The Shoe Diaries

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I was anxiously waiting to find out who would be dancing this season on Dancing With The Stars, and while I was watching the Bachelor last night, ABC revealed the full cast. I must admit there are some people I am dying to see out there on the dance floor and others I’m not quite sure what ABC was thinking… but I will keep my comments to myself this time and just opt to look at the shoes these stars tend to wear!

One star I can’t wait to see dance, recently from NBC’s The Sing-off, (pilot show that aired this past winter) Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. She is fun and definitely knows how to sing… can she dance?! Here is the full list of celebrities appearing on DWTS Season 10, their dance partners, and my shoe picks for the stars:

Jessica Simpson Astor $79.95

1) Pamela Anderson with partner Damian Whitewood - Steve Madden Tuscaan for $89.95
2) Kate Gosselin with Tony Dovolani - Rockport Audry 2 Band for $129.95
3) Shannon Doherty with Mark Ballas – Harley Davidson Hayley for $59.95
4) Nicole Scherzinger with Derek Hough – Jessica Simpson Alexandra for $89.95
5) Jake Pavelka with Chelsie Hightower – Fossil Canvas Boat Sneaker for $67.95
6) Buzz Aldrin with Ashly Costa – Frye Otis Venetian for $167.95
7) Chad Ochocinco with Cheryl Burke – adidas Devotion PB for $109.95
8) Aiden Turner with Edyta Sliwinska – adidas Samoa for $54.95
9) Niecy Nash with Louis van Amstel – Moda Spana Deasia for $79.95
10) Erin Andrews with Maksim Chmerkovskiy – Rampage Montauk for $39.95
11) Evan Lysacek with Anna Trebunskaya – Rockport Thorton for $124.95

The Dec. 7, 2009 issue of Woman’s World is available this week, and on pages 8 and 9 you will find “11 Trendy Holiday Accessories You Already Own!” There are some really good tips and tricks to dazzling up your “plain janes” in the closet! Add a brooch or clip-on earring to your jewelry, handbags, and even your shoes!

Mootsies Tootsies Hot Heels $44.95

The 11th trendy holiday accessory is the Mootsies Tootsies Hot Heels pump that retails for $44.95 on ShoeMall. According to Woman’s World, heels and flats with bejewled accents are a great choice for evening. Instead of buying a new pair, they paired this shoe with a colorful clip-on earring accent. In case your in the mood to  splurge on a new pair of shoes this holiday season, go ahead and try the Jessica Simpson Dereck for $89.95.  You will be sure to turn heads with these heels!

Jessica Simpson Dereck $89.95

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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.

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.

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Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher had a very interesting story to share with the world yesterday. According to People.com, the two were on a flight from Las Vegas to New York that ended up making an emergency landing soon after takeoff. Luckily, neither actor was injured. In fact, they both tweeted about the ordeal soon afterward!

Demi and Ashton are pictured at the event that brought them to Las Vegas to begin with – the premier of the movie Spread. Demi looks absolutely amazing in her one strap black dress – very classy and ridiculously toned. (It’s hard to believe that she is almost 47 years old!)

Jessica Simpson Badoline

The flashy shoes she chose for the evening are perfect. They add a little something extra to her outfit without being over the top. Plus, the slight platform makes it easier to pull off such a high heel. The Jessica Simpson Badoline Pump is a good choice for anyone looking to copy this style for their own exciting night out. For all the fashionable men out there, a classic black slip-on is never the wrong choice.