Greetings shoe lovers! Let's get right down to business!!

Let's face it, not everyone can afford to bypass their car payment or mortgage to splurge on a pair of Christian Louboutin's. So, for those of you who have champagne aspirations but are working with a water budget, you may want to consider stepping into these less expensive, yet stylish substitutions for your favorite designer shoes. (Sidebar, you can look forward to Faux Friday substitutions every week!!)

If this were a competition for the best substitutions, I would have to give the award to the Sergio Rossi vs. BCBG Paris option! It's the best choice, toes down!

*~*~*

Now, I know last time I said we'd step into Prada... However, as I was flipping through the fragrant pages of a well known fashion magazine, I came across a Salvatore Ferragamo ad that sparked my interest. If you are familiar with certain Ferragamo shoes, the first thing you may think of is a pair of shoes that only a grandma could love. However, the ad completely through me for a loop. While I will not post the actual ad, I will share pics of the shoes!

Step into these:

These atrocious stilettos are unfortunately included in Ferragamo's 2009 Spring collection. Ok, so I've heard of 'going green', but these are defintely NOT part of Mother Nature's plan!!

If you happen to see someone wearing these shoes, it is officially considered an emergency, and you have been granted the approval to break the glass and rescue those flowers! There, now you have done your part to save our planet and perhaps the rainforest too!!

And with that, I close the show. Until next time...

Ciao!

This stunning black textured leather boot features metal zippers on both sides and gently rests on a 4-inch stiletto heel and a 1-inch platform.  So you may want to kick off those stilettos and put on a pair of running shoes… I’m sure these boots won’t last long.

 

*~*~*

If you’re looking for simple, yet elegant foot candy to compliment your ‘little black dress’, check these out!

Meet the YSL Platform slide sandal in black satin.  It features a 4-inch stiletto heel and one in platform.  These sexy stilettos are the icing on the red velvet cake!

 *~*~*

Since spring is just around the corner, let’s introduce a little color!  But first, let’s discuss a few simple rules of the highway before you start driving on the ‘open-toed’ road! 

Maintenance

Please ladies, treat yourself to a pedicure…. often.  It’s a great way to relax, and if you’re going to expose the toes, a pedicure will (hopefully) ensure nice, presentable feet. Now, if in between pedicure appointments, you notice a chip in your polish or a little extra skin on those heels, take a moment to apply a fresh coat of polish and grab the foot scrubber and start exfoliating!  Also, you may want to invest in Gold Bond Ultimate Softening Lotion with Shea Butter, and just say NO to ash.

 

Etiquette

Now, if you are going to wear sandals or other open toed shoes, out of pure respect, please make sure that your feet fit ‘inside’ of the shoe!  There is nothing sadder than seeing a woman (or man) wearing shoes that don’t fit.  Toes illegally protruding from the front of the shoe as well as heels hanging on for dear life from the back of the shoe is just wrong!  Grab that metal measuring device and double check your size! 

So now that your feet are all prettied up, step into these:

These seductive Studded Platform Sandals by YSL are way too hot!  The fuchsia patent leather with gold hardware and buckles make these the ultimate spring sandal! 

Next time, we'll step into Prada!

Ciao! 

Welcome and thank you for visiting ShoeLaLa.

As I grow older, which inevitably seems to happen every year, I find that life is too short not to indulge in the the things you love... and I LOVE SHOES! Which is why I decided to start this blog

Ultimately, my goal is not only to benefit you, the reader, but to benefit me, the blogger, as well! I will share my unbridled passion for shoes in a fun and witty way that will hopefully tickle your pinky toes, while at the same time further develop my knowledge of shoes, designers, trends and so much more!

So, you can look forward to pictures of the latest styles, celebrity pics, fun facts, useful information and witty commentary that is meant to entertain and enlighten your passionate SOLE!

So sit back, relax, and kick up your stilettos!!

~LaShawn