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Giuseppe Zanotti

Top 5 Denim Shoes: Kick the Blues Away

I am so happy to see denim shoes making a comeback. There was the lone Bottega pair I spotted a while back, which was totally worth drooling over, and now there’s a flourish of great options. I had a favorite pair years ago that I wore out just like I would my most prized pair … Continue reading “Top 5 Denim Shoes: Kick the Blues Away”

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Giuseppe Zanotti Sequin and Velvet Platform Pump: This Party Starts Early

Ohhh, hello! Are we talking fall already? I’m not even in full summer-mode yet. Even though I’m still piecing together my new season’s worth of wedge sandals and woven totes, so far, I am liking what I’m seeing for post-Labor Day wear. However, I don’t want to skip ahead. I know it’s the nature of … Continue reading “Giuseppe Zanotti Sequin and Velvet Platform Pump: This Party Starts Early”

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Top 5 Nude Exotics: Show Some Skin!

Yes, these shoes are as sexy as they sound. Exotic skins set in sensual flesh-tones is ecstasy on the eyes – and stimulating to the touch, too. The beauty of such a combo (one you’ll never, ever tire of) is you can go perfectly classic or all-out unexpected, as proven by my eclectic top picks. … Continue reading “Top 5 Nude Exotics: Show Some Skin!”

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Top 5 Floral Prints: Blooms That Go Boom!

Loud and proud is a must for summer shoes. Floral patterns used to be reserved for the gray-hairs, but remember: ultra-kitsch can also be ultra-chic. It’s all in how you handle them. Wear these sandals wisely, and don’t mix prints unless you know what you’re doing (stripes and florals always work well). And don’t force … Continue reading “Top 5 Floral Prints: Blooms That Go Boom!”

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Top 5 Chunky-Chic Wedges: They Pull Their Weight

The dilemma comes every year. As the weather heats up, your dogs start to bark. I refuse to relegate my feet to the strict and sad territory of flats all the time – you’ve got to mix it up – but I can’t be teeter-tottering on a stiletto heel all summer long. Here’s one way … Continue reading “Top 5 Chunky-Chic Wedges: They Pull Their Weight”

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Top 5 Nautical Stripes: Espadrilles and Heels and Wedges Oh My!

Nothing says summer like Nautical stripes. Typically, espadrilles are the season’s usual but there are plenty of surprises this summer when it comes to stripes. Here’s five examples of stripes taken to the next level: 1) Soludos Woven Striped Flat Espadrilles: Add summery stripes to an espadrille flat, and you’re headed straight for the sun and … Continue reading “Top 5 Nautical Stripes: Espadrilles and Heels and Wedges Oh My!”

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