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hi everyone!

I will be on the TODAY show Monday during the 8 am EST hour talking about high heels and why women still wear them! We shot the segment at Fred Segal Feet here in Los Angeles surrounded by Pierre Hardy, Raphael Young and Giuseppe Zanotti! I wore my nude snakeskin platform Miss Meghan’s!!

A few snaps from me before we started taping.

Tune in!

xo
Meg


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Season 3 of The Rachel Zoe Project premiered on Bravo this week.  Did you guys catch it?  It was definitely a must-watch for me, but O-M-G the drama was on a whole ’nother level straight away this season.  We all know that Rachel’s long-time employee, Taylor Jacobson, is no longer with the company - she said on her blog that she left to style on her own, but other sources say she was fired.  So, the situation certainly had to be addressed in the season opener and, according to Rachel and hubbie Rodger, she was fired. 

Taylor we'll miss ya!

Rachael did seem genuinely upset over what went down, but I must say that the accusations against Taylor were flying, even going as far to allege that she fudged her expense reports and failed to give back designer samples (the samples, however, were shown returned intact later in the show).  I’ve always liked both Taylor and Rachel, so it’s hard to pick a team or know who to believe.  But, I do think that Rachel’s camp could’ve taken a different approach for when the cameras were rolling, like briefly explaining what happened, wishing her the best (even if they don’t mean it), and not throwing her picture into the fireplace or accusing her of stealing on national TV.  Maybe that’s just me, but somehow it didn’t seem right since Taylor wasn’t there to defend herself (she did say a few things in response to TV Guide though).  It’s a bit sad how things played out, but the show must go on and this is a shoe blog after all, so I’m here to talk about the fashion.  Luckily, we have some fabulous footwear to check out from the very first episode, most notably from Demi Moore in the behind-the-scenes look of her Harper’s Bazaar shoot.



The shoot had a whimsical fantasy theme, utilizing props like an oversized chair, a live giraffe, a dollhouse and a beach filled with red ballooons, so the shoes had to be just as fanciful - and they were.  Let’s take a look at the designer shoes she wore, along with some less-expensive alternatives:



In the dollhouse shot, Demi wears red crystal Christian Louboutin heels.  I could only find a similar pair on eBay (I believe Demi’s was a closed-toe style) for a whopping ,835:



But, I also found a less expensive, red sparkly alternative: 



The Bordello Violette-14 is a red pump covered in rhinestones, rather than glitter as we normally see with shoes inspired by the Louboutin crystal pumps, and they are available for 3.95 with free 2-day shipping at Endless.  Other color options include pink or iridescent.



While sitting in the oversized chair, Demi wears the Fendi Cinderella, which is similar to this one except in a cream/taupe color:



These appear to be sold out everywhere online, but I think this pair is a nice option for much less:



The Topshop Wisteria Chiffon Wedge in blush for 5 at Topshop.  It’s also available in red or black.



Then there’s this amazing shot of Demi, a giraffe and those iconic Alexander McQueen armadillo heels:



These shoes are obviously in a league of their own, but if you’re going for a safari look like Rachel did when she styled Demi for this shot, I think these shoes would work well:



The Jeffrey Campbell So Smart in tan, khaki, natural or black canvas for .95 at Solestruck.



Finally, we have Rachel, who admits she never wears flats and had a hard time walking on the beach for the shoot in her triple platform Casadei boots, which were identified on Bravotv.com as the shoes she was wearing.  She had to be carried over the sand and stood on a wooden board, which was pretty amusing.  Her boots look like they are similar to this pair, although these only have a double platform:



The Casadei Suede Knee High Boot for ,271 at Farfetch.



For something comparable, try the Steve Madden Calgarry for 4.97 at Steve Madden and get free shipping with coupon code SMFREESHIP at checkout.



Of course, let’s not forget that shoe collection in Rachel’s studio, which they showed several times during the first episode.  Rows and rows of hot shoes…it’s shoe heaven!!

Let me know what you think of the new season sans Taylor and the shoes!

Photos from Bravotv.com, Harpers Bazaar and Everyday Minerals
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After checking out the latest Steve Madden sale at 6pm, I found plenty of shoes that cost less than, say, what many of us may have blew on having a little fun over the weekend (money just flies when your having fun, doesn’t it?).  The sale includes over 300 women’s shoes from just , but one in particular that caught my eye was the Steve Madden Truee pictured above.  The polished leather style looks like a take on the current clog trend, but the cutouts and super-high 5″ heel add a decidedly modern touch (the 1.5″ platform helps to offset the height, thankfully).   You can add this pair to your closet for a mere .99 (MSRP .95) or, for something different, check out the many Steve Madden styles 6pm offers for up to 75% off during the sale, which runs for the rest of the week or while supplies last. 

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We haven’t seen our friend Cheap Chick in awhile, but she decided to pop out of her shell today in the name of cute shoes that won’t break the bank.  If you’ve been to this site before, you know that Cheap Chick is the resident bargain-hunting birdie at this shoe blog and her sole mission is to find shoes under .  Sure, she looks pretty tame, but be warned: she gets downright predatory when it comes to low-priced shoes, especially brand name pairs that normally cost much more.  Here’s what she hunted down today:



Smartbargains is having a Shoe-A-Thon, which works out quite well for this Cheap-A-Thon because they have a selection of nearly 50 shoes from brands like Fergie, Carlos Santana, Franco Sarto, Matisse and Harajuku Lovers marked down to just .  Sizes and color options are limited for some styles, but I like the Harajuku Lovers Kalista pictured above.  It’s still available in a wide selection of sizes and comes in silver, black or brown (color availability depends on size selected, some are sold out).  The sale ends 8/14/10.



6pm has the Madden Girl Maci in black with zipper accents marked down to .95 (MSRP .95).



6pm also has the Not Rated Beadster wedge in tan for .99 (MSRP .99).  It comes in black as well, but it’s almost sold out.



Shoemall has the Yellow Box Biloxi flip flop marked down to .99 (originally .95) and coupon code BK2SCHOOL takes 20% off until 8/17/10 and that reduces them to .99 with free shipping.  The similar Yellow Box Fusion is marked down to .99 and the coupon drops them to .19.



Also at Shoemall, the Avia A5020W running shoe is marked down from .95 to .99. The same coupon code listed above will make your total .99 with free shipping.



Victoria’s Secret has the Colin Stuart Patent Platform Sandal marked down from to .99.  It looks like gold and black are the only colors available at this point depending on the size selected.  Use coupon code FREEVSSHIP for free shipping on 8/12/10 only.



Victoria’s Secret also offers the Colin Stuart Studded Sandal for .99, reduced from .  It comes in natural, brown or black depending on size selected.  Use the above coupon code for free shipping today only.



6pm has the RSVP Erinn in black, fuchsia, navy or white for .25 (MSRP ).



6pm also has the RSVP Nell with teardrop peep toe in red, black, navy or grey for .22 (MSRP ).



Aeropostale is having their Friends and Family sale that takes 30% off your order when you apply coupon code FFAUG at checkout until 8/15/10.  They have a few flip flops and sneakers in their footwear section, but I like the slippers.  These Aeropostale Striped Rugby Slippers are .99 before the code and .49 after.  Five other color options are available.

Please note that prices on any of the above shoes can change at any time and availability may be limited.

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Drew Barrymore has always been a fave of mine.  She’s fun to watch on screen and seems totally cool off-screen too, plus she has a great sense of style.  Case in point: her recent appearance at the Nylon magazine party, where she opted for high-low dressing in her vintage dress from a Texas thrift store and her YSL Tribtoo suede pumps in taupe.  I couldn’t find the exact shoes online, but they are similar to this 5 patent version at Bergdorf Goodman.  These are the kind of go-with-everything shoes that make a closet staple sexy, but those of us who can’t splurge on YSL might take a cue from Drew (and her affordable, fabulous dress) by trying out a less expensive style.  Here’s one that looks very similar:



The Zigi Soho Staple Pump in beige or black is a great alternative and you can get it for .95 at DSW.  If you have a free DSW membership, login and apply coupon code SHOECRAZY to get 13% off regularly-priced orders through today 8/13/10 (see, Friday the 13th can be lucky!).  That drops your total to .16.  You can also apply coupon SHIPR for free shipping on or more until 9/12/10.  Now, if only I could score a dress like Drew’s for at my local thrift store…

Photo from Peoplestylewatch.com.
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Bethenny Frankel from The Real Housewives of NYC and her spin-off show Bethenny Getting Married? (a question that is now, most certainly, a moot point) made an appearance on The CBS Early Show last month to whip up some summer cocktails.  I received an email from Johnette, who wants to know about the super-fab black patent sandals she’s wearing with her red, strapless dress.  Bethenny, who is now a bonafide hot mama after having her baby girl, is wearing the Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Platform Sandal (pictured above), which is available at Neiman Marcus for 0.  If you’re looking for a similar look, but want to spend much less, try these shoes on for size:



The Steve Madden Haylow in black patent for .95 at Steve Madden. It also comes in black satin, blush or platinum and you can get free shipping by applying coupon code SMFREESHIP at checkout.



The Aldo Vadenais on sale for .99 (regularly ) in black or bone at Aldo.com.

Hope this helps Johnette!  And, don’t forget, if anyone else needs help with finding a pair of shoes, just let Fairy Shoe Princess know!

Photo from celebrity-gossip.net. 
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I spotted Claire Danes in head-to-toe Valentino while browsing through the latest US Weekly and I had to take note of how gorgeous she is here.  Claire, who donned this look while in Paris to attend the Valentino show, is wearing a romantic, ultra-feminine ruffled dress and she toughens it up just a smidge with these shoes:



The Valentino Studded T-Strap Pump is a sophisticated pump with a nice dose of edge courtesy of the pyramid studs, which look like small spikes.  This is a great way to apply to current spike trend we’re seeing everywhere, including on shoes, in a much more subtle way for those times when a more elegant look is in order.  You can splurge and get the Valentino pair for 5 at Nordstrom (currently on pre-order), but we also have some similar, less expensive shoes as an alternative:



The Boutique 9 Zola in grey or black for 0 at Nine West.  Shipping is free on or more for a limited time.  Or, get them at Endless for the same price with free overnight shipping.



The Charles David Techie for 8 in champagne or 5 in black (MSRP 0) at 6pm.



The Pour La Victoire Danya in whiskey on sale for 4 (list price 5.95) at Amazon.  This pair doesn’t have spikes, but the t-strap design and raised pyramid studs make it a viable option.  It’s also available in black or red and the price depends on the color/size combination selected.



Image from peoplestylewatch.com
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I’ve got a shoe crush on a new arrival at Endless and, lucky for me, it’s not waayy out of my budget this time (I’ve been drooling over too many high end pairs lately).  The object of my affection right now is the Two Lips Epic platform sandal, which is available at Endless for .95 with free overnight shipping.  It actually reminds me a lot of the 0 Sergio Rossi Scalloped Booties I mentioned before, but this pair offers a hefty dose of sparkle with all-over rhinestone studding and another detail we’ve seen a lot lately (and one that I always appreciate): a lace-up, corset-like back.  Let’s take a look at that:



Now, for me, it’s just a question of black or beige, beige or black.  Decisions, decisions…

Also of note: This shoe qualifies for the 25% off 0 discount Endless is currently offering on select styles.  Since it’s a mere 5-cents away from the minimum (grr), at least one more item from this selection of shoes and accessories would need to be added to the order to get the savings.



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Christian Louboutin’s red soles may be a celebrity and shoe fan favorite, but Cesare Paciotti is giving us a new sole design to droll over.  Starting this fall, new Paciotti soles will feature beautiful trademarked lace prints over a red background (left) and the signature gold dagger.  This new background oozes sexy appeal with a feminine touch.   Not a fan of red?  The colors will change with each season and style.  For spring, the lace will be printed over a nude leather color (right).  I already can’t wait to see what other colors Paciotti has in store for us.

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