*Shoes in Review* March 1st-7th

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

Sunday

Win Free Shoes from Shoebuy - Expires March 17th, 2009

Monday

70% Off Boots from Aldo - While Supplies Last

Tuesday

New Final Sale Shoes Added at Piperlime - While Supplies Last

Wednesday

80% Off Simple Shoes from Teva - Limited Time Only

Thursday

25% Off Everything Sale at the Gap - Expired

Friday

*Deal of the Week* $14.95 Shoes from 6PM - Expiring This Week - March 8th, 2009

Saturday Note from Style Bard
Hey guys! This week we're continuing the $50 Free Shoe Giveaway sponsored by Shoebuy, which expires on March 17th, 2009. A week from today kicks off the anniversary posts as well as a week of green shoes in honor of St. Patrick's Day. ~SB

*Deal of the Week* $14.95 Shoes from 6PM

This weekend you can save big on walking sandals from 6pm.com. White Mountain's line of 185 Spring shoe styles will be knocked down to $14.95--whether they originally cost $35.00 or $75.00! There are metallic gladiator sandals, high-heeled dress sandals, cushioned walking sandals and everything in between. Style Bard recommends these 'Zadora' wedge sandals in Burnt Orange, because it's going to be a hot color as the weather warms up. They're 56% off their original price, made with Brazilian leather with a suede contour footbed. Adding a splash of orange to your shoes is a great way to incorporate the trend without looking like a Tropicana sponsor. And no, you don't have to worry about wearing an orange handbag or jewelry to match; this bold color is a standout, stand-alone highlight, so throw these shoes on with almost any outfit and show your style all Spring and Summer long.

Expires: March 8th, 2009

25% Off Everything Sale at The Gap!

This one's really easy, okay? Pick your favorite pair of shoes at the Gap online store, put them in your shopping cart, use code SALE, and they're 3/4 of the original price. Ta-da! It's that easy to save 25% off shoes at the big Gap clearance sale. Style Bard faves are these 'Multi-Colored Gladiators' which were featured in Glamour magazine. They're only $39.50 before your discount, and add that touch of orange you'll be seeing all over this Spring and Summer. You've got about one more day to take advantage of these savings before the deal disappears so hop to it! (And grab a cute dress while you're at it. And maybe a trench. It is about to be Spring guys, I promise.)

Code: SALE

Expires: March 6th, 2009

80% Off Simple Shoes by Teva

Simple Shoes is having a large clearance. At 40-80% off, you can buy up to 20 styles of well-made, organic comfort shoes for only $14.90. That includes these 'Satire-Stop Global Warming' sneakers, made of such all-natural eco-friendly materials as hemp, bamboo, cotton, suede, recycled car tires and inner tubes. It's a great way to participate in a good cause--without breaking the bank. These sneakers? Were originally $60 before the markdown! So grab up a pair at $14.90 before supplies run out.

Expires: Limited Time Only

New Final Sale Shoes Added at Piperlime

Piperlime is always refreshing its sale section, where you can save major cash. New shoes were just sent to the Final Sale category, which means the shoes you couldn't afford last season may be well within your budget now; Final Sale shoes are up to 60% off their original price! I have to warn you, though, if you're a boot fanatic like me: there are a TON of adorable designer boots at deep discount rates now that the weather is warming up. A pair of boots I almost bought 3 weeks ago at $280.00 are now half-off, and I would be totally kicking myself if I'd gotten them then! And how about these attitude-laden 'Landra' boots by Bronx? They were originally $235.00, and are now less then $90 in Brown or Black! Remember, all sales are final and stock won't be replenished, so shop before your size runs out. Another helpful tip is to check the reviews, which I've found to be helpful, informative and honest when shopping at Piperlime. With all-sales-final shoe shopping, hearing from satisfied (or not) customers about comfort and width and sizing can make all the difference.

Always Free Shipping

Expires: While Supplies Last

70% Off Boots at Aldo

Was it really just three weeks ago that Aldo boots were 50% off? Well now those same boots have been marked down again, and are now 70% off! Naturally, that means the styles and sizes have been pillaged, but if you happen to fit into a remaining size, you could get new boots for a song. These super-cute Keyl boots in Taupe were originally $160.00, and they're now only $49.98! They're also available in Black--and other great knee-high and ankle boots in a myriad of colors are also available for a limited time.

Expires: While Supplies Last

Win Free Shoes from Shoebuy

Guess what? On March 18th, 2009, the original Style Bard blog turns 3 years old! That means that its baby sister, Style Bard Shoes, is honorarily turning 2 years old. To celebrate both of these amazing anniversaries, Style Bard Shoes has partnered with www.Shoebuy.com for a fun contest with one grand prize winner and four runners-up.

How to Enter:

From March 1st, 2009 - March 17th, 2009 you can send me an email at stylebard(a)gmail.com and take a quick shoe personality test.

Answer the following three questions:

1) My favorite pair of shoes is__________.
(Which pair in your wardrobe can you not live without?)

2) The pair of shoes I wish I had are_________.
(You can link me to a real pair, or make up your own with color, heel height and style!)

3) In one sentence, I would describe myself as________.
(Tell me something about yourself. Are you a mountain climber? A knitter? An accountant? Die-hard Sudoku enthusiast? Battlestar Gallactica fan?)

The Prize:

Five responses will be picked to win! Winners will be featured in a blog entry suggesting 3-5 shoes picked by the Style Bard to match your unique style—just like free psychoanalysis. That’s why it’s called Shoe Psyche, and it’s the newest feature here at Style Bard Shoes.

The best response will receive a $50.00 certificate to spend at Shoebuy on new shoes! Shoebuy has over 1,000 brand-name shoes available for less than $35, so you can probably buy two pairs with that amount. Plus, there's always Free Shipping and Free Returns from Shoebuy, so there won't be any hidden costs when you claim your prize. You can buy one of the pairs I've picked out for you, or anything you fancy. Four runners-up will also get their Shoe Psyche analyzed on Style Bard Shoes, as well as a 10% discount off their next purchase at Shoebuy.

The winners will be announced during anniversary festivities on March 18th, 2009. The grand prize winner will see their personality survey posted in the first official Shoe Psyche blog post. The four runner-up entries will be featured every Sunday thereafter (with your special discount codes emailed to you on the same day).

More about Shoe Psyche:

Shoe Psyche is much like the Shoe Hunt! feature already available on Style Bard Shoes. With Shoe Hunt!, you can email me anytime to ask for help locating a certain kind of shoe (red shoes) or shoes for a certain occasion (wedding shoes), or shoes within your budget (black winter boots under $100). Then I'll put in the virtual legwork, browsing through hundreds and hundreds of options from several online retailers to provide up to 20 shoe options that fit your needs. While Shoe Hunt! is more like a scavenger hunt for me, Shoe Psyche is more like a game for you--it's a meme about shoes! How much of your personality is expressed by the shoes you wear? You might be surprised to find out what kind of shoes match your psyche.

I think this new feature is going to be a lot of fun for everyone. But especially for the five winners, of course! So let's begin: start sending me your personality surveys and I'll start trying to hook you up with some clever shoes. Remember, your deadline is St. Patrick's Day.

*Shoes in Review* February 22-28

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

Sunday

New Shoe Styles from Gina Shoes - No Expiration

Monday

Spring Preview Sale - 15% Off Shoes at Bluefly - Expired

Tuesday

Save 20% on Sandals from PacSun - Expiring This Week - February 28th, 2009

Save 20% Off Banana Republic Shoes - Expired

Wednesday

20% Off All Shoes at Shoes.com! - Expiring This Week - February 28th, 2009

10-Hour Bluefly Shoe Sale - Expired

Thursday

Last Day to Save 30% Off New Shoes at Old Navy - Expired

20% Off Orders Over $99 from Adidas - Expiring This Week - March 1st, 2009

Friday

*Deal of the Week* BOGO at Macy's + Free Shipping - Expiring This Week - March 1st, 2009

Saturday Note from Style Bard
Whew, that was a week jam-packed with sales! I could barely post them as fast as I heard about them. If you ever hear about a great shoe sale and want to tell me about it, please feel free to shoot an email at stylebard-at-gmail.com. Here's a hint for the upcoming week: check back tomorrow for details about an amazing free shoe giveaway! You won't want to miss this one. ~SB