The Parda bow soft nappa flat ballet skimmer and the YSL tortoise patent peep toe sling are just some of the great shoes that are about comfort as well as fashion this spring.  The colors are awesome and bound to brighten every wardrobe. Enjoy-Shoes Go to http://www.bobellisshoes.com/    Bill Dowling  www.designershoesblog.com

Some of the best shoes of the season are waiting for those of you who want fashion and comfort. The little flat from Balenciaga with that beautiful leather they are famous for and the cute hardware trim that matches the bags is gorgeous.

 Variety of color and material are the watch words for spring. There is nothing like a new pair of beautiful shoes to get you past the winter doldrums. Enjoy-shoes   www.designershoesblog.com  Bill Dowling

These are some great new looks from the Paris to you.  The materials are special and the looks are elegant. The Balenciaga Suede and stingray ankle strap wedge in black is a winner. We love the fishskin lined snake and patent pump from Manolo Blahnik as well.

If that dress is to die for we should notice that and not wonder who the put the socks on the rooster.  Some of you like the heavy closed up look for the foot but we believe it detracts from the energy of the new looks in Designer clothing.   Runway maybe everyday no way. We like the looks from Manolo Blahnik, Yves St. Laurent and others Compare the looks below.

Though the spring clothing is bright and patterned your colored accessories don’t always work with the subtle color shades and the use of different materials that bring out stark differences .. We have found that there are many looks this season that use nude as the foundation for fresh look that doesn’t overpower your clothing.

This may look like a handbag for a very chic Barbie doll, but at $1195 you won’t find this Loubinette pouch bag at Toys ‘R’ Us. It’s just in at Net-a-Porter …

Barbie accessories from Christian Louboutin
Shiny Style, NY – Apr 9, 2008

The 130 guests included fellow designers Diane Von Furstenberg and Christian Louboutin, actress Michelle Trachtenberg and supermodels Jessica Stam, …

Sarah Jessica Parker helps Christian Lacroix take Manhattan
hellomagazine.com, UK – Apr 12, 2008

NEW YORK — Christian Louboutin recently partnered with One&Only Resorts to create a limited-edition collection of espadrilles that will be sold at five of …

The One&Only Christian Louboutin
Footwear News, NY – Apr 9, 2008

Today, Madden is to Macy’s what Christian Louboutin is to Neiman Marcus: a sure-fire label with stratospheric name recognition. ”I feel like the last two …

America’s shoemaker: Steve Madden designs trendy footwear for …
MiamiHerald.com, FL – Apr 15, 2008

For Rodarte’s show, designers collaborated with Christian Louboutin, whose high-end shoes are known for their trademark red soles; Louboutin designed …

Campus chic
CMU The Tartan Online, PA – Apr 13, 2008

So we hope the great weather continues.  We have that perfect look that brings about a change in attitude with the change in weather.  Enjoy-Shoes www.designershoesblog.com    Bill Dowling

We have seen a change in the weather the flowers are starting to bud. This weekend marks the Annual Bridge run in Charleston we welcome an extra 50,000 people to town. Also the Azalea festival in Summerville SC just outside of Charleston will bring a another 50,00 people.

Or be one of the first to preview the Fall collection from the master craftsman, Stuart Weitzman.  Enjoy a free gift with purchase, see you there!

Stuart Weitzman Trunk Show, Friday April 2nd and Saturday, April 3rd from 10-6.  Stop by Bob Ellis, 332 King Street, and check out the latest Spring fashions from the designer who creates more than 300 new styles of shoes and handbags each year