dress on. They work with virtually any formal attire you can imagine.
Quality
The heel is solidly constructed and attached very well. When I first bought these, my first concern was that the straps were going to come loose before I could even get them on! They still have yet to break though. My only real complaint with the quality, is that a few of the beads have fallen off. However, Pleaser saw this coming and they provide a few extra jewels which install quite easily.
The Revue
These are without a doubt the most stunning and sexy formal high heels that I have seen yet. Pleaser makes many different styles of formal heel, but these are clearly the best. If you are looking to steal the show at a formal event, you can't go wrong with these.
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Posted in Formal Heels, High Heels, Wedding Shoes, Women's Shoes | Tags: $50-$100, Dress High Heels, Sexy, Special Occasion | 2 Comments »
Wow, these shoes are hot. Maybe a little too hot for some women. Definitely a little bit loud, but a great looking shoe if it fits your style. A lot of my "dancer" clients have these shoes in their locker.
Comfort & Fit
By far the most comfortable set of almost 5" heels I have ever owned. Wow they are tall though. Definitely not for the high heel amateur. If you can handle the height, you will find that you can do just about anything in these heels. The sole has padding that feels like heaven, and the transition from the arch to the toes is just perfect. My only complaint is the needle sized heel area, but if it were any bigger it would lose some style points.
Style
Chinese Laundry has definitely impressed me with their design concept of this women's high heel. The zipper complements the studs perfectly without excess "bling". The cuts in the ankle shoe just enough of your ankle to be dangerously sexy. The only reason they don't get a 5/5 in my book, is the style may be a little too edgy for some women.
Outfit Versatility
Some shoes only work with one or two types of outfits. This is one of them. I can't seem to make them work with much in my closet. They come in black and white leather. I found I had to go out and buy a few tops and leggings just to match the shoes, but it was well worth it. When I go to the club on East 42nd in these, I feel like I'm riding in a Rolls Royce. Plan on wearing these to the bar, a lot. Dancers will find they match a lot of lingerie.
Quality
With true leather, and a manmade sole, these heels are made to be very durable for a women's shoe. A bad step "might" break off the heel, but that is about the only thing I can see that would suffer from wear and tear. I am becoming very impressed with Chinese Laundry's quality more and more. I still haven't even managed to make one of the studs fall off yet.
The Revue
When I want to go to the club looking smoking hot, there is no question that I throw these on. The comfort is unbelievable for the skyscraper heel height. I would definitely recommend these to any of my clients and friends. Just don't wear them to church.
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Posted in Editor's Pick, High Heels, Women's Shoes | Tags: $100-$150, Designer Women's Shoes, Sexy, Stylish, Tall High Heels | 109 Comments »
If you are looking for style on a budget, these Glaze ankle strap pumps are the perfect choice. I don't own a ton of Glaze's shoes, so this review will be for my own benefit as well.
Comfort & Fit
I managed to wear these high heels without any problems for an entire work day. The sole padding is a bit thin, but that didn't seem to bother me because the arch support made up for it in a big way. The heel is a bit thin, which created a little bit of trouble walking in them, but nothing out of the ordinary for a 4" high heel.
Style
Usually for $25, I wouldn't expect much style for a women's high heel. However, these shoes are very cute. The open sides really bring out the strong features of the shoe. The front of the strap of these shoes wrinkles a little bit when you put them on, but this just adds more style to the shoe giving it fairly defined features.
Outfit Versatility
While these heels come in four different colors, the red and grey don't seem to coordinate with anything very well. The black and brown work pretty well as any other leather shoe would. My favorite feature about these shoes is that they can either be casual, or dressy depending on the situation and complementing attire. Definitely these shoes' best feature.
Quality
This is the only area where these shoes fall short. But hey, what can you expect from a $25 pair of high heels from China? While I have not had these very long, I expect the seams where the straps connect behind the heel to fray and come loose soon. The material is synthetic, instead of real leather which is always a negative in my mind. If you treat them nice, they will be nice back and last a lot longer.
The Revue
For the price of a set of women's high heels at Wal-Mart, these are about as stylish as you can get. I can't imagine a cuter set of shoes for $25. Definitely on my list to buy when budgets run a bit tight.
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Posted in High Heels, Women's Shoes | Tags: $25-$50, Casual High Heels, Dress High Heels, Stylish | 60 Comments »
Nine West has always produced high quality shoes, and this high-step boot is no exception.
Comfort & Fit
My first concern when I bought this shoe, was the 4" heel height. Typically I have trouble walking in anything higher than a 3" for an extended period of time, but these were surprisingly easy to walk in. I wore these all the way from 9th street to East 42nd without a problem. However, a 4" heel can only be so comfortable, so don't plan on walking across the city in these.
They do seem to fit true to size which is usually never the case. Go ahead and buy them at whatever size you think will fit. Through our link, you can always return them with free return shipping for the right width if you have wider feet. The sole doesn't have an enormous amount of padding, but there is enough so my feet aren't hurting after 30 minutes. Even when they do start to hurt after three or four hours, it is minimal, and their cuteness makes up for it!
The best things about these shoes is the heel platform is 3/4"! Even as a professional shoe buyer, I tend to stumble now and then going up stairs and steps. To my satisfaction, I walked up four flights of stairs without tripping once!
Style
As they are peep-toe heels, I am always sure to keep my nails freshly done before I slip them on. I usually wear a darker polish color so it doesn't take away from the gorgeous leather. They are a very sophisticated style, without being too loud, which is exactly how I like them. The zipper and belt latch are not functional, but they give the boot complementary features without adding unncesseary amount of ornaments. If the latch were larger, they would run the risk of looking tacky. Some of my most stylish celebrity clients ear these shoes at ages 22 to 50.
Outfit Versatility
I wear the dark brown leather color of these shoes. This gives me the option to either throw on a pair of nice jeans with no cuff decoration, or a pair of slacks if the situation demands. Keep in mind these do not go with club attire!
Quality
The quality of this is surprising for the price. However, with all leather you have to be careful not to scratch them! The latch is a little bit flimsy, but will not break off with everyday use. Don't use the zipper!
The Revue
Overall I absolutely love these shoes. I wear them at least once every two weeks (keep in mind I have over 200 regular shoes). I wear them to work, out on the town, shopping, and basically everywhere else except the club.
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Posted in Editor's Pick, High Heels, Women's Shoes | Tags: $50-$100, Designer Women's Shoes, Dress High Heels, Sexy, Stylish | 236 Comments »
Naughty Monkey is arguably the most stylish new kid on the block in the shoe fashion scene. They have some work to do on high heels, but their boot styles are spot on.
Comfort & Fit
For how cute these winter boots are, you would think that there must be something wrong with the fit. Not true. I did have to send them back and get a half a size wider, so don't be shy to order them a little big. Even when I did get the right width, they took about a week to break in proper. After I broke them in, they fit like heaven. The almost 3" heel height, and wide platform make them a very easy boot to walk in. Also, as they are so tall, if you have a muscular calf, be sure and order them a size big.
Style
While I am not a fan of Naught Monkey's other shoes, I absolutely adore their boots. The buttons on the cuff contrast just right with the matte suede. There is not much decoration on these boots, but nothing else is required to make these arguably the most stylish boots on the market today.
Outfit Versatility
These boots blend seamlessly with most of my winter attire. However, they don't seem to fit well with wide boot cut jeans. You will need to wear a pair of skinny jeans with these to show off their true beauty. The most attractive feature from Naughty Monkey, is that these boots come in so many colors! There are five available colors to coordinate with your entire wardrobe.
Quality
Not much needs to be said here. The suede is top shelf, and buttons still haven't fallen off after 3 months.
The Revue
These boots will definitely turn heads, and they are a staple in my winter wardrobe. I only own a dozen pairs of boots, and these are usually at the front of the closet as soon as the weather turns. I usually wear them when I'm not in an extremely flashy mood, but still want enough looks to make me love them.
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Posted in Boots, Editor's Pick, High Heels, Women's Shoes | Tags: $50-$100, Designer Women's Shoes, Stylish | 95 Comments »