Your Questions About Shoes For Women On Sale

Sharon asks…

Big feet shoes help!!?

My cousin's birthday is coming up and I want to find her a nice pair of girly flats. She wears a size 13 or 14 medium women's shoe (yes I know, I'm a guy and also have massive boats, size 17 guys and we're both ''short'' so yeah). I don't want sneakers or classic shoes, flats in a 13 or 14 womens. Is there a special website or retailer? Thanks.

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Right now there are 32,481 pairs for sale on ebay in sizes 12, 12.5, & 13 here's a direct link of the search I just did .... Http://clothing.shop.ebay.com/Womens-Shoes-/63889/i.html?US%2520Size=12%7C12%252E5%7C13&_nkw=%2812%2C13%29&_trkparms=65%253A16%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&_catref=1&_dmpt=US_Women_s_Shoes&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=1&_sc=1 ..you can refine the search to only "NEW" ones or set your dollar limits or select certain brands or styles or whatever you want by clicking the options on the left side of the page. 'Dreamshoes' is nice but the day I pay * $42 *for a pair of freeken flip flops or $90 for a pair of plastic 'patent' leather pumps is the day I check myself into the psych ward at the loony bin. I've shopped eBay for 12 years & really never had a bad experience. Just be sure to read auction details & check seller's feedback b4 committing a bid.

Mandy asks…

Women And Shoes?

Why do women have to have such a collection of shoes in their wardrobe?

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Rising fashion star Alle Fister has a thing for bling and she wants to share it with the world. "Embellishments are one of my favorite subjects. I am such a glam girl; I love them!" enthuses the style force behind ShopBop.com, an online shopping destination offering everything from the hottest denim brands to the latest in tees and tops. Fister has turned her passion for flashy fashion into both a personal and professional pursuit; she confesses to ordering small crystals to enhance some of the retail site's already on-trend selections, which will be available shortly. "Added bling is so big right now and there's no sign of it slowing down any time soon," she adds. In fact, even the term "bling" has become so mainstream and ubiquitious, it now garners a coveted spot in The Oxford English Dictionary. Officially defined as diamonds, jewelry and other forms of showy style, the term's origins from "bling bling" have been shortened to just one word, also lending credence to its general acceptance in pop culture. What hasn't been abbreviated or compromised, however, is the use of bling in every category of apparel and accessories available today. "This season, we are seeing embellishments on everything from jeans and tee shirts, to handbags and shoes," states Fister. A visitor to ShopBop.com doesn't have to look any farther than its "Must Haves" section to sprinkle a little sparkle throughout her wardrobe. Last time sequins and rhinestones were this big they were taking a turn on the dance floor in the Disco Era. This go round, they're more likely to be seen on women lunching at a sidewalk café. "I think this trend for embellishment is endless; it tells women, 'If you can dream it, you can have it,'" observes designer Tracy Reese, who sells her eponymous collection and a more fanciful line, Plenty, at upscale retailers like Bergdorf Goodman and Nordstrom. "Embellishments in special placements are a beautiful thing, especially when you consider the hand craftsmanship. We are so lucky to have access to people doing this unique work today," she continues. And for many women, what they want access to is great apparel, according to the Cotton Incorporated's Lifestyle Monitor™. When asked to name the item that they most like to shop for, one in two female respondents indicated clothing, far surpassing any other category choice. An increasing number of women stated that they will be adding new items to their wardrobes in the coming months. In the first quarter of 2005, 51.2% of female respondents said they planned more changes in their apparel, up from 47% in the same period in the prior year. Certainly, when companies spice up their offerings, they give women good reason to hit the racks. Lauren Walker, East Coast sales manager for Ya-Ya Clothing, a hip collection of apparel and accessories sold in Saks Fifth Avenue and Big Drop, a line of boutiques in Manhattan, finds the yen for embellishment has staying power because it's open to interpretation. "For Ya-Ya, we see it as a way of adding more sophistication to our collections. We want to offer something with glittery and metallic effects but not make it obvious," she offers. "If we do beading, it might be at the waistband or hemline and not all over. It's understated." But if rock or rap star-worthy bling is your thing, you can find that as well. Premium denim line Seven for All Mankind, in partnership with The Great China Wall, has launched a new collection of jeans with varying degrees of embellishment. The latter company maintains a staff of sixty artisans who hand apply graphic designs, studs, and crystals to each piece. "The new alliance combines Seven for All Mankind's classic denim washes on its best-selling fits with the distinct workmanship of The Great China Wall's studded or Swarovski crystal embellishments," says Kirsten Sharett, director of global communications for the denim line. The collection's more subtle style features The Great China Wall's signature sunburst on the front panel and back pockets; another design adds paisleyshaped swirls; whereas its fully loaded jean has studs and crystals winding down both legs. With jeans of any kind as a first pick for casual wear for nearly two out of three women, according to the Monitor, retailers and designers are wise to continuously offer consumers new twists on this staple. "Jeans are like a uniform to women, you can dress them up or down but you have to have them in your wardrobe," surmises Reese, the designer. "There's an entire generation that doesn't know anything else." Reese also has another demand for her collection: natural fibers. "If you are going to all that trouble to embellish something, it should be on a natural fiber," she says. 61% of female respondents told the Monitor that they agree on its importance and are willing to put their money where their skin is by stating that they would pay more for natural fibers such as cotton.

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