Shoeaholics Anonymous Celebrity Shoe Blog - 5 new articles

This post brought to you by Crocs. All opinions are 100% mine.

Not only am I super passionate about shoes, but I have a deep dark secret that I also love to enter (and especially win) sweepstakes and contests.  So when I have the opportunity to combine the two passions, well, that makes for a happy girl here!

I just entered the Crocs Instagram Sweepstakes for a chance to win a “Splash of Color” prize package and shopping spree from Crocs!  And now that Crocs has expanded their footwear line to includes some super cute styles that are are so comfy, I’d really love to win!

To enter, all you have to do is upload a photo to Instagram using the required hashtag #splashofcolor. Then connect your Instagram account through the sweepstakes page.

Here are the three Instagram photos that I submitted for my chance to win (do you follow me on Instagram yet?)…

The last photo is of me receiving a belated Christmas present from my cousin, Erin, who also writes some shoe reviews for Shoeaholics Anonymous.  She gave me some super cute shoe-themed handkerchiefs and a super-cute pink key-themed purse (I’m also big into “keys”).

Crocs Contest Rules: Valid in USA only; Entrants must be 18 years or older; Contest ends 5/20/13.

    

Do you ever struggle with the in between season of sandals and boots?  The Naturalizer Hanover boat shoe is the perfect in between shoe, plus it’s a great slip on and as we all know Naturalizers are always comfortable. The added bonus is the detailed stitching and lacing as they dress them up a bit. Plus a favorite of mine is that it is not completely flat, it has a ½ inch heel. Plus they’re red (my favorite color).

The Naturalizer Hanover Boat Shoe is available in an array of colors: Yellow, Red, Greige, Navy, Tan, Turquoise, Teakwood, Grey-Beige, Bingo Tan, Chick Yellow, Inky Navy, Red Pepper, Grey and/or T-Bird Turquoise, all available from Amazon.com.

naturalizer boat shoe

Disclosure: We received the above complimentary shoes at no cost to facilitate our review. The opinions are all 100% our own.

    

Olivia Palermo was spotted wearing Butterfly Twists Leopard Cleo ballerina flats (available from Shoebuy.com, $34.95) while out and about in Westbourne Grove in London on Monday, May 6th, 2013.

Cleo is the wild one and always the girl who dresses to impress. Leopard print is trendy yet a classic that never goes out of style . Wear the Cleo loud and proud with animal print accessories or as the perfect accent to liven up an understated look . The Cleo is made of soft micro-suede and the cute little bow adds a cheeky side to this fierce shoe.

Butterfly Twists is owned by the Pentland  Group (owners of Hunter, Ted Baker and Lacoste footwear).  They have a great selection of footwear that are light weight and easy to fold, but perfect for all day wear! Butterfly Twists are sold at top retailers internationally including, Harrods, Topshop, Selfridges, House of Fraser, Office stores and more.

leopard ballerina flats

    

My new favorite day time talk show is the The Steve Harvey Show.  So imagine my delight today when they had a segment on Spring Shoe Styles with guest designer Jacqui Stafford.  Most of the shoe styles they recommended are available from ShoeDazzle* and sell for around $50 each.  Here’s my takeaway on the different styles:

Spring Shoes For The Office – all styles are polished, professional yet fashion forward to make a statement.

• Dana Captoe shoes make large feet look smaller
• Kali by scene seafoam green pumps
• Whitley by Signature ankle strap sandals
• Nariko pink/silver t-strap pumps (shown)
• Jeffrey Campbell black/white wedges – wedges are suggested for heftier women.

Spring Shoes for Girls’ Night Out - straps are the biggest trends, so don’t be afraid of straps!

• Victory by J.C. Dossier black/gold platform sandals
• Gelda gladiator sandals – nude color eloganate legs
• Zaie blue neoprene sandals are fun and sporty
• Gelda white wedge pumps
• Aine strappy sandals with a thick heel

Spring Shoes for a Casual Weekend – Remember that wedges are the most comfortable heels.  Combine with an elevated platform for the look of height.

• Crisscross Stiletto Sandals – only $29.80 from Forever 21 (shown)
• Rosalie by Liliana coral shoes
• Bethenny by Scene heel-less wedge
• Nine West orange sandals – ankle straps are recommended for skinny legs
• Aine colorful slip-in wedge sandals – recommended for full-figured gals

Spring Shoes for Formals & Glam Office Parties – includes works of art, embellishments, jewels to shows off great legs.  The more foot you shoe, the sexier the look.

• Ribbon Sandals from Frederick’s of Hollywood
• Zara Shiny Strappy Sandals
• Colin Stuart Lace-up Sandals from Victoria’s Secret
• Shoe Republica LA Lowa Black and Gold Sandals
• Clear Metallic Pumps from Forever 21

*Shop Shoedazzle through Shoeaholics Rewards and earn cash back on your purchase!

    

I had the opportunity to review Famous Footwear’s Spring Lookbook 2013, and let me tell you that I was drooling thinking of the all new styles that would love to have! It sure doesn’t feel like Spring yet here in Hickville (currently there is a Winter Weather Advisory), but if it were nice enough to celebrate Spring, here the top three shoe styles from the Lookbook that I would pick to wear and what I’d wear with them (if money was no object obviously):

BB Dakota Dress – Isharya Bracelet – Zigi Soho Florence Sandals (Spring picnic, anyone?)

Nanette Lepore Top – Ruby Kats Leaf Necklace – Roxy Brody Canvas Shoes (Watching Spring sporting events)

GapFit Breathe Racer Tank Sports Top – Nike+ iPod Sport Kit - ASICS Gel-Noosa Tri 8 Running Shoes (A reminder that I definitely need to start exercising).

Which Spring Shoe Styles are your favorite?

Disclosure: I received a gift card for sharing my thoughts about the Famous Footwear Lookbook, but all opinions are 100% my own. Always have been, always will be.