Last Day - 30% Off Banana Republic Women's Shoes

Today's your last chance to save 30% on women's full-priced shoes from Banana Republic. Just use code BRGET30 when you're ready to check out online (the offer's not valid in stores). You can walk away with a good deal on new summer work shoes like these "Mayle" t-straps that come in two colors, Rockstone (pictured) and Palomino. Plus, receive Free Shipping on all orders over $50!

Code: BRGET30

Expires: Midnight, June 5, 2011

*Deal of the Week* Sale on Zappos T-Straps

D&G DS2373 E7806 Variante Abbinata
Was: $835
Now: $388

I'm always on the lookout for new office shoes. For many people, this means a classic pump or mary-jane. For me, I think of the t-strap. This is one of my favorite shoe styles, actually. I think it's insanely flattering what a chic t-strap can do for your look in terms of elongating your leg and standing out from a crowd of typical slip-ons. Zappos has an entire section dedicated to t-straps that are on sale, like this D&G Variante Abbinata leopard-print set that was originally $835, now marked down to $388. Not that I'm saying that's exactly peanuts, but you have to admit it's a smashing sale price. And thinking of all the many ways and places I'd wear these shoes in particular, it starts to sound like a great idea. Still a little beyond my price point right now, unfortunately, but I definitely needed to share this great find with you in case you've got bucks to spare that I haven't! Or maybe just a hot Valentine's Day date that might motivate you to splurge?

Expires: While Supplies Last

Style Bard Splurges

As you might imagine, it's hard to look at shoes all day and not want... well, each and every pair. For every sale, I tend to pick one of my favorites pairs of shoes to be pictured, and as you can imagine, hypothetical shopping sucks next to actually getting to buy all the great sale shoes I stumble upon and salivate over. But every now and then the deal is just too good, or the shoe is just too cute, and I crumble. And that's what happened two weeks ago, when I ran into this Macy's shoe sale.

Now, several weeks ago I vowed that I wouldn't be buying anymore shoes until I made some room in my infamous armoire-o-shoes, since it's literally filled to the brim. Buuut I might have broken my word. But you'll see why; I couldn't help myself!

First of all, I've been craving zippered-up beauties from high-end lines such as:

by Sergio Rossi

and

by Christian Louboutin

There's just something about that extra flash of metal teeth that sexes up a shoe. So when I ran into the mall last weekend, I just had to "visit" a pair, which were the more accessible, affordable (and therefore all the more dangerous) 'Berkley' by Michael Kors:



The habit of visiting one's coveted items is a bad one, indeed. Every now and then, it turns into a purchase. If not the pair you came in for... then a pair you didn't even know you were going to leave with. Because once I got up close to 'Berkley', I realized the 4" heels were probably too much even for this talented high-heel wearer. After all, I'm 5'9" and there's only so many occasions to which to wear a pair of staggering heels. And you try only dating men who are over 6'1"! But then my eyes fell upon these:



A gilded demi-wedge, a peep toe and gleaming black patent. But most importantly, this beautiful slip of a zipper, giving the toe a gorgeous glean. And then? They were 40% off. And then? They were an additional 20% off because I gave $5 to charity (a promotion coinciding with the sale that weekend). And that's how I took home these beauties, my first zippered shoes.

[ETA: Whoops! I almost forgot the best part! These babies went from being $129.00 to $42 with all those discounts! And that's why the Style Bard is your shoe sale expert. And that's also why I truly couldn't resist and had to break my vow. Even in the checkout line, a woman watched me pay for them and blurted, "How did you just buy Michael Kors for $40?!" and I felt very, very proud of myself.]

So now I really, really have got to get on top of donating a few older pairs of shoes to charity...

*Deal of the Week* Up to 50% Off Aldo Shoes

I just love these shoes! And you've gotta love the deal on them. A ton of shoes have been marked down at Aldo, so those shoes you've been eyeing in the mall might now be up to 50% off their original price. And that's a great deal, especially when you discover gems like these, already $40 off. Sexy t-strap sandals with a pop of color and a heap of personality. That's why they're this week's Deal of the Week. Check out the discounted shoes and snap 'em up in your size before they sell out.

Expires: While Supplies Last

50% Off Hot Topic Clearance

I know I've said I might lay off covering Hot Topic for awhile, for various previously stated reasons, such as that I haven't actually lain eyes on a pair of shoes from HT in a long, long time. (They could be made of cardboard for all I know! That's not very responsible of me to promote.) But then they had to go and have another 50% off sale. I believe the previous one lasted a weekend, while this one runs through the duration of the month-- mega bonus. Their Clearance section is entirely 50% off already lowered prices, and the last time they did this it garnered a lot of attention, even from those who might have thought they wouldn't go shoe shopping here. So, here we are again, since the Style Bard is never one to keep such a dramatic sale from her readers. How about funky black patent t-straps for only $7.99? That's what I thought; it's worth taking a look. There are plenty of flats for about $5 too!

Expires: June 30th

Save $20-$50 at Shoes.com!

Two codes worth re-mentioning have now been extended through the end of June. When you shop at Shoes.com, you can receive an instant rebate on your order. Save $20 on orders of $100 with code JUNE20OFF100 and $50 on orders of $200 with code JUNE50OFF200. New Arrivas include these hot 'Know Way' dress sandals by Kenneth Cole Reaction, a pair of t-straps after my own heart. They're classic, they're sexy, and they make me think of dancing the night away with the perfect partner in a jazzed club. With a dress of just the right length, these are going to make you look like your legs go on forever.

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Codes: JUNE20OFF100 / JUNE50OFF200


Expires: June 30th, 2008