The Shoe Diaries

The Fall 2009 special Fashion & Beauty issue of all you magazine came out with lots of great “Look and Feel Your Best for less” tips, and ShoeMall was included on several pages.

Bandolino Shuga

On pages 16 and 17 you will find the Easy Street Hello for $44.95 and the Madeline Yazz for $19.99. These metallics will go with everything this season from a skirt to dress pants or even jeans.

You will find the Bandolino Shuga for $39.99 on page 34. With a heel height like this you might be asking yourself if you could even wear these or if they would even be comfortable or not. One glance at this shoe’s reviews, and you will quickly see how satisfied these happy shoe owners are!  

Moda Spana Oblique

One of my absolute favorites is the Moda Spana Oblique found on page 36 for $39.99. This color is going to be at the top of the list this season!

On page 38 you will also find a ShoeMall shoe, the Naturalizer Whistler for $69.95. It is hard to go wrong with Naturalizer shoes because they are such a trusted brand, and have definitely taken trend up a notch the last couple seasons.

That’s all for this issue, and many more to come! Which one is your favorite? I’ve already told you mine!

Photo By PRPhotos.com

It’s been a crazy couple of months for the Kardashian family! First, big sister Kourtney surprised us all by announcing she’s having a baby this December. Not to be outdone, Khloe Kardashian followed this announcement with a quick romance leading to an even faster rush to the alter. After dating Lakers’ star Lamar Odom for about a month, the two will be tying the knot this Sunday.

As can be expected, not everyone believes this wedding is strictly about love. The rumors flying as the nuptials approach are varied. Some think the wedding is actually a cover for Kourtney and Scott’s ceremony. Some think the wedding is strictly a publicity stunt for Keeping up with the Kardashians and Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami. Some think the couple has found true love and doesn’t want to put off the inevitable. My personal favorite is the hybrid true love/publicity stunt theory. If you’re going to get married anyway, why not play it up for maximum exposure!

Regardless of the reasoning behind the madness, Khloe and Odom have already taken care of many of the mundane wedding details. The guest list has been ironed out and the registry created. The location has been selected and the ring picked up. They even held their bachelor/bachelorette parties last night.

Jessica Simpson Parigi Pump

The soon-to-be newlyweds are pictured here at the LA premier of Whiteout earlier this month. Take a look at the high heels Khloe is rocking! I guess when you’re dating a 6’10” basketball star, the higher the heel the better! Whether you’re looking for something similar to sport while out with your athlete or just love how a pair of sky-high stilettos makes you feel, the Jessica Simpson Parigi Pump is the way to go. The hidden platform not only looks stylish but also makes this 4 ½ inch heel more practical.

Photo By: PRPhotos.com

I never really thought of Pushing Daisies as a must see primetime show, but I must say that I did enjoy all the episodes that I did take the time to watch. I always felt it would make a better movie rather than a TV series just because it seemed to fit my movie-type: The romantic comedy and an added bonus… with a fairy tale twist. Recently, I have heard more conversations that there may be a movie in the works sometime soon. Let’s cross our fingers for that to actually happen.

I was so proud of Kristin Chenoweth for winning an Emmy this past Sunday, it was so nice to see her get the recognition she deserves for her performances on the show. I just heard earlier today that she was ill backstage at the Emmys with a severe migraine headache. Ouch! For those of you who have suffered with one of them yourselves or know something who has, this would definitely not be a good, especially on Emmy night in front of millions of people. Who knows, with her Emmy speech, we might see Kristin pop up on Mad Men one of these days.

Nina Fortune $99.95

Not sure if you can tell she is ill from the picture above, but I definitely can’t! She is looking absolutely stunning in her glitzy glamwear from her fabulous dress down to her heels. The Nina Fortune can be found on ShoeMall for a fraction of the cost at $99.95. Cheers Kristin!

Photo by PRPhotos.com

It looks like former Girls Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson has a new football team to root for starting this Monday! Although her husband Hank Baskett was released from the Eagles this week in part to make room for Michael Vick, the couple didn’t have to wait too long for a new job opportunity to come their way.

According to ESPN, the Indianapolis Colts signed Baskett as Peyton Manning’s newest wide receiver, announcing the move yesterday afternoon. The team is in need of more offensive weapons and hopes that Baskett will help to fill this gap.

The change of scene shouldn’t be too hard on Wilkinson. People.com lists many social opportunities to help make the move to Indianapolis a smooth transition for the famous duo. Although the article does mention clubs and a good nightlife, I have a feeling that the pair may have simpler plans in mind. Their first child, a son, is due on Christmas Day.

Moda Spana Querida

Kendra and Hank are pictured at the premier of “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” (Check out this recent picture of Kendra and her growing baby bump!) I love the simplicity of her outfit for a summer event. Sometimes less really is more. Classic metallic high heels, in this case gold pumps, really do go with nearly any dressy outfit! If you want something similar, but don’t have salaries from Playboy, E! or the NFL, take a look at the Moda Spana Querida Sandal. The same classic look at a classy price.

By now, I’m sure almost everyone out there has heard about what happened to Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night.  For those of you who may have missed it, Taylor won a moonman for best female video.  While giving her acceptance speech, Kanye West rushed the stage, took her microphone and proceeded to tell the audience that Beyonce should have won the award instead.  It was an incredibly awkward situation that Taylor was able to handle with grace and dignity.

Taylor continued the trend this morning on The View.  She expressed her interest in meeting with Kanye and described her thoughts during the whole ordeal.  As you can imagine it took her a few seconds to figure out what was really going on:

“My overall thought process went something like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe I won. This is awesome. Don’t trip and fall. I’m going to get to thank the fans, this is so cool … Oh, Kanye West is here! Cool haircut! What are you doing there? And then, ouch. And then, I guess I’m not going to thank the fans.’ “  (Taylor Swift, via People.com.)

I’m very impressed by this nineteen-year-old’s ability to handle such an extraordinary situation.  Her attitude and poise truly make her a great role model for other young people to look up to.  She went on to perform one of her hit songs, You Belong with Me, live on an NYC subway train and then the top of a cab.  Under normal circumstances, the performance would have been pretty amazing.  Knowing what she had been through only minutes before makes the whole thing even more incredible.

Jessica Simpson Lizza

Taylor is pictured here in the dress she wore during her performance.  She exchanged the nude pumps she wore during her song for a pair of red high heels.  This is one instance where I love the complete color coordination of her outfit. The red shoes, dress and lips are perfect for an event like the VMAs.  If you want to copy her shoe style, take a look at the Jessica Simpson Lizza Pump. A perfect pump at the perfect price.