Summer is here - time for the Giuseppe Zanotti fish sandal!

We've seen this on Sex and the City (the movie) and have been wanting it for some time now - what better way to officially herald the summer than grabbing a pair of these Giuseppe Zanotti beauties! As a classic Zanotti style, these are actually manufactured every year, but in subtle variations and styles (some have been silver, some silver on black, etc.). Even better, they're $200 less than retail, at $720.42 on Endless in select sizes.

Casadei - at Amazon

I'm always looking for sales & deals at various sites - and today I noticed that Amazon of all places has quite the collection of Casadei - including styles that can sometimes go up to 70% off. Styles vary and they tend to add them sporadically throughout the week/month, so keep an eye open and who knows what'll pop up!

Designer Spotlight: Mary Katrantzou

There are a few designers out there who become synonymous with patterns and designs. We've seen it in Pucci, Burberry, Etro, and a slew of others, and another star has risen to become associated with a unique, impossible to replicate style: Mary Katrantzou. Born in Greece to a family of designers and textile makers, Mary studied at RISD and began to forge her own unique fashion ethos. These days, a Mary Katrantzou design is hard not to spot from afar: her unique usage of images, patterns and imagery make her looks stand out from the crowd. Get the look at Neiman Marcus today!

Christian Louboutin Sample Sale...

Rumor has it the Christian Louboutin sample sale (now going on in New York) will be open to the public on Friday. Prices are around $350. Typically, the public does not have access - unless you befriend an employee or if you work in the industry...but I'm keeping an eye on this - more details to follow!

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Those Rue La La Final Sales...

A Peek at today's Final Sale...

So I've noticed that Rue La La has the occasional Giuseppe Zanotti for cheap! We're talking at least 75-85% off retail, and while infrequent, these deals are pretty amazing. The only downside: you have to be FAST. I don't know how some women do it, but a full minute after a sale opens at 11:00am EST on the dot, they're gone. Props for their clicking skills.

Nanette Lepore Sample Sale...Wish I was there :(

On days like this, I wish I still lived in NYC! Everyone knows me as a huge Nanette Lepore fan - in fact, it's my goal to collect as many of her pieces as possible. So something like this makes me super jealous. Anyone in NYC - please check this out! Buy something in my honor :)

How interesting are YOUR rain boots?

My Pucci rain boots - never leave home without them! (on a rainy day, that is)

So we've seen some dreary days here in the Northeast. And just as dreary as the weather, so have been the rain boots. Hunter is synonymous with rubber rain boots - as a trusted brand, but also being relatively easy to find and inexpensive. But after a while, those dark green boots get boring. And while it used to be mainly Burberry who brought us a stylish boot for off-weather, now a variety of designers are offering rain boots in varying styles and price ranges. Even if they seem a bit pricey for rubber - know that these are more or less indestructible - I've had mine for three years now!

Gucci always has a selection of varying styles  

Fendi's famous Graffiti boots