Venus

We are proud to announce Venus, the lovely and talented Belly Dancer as a performer at the highly anticipated Shoeholics Magazine on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Pranna Lounge, New York City.

Venus, born into this ancient practice is a third generation career belly dancer. Learning the living art of dance movements in the loving embrace of her grandmother and aunts, from a time before she could walk. Her beauty and attention to details in both performance and costuming is what truly sets her apart among the mirage of today’s performers. Truly one of the most dexterous of American Cabaret dancers, there is no venue too strange or music request too off beat to phase her, rising to any challenge she seems to float across the floor. Venus truly excels with her mastering of balancing swords and fire trays. Magic to experience, crowds love the sensual energy she exudes as she becomes one with the music.

Venus is an avid shoe lover and collector herself! All the more reason why she is the perfect choice for this important event. We can not wait to see what she has in store for Shoeholics Magazine party on Thursday! We can expect some of the classics of belly dancing such as fire, veils, swords et.al. Her performance will commence by 10pm, just after guests mingling and red carpet photo op starting at 8pm.

RSVP and party details are available here…

Venus in one of her favorite shoes! J’adore!

Creative Director Tinu and Venus in NYC

Happy Holidays! 🙂

Venus photo by Michael D Zielinski

We heard that every year some companies do this cyber thing to mimic Black Friday’s crazy in store sales, except online by calling it Cyber Sale day. So we figured why don’t we give a shot too 🙂

So here we go, you get to scoop up a copy of Shoeholics Magazine holiday issue currently sold in stores now (in some cases sold out at most locations). Normally would pay $6.99 + $2 handling fee is in the US and about $15 for international readers. And of course, we dare not leave out the international bestselling hardcover book, The Shoeholic. That you can get at $15 (US) and $25 (Int’l) saving up to 50% on the book!

However, we are in a party mood and in the spirit of the holidays.

For the Cyber Sale US readers get to have a copy for a mere $3 and internationals at $9. That is a steal! So don’t wait up. Sale ends on Monday, November 26, 2012, 11pm NY Est!

See you all on the red carpet in NYC on Thursday, NOVEMBER 29, this week at our anniversary/holiday party! RSVP and Details at https://shoeholicsclub.com/shoeholics-magazine-anniversaryholiday-bash/

SALE IS NOW CLOSED 🙁

Holiday issue, the Oct-Dec 2012 print edition of Shoeholics Magazine

The hardcover book

The Top Ten Most Expensive Shoes in the World!

Diamonds, bags, and shoes…all of them are a woman’s best friend. Women never seem to get enough of them. Remember Imelda Marcos and her collection of over 3,000 shoes? Women can spend an entire day shopping for shoes, and they would not mind spending a significant sum just to get the best pair possible. Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik are her closest chums, never mind that she would need to hand out as much as $4,000 just to get into one of their creations.

But if you check out the pairs of shoes listed below, then $4,000 may not really be that much. The prices may be outrageous, but some are not merely shoes. Some are borderline jewelry, while others are considered important parts of history.

Here then are the top ten most expensive shoes in the world:

1. The Ruby Slippers from the House of Harry Winston – $3 million

In 1939, Metro Goldwyn Mayer produced one of the greatest movies of all time, The Wizard of Oz.  The film followed the adventures of Dorothy, as she seeks out the wizard of Oz in the Emerald City by following the yellow brick road while wearing her ruby slippers. The ruby slippers were sparkling with sequins.
Fifty years later, Ronald Winston of the House of Harry Winston recreated the ruby slippers to celebrate the golden anniversary of the movie. But to paraphrase Dorothy, Winston had a feeling that he was not in 1939 anymore. So, instead of sequins, Winston used real rubies, 1,350 carats of it from 4,600 pieces, to be exact.  That made the creation a truly ruby slipper.  He also added 50 carats of diamonds for good measure. The shoes took two months to finish, and when it was finally done, the result was just over the rainbow.  Only the movie’s lead star, Judy Garland, has gotten the honor of wearing the most expensive pair of shoes in the world.

2. Rita Hayworth Heels from Stuart Weitzman – $3 million

The movie Shawshank Redemption showed a prisoner using a poster with an image of Rita Hayworth to help him in his escape from prison and inspire him to maintain his sanity. Rita Hayworth did more than that. She also inspired the creation of one of the most expensive shoes in the world. Using the actress’ favorite earrings for his inspiration, Stuart Weitzman created a pair of open-toed heels of burnt sienna satin. They are decorated with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Hayworth’s daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, owns the shoes.

3. Tanzanite Heels from Stuart Weitzman – $2 million

This pair of shoes makes use of silver leather and platinum framing adorned with diamond and tanzanite gems. There are 28 carats of diamonds stringed on to the front straps of the heels. Embedded into the ankle bracelets are 185 carats of tanzanite gemstones. Hanging from these same ankle bracelets are a couple of gems weighing 16 carats. But the main attraction of this pair of stilettos is the heels. Imagine having 595 carats of diamonds encrusted into platinum decorating those heels!

4. The Ruby Slippers from Stuart Weitzman – $1.6 million
This is another pair inspired by The Wizard of Oz. The insole is cherry red, with the upper part made of red satin that includes 642 oval and round Burma rubies. The rubies are set on a half-pound of platinum and weighs 123.33 carats.  It was supposed to be featured during the 2003 Academy Awards, but the creators decided against it as the nation’s mood was reserved at that time due to the war in Iraq. Which was unfortunate, because a glittering ceremony in Hollywood is one of the few places where the shoes can be worn.  I mean, can you imagine someone wearing that expensive pair in a farm in Kansas?

5. Platinum Guild Stilletos from Stuart Weitzman – $1,090,000
This pair is strappy and made with platinum fabric. The stilettos are decorated with 464 round and pear-shaped Kwiat diamonds threaded together by platinum twines. The shoes are flexible, however, and can be used in any occasion. If you are attending an awards night filled with celebrities, then the shoes are perfect, as Laura Harring could attest to back in 2002. If the evening is formal but not that glittering, you can remove the diamonds, wear the shoes plainly, and convert the diamonds to jewelry instead.

6. Retro Rose Pumps from Stuart Weitzman – $1,000,000
These rose pumps have a retro style from the 1940s, incorporating the i-strap that was very common during that period. Near the toe section is a pair of white roses that are actually made up of 1,800 Kwiat diamonds weighing 100 carats. The rest of the pair has around 400 Kwiat diamonds spread out all over.

7. The Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz – $666,000

The original that inspired two shoes on top of the list is also included as one of the most expensive shoes in the world. The red stain shoes feature red sequins embedded into fine chiffon. A large center bow lies on top, and is edged by red glass bugle beads and three emerald-shaped crystals.

8. Diamond Dream Stilletos from Stuart Weitzman – $500,000
This silver stilettos boast of high heels and 1,420 diamonds embedded in the shoes. The diamonds are set in platinum and weighs 30 carats. The pair made its debut during the 2007 Academy Awards, with actress Anika Noni modeling the shoes.

9. Slippers from Nizam Sikandar Jah – $160,000

Nizam Sikandar Jah ruled a state in India during the early part of the 19th century. He was born in 1768, and during this time, he had a pair of slippers that were adorned with rubies and diamonds. The slippers eventually became a symbol of 18th century royalty. No one knows the whereabouts of the slippers, however, after it got stolen from a museum.

10. So Cal Air Force 1 Supreme Max from Nike – $50,000

A pair of sneakers made the list. Of course, having chocolate-colored diamonds weighing 11 carats outlining the shoes’ emblem will help spike up its price. Running has never been more luxurious.

Source: TheRichest.org

This might appeal to some of our sneaker loving club members, especially the lucky (or unlucky) few who shelled out some money recently to buy a pair of glutes and thigh toning sneakers by Reebok! According to the consumer governing board, you can not get around hitting the gym and watching your diet, the sneakers won’t cut it. Effective immediately, you get to have your money back and use the sneakers to hit the ground running to a healthy new you –the old fashion way!

Advertisers need to be careful when making claims in their adverts. Reebok just got pinched for $25 million in fines for making claims about their newly launched range of sneakers toning buttocks and legs. OUCH!

Consumers who wish to apply for a refund should visit http://reeboksettlement.com/FTC and fill out an online application.  Those who purchased Reebok EasyTone apparel are also eligible.

Preview the video footage below.

You step into Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Galleries Lafayette et.al and you think you’re seeing double. You do a double take after spotting a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps with the Effervescent shimmer leopard print fabric at about $900 only moments later you spot a pair of ankle boots by Brian Atwood at $475 covered in the same exact fabric! No, they are not copies of one another, but obviously sharing the same shoe fabric supplier! The only difference (besides the brand names, pumps vs boots, red vs black sole) is of course the price! You get to choose based on your style preference and budget constraint. What’s not to like? Learn to shop the market like a professional with eyes wide open, you just never know what you might find.

Brian Atwood designed something special for those who prefer flats to heels! Yes, there are plenty of flat lovers out there, it would be a financial suicide for any shoe designer to leave them out these days.

There is something for everyone, every budget and every occasion. Happy holidays! 🙂

Brian Atwood

Brian Atwood

The Christian Louboutin pumps as seen in stores

We might be separated while 35000 feet up in the air  sitting in economy vs first class, but while on level earth, we are all equal in the eyes of the law –which can be a nightmare for hard core shoe collectors travelling without a private jet! Kim Kardashian endured just that while heading from Miami to Los Angeles yesterday to be home with her family for Thanksgiving. She was asked to take off her $5000 Tom Ford alligator skin gold heel sandals for the routine TSA screening. We all know the feeling! It does happen to the best of us. Grrr….

It wasn’t long ago that we posted an article about celebrities behaving strangely these days when it came to their shoes. Twilight star Kristin Stewart is known for shunning the limelight and the attention that comes with it. The latest punch is her making a swift change at the movie premiere from staggering high heels to sneakers! 🙁

One of the biggest nights in the music industry did not fall short of turning heads on Sunday. Many dazzled in designer creations from head to toe. We love it when we can actually see their shoes! Here are some we spotted on the red carpet.

Lucy Hale

Justin Bieber

Model Heidi Klum

Gangnam Style singer Psy

Taylor Swift

Stacy Keibler

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

Grace Valerie

Cyndi Lauper

Jenny McCarthy. Gorgeous dress but If only we could see her shoes 🙁

Brandi

Kim Kardashian model’s Kanye West latest collection

Kim Kardarshian unveils her boyfriend’s latest shoe collection for Italian designer, Giuseppe Zanotti. This would mark Kanye West’s second collaboration with the designer. Earlier this year, the dynamic duo launched the $5800 knitted ivory sandals (pictured farther below) during the Paris Fashion Week in March which Kim Kardashian wore religiously.

The latest edition ‘Cruel Summer’ on Kim’s feet (pictured above) were first shown at the Milan Spring/Summer 2013 fashion week last month where Kanye West used ancient Greece as his inspiration.

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The latest edition from Kanye West Spring-Summer 2013 collection

The $5800 pair from his debut collection in March 2012

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