How to Save Money When You Buy Shoes

Who says you need to rich to buy a lot of shoes? Well, technically, yes, but there are also several other ways to buy shoes without having to spend an arm and a leg for it! If you’re just addicted to shoes as Princess Mia, then you’ll definitely enjoy these tips to help you save money.

Get coupons and discounts

First of all, coupons and discounts are the best ways for you to buy shoes for a cheaper price. It’s easy to get coupons, nowadays. Even online stores offer coupons, especially for their prized loyal customers. Stay on alert for the latest discounts at your favorite store. If your favorite online store happens to have an email subscription, subscribe to it so that you can be updated whenever they have discounts on various pairs of shoes. Trust me, the more updated you are, the luckier you can be with getting the best shoes at a cheaper price.

Buy shoes on wholesale

Everything is cheaper when it’s bought in wholesale. If you’re willing to buy those affordable wholesale womans shoes because they are cheaper than retail, you can sell your extra pairs. Or if you have friends that are also shoe-addicts, team up to buy a 6 pair pack at your favorite wholesale shoe store. The more you have, the bigger the possibility of you getting a discount. And if you decide to sell the rest of the shoes, you can eventually earn more and buy more shoes with your profit. It’s a win-win situation!

Wait for the end of season

The end of a season is where most shoe stores end up having to sell the old stocks at a cheaper price. Although buying at the end of a season will cause you a little delay in the fashion industry, if you get those gorgeous ankle boots at half the price, you’ll still come up as a winner. Unfortunately, when it’s the end of a season, it’ll also mean that the best items will be out of stock. You might be lucky to still find some pretty pieces on sale by the end of the month. Still, common pumps and sandals will always be available by then and you know, these styles never run out of trend.

Buy secondhand shoes

If your most-desired pairs are out of stock or way too expensive, you might want to check out garage sales instead. Your neighbor might have some of their old shoes that they never get to use anymore. If your neighbor happens to be a friend and possibly stinking rich, you might even get some brand new-looking pairs of shoes at half its price at the store.

Sometimes, people also buy shoes that they never actually wear, maybe due to the wrong size or they just figured out that they don’t really like the style for them. You’ll be lucky to find these types of shoes, especially if you’ve been scurrying through various garage sales. Don’t worry; this is not the time to be shy. Hard times, smart measures, right? How about you? Where did you get your cheapest pair of shoes?

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Would You Eat Chocolate Shoes? Yes, Please!

Chocolate is just one of everyone’s biggest addictions. Heck, there’s even different types of chocolate nowadays – almond chocolate, dark, white, even those with jelly and some type of hazelnut inside. Delicious? Definitely.

Chocolate is also available in different types now. From chocolate frogs, to M&Ms, gold bars and even coins, it’s almost possible to create chocolate in different designs!

However, shoes? It will definitely cause you to stop, right? Chocolate shoes? Almost impossible. At least, we thought so.

But not today.

Zapato now proudly presents their deliciously pretty chocolate shoe collection.

Yes, there is in fact, a shoe collection made out of chocolate.

Targeting women especially with shoes and chocolate, just two of their biggest addictions, I bet this collection will even intrigue everyone more than how Kristen Stewart is doing at the moment.

With this pretty collection, I wonder if this will cause people to buy wholesale womans shoes! Pun intended, of course.

Featuring 20-centimeter shoes made out of mouth-watering white chocolate, this collection is hand painted, with 11 designs for everyone to appreciate. Each design is apparently named after a woman. This collection aims to point out a woman’s shoe shopping process where most of the time, choosing the style of your shoes would highly depend on your personality.

Chloe, the chocolate shoe colored black and grey represents sophistication and elegancy. Claudia, on the other hand, is similar to the elaborate pieces of costume designer Cecil Beaton, as seen in “My Fair Lady”, a classic musical.

For the rather girly-girl types, Keiko, among the 11 designs, is pretty in pink, decorated with dotted blooms. Sophia, is also pink, simple, but looks as if it has higher heels. Anya and Isabel are colored red, striking and representing those who are bold and confident. Angelique is bright yellow with a few flowers near the tips, perfect for use on a summer day. Katrice and Daphne are also both yellow, but simpler, better for use at an office or maybe to an interview.

Tara is in bright green colors, deliciously interesting because it even has those tiny fringes that makes it all the more too pretty to eat. Bianca, in peach colors, has folds that look elegant and ready for a party.

Yes, each style definitely represents the personality of a woman. And since women can never have enough shoes, who’s to stop them from owning all?

These delicious shoes can be found at Sinfully by Makati Shangri-La, at 2nd floor, Greenbelt 5, Makati, Philippines.

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Do-It-Your Way: How to Make Any Pair of Shoe Twinkle (with Glitters)

Tired of your plain wedge boots? You don’t have to look at that plain pair any longer because you can definitely shake things up with glitters. In this post, I’ll teach you how to bring any pair of shoes from drab to fab. This technique can be applied to any type of shoes in whatever shape or size they may be.

Just read on to know how you can make your shoes brighter than sunshine.

• What you’ll need: Glitters (1 to 2 bottles) 
• A pair of shoes 
• A bottle of fabric glue (Mod Podge Gloss Luster is great for this project) 
• Sponge brushes 
• Aluminum foil 
• Ceramic bowl 
• Acrylic coating 
• Newspapers

What you’ll do:

1. Line your work are with newspapers for protection 
2. Cover the ceramic bowl with aluminum foil 
3. Once the bowl is completely covered, pour in a good amount of glitter 
4. Then, pour in the Mod Podge. 
5. Mix the glitter and the glue together until you get the right consistency. 
6. Add more glitter or glue as needed to blend the components well to become midway between being too fluid and too coarse. 
7. You can now start painting your shoes Spray your glitter-coated shoes with acrylic to finish it up 
8. Let your shoes dry before taking it for a walk around town.

Level Up!

Want more out of this DIY project? Here are other things that you can try to spruce up any pair of wedges, booties and other heels to get that stunning Hollywood look.

• Though using one solid color of glitter may look more sophisticated, you may also try mixing in two or even up to three colors. These combinations can lend a splash of color to any pair of shoes. Get ready to flaunt different effects when your feet catch party lights on the dance floor.
• Covering your entire shoes in glitters is not necessary. You can certainly have selected portions sparkle-free to create a unique design.
• Channel the designer in you by penning down your makeover plan. It doesn’t have to be drawn really well and very accurate but it helps to be reminded of the path you wish to follow. This practice can also save you time and money by avoiding mistakes.

Are you ready to wear a sparkling pair of shoes?

Go ahead and have fun with this project. Don’t forget to leave a note below with your comments, suggestions, violent reactions or just your plain thoughts. I’d love to hear all about them.

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How to Wear High Heels Minus the Pain

I know what you’re thinking. I’m kidding, right? Well, I can’t blame you for thinking that, after all, high heels is technically equivalent to pain – most of the time. Anyway, after much research and a lot of practical studies (check my currently blistered feet), I finally found a way to lessen the pain of high heels! No, I’m not joking nor drunk.

In fact, I’m 100% serious and I can tell you how to lessen the pain in wearing those absolutely painful, but definitely gorgeous pairs of high heels.

Tip #1. Wear some thin socks in your shoes. Yes, technically, you’re cheating the fun out of wearing high heels, but at least, you’ll get yourself an extra pair of comfort if you add thin socks to your soles. Bye bye blisters!

Tip #2. Before you buy your shoes, especially those discounted wholesale womens shoes, make sure to feel the inner soles of the shoes to see if it is soft. These soft soles help to lessen the pain of your feet, especially during your first days of wearing it.

Tip #3. When you’re walking, train yourself to step your heels first on the ground, before your toes. Naturally, people tend to walk the other way around, their toes first, before their heels and this causes your body to put more weight on your toes, when the weight should be balanced between the heels and your toes.

Tips #4. Choose the height of your heels carefully. Now, this is important. You see, if you cannot walk in 5 inch heels, you shouldn’t be walking 2 blocks in them, because of course, your feet will hurt. If you happen to need the heels for work, make sure to only pick a pair of shoes that you’ll feel comfortable walking in.

Tip #5. If you have soft and sensitive heels and toes, before you wear your new shoes, put on some band aid on any commonly blistered areas. Since you’re breaking into new shoes, help yourself avoid the pain by placing secondhand protection on your skin – even before the blisters happen. While band aids aren’t exactly the current fashion trend, at least, you can avoid blisters during the first days of wearing your new shoes.

Okay, so basically, we’re practically cheating on avoiding the pain in wearing high heels. But at least, by taking note of these tips, you can wear your shoes without worrying, right? Right? Oh well. At least I don’t get to suffer through painful blisters. What about you, high heel lover? Do you know of any way we can avoid pain while wearing high heels?

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Recommended Footwear for summer

What do you wear on hot summer days? Surely, not those thick, faux boots in your closet. I make sure to stay away from my boots for as long as the sun still sets too high and I stop feeling like my skin is melting as if I’m one of those aliens from the TV series Roswell. Screw the fashion police, I wasn’t about to sweat my ligaments off, especially in an expensive pair of boots – not a chance!

So, if you ask me what would be my most recommended footwear for summer? Definitely these three types of shoes. Before you start buying womens shoes on wholesale for the summer, you might like to see what’s in and out on this hot, hot season.

Slippers are definitely IN during summer

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While slippers are usually a no-no during other days, this isn’t the same case for summer. What better footwear to don on the beach than slippers? After all, I’m sure you don’t want to get your platforms covered in sand. Yes, the sand will probably seep in through those little, bejeweled crevices in your high heels and you’ll definitely regret taking them to the beach. At least, slippers are comfortable, flat and easy to wear. Unfortunate for those who have ugly feet though, they’d have to suffer through negative nods from the fashion police. Well, unless you’re at the beach, who cares if you have ugly feet? As long as you have THE desired HOT body and the latest bikini, I’m sure nobody would notice those ugly, spiderlike veins on your feet.

Sandals or open flats for comfort and air

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The sad thing about summer is that if you let your feet snug in a shoe for too long, you might just end up getting smelly feet. BIG NO-NO. This is why sandals and open flats are highly recommended. Of course, not those trekking sandals, unless you’re going off on some adventure. Nowadays, sandals have varied into new, more cooler variations from gladiator sandals, to those bejeweled, right to your toes. At least, your feet are in open shoes and you get to be part of the latest trend. Just make sure not to run in them, I’m sure those soles weren’t meant for track and field.

Peep Toes High Heels/Wedge Shoes

I guess there are just some women who cannot NOT wear high heels, even on a hot day of summer. As long as you’re not off to the beach, peep toes are alright to wear on summer, as they give the toes a little breathing room. Do make sure you’ve just had a nice pedicure though; nobody likes to see greenish, toe nails. Yuck. Also remember – definitely not for the beach. If you get peep toes wet, you’ll never be able to get those muddy sands out of your toes without water. Good luck on that.

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Tips to Choosing Shoes for a Formal Event

Hey fashionista, how’s your outfit today? Going to a formal event tonight? Well, then you’ll definitely enjoy these tips I have for you today.

You see, choosing shoes for a formal event is like choosing to eat fries with fried chicken. You know you’re having fried chicken, so you can order fries as well, because both complement each other. But if you happen to order Hainanese chicken with fries, that’s a different story.

A little confused? Let me enumerate it for you.

One, in order to choose the pair of women’s shoes for your event, you need to know what you’re wearing to the event. Are you wearing dress pants? Maybe jeans with a nice, formal top? Are you wearing a gown? Or a cocktail dress? You cannot choose a pair of shoes first before your dress or you might end up mismatching your outfit to your shoes.

Two, you need to know what colors you’ll be wearing to the event. This is a formal event, so a clash of colors is not going to get you any extra points. In fact, you’ll only end up being listed as one of the worst-dressed people of the night. I’m sure this isn’t something you want to happen.

Three, avoid wearing shoes that will make you cry by the end of the night. It is a long night after all and if you cannot spend 4-6 hours on a pair of 5 inch high heels, then it’s best if you don’t risk it. No one likes bleeding feet in a formal event. And even worse? No one likes to see band aids on your feet in a formal event. Remember, band aids and blood are not accessories – unless, it’s Halloween, of course.

Fourth, if you’re hoping to get discounts in your favorite store by buying wholesale womens shoes, this doesn’t mean you need to buy all of the shoes for yourself. Unless you’re planning to build a shoe store, you can ask your friends and family if they want or need a pair of new shoes.

Formal events usually have a strict dress code. Celebrities may sometimes get free passes with their outfits. They may end up on the fashion police’s bad side, but they’ll always get away with it. I’m not a celebrity, so I make sure to match my outfits well with my shoes.

So, fashionista, were you able to make up your mind on which pair of shoes to wear to the event?

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Fashion Spotlight: Getting All the Summer Trends Right

In my recent posts, I’ve been raving about summer looks that are just awesome. They not only look good on the style stars that wear them but they also demonstrate the right way of wearing this season’s trends. Bamboo shoes are a different story – they’re here to stay. Lol.

I’m just excited with the look that I’m reviewing for this post! I just love its soft feminine look that I’m sure is timeless. In a bit, you’ll see what I’m just so crazy about.

As we all know, trends come and go at a flick of a finger only to come back after a couple of years later. I believe that chasing trends is never practical. Completely revamping your wardrobe every season is not just a waste of time but of money as well. Think of all the other things you can do with the time you spend shopping or wading through one fashion blog after another.

I believe that clothes are meant to flatter you. Wearing an outfit should be about boosting your confidence because you like how you look. It should never be about the money, money, money as Jessie J likes to put it.

I just had to mention that for this day’s post because I really love the outfit. I just know that it is something that will make any girl look and feel better about her self on any day. But before that, let’s meet our Lookbok style start for this post.

Jessica is a 25 year old fashion blogger and artist from California. She is a fulltime graphic artist for two companies but stills finds time to squeeze in blogging. Hapatime is home to a lot of trendy looks and finds that Jessica wants to hare with her readers. This half Japanese, half Caucasian beauty finds fashion blogging a lot of work but loves it nonetheless since she gets to inspire people to dress well and thoughtfully. Goin’ shopping is another highlight of the job to according to her.

Looking at her dainty look at the right reminds me of why I love being a woman. It’s just so pretty!

In this look, Jessica managed to combine much of the hottest summer trends for 2012 – bold colors, pastels, floral prints, statement accessories and going transparent. Everything is there – and each one just blended well.

I love how she limited the color palette to turquoise and bright pink without making the look bland and monotonous. I believe the floral patterns helped a lot in keep the look interesting.

This look can be worn on a casual day out with friends or a romantic dinner date. It just hits dainty and flirty dressing right where any girl should place it.

Would you go on a first date in this outfit? Why or why not? Let me know what you think about featured today’s look.

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Fashion Spotlight: Lookbook Style Star Doing Summer Trends Right

In my last post, we looked at Annabelle Fleur’s refreshing take on bold colors and statement accessories for summer. I really had so much fun in telling all of you what I loved about the outfit and how you can look stunning like Annabelle on any day.

For this post, it’s flower power and a rugged edge with Christina Caradona! This personal style blogger was recently featured in Teen Vogue together with her New York flat mate Bonnie Barton who is also a blogger. Check out the feature article on TeenVogue. Be sure to view the slide show to get more fashion inspirations.

Christina hails from Biarritz, France. But living in New York, New York brings joy to this young lady. Fashion and writing are two of the things that she also loves. Christina updates her blog regularly with looks that she ware on a normal day to stroll the streets of NYC. Trop Rouge is an interesting blog filled with pictures of outfits and personal moments with the people in her life. But I must warn you though; the song in her blog is addictive! I just let it play and now I’m attached to it.

Anyway, here’s the amazing outfit for this post.

Floral prints are very hot this summer. This feminine print can be used for anything – dresses, tops, bottoms and even bags. I’m just so smitten by Christina’s look in this photo and here’s why:

• I really love how she made this look edgy by wearing a dainty floral print top with tattered shorts. This look just spelled fun and carefree which I think is the whole point of summer.

• Brown belt, brown bag and brown shoes – basic but perfect for this easy-going outfit. I literally see myself spending a lazy afternoon at park in this outfit.

• I want her huge cocktail ring I must say that her accessories are just right. A couple of rings, a simple loose necklace and a pair of sunnies are just right to complete this look.

Things to take note of for a perfect Take Off

Keep it simple. Looks, such as this, are meant to give off a chill vibe. Everything has to be just right to be able to project the over look that you are aiming for. Being adventurous and experimental is the way to go if you want to command attention in a laid-back outfit. I’m just dying to spin this style with wedge boots and a tailored neon blazer for a fun mixed look.

How do you wear your floral prints, Girly or edgy perhaps in some other way? I’d love to know so comment up.

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