Shoe Candy-Western Chief Ditsy Dots Rain Boots

Oct 29, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

It’s that time of year again. The temps are dropping but it isn’t quite fully winter just yet. So rather than leaving the house with the right outwear on for the day, we have to carry things with us like jackets, umbrellas and rain boots.

If you live in a place like me (Atlanta), that doesn’t have major winter weather, you may feel like you don’t need a pair of rain boots but the cool thing about a cute pair of rain boots is that they serve a few different purposes.

1. They are great to have on hand for those random monsoon days where you end up outside with wet feet and pants because your regular shoes just didn’t cut it.

2. They are helpful on those days when we have sudden winter weather and you suddenly have to deal with the prospect of walking on ice and none of your cute boots will cut it.

3. They give you a great excuse to wear a pop of color.

4. You feel like a little kid again and can enjoy sloshing through puddles without ruining your clothes.

Now if you’ve been a regular reader, you know that number 3 is a strong reason but I also enjoy number 4 as well. So since I am often encouraging you to use shoes as a way to experiment with trends, color and patterns, I found a great pair of polka dot rain boots that are less than $50 and quite cute. They come in three awesome colors (lime, yellow and brown) and even if you don’t wear them every day, they’re a great addition to your wardrobe for fashion purposes and utility. You can purchase them from Sierra Trading Post.

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Product Review: Foot Covers by Kushyfoot

Sep 14, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

In addition to my cute, snakeskin Flats to Go, the wonderful folks over at Lipton Publicity also sent me some Foot Covers by Kushyfoot. If you don’t know what these are, they are super short socks that you can wear in pumps, loafers and other shoes that may rub your feet if you don’t have on socks or stockings. They’re great for those warm summer months when you don’t want to wear stockings or socks but you need something on your feet.

Now the cool thing about these Foot Covers is that they also have little pads on the front/balls of the foot and on the back/heel area. This is cool because not only are you covering your feet, you can enjoy a touch of added comfort. I am a strong believer that all shoes should be comfortable so I look for that as often as possible. Now that isn’t to say that I will turn down a fierce pair of shoes that are slightly uncomfortable. I own quite a few pairs of shoes that fall into the “fashion is painful” category.

But I digress…

I decided to really test out the Foot Covers and the added cushion. First, I put them on with a pair of casual flat shoes that I often wear when I am working and standing for a few hours. I immediately noticed two things about the Foot Covers:

1. The little cushions are great! They do add a nice touch of cushion and it lasts for long periods of time.
2. They didn’t stay on my feet! As soon as I started walking around in them, they began to slip off.

I figured that maybe the shoes I wore them with initially were too loose so I decided to try them out with some pumps. Again, the cushion was great, especially in my heels. But they slipped off just the same. Now, I still kept them on even though they weren’t on my entire foot and the cushion on the front/ball of my foot was a wonderful bonus as I stood in my heels for three hours straight at an event. I think the thing that would make these work is if I could get them a size larger than what I normally wear. Lipton Publicity sent me two different types. They sent the regular ones and the super low cut.

I would definitely recommend these to add to your sock wardrobe. The little cushion is wonderful! If you already wear those little footie socks, then you will have no problem adapting to these. If you don’t, they aren’t super expensive. The lace ones (which I tried and really liked) sell for $11.97 on the Kushyfoot website. You can try them out and I’m sure they’ll work for at least a couple of your shoes and make a big difference in the process.

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Product Review: Flats to Go by Kushyfoot

Sep 7, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

The fabulous folks over at Lipton Publicity sent me a pair of flats that fold by Kushyfoot. I’ve tried similar shoes in the past and while they are great to have on hand for when heels get to be too much, I often felt like my feet were bare. The shoes felt more like house slippers than outdoor shoes.

I was pleasantly surprised when I put on the Flats to Go and noticed that the sole was pretty sturdy. I decided to really put them through the paces to see if they could go the distance. I’d been wearing flats for most of the summer and I tend to be a bit of a Nazi when I want to get back in my heels. Rather than easing into them, I’ll force myself to get re-acclimated by wearing them to an event with no back up shoes on hand. Plus, my heels tend to start at three inches and go up so I might decide to throw on a pair of five inch pumps after being in flip flops for a couple of months. It’s not always nice for my feet but it does get me back into the swing of things quickly. Now, I don’t recommend this tactic for a heels wearing novice but us pros can handle it.

I digress…

This time rather than going all in with my heels, I decided to take the Flats to Go with me. They come in a cute little plastic case with a handle that I clipped to my purse so I wouldn’t forget them somewhere. It was very convenient. And sure enough, my feet began to hurt not long after I got out of the car. Rather than hobble around in the heels, I pulled them off and threw them in my backseat. Then I pulled on the Flats to Go and went about my day.

I felt very comfortable walking around in the shoes outside. The sturdy sole made them feel like actual shoes. I was pleased with them immediately and in an added bonus, someone complimented me on them. I was wearing the snakeskin Flats to Go and they did look more like ballet flats than fold up shoes. It was very cool!

The only negative with the shoes is the elastic around the foot started to dig into my ankle after I’d been wearing them for a couple of hours. I think this could be remedied by getting the flats a size larger than your shoe size, though. Overall, these are a great thing to have for those days when you need a break from your heels. I suggest getting them in a cute design or color just to add to the fanciness but you could stick with basic black and benefit just the same.

They cost about $10 and can be purchased from the Kushyfoot website or various stores like Walgreen’s, Publix or Rite Aid, among others. Here’s a link to Kushyfoot Retailers so you can find one near you. As the weather cools, we are going to need something other than flip flips to slip into when we need to take off our heels. These are a wonderful alternative.

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Product Review: Dr. Scholl’s for Her High Heel Insoles

Aug 26, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

I had the chance to participate in another Bzz Campaign. This time I was able to review Dr. Scholl’s for Her High Heel Insoles. Now I am already a fan of Dr. Scholl’s products for women, but I’m always open to check out new additions to the line. I signed up for the campaign and decided to really put the insoles through the paces when I got them. As a big fan of high heels (the higher, the better), I am also not a fan of being uncomfortable. I want to be able to put on one pair of shoes and wear them the entire time I’m out and about. I don’t really prefer to have to carry an alternate pair of shoes even though I do because many high heels have an expiration date and I refuse to wear only flats.

I have been wearing flip flops a lot this summer and I recently decided that I needed to get back into my high heels, especially as the colder months approach. I love wearing high heeled boots and pumps in the fall and winter months. I started small with the pads and wore them with a pair of about three inch wedges that often cause the bottom of my feet to hurt after I wear them for a while. I wore them out with friends and my feet were pain free the entire night. It was a typical night out dancing so I really put them to work.

Then I decided to step things up. I put on a pair of about 3.5-4 inch heels with the insoles and wore them to an event. It was an interesting situation because the shoes are a touch too big so they sometimes flop off of my feet even though they’re pumps. This happened but I was more annoyed at the flopping than the foot pain. My feet never hurt. The insoles were comfortable enough that I could struggle through the flopping.

Then for the final test, I wore them to another event where there were no chairs and no opportunities to sit down. They worked like a charm! I will definitely recommend these to all of you ladies who like to wear high heels or even flats. They offer a level of cushion that make it so much more bearable to walk in shoes for an extended amount of time. They cost about $12.99 in the stores and you can find them in the foot care aisle at places like Target, Walmart and Walgreen’s.

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Shoe Candy-Nine West Ample Pump

Aug 19, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

The other day I was watching television and I noticed some fabulous gray pumps (I don’t remember who was wearing them or what they were on, I only remember the shoes. I’m a shoe fanatic!) and I decided that I needed some gray pumps for my fall wardrobe. The cool thing about these shoes is that they can be purchased now while it’s still warm and worn well into the fall/winter months. These are a super cute pair by Nine West that are currently on sale on their website. I think every woman should have at least one pair of classic pumps in their wardrobe and these definitely fit the bill. Plus, the cloth and patent platform gives them a touch more pizazz.

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Shoe Candy-Michael Antonio Tallie Sandal

May 6, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

I’m always saying that one of the best ways to add a pop of color to your outfit is with your shoes and the summer is all about color. I stumbled across these fabulous sandals by Michael Antonio that are definitely shoe candy.  The come in a variety of colors but I’m most partial to these turquoise ones. You can get them from DSW for $39.95 so not only are they fabulous, they’re wallet friendly! Michael Antonio makes great shoes that are stylish and budget friendly. While I’m saving up for my first pair of Christian Louboutins, I will be sporting my Michael Antonio shoes proudly. In fact, once I have my first pair of Christian Louboutins, I’ll still be sporting my Michael Antonios.

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