Friday: Fantasy Shoe Day- Steve Madden's Peep Show!

Hee hee, I love being risque! So I realize that it is now Saturday and not Friday but, I have a life people back off. This is close enough to Friday, right? I mean it's almost 1am and that's basically like Friday night still. Anyway, I had a mini-photo shoot today and I worked on the pics all day plus Elle was cranky so I say Steve Madden's "Peep Show" is better late than no peep show at all, onto the shoes:

Just in case you haven't guessed that I'm spotlighting peep toe shoes...I'll give you a little hint, I'm spotlighting peep toe shoes, oh yes, and Steve Madden. I've loved Steve's shoes(yes I know what you're thinking, that I'm referring to him as if I know him...and I don't, but we don't really need to go there, let's pretend, that's what shoe day is all about) since the first ad I ever saw in Seventeen magazine. They are somewhat "cartoonish" in a fun way but they've matured over the years into more trendy and extreme opposed to cartoonish styles.

First up, Lucida, yes they have funky names. Love the buckle and grommet detail plus the insides are so shiny! Brown fabric with the patent detail this bad boy(or girl rather) is $70 on sale. I think this shoe is very business appropriate..if you can handle being in 4 in heels all day. If not, see shoes that have Velcro and are made at K-mart.

Next up is Leilana...to be honest half the fun in finding these shoes were the names, I mean really do you think Steve comes up with these or is it some super gay Mexican wearing mesh newsboy caps?(this is a reference to Project Runway...Google it.) Ahem. Leilana comes in a tantalizing array of colors(I use fancy words) and fabrics! The satin fabric includes, teal(as seen on your screen), red and purple and the leather includes black, brown and pewter. They are all gorgeous and such a cute little knot design on top, so adorable. These baby's will run your podiatrist bill up with it's 1/2in platform and 4 1/2in heel(my feet start to go numb just thinking about it). But for a scarce few it may be totally worth it...of course it will have to be worth the $89.95 that follows also.

Employ. That's funny these remind me of employment...hmmm, could there be a correlation? Houndstooth is always in, it's classic. And these shoes could be a total upgrade to your closet. They are not only totally sophisticated but black and white is in right now and they're also completely trendy...even if/when the trend dies down these will still scream classic sophisticated girl right here...well scream is a little rash...maybe they'll just say it in a regular voice as you walk in your super cute trouser pants. $39.96 that wont be too hard on your checking account.

Yay for this next shoe it's sexy but not slutty and it's classic but not grandma...no one likes a slutty grandma(trust me, they are so totally out there). Of course it's name derives from some 20 year old hung over and slightly high intern I'm sure, Esconce. That's right, sound that one out, Ess-con-sss. What? Maybe she was like,"Look, a sconce." and some one got really confused, or maybe she was trying to remember the word essence but came up with Esconce instead. Too bad because these are the essence of a beautiful classic. Not only are they super cute in this ruby red patent but they come in white, yellow and black too. The yellow is super cute for a summer dress. Esconce is a mere $23.99 umm, I think I can even afford that.

And last but not least to take your mind off of this cold winter weather I thought I would shoe this shoe that I may not normally be attracted to(sorry I can't like everyone...that's too much commitment...it's not you it's me) but all of the colors it came in just said, "Summer!" "Don't worry Christa someday spring and summer will come back and these shoes will look fabulous with dresses, skirts and even bermuda shorts!!(It really did say all that to me.) Ladies, this is Ansen and she gives me renewed hope that some day I will be warm again. Ansen is all leather(my kind of girl) and she comes in black, brown, yellow(they call it mustard but it's in fact yellow) and this purple which I think is more like pink but whatever, I'm not a gay Mexican so what do I know. She is originally $130! Yikes, but I think Steve realized he made her in the wrong season so lucky for you(and me) we can start our summer shoe collection early b/c Ansen is on sale for $59.97...I don't think she'll mind staying in the box till May.All right that's all I have. I hope you've enjoyed Steve's belated "Peep show" I know I have and you can find all of his crazy names and eccentric shoes at stevemadden.com. Happy Weekend of 2nd to the last weekend to shop for Christmas.