25
Feb

Ankle straps are a highlighted feature for 2009. I’m not talking about minuscule barely noticeable ankle straps that were made to secure the shoe to your foot, were talking featured straps that are the main attraction of the shoe.. The shoes were made for the straps, not the other way around.

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Steven - Bianna in Brown Leather

Boring flats.. not these fancy Bianna sandals by Steven. These flat sandals features cracked leather, multi ankle straps with very detailed ornate beading and flexible rubber soles. You’ll get the perfect boheme look this summer with Steven footwear, Bianna.

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            Guess -Digitally                                 Digital by Guess in Cranberry

Digitally by Guess stages this fierce design with pony hair over lay and black stripes on white. This has elasticized strap at the ankle and a single band at the vamp. The heels are 4 inch covered stiletto heel and are ultra sexy. If a solid color is preferred in the same design, Digital, also by Guess shoes come in Cranberry and Black. You get the same fabulously chic design in Patent colors.

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Windrider By Hale Bob in Gold Metallic Leather

Windrider by Hale Bob puts a spotlight on a stone embellished buckle. 4 inch heels and leather uppers spikes you outfit with a dose of feminine style. These Hale Bob t strap sandals are available in Gold Metallic Leather and Black Metallic Leather

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Steve Madden - Lollaa in Black Patent

All 5 inches of the heels and curvaceous cutouts all through out make these Steve Madden LOLLA sandals dangerously stylish. Available in Black Pantent and Blush, Steve Madden’s ankle straps are to die for.

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Jessica Simpson - Hesse  in Dark Chocolate Leather

Jessica Simpson’s double adjustable ankle strap sandals in Dark Chocolate leather is another shoe to talk about. 4 and 1/4 inch stiletto heels and gold ornamentation is what Hesse by Jessica Simpson is all about.

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Jenicca by Nine West

Nine West can’t be left out. Jenicca by Nine West shows off triangular cutouts at the sides and adjustable ankle straps. 3 and 1/2 stiletto heels lets you buckle up in these fun colored Nine West shoes. This style is available in Navy Multi Synthetic, Bronze Multi Synthetic, Dark Yellow Multi Leather, Light Pink Multi Synthetic, White Synthetic, Black Synthetic and Black Leather.

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Xchange by Maz Studio

Xchange by Max Studio features crisscross strap at vamp and crisscross adjustable ankle strap with functional bucles. This shoe comes in Black Nappa and Tobacco Baby Calf in a 3 1/2 inch stacked heel

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15
Feb

Exotic jewelry aren’t just for you hands and neck, they apparently go on your feet too. Flats are usually boring but with a little embellishment they can transform to captivating works of art.

Pelle Moda - Mahala (Tan/Brown) - Footwear

Pelle Moda Mahala (Tan/Brown)


Mahala by Pelle Moda is ornamented with jewels and uses snake print leather material. The band on the heel strap is elastic for a secure fit and very low stacked heel. This is available n Tan/Brown and Black/White.

Blowfish - Latin (Mahogany Fauz Buff) - Footwear

Blowfish Latin -Beaded Ankle Straps


Blowfish also has an exotic piece of their own, Latin is a flat sandal with very intricate beading details throughout. The sandals are fastened with adjustable ankle straps and buckles. Available in Mahogany Fauz Buff and Black Fauz Buffalo.

Cole Haan - Aurelia Sandal Extc (Dark Lilac Crocodile) - Footwear

Cole Haan Aurelia Sandal Extc in Dark Lilac Crocodile

Here’s one to break the bank, Aurelia Sandal Extc fro the Cole Haan collection. Genuine crocodile and leather material and handcrafted in Italy.. sounds like quality to me. This is also available in Dusty Mint Crocodile and Natural Crocodile.

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Sam Edelman’s Gisela Wooden Beaded Sandal

Gisela by Sam Edelman has incorporated  wood and bead into gladiator like structure. The reptile like leather material and wooden button like decor reeks of exotic slash ethnic.

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Steve Madden PERSONA BLUE

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Ofcourse Steve Madden has his own interpretation of the said trend. The elaborately beaded Persona sandals can carry any spring/summer outfit on it’s own.

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13
Feb

Anything from flats to heels with a Western feel and are more open will be great for spring and summer. Fringe shoes in brown, tan, camel and black are this season’s lookers but your can always go the other way a go go for vibrant colors.   

Nine West - Lustre (Dark Green Suede) - Footwear

Nine West Lustre Ballerinas

The Lustre vintage inspire flats in Dark Green Suede by Nine West are very comfortable slip-ons with fringing at the vamp. The very attractive stitching detail at the heel adds to it’s appeal. These casual flats are available in Light Brown Suede, Turquoise Suede, Yellow Suede, and Black Suede.

     Steve Madden - Hippster (Mustard Suede) - Footwear                        DV by Dolce Vita - Maraco (Natural Suede) - Footwear


HIPPSTER by Steve Madden                     DV by Dolce Vita -  Maraco
                      


HIPPSTER by Steve Madden in Mustard Suede has a great zing to it. These flats are gladiators with fringing detail incorporated into it and double adjustable buckles.These are also available in Black and Dark Brown Suede.  Maraco DV by Dolce Vita feature a taller gladiator structure with fringing detail. The adjustable ankle straps are fastened with buckles and are available in Natural Suede and Black suede

Report - Willa (Rust) - Footwear  
Report Willa, Perforate Booties


Willa by Report in Rust are playful flat booties with perforated detailing and fringing at the cuff. A zipper entry at the heel makes in easy pull on and take off. This is also available in Dark Brown

  Sergio Rossi - Yvette-AV6796 (Cargo) - Footwear                   Max Studio - Forest (Black) - Footwear
Sergio Rossi Yvette in Cargo                Max Studio  Forest in Black Suede




The very attractive ankle cuff fringed detail on Yvette by Sergio Rossi will set you back several hundreds of dollars but these heels are truely georgeous. These sandals were made in Italy with luxe leather material with back zipper closure 3 1/4 inch heel…. lust. If these are too pricey , Forest by Max Studio features a similar design. Fringing detail is also at the ankles. The stacked tapered heels measure 4 inches.

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