And since we’re on the subject of modern, urban patterns… let’s not forget the animal prints that are so wildly popular right now. Dolce and Gabbana’s Closed-toe Slip-On Pump is comprised of a texturized textile fiber upper of denim cotton printed in a leopard spotted fashion.  A narrow toeline and 3.5″ stiletto heel give this [...]

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It’s the holiday season and we here at Solevine.com aren’t about to let our readers hem and haw over what flats will work with their perfectly sparkling cocktail dresses.  After all a gal can’t always sport sky-high dress pumps, can she?  Since we’ve covered the gold flat ‘Similar Style’ trend previously in the week, we [...]

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If you’re anything like me, your little black dress(es) plays a staring role in your holiday wardrobe.  This being the case it’s important to have an array of footwear to pair with this closet staple.  And while a pair of stiletto dress pumps are the obvious choice, sometimes it takes a bit less height to [...]

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There is certainly a time and place for all the flash and dazzle of the sky-high heel or wedge, but there is also a time to dazzle in a much less foot-demanding dress flat – and the holidays seem a perfect time for both.  From Lanvin to Ferragamo, most luxury brand designers have an offering [...]

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*Sigh – Do the sheer volume of Fall/Winter Boot trends get you (and your bank account) down?  I mean, really, there are so many casual and dressy boot styles to stock up on… how can a gal possibly be expected to keep up? We here at SoleVine.com feel your pain and have scoured our resources [...]

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The resurgence of the preppy oxford has opened the door for yet another classic shoe to stride into the modern age, complete with trendy design detailing. Sporting a self-covered 5″ heel with a 1 1/4″ platform, Prada’s Loafer Platform Pump plays cross-breed as sexy sky-high heel and preppy east-coast classic.  But with a price tag [...]

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We adore Mr. Louboutin – who doesn’t?  And we love him all the more for creating the heart-stoppingly beautiful Very Prive Platform Pump in Blue Suede.  From the peep toe platform design to the signature red sole – you’d be hard pressed to find fault with these beauties.  But what we love the best is [...]

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“She’s like a bird, a bird in a guilded cage…” or so the sad song goes.  But if your cage is as jaw-dropping as the likes of those featured in this post, what bird could possibly complain? The cage stylings that have adorned everything from sandals to boots continues to dominate the runway… mostly because [...]

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Known internationally as a style icon, Victoria Beckham is no stranger to setting the trend.  So it’s no surprise that she chose NY’s 2010 Fashion Week to unveil a heart-stopping pair of spectacular super-shiny gold pumps, which she had designed specifically to match the exact shade of her often photographed gold Rolex watch by couturier [...]

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Meeeoow!  While I’m not typically a covetous gal – these booties had me at ‘hello’. Jimmy Choo’s Leopard Print Bootie is a show-stopper.  A skinny (yet manageable) 4″ heel and 1/2″ platform hold up a well structed calf-hair bootie with a sexy leopard print.  A back zip closure ensures that this little number will hold [...]

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