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  1. Shoeperwoman

    Jean-Michel Cazabat Ola Suede Pumps

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    April 12, 2012

    asymmetric pumps Jean Michel Cazabat Ola Suede Pumps

    As most of you probably know by now, I’ve taken a solemn, shoeperhero vow to spend the rest of my life hunting down alternatives to Zara’s asymmetric pumps from last year, also known as The Ones That Got Away. Or one of the Ones That Got Away, anyway. And yes, the capital letters are necessary, because my search for these shoes is that important. Anyway.

    These Jean-Michel Cazabat sandals aren’t totally the same as the Zara shoes: they’re open-toed, for one thing, and the dipped side is on only one side of the shoe rather than both. They do have a similar kind of shape because of it, though, and it’s a shape I don’t think I’ll ever get tired off. Until the exact moment I finally track down those damn shoes, at which point I’ll probably decide I no longer want them, anyway. Isn’t that always the way of it?

    (Answer: not really, Shoeperwoman, you freak.)

    These also come in a rather nice rose gold:

    dip side sandals Jean Michel Cazabat Ola Suede Pumps

    And they’re $300 at Shopbop: click here to buy them.

  2. Shoeperwoman

    L.K. Bennett Agata suede bow sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    April 10, 2012

    lk bennett bow sandals L.K. Bennett Agata suede bow sandals

    I know shoes with large ankle straps aren’t always the easiest things in the world to wear, with their habit of drawing the eye straight to the ankle, but I think these sandals would be worth the risk. I’d actually have liked the elegant shape of these even without the oversized bow, but I like them even more with it: it really gives them a huge helping of “wow” factor, doesn’t it?

    The bow isn’t the only thing worth talking about here, though: that baby blue suede upper is also a thing of beauty in its own right, and if you don’t agree, don’t worry: these also come in basic black:

    p L.K. Bennett Agata suede bow sandals

    and pretty coral:

    Capture2 L.K. Bennett Agata suede bow sandals

    These are by L.K. Bennett, and are £178.80 at Sarenza: click here to buy them.

  3. Shoeperwoman

    Roger Vivier 120mm Prismick leather & suede sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    April 10, 2012

    roger vivier prismic sandals Roger Vivier 120mm Prismick leather & suede sandals

    Easter may be over, but I obviously enjoyed it a little bit too much, because these shoes make me think of Easter eggs, even although there’s absolutely nothing even remotely egg-like about them.

    There is something very Spring-like about them, though: that yellow colour is always guaranteed to make me smile (probably because it reminds me so much of sunshine), and it also helps soften up the angular look of the uppers. I also love the fact that while this looks like a regular t-bar strap from the side, turn the shoe around and you get this:

    roger vivier t bars Roger Vivier 120mm Prismick leather & suede sandals

    A really simple way to create a very striking look.

    These are £662 at Louisa Via Roma: click here to buy them.

  4. Shoeperwoman

    Heroes or Villains? Prada’s ‘Smoking’ sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, Heroes or Villains, Sandals
    April 5, 2012

    prada smoking sandals Heroes or Villains? Pradas Smoking sandals

    I’ve shown you a lot of different types of shoe embellishments over the years: bows, flowers, buttons, er, mice. I’ve also shown you a msattering of shoes which come complete with eyes, mouths and other facial features. I think this just might be the first time I’ve shown you a shoe smoking a cigarette before, though, which just goes to show that there really is no limit to the things designers will put on shoes these days, seriously.

    These sandals are by Prada, they’re £590 at Nordstrom, and they’re smoking. And by that, I don’t mean they’re “hot”, either: I mean they’re actually smoking. Now, I have a big aversion to what I think of as “novelty” shoes, so these just don’t appeal to me at all, but I’m willing to accept that my taste is a little old-fashioned in this respect, so I’ll let you decide: are these Shoeperheroes or Shoepervillains? What do you think?

  5. Shoeperwoman

    Zara blue and green colourblock sandals

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Sandals
    April 4, 2012

    zara colourblock sandals Zara blue and green colourblock sandals

    My two favourite colours, together in one shoe: how could I possibly resist?

    Almost every time I dipped my toe in the colourblocking trend last year, it was with some combination of cobalt and green, so these shoes would fit right in with my wardrobe right now! This is a style Zara has been doing a lot right now, with a high, covered ankle and slim strap across the toe. It’s a very “fashionable” kind of look, which means that it will possibly date quicker than some other styles, but for £29.99, I guess you can’t complain.

    These have a faux-suede upper, so they probably won’t be the hardest-wearing shoes you’ll find, either: they’re what I tend to think of as “one-season wonders”, because they’re the kind of thing you might wear to death over the course of the summer, and then never use again. Worth buying, then? It’s your call: you can click here if you answered “yes”.

  6. Shoeperwoman

    Burak Uyan 130mm leather geometric sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    April 3, 2012

    geometric sandals Burak Uyan 130mm leather geometric sandals

    I don’t normally like my shoes to have too many angles, but these ones by Burak Uyan were too beautiful not to share.

    These particular shades of green and blue are very “of the moment” (as well as being two of my own favourites, I mean), and that, combined with the stand-out shape, could mean that these won’t exactly be “classic”, or the kind of shoes you find yourself reaching for every day. If you do feel like splashing out £643 on them, though, you’ll definitely have yourself the kind of shoes that will stand out in a crowd, and have passers-by staring at your feet.

    Sound good? You can click here to buy these from Louisa Via Roma, if so.

  7. Shoeperwoman

    ShoeperStar: Ashely Tisdale in B Brian Atwood Cassiane Metal Fringe Sandals

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    | Celebrity Shoes, Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    April 2, 2012

    ashley tisdale kids choice awards ShoeperStar: Ashely Tisdale in B Brian Atwood Cassiane Metal Fringe Sandals

    Unlike many other red carpet events, when the shoes are often hidden under long gowns, the Kids’ Choice Awards are as notable for the footwear as for the outfits, and can be a great opportunity to see some of the crazier styles in action. Here’s Ashley Tisdale, for instance, in Ashely Tisdale in B Brian Atwood‘s Cassiane Metal Fringe Sandals, which are $400 at Shopbop. These aren’t something I’d wear myself, because I have an inexplicable aversion to fringes, but I had been curious to see what they’d look like on.

    What do you think of them?

    b brian atwood ShoeperStar: Ashely Tisdale in B Brian Atwood Cassiane Metal Fringe Sandals

  8. Shoeperwoman

    Friday Fix: Christian Louboutin Disconoeud platform bow sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    March 30, 2012

    christian louboutin disconued sandals Friday Fix: Christian Louboutin Disconoeud platform bow sandals

    You weren’t very keen on the last pair of chunky heeled Louboutins I showed you, and I’m not sure these ones will fare much better, but I really like the little square bow, which is offset on the foot, creating a look that’s a little bit cheeky, somehow:

    christian louboutin bow sandals Friday Fix: Christian Louboutin Disconoeud platform bow sandals

    As for the bow, well, it’s thicker than the usual spindly stilettos we see attached to Louboutin’s creations, but that should, at least, make these a little more suitable for a night of dancing, which is what they look they were intended for. Add in a chunky platform to offset the height of the 4″ heel, and you have a dress sandal which should be more comfortable than it looks – although that’s possibly not saying much!

    These are $995: click here to buy them at Barney’s.