*I Like These* - JLo 'Fleur'

I don't know what's going on with crochet right now. Personally, I don't believe that it belongs on a shoe and most attempts look garish, but I try to refrain from making sweeping judgments about such things. Here we have the JLo 'Fleur' in Black Suede, and I like these. I think the crochet embellishments are small enough to make it work. Plus, the shoe is about floral (definitely approved) and colors popping against the stark black, so it has other features to balance the crochet. It also has a texture theme with the suede, so the crochet seems to fit with the tone of the shoe. If you like these too, they're now on sale for only $56.35.

PacSun Sandals

From experience, I've noticed that people who wear Roxy or Reef sandals are die-hard Roxy or Reef wearers. It's a loyalty thing, it's a cult thing, it's a comfort thing, and I've owned a pair so I know their worth. PacSun is the place to get your surf sandals, or any quality sandals if you're out in them a lot (more durable than toss-around flip-flops). The prices are stable and affordable, especially considering how long these sandals can last. Though there's a great range of sandals for men and women available on the PacSun site, I picked these to feature because they're unusual from what you'd expect Reefs to be, featuring a slipper-like burgundy velvet diamond pattern, and they're called 'Pimptastic.' So, if you got here by Googling 'pimptastic'... I'm sure this was not what you were looking for. If you're looking for great outdoor sandals for the park and beach this summer, you're in the right place.

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Old Navy White Patent Wedges

I like a great white shoe for summer, and a white wedge is the penultimate summer shoe for me right now. I've found that some women are hesitant about white shoes, and owning a pair of sandals and pumps in white, I've found them just as versatile as black without being as heavy, and I'd really like to share the greatness of white shoes with others. Now, dirt can be an issue, but I think that's just another reason these Old Navy Patent Wedges fit the bill. I love how the piping on the sole brings out the white upper. They're from the Old Navy Leather Collection, but they're on sale right now for only $24.99. Also available in Red and Black.

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Super Hot Buys at JCPenney!

Check out the Super Hot Buys at JCPenney, where you can save big on all of the basics for summer! For moms on-the-go, JCPenney offers discounts on great casual activewear shoes, like these cute ballerina-inspired 'Baby' pull-ons by LA Gear. I like the crisp stark whiteness and the overall streamlined design, a far cry from the average clunky sneaker. They're now 50% off for only $24.99!

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Win Free Shoes from Running With Heels!

Running With Heels, "the online magazine dedicated to women who love shoes," is offering a chance to win one of three pairs of heels from daniblack's spring line! All you have to do is sign up for RWH emails, and you'll instantly be entered for a chance to win one of the following:



Winners will be selected on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008.

Oooh, I just love free shoes! The 'Delora' are my favorites. Which are yours?

Best of luck to all Style Bard readers! If you win, you have to tell me about it!

*Shoes in Review* April 27th-May 3rd

Here's a quick review of the previous week's posts, recapping what's in effect this week and what's expired.

Sunday

New Shoes! - No Expiration

Monday

Mad About Shoes Sale at Sears - Expired May 3rd, 2008

Tuesday

Save Up To $20 on Shoes.com - Through May 16th, 2008

Free Shipping from 6PM - Expired May 2nd, 2008

Wednesday

$30 Off from Bluefly - Through May 31st, 2008

Thursday

Quelle Horreur! - No Expiration

Friday
*Deal of the Week* - Ann Taylor Espadrilles - While Supplies Last

*Deal of the Week* - Ann Taylor Espadrilles

These wedges are hitting all of the right notes for me: black, denim, white piping, slingback, a manageable heel? How could you not wear these every day all summer long? And I haven't even gotten to the best part yet - these are from the Ann Taylor 'Sale' section, which means they're not only 50% off their original selling price BUT for a limited time, an additional 25% will be taken off automatically at checkout. PLUS you can use code APRILSHIP for Free Shipping on orders of $150 or more for a limited time. We're talking about major savings + free shipping here. And that's why this is my Deal of the Week.

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Quelle Horreur!

Taboo, by Pleaser USA @ 6PM

I realize that these may serve some purpose as... well, props or costume? I also know these have their niche in fetish shops, Halloween stores and Camden Lock. But there amid the noble and normal shoes at 6PM? I just don't understand. I didn't have any filters on for, say, S&M. Just 'dress shoes,' as a matter of fact. I don't think that these quite fit the bill the way a nice pair of Jimmy Choos would. I, um. I think I might be speechless for once. My favorite part of the landing page for these shoes is the large ad which informs us that we can save 10% if we buy these for Mother's Day. For Mother's Day. There's really no more that needs to be said about these extreme and irregular heels, except: please be careful. One death by shoes may ruin it for the rest of us.