The Shoe Diaries

The ShoeMall fashionistas are at it again! This time, the trio has put together a handy chart to help you navigate the summer’s hottest styles. Love the studded look, but not sure how or where to wear it? Trying to decide if the bride will lose her temper if you show up in espadrilles for her wedding? Take a look at our Summer 2010 Shoe Buyers’ Guide for some help! Our merchants have studied this season’s shoe trends to help your feet look as good as possible in any summer situation.

Like what you see? Keep an eye on our Shopping Guide page. ShoeMall’s shoe experts are hard at work creating more style hints to keep you looking great! If you have a suggestion or style you would like some help with, feel free to leave us a comment below.

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All the hoping in the world couldn’t prevent the cancellation of Ugly Betty. I knew the show was in trouble, but hoped my favorite fictitious magazine wasn’t going anywhere. I figured the move to ABC’s Wednesday night comedy lineup would at least buy them some time, but in the end it barely bought two more months of episodes. After four seasons on the air, Ugly Betty will officially end this April.

I didn’t watch the show when it first came out, but over the past couple of seasons I’ve come to love the characters. Betty’s optimism, self-respect and compassion for others help to make her a wonderful role model for tween and teen girls – something that’s often missing in pop culture today. I enjoyed watching her fashion sense evolve, even while she stayed true to her own style (including hanging on to her ‘Betty necklace’). This is something that women of any age can learn from. There’s nothing better than taking a current trend you’re comfortable with and adding your own personal spin.

Born Peony Flat

As sad as I am to see the show end, I’m excited to see how the writers will close the series out. Will Betty’s fashion transformation continue? Will she finally be able to write about the important issues she thinks should be addressed in a national magazine? Will Hilda and Bobby‘s relationship last, or is he hiding a criminal secret? Will Amanda find a way to move up from the reception desk, following the example set by Marc in last week’s episode? I can’t wait to find out!

Moda Spana Quasa

For a show about a fashion magazine, Betty sure seems to end up in some pretty crazy costumes. Wondering how I’m going to beautify the shoe choices in the photo above? I’m not! Sorry Betty – even we don’t know how to save elf shaped booties. One thing that did strike me about this shot, which comes from an episode of Ugly Betty this season, is the color scheme. Both Betty and Marc are wearing two of the colors released by Pantone as Spring 2010 fashion trends – Tomato Puree and Pink Champaign. Using these color trends in your footwear is a great way to incorporate them into your wardrobe. I really like the Born Peony Flat as a Tomato Puree option. For the Pink Champaign look, I would suggest the Moda Spana Quasa Pump.  (Check out Andrea’s article on 2010 Trends for more great fashion suggestions!)

If you were watching The Today Show this morning, you would have seen some ShoeMall featured in their Holiday Guide. The shoes featured were the Steve Madden Fendora for $89.95, the Steve Madden Tribbe for $89.95 and the Leather Classics Stuart for $94.95. View the segment here

Steve Madden Fendora $89.95

Steve Madden Tribbe $89.95

Leather Classics Stuart $94.95

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What a week for Kourtney Kardashian! Her new show with sister Khloe, Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, debuts on E! this Sunday. As if that weren’t enough, Kourtney had some excited news to share as well – she’s pregnant with her first child!

According to People.com, the baby will make its arrival towards the end of December. Although the pregnancy was a surprise for the actress, she’s excited to become a mother. For those of you who may be curious, the father is indeed Scott Disick. I wonder if another walk down the aisle is in the cards for these two. Those of you who watch Keeping Up with the Kardashians, may recall an almost-wedding between the two while visiting Las Vegas. I guess we’ll have to wait and see!

Nine West Fresh Look Sandal

Although the younger Kardashian sisters don’t get quite as much attention as their older siblings, they are well on their way to becoming just as glamorous as the famous trio. Kylie and Kendall attended last week’s Teen Choice Awards with Kim and Kourtney. I absolutely adore Kylie’s outfit for the event – perfection! I may have to look for something similar for myself…

 For those of you looking for a shoe similar to Kylie’s pick, take a look at the Nine West Fresh Look Sandal. The lower heel and slingback strap make this shoe a good choice for events that require lots of standing – or posing for the paparazzi!

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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.