$30 Off from Bluefly

For the month of May, Bluefly is offering $30 off of orders totaling a minimum of $150. When I think of spending $150 on shoes, I think Prada. These satin enamel sandals are the epitome of the 2008 aesthetic, with the ornate heels and floral detailing. These beautiful shoes are now 20% off on Bluefly and in stock. Use code AFF30 at checkout for your instant rebate.

Flat Rate Shipping - always $7.95 on your whole order.

Code: AFF30

Expires: May 31st, 2008

Free Shipping from 6PM

Now when you spend a minimum of $100 at 6PM.com, you'll be able to take advantage of Free Standard Shipping. I don't personally own any Faryl Robin shoes, but I've seen many designs by them that catch my eye, and I've heard great things about comfort and fit, so I don't have any problem recommending these distinct green wedges called 'Rosa.' It appears that the bright pop of color offered by the wooden beads can be added or detracted according to your outfit - and if there's one thing I love, it's a versatile shoe. With or without the decoration, these shoes will add color and character to any casual outfit this summer.

No Codes Necessary.

Expires: May 2nd, 2008

Save up to $20 on Shoes.com

Now you can save $5-$20 on your choice of shoes from Shoes.com. Juse enter the code MAY50 to save $5 on any order of $50 or more, or enter code MAY100 to save $20 off any order of $100 or more. There's a great variety of new sandals available in the New Arrivals section, including a lot of metallics and some animal print, which should be prevalent this season. We already know I love Bandolinos, but these 'Callout' lovelies really did call out to me, and might soon be joining my collection. A new pair of basic sandals that convert from daywear to evening is always necessary when the weather warms up. I love the unique beading texture and design.

Free Shipping & Returns.

Code: MAY50 or MAY100

Expires: May 16th, 2008

Mad About Shoes Sale at Sears

Check out Sears's Mad About Shoes sale event! All shoes are now on sale with various discounts, so no matter what you're shopping for this season, you're going to save. In my experience, shoes from Sears can be very hit or miss in terms of quality and appeal, but I suggest taking a look at their sale sandals like these Classic Elements 'Bonnie' thongs. Sandals are usually cheap and interchangeable enough to buy just for one season, wear them to death and then retire come fall. These are my faves, available in Black, Red or White.

Excludes TKS, Great Price items, and closeouts.

Expires: May 03, 2008

New Shoes!

I didn't intend to go shoe shopping this weekend... my purposes at the mall were purely practical (I swear) as I went to pay my bills at Macy's and Victoria's Secret and to make a few returns. But how does one pass a DSW without checking out the clearance racks?? It would be remiss of me to be so lazy when I clearly owe you, my readers, absolute shoe sale diligence. Right? Right. Besides, they've got those fun sale stickers with color coding to tell you how much you're going to save - 30%, 40%, 50% or 70%!

Guess which these were:



You bet. A glorious 70% off the sticker price, which was already a markdown, for the grand total of $14.98. My friends, when I tell you that I am the expert on finding true shoe steals, you've just gotta believe me.

I was immediately excited to spot these (even before I noted the green sticker that announced them to be 70% off) because three items on my shoe wardrobe checklist were purple shoes, green shoes and yellow shoes. So now I can cross one of those off! I also found great low-heeled patent yellow pumps that I wanted, but they didn't have them in my size. Bummer. But I guess I can't ask for too much from one quick DSW walk-through.

I really like my shoes to be bold, especially with a bright pop of color. Some people are quizzical when they see my array of colorful shoes, but I really think that women should generally be more open-minded to bright shoes. I treat colorful monochrome shoes as neutrals. What can I wear purple heels with? Brown, pink, blue, green, yellow. What can't I wear purple heels with, I ask you. I probably wouldn't go for overkill by matching them with anything; I'm not heading out to buy a purple cardigan. I think they stand on their own as a complimentary color that goes with most other hues. I wouldn't have minded if they were even brighter, in fact. But the sheen makes up for that.



Another reason I'm so pleased by this purchase was because I really love Bandolino shoes, especially for work. They're just comfortable, without being a "comfort" brand like Naturalizer. I find that I can operate for many hours in Bandolinos without a pinch of discomfort. I'm completely at ease in them so far, though these babies stack a nice 3" of stiletto. I have high hopes for their lasting comfort, no pun intended.

Here they are in action:



Now, who wants to take bets that my Monday work outfit will somehow accomodate purple pumps? I'll keep you updated.

*Shoes in Review* April 20th-26th

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


Sunday

Macy's .99 Cent Shipping - Expired

BOGO from Macy's - Expiring This Week! April 27th, 2008

Monday

Quelle Horreur! - No Expiration

Tuesday

Piperlime Secret Sale! - Expiring This Week! April 27th

Wednesday

Free Shipping on Men's Bestsellers - Limited Time

Thursday

Shoe News - No Expiration

Friday

Deal of the Week - Old Navy Sale - Continuing through May 1st, 2008


Have a nice weekend!

*Deal of the Week* - Old Navy Sale

Old Navy's got a great "Full On" Sale going right now with up to 50% off select apparel and accessories. I love the Canvas Wedge that's now on sale; they're perfect for summer with their tropical tone and retro stacked wooden wedge. Available in Red, Natural, Brown, and Black for only $19.99. Be sure to also check out the printed fabric flats starting at $8.99!

$5 Flat Rate Shipping

Expires: May 1st, 2008

Shoes News

Here are some interesting thoughts/links:

The science of footwear. I'm the patron saint of comfy sensible shoes -- I'm known for it among my female friends, in fact (who are not always complimentary about my workmanlike choices) -- but that doesn't mean I can't branch out once in awhile and be truly stylin'. Who says women can't be smart, serious, 100% professional, and still totally rock a pair of hot pink pumps if they want to? (Or asphalt-stomping Doc Martens, if that's your preference. To each his/her own.)
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The upshot is, be smart about your choices, but wear the styles you like, whether it be sexy stilettos, ballet flats, platform wedges, comfy Tevas, cowboy boots, or anything in between. After all, ever since humans began wearing shoes, the accessory has been as much about status and fashion, as about practicality and comfort.
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Or perhaps, as Dawn once said in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it's just because "Everyone loves a slender ankle."


How do we take feminist bloggers seriously if they post about shoes? Occasionally, I get emails from men who tell me (rather dubiously) that they really want to get on board with the whole feminism thing, but they really wish I'd stop blogging about shoes, or my marriage, or too many clasps on my trousers. I have to be serious, they tell me, if I want to be taken seriously.
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Making the personal public and political is serious business. Because women's stories aren't told, it's incumbent upon female feminists to tell their own stories, to fill that void, to be unrepentant and loquacious raconteurs every chance we get, to talk about our bodies, our struggles, our triumphs, our needs, our lives in every aspect. It's our obligation to create a cacophony with our personal narratives, until there is a constant din that translates into equality, into balance.

*found on Bitch PhD, who first posted these gorgeous Pucci sandals which are now 40% off at Zappos. (That gorgeous pattern, btw? "Geranium Marine Satin." Love.)