Jason Wu Fei embellished patent-leather slingbacks

Coffee Break – Fei Embellished Patent-Leather Slingbacks

It really feels like polka dots are everywhere this season! I love these splurge-worthy studded slingbacks in black and burgundy. The burgundy stripe reminds me of spectator pumps, and I can see these shoes livening up so many outfits. They’re (gulp) $725 at Net-a-Porter. Jason Wu Fei embellished patent-leather slingbacks (L-2)

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Coffee Break – Calopha Slingback

Barneys is having some great deals on shoes — including a ton of Manolo Blahniks marked to under $350. Sizes are very limited, but I’m liking, for example, this pink slingback, the Calopha. It’s Manolo Blahnik! Need I say more? It was $850, now marked to $339 at Barneys. Manolo Blahnik Calopha (L-3)

MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Pressley' Pump

Coffee Break – Pressley Pumps

How have I not come across the “Pressley” pumps and slingbacks from MICHAEL Michael Kors before — particularly given the positive reviews on both Nordstrom and Zappos? Loove the rounded toe, the skinny heel, and the sharp look to this this red and black combo available at Nordstrom (hot hot hot). Another vote of confidence…

Sam Edelman Orly

Coffee Break – Orly Slingback

I’ve known of the brand Sam Edelman for years, but it recently seems like they’re really stepping it up a notch, because they have a ton of great pumps out right now. I’m particularly liking this slingback pump (available in black, camel, a two tone white/camel, and a zebra stripe). The camel in particular looks…

Coffee Break: Glades Pump

Coffee Break: Glades Pump

This shoe first caught my eye at Nordstrom — I loved the classic look with the unusual greenish color (and 5 glowing reviews). After a closer look it appears that the color is just a black calfskin — but hey, a classic comfortable black slingback is still something of a find! At Nordstrom, the shoes…