Lucite Shoe Trend...I see thru you!

Sorry for the lack of posts lately dolls I've been in the works of launching my own shoe retail site which I'm ubber excited about! Details coming soon but for know let's discuss this Lucite trend...

Lucite shoes made a come back on the shoe scene well over a year ago forcing women, who like to slack off on their toe game during the winter to spring transition, to bump up their pedi appointments. I for one love the trend especially the Lucite chunky and wedge heels.

I love the illusion of floating or walking on a piece of glass the Lucite heel provides and when coupled with a sleek design a pair of Lucite shoes can give you both a hard and soft appeal. But more importantly, I love that the trend has essentially 'upgraded' what once was an attribute of skanky stripper shoes to acceptable high-end fashion.

So here are my skanky stripper high-end Lucite shoe pics : )

'Olin Platform' by Jeffrey Campbell - $155

'Strappy Blade Wedge Pump' by Casadei for Prabal Gurung - $930

'Scalloped Strapped Wedge' by Lanvin - $1,590

'Lucite Studded Platform Sandal' by Versace - $890

'Roni' by Jeffrey Campbell - $204

'Naked Rockstud' by Valentino - $1,295

'Tara' by Miista - $225

'Zizzle' by Jeffrey Campbell - $254.95

'Dina' by Jeffrey Campbell - $154.95

CASADEI - Red Suede Mary Jane's

I LOVE MaryJane's and have now come to realize after seeing these beauties from CASADEI that I do not have enough.  Since a friend of mine complained that I haven't posted any shoes for 'Red Shoe Diaries' in awhile I was elated when I saw this pair.

These red suede closed toe mary jane pumps feature a round toe, leather sole, covered spiked '5.9" heel, and '1.6" platform.  Retailed at $1,050 and available for purchase at The Corner.

CASADEI Queensuede Bootie

For those that don't know booties are a cross between a pump and a boot....in fact I think booties are the perfect fall shoe.  Whether you need to start your bootie collection or add to it the Queensuede bootie, with its feather leather almond toe front slit platform, from CASADEI would be a great addition to your closet.  The great thing about booties is they are a great transitioning shoe from summer to fall and winter to spring.  The baby blue color seen below isn't a "hot" choice per se for this fall but who cares!  I'm a firm believer in wearing what you love and feel comfortable in (within reason of course) so go for it (p.s. this color would also look lovely in the spring) AND if that doesn't work of course they also come in black.  : )

Do these Queensuede Booties make the fall cut?

Booties feature:

• 5.75" heel (145mm)
• Leather sole
• Available in Black
• Made in Italy

Retailed at - $835 ($880 for black)

Available for purchase at - Barney's

CASADEI CROSS OVER WEDGES

This shoe just screams "Wear me"!  As you all know I'm a sucker for wedges and these Casadei Cross Over Wedges are no exception.  I love the contrast of the criss cross leather straps with the wooden cutout wedge heel/platform.  Lastly, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Beige/Orange version perfect for this summer!  Shoe retailed at $1,320 and limited quantity available and Luisaviaroma.

Check out the Casadei Sculpture Wedges as well for a similar style in Burgundy/Pink also available at Luisaviaroma (shown below); retailed at $1200.

*Pic courtesy of Luisaviaroma.com*

CASADEI S/S 2011 Platform Pumps

Another great find for those of you looking for sexy summer night time shoes:

Shoe features elasticised gores, leather sole, gold embellished links around platform, 5.5" stiletto heel, and 1" platform.  Retailed at $760 now on sale for $380; available for purchase at The Corner.

CASADEI 130MM SUEDE OPEN TOE PUMPS

I'm really in love with the color of this pump. The shape of this shoe is very sexy and will get a rich man's attention quick.

Shoe features a 5 inch suede covered high heel, triple layered external platform, first two layers in wood, the third in suede, leather innersole and lining. Shoes made in Italy
You can purchase these beauties at luiaviaroma.com 670.00