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Giambattista Valli Suede Buckle Platform Sandal: Sporty Spice

When you take a sex-bomb sandal – 6” heel, voluptuous platform, strappy-ness, and all – and shake it up with cushy mesh, grip-tape, and a buckle suited for the great outdoors, you get a power-punch of rugged sexiness. Such incongruity creates major intrigue. The mildly athletic pull-tab silver buckle on the toe brings in a … Continue reading “Giambattista Valli Suede Buckle Platform Sandal: Sporty Spice”

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Nicholas Kirkwood Platform Pumps: Women at Work

These ought to give you some incentive to get dressed for work in the morning! We’ve all heard of the power suit. Now meet the power shoe. You could also call it a softer interpretation of the men’s shoe trend, oxford or otherwise, one that’s a whole lot easier to digest (versus, say, the Fendi … Continue reading “Nicholas Kirkwood Platform Pumps: Women at Work”

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Giuseppe Zanotti Double Platform Bootie: Double Trouble/Double Fun

Oh, hello handsome. The Giuseppe Zanotti Double Platform Bootie doubles your pleasure and doubles your heel-boost with an almost 6 inch heel and thick platform. The soft suede makes these edgy shoes a bit more fem but still keep the sex appeal with a side zipper and sharp lines. These shoes are simple, yet pack … Continue reading “Giuseppe Zanotti Double Platform Bootie: Double Trouble/Double Fun”

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Maison Martin Margiela Suede Platform Pumps: Less is Most

Now I know you may be thinking this is just another black heel and yawn and move on to look for something more exciting and eye-catching, but you would be judging this black beauty too fast if you ask me. The Maison Martin Margiela Suede Platform Pumps are simple, but the best things in life … Continue reading “Maison Martin Margiela Suede Platform Pumps: Less is Most”

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Jimmy Choo Suede and Snake Platform Sandals: Hot to Trot

It’s the battle of the Choos! Dangerous and sexy, Jimmy Choo has presented us with yet another hot shoe, but tread lightly: at over five inches, this heavy wooden heel is reserved for the spry and nimble. Yet it’s the crisscrossing straps that take center stage. While they are set so high they probably won’t … Continue reading “Jimmy Choo Suede and Snake Platform Sandals: Hot to Trot”

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Joe’s Jeans Corby Wedge Booties: Summer Stomping Never Looked So Good

Wrinkled soft tan leather, suede inset, covered platform and a peep toe to boot? (haha) The Joe’s Jeans Corby Wedge Booties are my absolute favorite for summer boot/wedge wear. They are a cool 5″ with a 1.5″ platform and slip on like Cinderella’s slipper. These would be perfect with some distressed Current/Elliot boyfriend jeans and … Continue reading “Joe’s Jeans Corby Wedge Booties: Summer Stomping Never Looked So Good”

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