Today I wore a simple white shirt and black walking shorts, sounds plain huh? Well it’s all about the accessories!  Add a necklace and great shoes, and it’s an outfit. I rarely buy anything at full price, but these red sandals were something I could not pass up. I got them at DSW when I was shopping with my daughter, and I love ‘em.

LOT GIRLS SZ 7 LEVI 550 JEAN SKIRT TOP RED SANDALS US $6.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:30:04 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Reef Kids Flip Flops Girls Red Sandals NEW Shoes sz 4-5 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:30:22 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Sara G commented on Rachel Bilson’s Gladiator Sandals, ”Hi All! I just bought the GILDA by Sam Edelman on shoes.com and I absolutely love them! They have a ton of colors, so if you haven’t bought them yet–do it quickly!!!”

More Colors of Sam Edelman’s Gladiator Sandals are available at Shoes.com!

Sam Edelman 6.5 Flats US $12.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:43:13 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

NEW SAM EDELMAN GOLD LEATHER WOMENS SHOES SZ 8.5 $129 US $34.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-25-2008 6:23:01 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

They say fads come and go every 20 years. I just remembered that I used to have a pair of pale pink gladiator sandals (only we didn’t call them gladiators) in high school, which would have been, ugh, twenty years ago.

I have a trunk full of shoes (that isn’t shown in my closet) that I no longer wear (ie my white moccasins) but can’t part with for various reasons (sentimental value, my favorites, expensive, etc), and I thought for sure I had kept those pink sandals, but I can’t find them! So I searched online and found two similar same-color styles (with the back strap) like the pair I had…

Report Julia Thong Sandal, $56
Beverly Feldman Pink Satin Pristine T-Strap Gladiator Style Sandals, $145.80
Pink Metallic Gladiator Strappy Flat Sandals, $18.99

Man, why didn’t I keep those?! Lesson Learned - Save your Shoes!
Don’t forget to enter to win free storage boxes to save them in!

P.S. I am getting rid of some of my pink sandals as I’ve never wore them.

TAN Strappy Gladiator Stacked Platform Heel Sandal 6.5 US $17.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:27:36 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

FUCHSIA Strappy Gladiator Stacked Platform Sandal 10 US $17.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:27:36 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Rachel Bilson was spotted in NYC on June 17th (source) wearing these Sam Edelman Gilda flat gladiator sandals in Black boa snake.  I haven’t jumped on the gladiator trend yet, but these are mighty cute.  Available from Piperlime.com, $85 with free shipping.

BLACK Strappy Gladiator Stacked Platform Sandal 6.5 US $17.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:39:37 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Black Patent Leather Gladiator Sandals with Zipper 10 US $16.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:41:00 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

I saw the cutest pair of gold strappy sandals on a gal at a street dance last weekend.  I even asked her if I could take a picture of them with the camera on my cellphone, but it was too dark and the pic didn’t turn out, darn it anyway.  So, I’ve been on a mission to find a similiar pair.  Here’s the ones I’ve narrowed down my likings to…

Luichiny Melody Gold Sandal, $73
Stuart Weitzman Zoom-Platform Pale Gold Specchio Calf Platform Sandals, $299
Luichiny Silva Metallic Gold Platform Sandal, $93

Alexander McQueen Pale Gold 198917 Stilleto Sandals, $994!
Enzo Angiolini Holling Gold Strappy Sandal, $100
Steve Madden Fabulis Gold Distress Strappy Sandals, $101 - I think these may be the fabulous winner!

JIMMY CHOO BK GOLD PATENT SLINGBACK SANDAL SHOE 39.5 US $359.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:37:26 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

NIB GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI SHOES GOLD SANDALS 36 US 6 6.5 US $379.00 Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:39:07 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

I saw this picture about Mandals over on Shawn Collin’s blog, and just to had to share. (De)Motivational Posters have been around for awhile, but now there’s a site, MyMotivatr.com, where you can make your own poster graphic. If anyone makes or sees another poster about shoes, please let us know, so we can share with our fellow shoeaholics.

P.S. Happy Independence Day!

Harvey Edwards Satin Shoes Fine Art Poster Print US $5.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 23:34:14 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Maria Woods Three Shoes Fine Art Poster Print US $4.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 23:36:36 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Q: Where can I find Blake Lively’s shoes she’s wearing in this photo? ~ Ann

A: Ask and you shall receive!  Blake is wearing Sergio Rossi Majuli Studded Flat Sandals, on sale now at ShopBop.com! Enjoy! ~ Kim

SERGIO ROSSI Sexy Genuine Alligator Pumps New in Box US $199.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-25-2008 0:00:00 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Sergio Rossi purple suede leather shoes chains 39 Worn1 US $109.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-25-2008 0:08:14 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Payless is once again offering its BOGO Sale! (Buy One, Get One Half Off - hmmm, shouldn’t they call it BOGOHO?) This sale is offered both instore and online, including everything in the store, even sale and clearance items.  I browse our local store, but I prefer to order online at Payless.com as they offer more selections and more sizes (including wide widths and plus sizes). Plus they offer free shipping with a $50 order and/or free instore shipping.

P.S. If you daughter needs ballet or tap shoes, this is best place and time to order them while on sale!

Nice Ballerina Ballet Faux Leather Flat Shoe 10 White US $14.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:38:59 PDT Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Girl's sz 13/1 Disney ballet style shoes make a lot US $0.99 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-24-2008 20:42:57 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item