Sale Alert: Sigerson Morrison "Dali" Wedges

Sigerson Morrison's sculptural "Dali" wedges are finally starting to go on sale. I've been trying to justify the $425  price tag for months now, but I didn't hesitate when I found the mint version at Barneys last night for $169.

There are limited sizes available. You can find the mint version here and the nude version here.

Image via StreetPeeper

P.S.A.

I've been on the lookout for a classic pair of black pumps to replace a few scuffed-beyond-repair versions. I first tried Kate Spade's "Licorice" pump, but the toe box in the pointy shoe was too narrow for my feet, so I opted for a beloved style: the Kate Spade Karolina pumps.

I found the above pair on the Neiman Marcus site for only $134. Other retailers still have the black patent version listed at $298 - including other pages on Neiman's own site. I'm not sure if it's a mistake - or how long the price will be effective - but now's the time to buy them if you're interested.

My pair was just delivered. Visit me on Instagram for a peek at 'em!

{ pitter pattern }

This spring, I need a pair of ultra-practical black pumps to replace hordes of poor quality, scuffed-beyond-repair versions. But what I need doesn't always match up with what I want. I'm yearning for impractical fabric versions in loud graphic prints, like the striped peep-toe pumps from J.Crew or the floral pair at Kate Spade.

Today on Bedknobs & Baubles: weekend snapshots and Chanel's "June" nail polish

{ how i'd wear } mint flats

Laura of A La Mode et Plus! replied to yesterday's post asking how I'd style the mint flats, an important thing to consider since I already ordered a pair. I'm planning to let the shoes take center stage as the only pop of color in an otherwise neutral weekend uniform.

• Jeans, Topshop, $80
• Metallic Sweater, Madewell, $98
• Chain Link Bracelet, ASOS, $14.54
• Mint Flats, Target, $19.99
• Leopard Scarf, Mango, $29.99

{ wearing } Kate Spade Sequined Pumps

It's time to give the glittery Kate Spade pumps the attention they deserve. I knew they'd be great, but not this great. I can't wait to wear them to every holiday gathering and each sorta-festive-get-together this season. (I'm not picky. I can make anything a celebration.)

Right now, they're barely over $100 on Amazon and many sizes are still available (as if you needed more of a reason to add them to your wish list). I normally wear either a size 7 or 7.5 (really, I'm more of a 7.25) and Kate Spade shoes fit best in a 7. I don't have any problems with the slingback slipping as I walk.

Reminder: Enter to win earrings from Alexandra Hunt!

{ twinkle toes }

After all of that handbag debate, what did I do? I spent half of my "free" gift cash on this pair of sparkly Kate Spade pumps. As I read through your comments, I still couldn't decide on what I wanted to do, which made me wonder if a handbag was really the best option for me. But once I stumbled across these playful party shoes, I had no doubt that they were the right choice: special and easy to wear. It certainly didn't hurt that the shoes were on sale, leaving me with another $150 to spend.

{ style guide } fall footwear

Maybe it's a bit of Mad Men influence or maybe it's just an attempt to get my feet back on solid ground, but this fall I'm relinquishing platform pumps to the back of the closet in favor of ladylike styles. Bring on the slender stilettos, delicate straps and pointed toes! (Of course, I can't afford all of the pairs above. But they do serve as mouthwatering inspiration, don't they?)

1. Classic Black Pumps: Nine West, $79
2. Ladylike Stilettos: Christian Louboutin, $795
3. Colorful Party Pumps: Kate Spade, $335
4. Leopard Flats: Tory Burch, $265
5. Twinkle Toes: Pedro Garcia, $395
   

{ wish listed } leopard print flats

Forget black, I'm on the hunt (pun totally intended) for a pair of leopard print flats. They'd look equally chic with bright-colors and neutrals this fall. My requirements: a classic shape and constructed from calf hair, like this pair from Kate Spade. Are you looking for a pair of spotted flats this year?

1. Loafers, Steven by Steve Madden, $119
2. Elise Flats, Kate Spade, $225
3. Pritah Flats, Calvin Klein, $119
4. Celina Flat, Tory Burch, $265
   

{ win it } Jeffrey Campbell's Miller Oxfords

You can win your very own pair of Jeffrey Campbell oxfords as featured in yesterday's post, courtesy of Plum for Polly. The sweet cutout details will win over even the girliest of readers. Promise.

Mandatory entry:

1. Visit Plum for Polly and let me know which item(s) you love!
   

Note: Leave a separate comment for each additional entry for it to be eligible.

1. Become an official follower of Style Obsession - new followers always welcome! Sign up at the right via Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin', or by RSS. Just let me know how you follow.
   
   
2. Follow Style Obsession AND Plum for Polly on Twitter.
   
   
3. Blog about this giveaway and leave the URL in your comment.
   
   
4. Tweet about this giveaway and leave the URL in your comment.
   

The Fine Print: Giveaway open to ALL readers. The giveaway period will run through Sunday, August 21, 2011. The winner will be announced the following day. Be sure to leave a blog URL or e-mail address so I can contact you! (Prize valued at $80.)

{ wish listed } Kate Spade Linette Heels

I've had it bad for these shoes since the Kate Spade's fall preview earlier this year. Plum is a nice color and all, but word on the street is that a dove grey version is on the horizon. I need more cocktail parties in my life. (Oh, who are we kidding? I'd just wear them to work.)

{ summer lovin' } Sandals

Each year I buy a new pair of sandals and wear them until they're hanging by a thread on Labor Day. For summer 2011, I'm crushing on this pair by Sam Edelman. The only decision left: on-trend color blocking or go-with-everything nude?

{ trend spotting } cap toe flats

At the first hint of spring, I'm the gal who is prematurely wearing open-toed shoes. But this year, I just might keep toes undercover with an on-trend pair of ballet flats. Designers are kicking up heels with two of spring's prominent trends: color blocking and mixing brights with neutrals. Now the hard part: orange, yellow or pink?

Do you plan to wear cap toe flats this season?

{ item of the week } Kate Spade Flash Flats

This week, Kate Spade's whimsical Flash ballet flats are topping my lust list. They're surprisingly affordable at $125 and would add just the right amount of daytime glitz this spring.

What's on your wish list this week?

{ review & giveaway } ShoeClips.biz

Shoe clips may have reached the height of popularity in the 1950s and '60s, but I'm pushing for a resurgence. Last month, I added a glimmer to a pair of simple pumps with vintage clip-on earrings. Since then, I've been introduced to the Web's shoe clip emporium: ShoeClips.biz. Lynn generously sent two pairs of clips for review (and added a gift certificate to give away!) - and I've been having an absolute blast. It feels like I've tripled my shoe collection.

Each clip's embellishment is attached to a felt backing and a sturdy clip. You'll notice that part of the clip is smooth, ensuring that your shoes don't get scratched when it's clipped on.

One of the pairs Lynn sent were the black rabbit fur clips. The little puffs of fluff easily transform a pair of simple black flats into something more luxurious. And for only $25, you can get the look of the Jeffrey Campbell Francis ballet flats for a fraction of the price.

The other pair I tried were the feather clips - an absolutely stunning enhancement to an evening shoe.

Trying the clips on different shoes - and in different places - yields unexpectedly gorgeous results. I'm quite fond of the feather pair clipped to the back of simple black pumps. It's reminiscent of the Yves Saint Laurent fur trim pumps, but much more wearable.

{ win it! }

Loving shoe clips as much as I am? Enter to win a $25 gift certificate to ShoeClips.biz!

The Details
Open to everyone - even international readers! The entry period runs through Wednesday, January 19. The winner will be announced the following day.

Mandatory Entry
Browse ShoeClips.biz and tell me which pair you love! You must leave your e-mail address or blog URL so I can get in touch with you if you win.

For Additional Entries
Leave a separate comment for each of the following:

• Become an official follower of Style Obsession via Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin' or via Google Reader
• Blog about this giveaway (please provide link in a separate comment)
  
• Follow Style Obsession on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway (please provide link in a separate comment)

{ entry period closed }

{ DIY } Shoe Clips

I don't know how our grandmothers did it; clip-on earrings hurt! But if you're a vintage jewelry aficionado like myself, you've also amassed a sizable collection. And it hasn't been by choice. A handful accompanies nearly every jewelry win at an estate auction and antique stores insist that you can't break up a matching set ... even if it's just the bracelet you fell in love with. Since those baubles aren't going anywhere near my earlobes, I'm using them to adorn my New Year's Eve heels.

{ holiday 2010 } Twinkle Toes

What's the holiday season without a little sparkle? Nothing is more festive than kissing under mistletoe and clinking glasses of champagne in a pair of glittering shoes. Here's to a Cinderella moment this holiday. Cheers!

(pictured clockwise, starting from upper left)
Steve Madden, Caryssa Glitter Platform Pumps, $129
Kate Spade, Charm Heels, $325
Kate Spade, Flash Ballet Flats, $125
Gap, Glitter Ballet Flats, $49.50
Badgley Mischka, Kiss Kiss Heels, $200
Miu Miu, Glitter Oxford, $585
Arden B., Glitter Pump, $34.30 (on sale)

{ giveaway } KM2 Shoes

Not only is Katelyn Gelber of KM2 Shoes one of the sweetest girls I know, she's also one of the most generous. I'm sure you all remember the shoes we swooned over yesterday. Well, one lucky girl is going to win a pair of KM2 Shoes in the style of her choice!

The Details
Open to everyone - even international readers! The entry period runs through Friday, November 12. The winner will be announced the following day.

Mandatory Entry
Browse the KM2 Shoes website and tell me which pair you'd love to own! You must leave your e-mail address or blog URL so I can get in touch with you if you win.

For Additional Entries
Leave a separate comment for each of the following:

• Become an official follower of Style Obsession via Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin' or via Google Reader
• Follow the KM2 Shoes blog
  
• Blog about this giveaway (please provide link in a separate comment)
  
• Follow Style Obsession on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway (please provide link in a separate comment)

{ meet the brand } KM2 Shoes

The old woman who lived in a shoe would have been blessed to take up residence inside a pair of KM2 pumps, appropriately dubbed "shoes to live in." And I must say that I agree with the sentiment. The brand is bursting with pairs ready for your next urban adventure.

{ Meet the Designer }
Katelyn Gelber of KM2 Shoes

{ Tell us about yourself and KM2 Shoes }

"Hi! My name is Katelyn Young Gelber. I am from St. Louis, Missouri - born and raised. I spent some time on the East Coast and now live on the West Coast. I am loving it. I am one of three sisters (Megan and Mattison) and 1/3 owner of Km2. We also have a brother, Parker Gelber. We got started in a UCLA marketing class. It really began when our professor noticed a passion for fashion in us and said, 'Hey, why not go for it! The first step gets you half way there.' So we took the first step and a year and half later, here we are. Its all truly by the Grace of God, every sister would agree."

{ Where do you find inspiration? }

"My sister Megan is actually creative director of the company so this is really more her question, but we all do have some say in the design room. We are really inspired by people. We are inspired by strong women, whether that be public figures or even fictional characters. We are inspired by boldness and a zest for life, we think of women in wonderful life situations and try to build our shoes around that situation and into that situation. Does that make sense? We like to have a story for every shoe. With that being said, of course we are continually inspired by traveling and culture and runway collections by our favorite designers."

{ What surprised you about designing shoes? }

"We were surprised by how many possibilities there are. You think to yourself, 'Well, shoes are shoes,' but they are so much more. I mean, we start with our shoes when we get ready for the day! The shoes are the focal point and we build our outfits around them. You can have a classic shoe and mix fabrics and embellishments to make such a statement. There are endless ideas when it comes to art for your feet, I would say the hardest part is stopping ourselves from going crazy and creating hundreds of styles that would overwhelm our clients."

{ Do you have a favorite pair? }

"My favorite shoe is the Audrey. I like it every which way. I like it in snake or nude or basic black. I love bows! I love bows plain and I love them with jewels. I have three different versions of the Audrey and they are perfect for work and then paired with a black dress to go out at night. They are oh so classy and oh so versatile. Megan designed them."

{ The Review }

When Katelyn, co-owner of KM2 Shoes, and I first started chatting, I was struck by her sheer enthusiasm and zest for life - qualities that are reflected in the line of wearable, sassy footwear.

I chose the Gloria pair for its striking mix of vintage embellishments and strappy chains. I will admit that I was a little intimidated by the long chains when I lifted the shoes from the box. It took a little finesse and patience to wrap them up my ankle! But this is precisely why KM2 Shoes is unique: there's room for creativity and customization. I opted to wrap the chains under the arch of the shoe, and the chains on the Venus pair are shown draped over the heel.

The attention to detail isn't just reserved for the shoes. You know that I'm smitten with packaging and KM2 didn't let me down. The package itself was wrapped in brown craft paper and hand-stamped with my address.

A deep purple ribbon adorned the box - testament to Katelyn's love of bows, I'm sure! But it also speaks to the brand's target market: a woman who is effortless, carefree and confident - and a woman who treats herself. The shoes range from $200 to $300 per pair. When you consider that the shoes are leather, durable, comfortable and hand-embellished, the price tag does becomes more reasonable for a special pair of Cinderella-esque shoes!

Love 'em? Giveaway announcement soon!

It's a Virtue

Thank goodness my landlord is a patient man. I'm expecting a few packages to arrive while I'm on vacation that he'll have to sign for, including this pair of Diane von Furstenberg sandals I just picked up from Gilt.

Knowing that these beauties await my return will make the flight home much easier to bear.

Save or Splurge?

I don't have to tell you that clogs are making a strong resurgence in the sartorial realm. With wooden platforms, supple leather and nail head details, I can see the appeal. Miu Miu's clog is undeniably luxurious - but has a $495 price tag that not many of us can justify. Luckily, retailers are beginning to release versions inspired by our runway favorites. Steve Madden's pair retains the flavor the luxe version with the curved leather details, but opts for a nude-colored leather that will elongate legs. Will you save or splurge?


I'd also like to take a moment to thank Bren of Chasing Beauty for the Stiletto Award! If you haven't read her blog yet, what are you waiting for? Bren has a knack for singling out amazing beauty products to try.