CARRY ON

Why did I not know about this?

How can this gem have been released in April this year (my month of birth I might add) and nobody has told me about it? I get emails from every PR Firm in this Country and beyond and still I find out about it by accident...

Anyhow, enough ranting.

This may just be my greatest discovery in 2010. Huge call I realise but I travel a lot so a carry bag dedicated to transporting my most prized possessions will most certainly be the top of my list for Santa.

This gorgeous (not so) new shoe bag is the perfect gift (or necessity) for the shoe aficionado you know and love. It fits four pairs of high heels and has an accessory compartment as well. Bless you Peep Toe. Love, love, love!

Want it? Get it here.

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THE PERFECT CHOO WARDROBE 24:7

The story behind Jimmy Choo's 24:7 collection.

Love! Enjoy.

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LOUBOUTIN SPRING SUMMER 2011

Most shoe lovers rejoice over a new line from an icon and Christian Louboutin's Spring Summer 2011 is no exception.

This fashion stalwart is most definitely one designer that manages to transpose the shoe dreams of a woman into reality.

Louboutin's famous red sole signs off on this glorious collection. Love! Click here for more.

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SHANGHI'S BEST DRESSED DOG

Love! Thanks to Shoe Addict's Shanghi connection for this shot.

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ARE THESE THE HOTTEST SHOES OF 2010?

I hate to 'OMG' you but OMG! These might just be THE hottest shoes to surface in 2010.

Ever since Dakota Fanning strutted the red carpet at the Twighlight Premier in June wearing these Christian Louboutin clou noeud spiked sling back pumps I have coveted them.

Only Louboutin could rough up sensible beige & make it look so spectacular.

As always, there's good news & bad news. Good news is they've just landed @ Jean Brown. Bad news is they'll cost you every cent of that shoe money you've been stashing @ $1,325AUD.

They're worth it people, these are the vintage Louboubtin's you'll pass onto your daughter in years to come. Well. That's what I'm telling myself anyway...

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MANOLO'S NEW SHOES

Shoe super hero Manolo Blahnik made a grand appearance at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills on the weekend for the launch and signing of his new and delightfully gorgeous book Manolo’s New Shoes.

Shoe aficionados eagerly awaited Blahnik's arrival at the shoe department of Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills and he didn't disappoint.

Proudly taking the limelight in a dapper purple suit, bow tie and a pair of self-designed slip-on fuchsia shoes, the icon put his mark on books and shoes alike in what would have been a little slice of heaven for shoe-lovers.

‘It was not my idea at all to do another book,’ Manolo said to the press.

‘It was the publisher- they did so well with the first one!’

I'm so glad that he did, it's the perfect way to indulge in your favourite shoes - without the price tag.

To buy online click here.

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888 MADISON AVENUE - RL MECCA

Oh dear, there is nothing quite like Ralph Lauren's new flagship store @ 888 Madison Avenue, New York City.

The first exquisite NYC flagship store is dedicated to women's wear & Ralph Lauren home.

A grand staircase ascends to all floors, creating a sweeping viewpoint adorned with custom sconces, limestone steps & hand wrought French metal handrails inspired by the grand New York residences of the Astor & Dukes.

Beam me up & take me there. Love!

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YES, WE'RE OPEN

It's wonderful when shoe love is immortalized. Courier Mail cartoonist Bentley pays homage to the red Jimmy Choo's:


"A WHO'S who of the architectural & business world turned out this week for a knees up at the new offices of that mob with the challenging name, HBO+EMTB.

Associate Director & keen shoe lover Tracey Gillinder led the charge with a fair sprinkling of the state's pollies turning out to boot.

Deputy Premier Paul Lucas delivered an encouraging speech. He was awarded a bicycle hat with the Firm's logo on front for his trouble.

Gillinder, a good mate of model Tara Moss, was joined by company MD Kevin Fitzgerald and directors Jane Sorby & Kent Exell.

Also on the guest list were Anthony Payne of Telstra, Matthew Lawson of South Bank Corporation, Lisa Watt & Tracey Harrip from Allens, Arup's Brisbane principal Paul Wallis along with Paul Simpson & Cameron McDougall of All State Home Loans."

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CHOO ME WITH UGGS

This month Jimmy Choo launches its client pre orders for the exclusive limited edition collaboration ‘UGG® & Jimmy Choo’ - so my insiders @ Jimmy Choo tell me.

A capsule collection based on the iconic UGG Australia sheepskin boot construction with design details that embody the spirit of the Jimmy Choo brand.

There are 5 styles in multiple colour variations, the collection features the classic UGG boot with decorative Jimmy Choo studding, stars, leopard, zebra & hobo fringing detail with prices from $495 to $795 USD.

Special thanks to Joell @ Jimmy Choo Hawaii for keeping us posted!

Get your UGG for Jimmy Choo on.

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PRESENTING THE 'ISHI' - ONLY IN JAPAN

Only in Japan: Imagine a strappy sandal crossed with a ballerina's pointe shoe.

According to the NY Daily News Walter Steiger's Ishi wedges, which made a splash on the Akris Spring 2011 runway during Paris Fashion Week, are no more uncomfortable than high heels. At least according to Paul Steiger, the designer's son, who conversed with some of the models who wore them.

"The wedge gives the impression that the weight is on the toes, but I talked to the models and they said they walked in them really easily," Steiger told the News in an interview from Paris. "One model who was a ballet dancer said she loved the feeling of the shoes."

The shoes, made of soft calf leather with a wooden wedge, have a Japanese influence and indeed, the word "ishi" means "stone" in Japanese, he explains.

The feeling of standing on a smooth stone at the beach is what inspired his father to design this shoe, he said.

Read the full article @ NY Daily News.

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SHOE A DAY: MARC JACOBS PUMP

Ah Marc Jacobs we love you. These little numbers are one of my staples.

While the man, to my knowledge, is the only designer to slap a pair of horns onto a ballet flat (thanks for that BTW Qantas confiscated them - the only person I know to have her shoes classified as lethal weapons prior to boarding an International flight), he can do a classic like nobodies business.

Lovingly procured @ Maryons in Queensland.

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SHOE A DAY: ESCADA KITTEN HEEL

I am asked quite regularly how many shoes I actually own. My answer is always the same; I don't know but a lot.

Honestly, I am scared to count them. What if I had to admit that I may have too many. And how many constitutes too many?

In the spirit of spring cleaning & not merely wearing my favourites du jour, I am committing to a shoe a day until I have worn my entire menagerie.

Today's is a gorgeous pair of pink Escada kitten heels procured in the US around nine years ago on sale for $238USD. While this sounds fabulous, it was during the time our dollar was around 61c so not as fabulous a purchase as it would be right now with our dollar in the high 90's but a pretty good buy just the same.

Thank goodness it's not raining today.

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