friday's shoe of the week: swarovski candy cane chuck taylors

why do they not make these for adults? these little kid's chuck taylor all-stars for $79.99 are embellished with real swarovski crystals. though the laces remind me of a minty-delicious candy cane, these shoes really could be worn year-round.

I love the disclaimer on the boutique's website: "We use the strongest glue available to adhere the crystals to your Converse sneakers; however, because of the unique nature of the wear and tear on shoes, we cannot be responsible for loss of crystals."

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big black velvet bows

I'm undecided as to whether I like these david wyatt olive green satin sandals with big, black velvet bows vertically adorning the tops. I kind of like them because they're playful, and the contrast between the satin and the velvet – both in color and fabric – is quite nice.

but they also kind of look like puppies with floppy ears. like a basset hound or something.

what do you think, dear readers? like? no?

image via shoewawa.

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thrifty thursday: anne klein new york chia2

these black satin heels with crystal-encrusted buckles would be perfect for a formal holiday party. best part? they're down from $265 to $40.60 at 6pm.com!

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holiday shoe #3: the glittered shoe

okay, okay, so sometimes shoes covered in glitter end up looking more like an art project gone awry than kicks you're just dying to wear. but being someone who accepts and loves glitter in every form in which it's possible, I adore glittered shoes.

and besides, if you can't wear glitter shoes around the holidays, when can you...right?

the humbie ii by badgley mischka

by giuseppe zanotti

the steve madden caryssa (I've seen these in person, they are incredibly sparkly and colorful.)

marc jacobs

the avalon by stuart weitzman

the rory by pour la victoire

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what's new wednesday: the jimmy choo vamp sandal

I love the simplicity and swoopy lines of this jimmy choo resort 2011 vamp sandal, new at nordstrom. isn't it beautiful? it also comes in a vibrant chestnut and a fun peachy color. $750.

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how the grinch stole...your shoes

if the spirit of the season moves you, don these festive kicks! $60.

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tacky or not tuesday: the kathyrn boot by kamik

these kathyrn boots by kamik kind of look like plaid on drugs, don't they? in a way, they seem a little bit "too much," but given that nearly all of kamik's rain boots feature colorful patterns that look like they were designed on acid, you can't help but appreciate them.

so, tacky or not? verdict: not!

what do you think?

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