There is no such thing as too many shoes for a woman but those who are fond of shoes should never buy any of these:

Back in the 1580s to the 1620s, the Armadillo may not have looked that bad especially if its competition looks like the photo below.

These are called Chopines and they were the shoe design of choice for many an Italian women during the start of the 17^th century. Today however they can only be seen in museums.

 Photos via Listverse

Love shoes? We do too but with the crazy prices of shoes nowadays, it is no longer a good idea to be buying a lot of shoes. Women however need a lot of pairs to have a functional set of shoes. One pair of black shoes is not enough for the black shoe department because you may need black pumps on one occasion and black boots on the next.

If you are on a budget, you might want to take a look at Chinese Laundry. No not laundry per se but Chinese Laundry the shoe brand. Chinese Laundry offers a range of shoes you might want to take a look at and at real reasonable prices too.  Alright maybe not that affordable but compared to high end shoes, CL is definitely a good idea for shoe lovers.

If you are thinking of buying something special i.e. a branded item that will not cost that much, it would be best to go to Piperlime. The Gap retailer sells shoes from brands such as Steve Madden and Nine West. It currently has over 200 shoe brands under its repertoire making it one of the best places to go to if you are shopping for a pair of shoes.

Your usual online shopping places such as eBay and Amazon are also good places to look for bargains.

Photos via chineselaundry.com, payless.com

Flats are important items for every woman’s wardrobe and it does not matter how tall or how short one is. Flats are very comfortable and if worn the right way, they can be stylish too.

If you are a newbie when it comes to flat shoes and have recently decided to ditch your chic high heels because they hurt, you will love these brands:

Cole Haan –although the brand usually makes pumps and sandals, Cole Haan also releases a few cute flats.

Nine West – this brand is quite popular and offers a range of stylish flats for you to choose from.

Keen – want something cute and sporty? Go to Keen and get that sporty and rugged look in no time. If you aren’t too keen on Keen however you can always visit other shoe stores that sell flats.

Other brands to take a look at include French Sole, Corso Como, Steve Madden, Bloch London, and Me Too.

Photos Via flats-shoes-info.blogspot.com, buybestshoes.blogspot.com, visionarybobbysoxer.blogspot.com

Since the economy is not doing so well, a lot of people are now trying to save their hard-earned money. We have had hard times and during these times, we may have to look for bargains when buying shoes and other items we need. If you are looking for inexpensive shoes, you may want to take a look at these websites. Before that however, you might want to check out your favorite shoe brands and see if they are on sale. If they are not on sale however, it would be best to look for a decent shoe store that sells a selection of sturdy shoes at real affordable prices i.e. at less than $30.

Payless. If you haven’t seen what’s available in this store, you should visit one right away. At Payless ShoeSource, you can get an extensive selection of shoes both for men and women. Children’s shoes are also available in this shop. 

eBay. You can get cool shoes from eBay especially if you are looking for 2^nd hand shoes. High end second hand shoes are available on eBay and you can get them at real amazing prices too. eBay is a great place to go if you are looking for a specific type of shoes i.e. “red sandals” or “black boots”.

Gothan City Online. This place is shoe paradise! You can get ballet flats, wedges, platform shoes, high heels, sneakers and many more. What is great about this website is that you can shop by style or do a brand search. The brands available at Gotham City Online include Nine West, Marc Fisher, Michael Kors, Steve Madden among others. 

Go Jane. At GoJane.com, you can buy trendy yet very inexpensive shoes. Shoes sold in this store are under $80. Go Jane also sells dresses and bottoms as well as formal wear. 

As the season gets warmer, the more sandals are being made. This is not a formal study of course but one can see in all the boutiques that there are so many different sandals being sold.

Bakersshoes.com is also a great place to go to if you want platform sandals that are within your budget. You can get shoes as cheap as $15.99 and at this price, you may need a larger closet for your shoes!

Jessica Simpson platform sandals and shoes are also very nice. They are sold at around $99 but they are still worth buying even if they are a little bit expensive. At least it is still under $100 right? And to top it off, they are quite sturdy too and are very fashionable.

In our books, Jessica Alba just can't go wrong with her impeccable sense of style and fashion. Here she is at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival during late March in California. Shes wearing a modern abstract printed mini by Proenza Schouler with a pair of almost matching gray and neon wedges and chunky bracelets. 

Make her look your own with a fabulous printed mini and wedges for the perfect summer evening look:

Calvin Klein printed mini in red and black

Pair the printed CK dress with these daring wedges for an evening out on the town

Its the middle of Prom Season! Girls, are you ready? The guys have it easy, they just have to pay for the prom tickets, dinner and rent a tux. No big deal. How hard can it be to rent a tux anyways...

The Dress:

If you haven't found that ideal dress yet check out our blog post from February. Maybe you'll find something you didn't notice earlier. This is my personal favorite – its to die for in purple and looks expensive, though it only costs $25.

The Shoes:

These shoes from Overstock have the look for less at under $40! You'll be able to find a ton of great buys there.

This beautiful cloth shoe has a pleated color ribbon that flows over a simple yet elegant black bow. I promise, this picture doesn't do the shoe any justice:
  

These formal pumps are gorgeous and perfect for prom! With 4 or 5 different colors they'll match almost any dress. The uppers are covered in rhinestones, making them glamorous and a steal!

The Jewelry

This season if you check out the celebs you'll be seeing a lot of hoop earrings. And anyone been following Kristen Stewart's style? Her red carpet appearances have all been in a strapless dress without a necklace. It makes her - and her dress pop even more.

Keep your neckline empty or simple, instead wear a pair of "wow" earrings for prom - like chandelier earrings. For prom, you want the attention to center first on your dress and THEN on your jewelry. Try Zulumoon.com, they have some great earrings (and a huge sale).

I went a bit overboard with the earrings but what can I say? I love to look. The first 3 earrings are made with Marcasite (a type of gem/crystal) set in sterling silver and each is less than $30! The next 3 are made with Cubic Zirconia, also set in sterling silver.

If you click on these earrings, it will take you to their product page.
                         

The End

Hope that helps! You've got plenty to think about when it comes to prom, this should make all that accessorizing a bit simpler.

One of the things we love about Spring is that we can sport our summer sandals without wearing next to nothing on top - once summer hits, we're so hot all the time that we can barely manage more than a t-shirt and jean shorts; but in the spring, we can pair our favorite sandals with floral dresses and light leather jackets. Check out our Spring picks,all under $40, below!

1. Urban Outfitters Deena and Ozzy Scallop Lace Skimmer, $38.00 

2 .Go Jane Canvas Lace Up Snake Sandal, $17.40 

3. Go Jane Strappy Metallic Zip Sandal, $15.80 

4. Forever21 Cracked Metallic Sandal, $14.80 

It's only taken Forever21 a year and a half to knock off these amazing Spring 2009 Ann Demeulemeester lace ups - but boy are we glad they've done so! The original Anns retail for over $800, but their relaxed military style look is undeniably cool. Jeffrey Campbell, the king of designer knockoffs, did a version of these last year - but his were still expensive. They retailed for $198 at Free People. Now, Forever21 has made a pair that retails for only $27.80. While they'll never compare to the real thing, they're a great way to get the look for a fraction of the price. Get yours here. 

From toddlers to adults, everybody can be seen wearing a comfy pair of Converse from time to time.  They come in a variety of colors from bold and bright to your basic black.  They have almost as many styles as they do colors.  There's your hi-top and your lo-top.  They have artist collaborations.  I like the simple All Star Specialty.  If you don't see something for you, you can even design your own!  Just in time for Valentine's Day, a new line of sneakers featuring the famed "LOVE" motif by Robert Indiana has been released.  What better way to say I love you than with the gift of comfort?  You can buy Converse at several retail stores or you can shop at online.  With prices starting as low as $12.00 for children's sizes and $32.99 for adult sizes, they're as easy on your wallet as they are on your feet!