Let's face it- Women often go crazy over shoes: stilettos, pumps, wedges, open-toed, slip-ons; generally any kind of footwear. If a brand is "in" chances are that women either have it or want it. Juicy Couture, Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, and Yves Saint Laurent are some of the designer shoes that can bring a glazed and uncomprehending look to the eyes of an otherwise sensible woman.


Women know that the one thing that would perfect their look and complete the whole ensemble is the proper pair of shoes. The wrong pair can ruin the look no matter how nice the dress fits or how perfectly made-up one is. Wrong shoes, wrong look. It is as basic as that.

Which designer shoes should one go for?

Designer shoes do not get popular because of their name alone. In all reality, shoes don't get tagged as "designer shoes" until their designer becomes famous through a combination of factors, which include quality of craftsmanship and elegant designs along with having the right connections, the proper endorsers, great performance at fashion events, and a creative marketing and branding program.

Women's designer shoes are more than just footwear; they are esteemed footwear. When choosing designer shoes, one should check which ones are popular with celebrities since they are known for endorsing only prestigious apparel. This way, one can be sure that the shoes you buy are accepted and well recognized as a designer brand.

Should one go designer or generic?

Designer shoes, aside from being stylish and fashionable, are always crafted from the best material so you can be sure they will last long. Quality shoe designers have a reputation to maintain and uphold so they need to provide only shoes that will stand the test of time as well as those with extraordinary designs. Therefore, shelling out a few hundred dollars extra to buy a pair of women�s designer shoes can prove to be a wise investment in the long run as they will be durable and never go out of style.

By buying designer shoes, you could even save yourself a few hundred overall since you won't need to replace your shoes several times. While there are standard shoes that look attractive and cost about a quarter of a designer pair's price tag, they might only be good for a few occasions. A couple more strenuous rounds on the dance floor might render them finished.

Designer shoes also give you status. They tell the world that the wearer has excellent taste and the money to buy only the best. You can be the envy of everyone at a party because of your expensive and stylish designer shoes. Valuing other people's opinion may well be superficial, but one can't deny that public opinion does matter a lot to most people. The thought of being seen as fashionable and trendy can also give a woman the confidence she needs for any occasion.

Designer shoes are a woman's best friend after diamonds. You could be wearing something fabulous but if the shoes do not fit, you could ruin your whole look. On the flip side, the right designer shoes can help you pull off a more difficult and less fashionable outfit with style and grace.

What is hot right now?

A refreshing new trend is custom women's designer shoes. Morgan Miller, known as the Queen of Sole, has come up with an entirely new approach which has women shopping for shoes like kids in a candy store.

At her boutique shoe store in Miami's South Beach, Florida, you pick a base (from cork wedge to stiletto), choose the strap (from solid leathers to exotics like lizard and ostrich), and select the accessories (Harry Winston jewels to Swarovski crystals). Champagne is served while you wait for on site couture cobblers to craft your design. 30 minutes later your custom unique design is served on a Tiffany silver platter.

Many celebrities have already created their own shoes, including actress Gabrielle Union, pop artist Brooke Hogan, The 40-Year-Old Virgin's Stormy Daniels, Victoria's Secret beauty Marissa Miller, Stacey Keibler of Dancing with the Stars, and American's Next Top Model winner CariDee English.

This trend has gained popularity because women often have issues locating the right shoes for a particular event. Shopping in traditional shoe stores has several problems: one's size is often not available, the shoes are cookie cutter, and/or they may not fit one's individual foot comfortably. Morgan Miller overcomes all of these with her exciting new Miami shoe store boutique.

In the past, it used to be all about the brand. Luckily enough, Morgan Miller has pioneered her artistic concept which allows women to express themselves and tell the world that it is NOT about the brand, it is about THEM.

About the Author:
Dana Barrett is a shoe fiend who resides in Miami Beach Florida and enjoys writing about fashion, style, and trends.
For info on her favorite new shoe store, check out Morgan Miller's womens designer shoes in Miami FL.
For more info, visit Morgan Miller Shoes (http://www.morganmillershoes.com/)


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