Krysten Ritter (photo) wore these cute (and affordable) Aldo Fravel Fuchsia Suede Pumps (currently on sale at Nordstrom and Aldo) to the “Variety” Emmy Studio on May 30th, 2012 in West Hollywood, California.

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Kate Beckinsale was spotted wearing Pierre Hardy Canvas Colorblock Wedge Sandals (on sale at Net-A-Porter) when leaving a Memorial Day beach party in Malibu on Monday (Source).

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1. Neon Nails: This summer is all about bright and bold colors and we all know that under every great pair of shoes is a pretty pedicure toes. Keep up with the neon trend and stick to polishes that are in the neon yellow, green and magenta color family. Painting your toes is a fun way to express your personality to match those adorable summer shoes.
2. Sandals: The thick and heavy embellished gladiator sandal is back this summer! What is great about this look is that it can go with any summer outfit. Want a new pair of sandals? Check out the natural boho chic and nautical woven sandals. When finding sandals, have a nice and good neutral pair and a bold and flashy pair for all your summer wardrobe needs!
3. Color Block: The color block look is all over the runways and catalogs this summer. It is hard to find color block these days because many designers are creating clothes, handbags and shoes with the color block theme. Heels and summer flats are especially seeing this trend this summer.
4. Wedges: Who doesn’t love a great pair of summer wedges? So comfortable, easy to wear and always a great summer shoe for any vacation getaway. This summer higher is almost always the better, look for fun neon colors and color block. Pair the wedges with a summer dress and hit the town!

So go treat your feet with a great and colorful pedicure and an adorable pair of sandals or wedges in the color block or neon family. Walk carefully and strut your stuff this summer and let your shoes do the talking!

Author Bio: This Guest post is by Christine Kane, a graduate of Communication and Journalism. She enjoys writing about a wide-variety of subjects including internet providers in my area for different blogs. She can be reached via email at: Christi.Kane00 @ gmail.com

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What women won’t do for their beauty? What would they not pluck, deform, smear, apply just to look a little bit more … something.

In ancient China, binding girl’s feet to prevent them from growing was the custom. Small and narrow feet were considered delicate. Generations of Chinese women could not walk properly (and hence escape from their husbands) because of their deformed feet. So there is something to the thought that forcing your feet into a certain position will deform them. What happens if you don’t do it at childhood? What if you restrict your feet after they’ve finished developing? Will it hurt them? Is the idea that heels will deform your feet by the age of 40 a fact or a myth?

If you ask a Podiatrist he’ll tell you it is not a myth. Dr. Neal Blitz, Chief of Foot Surgery, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital in New York, wrote that he, and other foot surgeons, sees the result of high heels in their practice all the time. But there are, as of yet, no studies that directly link shoes to foot deformities.

The Myth
Wearing high heels will deform your feet by the age of 40.

The Fact
Not all high heels wearing women will suffer from foot problems.
Deformation of the feet can happen after you’ve reached 40. Most likely in your 50’s and 60’s.
Not all deformation of the foot is caused by shoes.

Here is what foot doctors think may be caused by wearing high heels for a prolonged period of time:
Bunion – as a result of wearing pointy toe and high heel shoes, the toes are pushed toward each other. A Bunion is a bony prominence on the inside of the foot that looks like a knob. It is not an overgrowth of bone as many think, but a result of the big toe being pushed inward. What is protruding is the knuckle itself. Bunion is usually corrected with surgery when the knuckle is broken down and re-aligned with screws.

Hammer Toe – The toes become buckled or crooked. Calluses form on pressure points, making it very painful to walk. The correction is again through surgery and involves removing the knuckle of the deformed toe.

Tight Calf Muscles and Achilles Tendon– this is the biggest problem by far. Through the years, because of the position the foot is in, on the ball of the foot, the Achilles tendon becomes shorter. When getting off the heels to flat shoes (as for exercise) the tight muscles are put under extra strain. Frequent stretching of the tendon by putting the heel of the foot on the ground is recommended to prevent that from happening.

Did it stop us, women? Did we learn from past generations? NO. Through the time women wore high heels. Why?

To appear taller. To appear thinner. To walk differently so they will appear more womanly, more sexy. And if the height of the heels on the upcoming fashion designers’ runways is an indication – nothing is going to change in the near future.

But the fact of the matter remains: Wearing high heels, for many hours a day, may deform your feet at any age.

Aileen Pablo is part of the team behind Open Colleges, one of Australia’s leading providers of TAFE Courses equivalent and Beauty therapy Courses. When not working, Aileen blogs about beauty and is often invited as a speaker in Personality Development Seminars in the Philippines. If you have a blog and would like free content. You can find her on Google+.

Nicky Hilton wore Christian Louboutin Un Bout clear PVC pumps with black cap toes and double ankle straps (available from Barneys New York) while with sister, Paris Hilton, at the de Grisogona Glam Extravaganza in Cap D’Anitbes, France on May 23rd, 2012 (Source).

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Amy Poehler wore Ash Delire Platform Sandals (available from Amazon) with a Rag & Bone Bailey Tweed Jacket and Tweed Tennis Shorts to the 71st Annual Peabody Awards in New York City on May 21st, 2012 (Source).

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Wedges are hot this summer. Colorblock is even hotter. So when you combine the two styles, you have fire! Check out these too cute strappy colorblock wedges that found at GoJane for only $25.30 (also available in plain black if colorblock is too bold for you).

Add some mah-jor height to your look with these strappy colorblock wedges. Plus, we added patent leatherette straps, as well as thick and stretchy elastic bands. In summation, we are in love. Wedge height: 5 inches. Women’s whole & half sizes.

Check out some other fab finds I found at GoJane.com – one of my new favorite online stores!

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Victoria Beckham wore Nicholas Kirkwood Bi-Color Peeptoe Pumps (in Peach/Black/Pearl available from Nordstrom) while posing with her boys at the 7th Anniversary Sports Spectacular in Los Angeles on May 20, 2012 (Source).

A smooth palette of neutral hues cuts cool color blocks on an understated peep-toe pump. 4 3/4″ heel with a 3/4″ platform.

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Dansko Serena Sandals

I just returned home from a week long conference in Austin, Texas. The days consisted of learning, networking, dining and partying. One day was was a “Day on the Lake” as we were staying on the Lakeway Resort and Spa so we cruised on to Lake Travis. I was prepared with a new swimsuit and cover-up. But I wasn’t prepared with any comfortable shoes for walking the long, long, steep walk from the hotel to the marina. Did I mention it was long and steep?

I wish I would have had a pair of these cute Dansko Serena Sandals!

The Women’s Serena by Dansko is a funky slip-on sandal with a chunky heel that will be a fun addition to your Spring/Summer wardrobe.

• Leather strap upper with contrast stitching for detail and unique flower cut-out design.
• DRI-LEX wrapped footbed wicks away moisture to keep feet dry and odor free.
• Beveled heel for greater stability at impact.
• Certified by the American Podiatric Medical Association for promoting foot health.

Schuler Shoes sells comfortable, quality name brand shoes in a huge selection of sizes and widths. Some of the name brands include New Balance, Clarks, Rieker, Keen, Naot, Dansko, Beautifeel, Birkenstock, Blondo, Earthies by Earth, Ecco, Fidelio, Fit Flop, Minnetonka, Munro, Mosey, Papillio, Ugg, Wolky and more.

They also promote healthy life styles starting at the feet and working your way up. Schuler Shoes has eight physical locations in Minnesota or can be accessed online at SchulerShoes.com.

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Are you a shoe fanatic? If so, you may be tempted to buy every pair of shoes that would match an item in your closet. Though it may be hard to resist temptation, we must play it smart and only buy what we can afford.

If you’d like to learn how to find name brand shoes for less, here are some tips to help you out:

Shop online: When it comes to the Internet, you can shop for just about anything. Whether you need a new lawn mower or you’d like a new pair of running shoes, you’re bound to find exactly what you’re looking for when you shop online. Not only does shopping online offer you so many different choices, but it can help you avoid wasting your gas money and time shopping from store to store. So, compare all the different websites out there, and see which ones offer the best deals.

Shoe warehouse: It’s also smart to shop at a shoe warehouse. These types of shoe stores offer all sorts of different shoes at affordable prices. Just try to time your shopping with a sale that is taking place.

Use coupons: Be sure to look for coupons to use on your purchase. Whether you use your smartphone to help you find coupons or you look through your weekly newspaper ads for some coupons, they are definitely available.

Shop clearance: Though shopping the clearance section doesn’t always offer the cutest shoes or the ones you’re looking for, it never hurts to check and see what it has to offer. Sometimes stores will get too big of a shipment and have too many of the same shoe. When that happens, some often go on clearance.

Shop opposite seasons: You may also want to shop according to the different seasons. For example, once the weather starts to turn cooler and autumn is coming close, you may want to stock up on sandals and flip flops for next year. The same goes for buying clog like shoes or winter boots during the spring time.

As you can see, there are plenty of great ways to save on the costs of your next pair of shoes. So, whether you shop online or you shop the clearance section at your local shoe store, all that matters is that you didn’t pay more than you had to.

This is an article written by HowtoGetFinanced.com. Here, you can find advice on several different money matters.

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