Steve Madden's "Bukled" = Ick

Let me just first say I'm a HUGE Steve Madden fan. I own tons of his shoes, including four versions of my favorite shoe, the lovely and delicate Loucee Pump. Yet I think every so often a designer stumbles, and this shoe called "Buckled" is evidence of this. I am all for pushing the envelope of fashion, but this is a clown shoe, pure and simple. Why? I must ask. Why stray from making stylish women's shoes, and create something like this? What IS this?

Am I overreacting? Thoughts?

Maybe I'm just crabby from another fruitless evening of searching for that ever-elusive black A-line skirt that haunts my very soul. I'm so tired of looking I'm about to give up. But then I get mad and keep looking even harder.

And then I see this shoe and I get really annoyed. Well, I better close the laptop for now. Nothing but bad vibes are coming from these fingers tonight!

Yesterday's shoes—Steve Madden Loucee pumps in brown leather

I forgot to take a picture of these yesterday when I was wearing them...I absolutely adore these shoes. I have them also in patent leather red, black (two pairs), and wine. The red pair are my favorite pair of shoes; they're the ones in my profile picture. These are very comfy and cute, especially these brown leather ones, which I admit I don't wear often. Sadly, they are no longer in stock, but there are many versions of this style out there right now.

I'm not quite sure why I keep showing you what shoes I'm wearing. I love my shoes, and I guess I just enjoy sharing them with those who appreciate the fine art of footwear. And my mood changes from day to day, so it's always a mystery (even to me) what pair will be next. Oooh, exciting!

I need more excitement in my life, don't I?

Wednesday's shoes...and Thursday's?

Shiny black patent leather mary janes from Steve Madden.



And Thursday? Perhaps...these?



These are from DSW. But I'm skeptical as to whether they're actually Guess shoes. I looked on the Guess website and they're not listed (the "Carrie" model is the most similar shoe). And the DSW website doesn't even feature the Guess brand. Huh? I have always suspected something off about the branding of the shoes that are sold at DSW. I've gone home to look up shoes I've bought, and I have been unable to find any record of them under the brand name they're sold under. Or they'll be by a completely different designer.

I'm very suspicious of these "Guess" shoes, but oh my, they are pretty (and surprisingly comfy), so I won't hold it against them.