droolicious : shoes

Classic Vans for Robot Fans

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:05:00 GMT

My boy already bounces around like he's part bionic. So to ease the wear and tear on his hinges and hydraulics, I opt for tried and true brands like Vans. These slip-on robot shoes ($34) feature ankle biter 'bots in lively colors. And let's face it: Summer is not the time to fight with laces.

Star Baby: Harlow Sports Spendy Slippers

SunnyChanel — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Baby Harlow, who’s mom is celebrity Nicole Richie and who’s dad is Good Charlotte member Joel Madden, wears some spendy slippers. How much do these simple black slip-ons cost?

These soft leather ballet flats by Sue London go for $102, more than I’d spend on a pair of shoes for myself and I’d wear them for years, not just the short window of time a baby can fit into a pair of footwear. You can pick up a pair for your little one, if you can afford it, here in mint, pink, gold or white…the black is sold out.

7 Days of Summer Dresses & Sandals - Pulitzer Power!

SunnyChanel — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Lilly Pulitzer is pretty much the queen of summer dresses. Summer dresses that hang out in the Hamptons that is. The Laurel Embroidered Wrap Dress dress may look less ostentatious than many other Lily Pulitzer pieces, but sadly the price is pretty obnoxious. This cotton wrap dress goes for $168 directly from Lily Pulitzer here.

Stride Rite’s designers apparently harnessed their inner Pulitzer and created the Sapphire - this sparkly pastel hued metallic sandal for girls. Yup, it looks pretty but it’s also practical. This sandal has a flexible sole and cushioned insole for comfy walking and wearing. You can pick up a pair here for $40.

7 Days of Summer Dresses & Sandals – In Black & White

SunnyChanel — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Something about stripes in the summer. It says St. Tropez circa 1965, sailing around the cape with Jackie O circa 1975 and it timeless style that also says ‘today’. This simple striped halter dress from J. Crew’s kid’s line Crewcuts is made of a soft cotton jersey. You can pick one up from Crewcuts here for $42.

To compliment the stripes, here is a textured leather sandal by Primigi (below). The Majula sandal features a rubber sole, leather floral details and an ankle strap closure. You can pick up a pair here for $65.

7 Days of Summer Dresses and Sandals: Soft Stripes

SunnyChanel — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

If you’re looking for something super soft for this summer season, you can’t get much softer than the Ella Moss Girls line. The Catalina Striped Tank Dress in so lightweight, smooth and supple that it will undoubtedly become a summer staple just for the comfort alone. This simple tunic dress in a red orange and light pink stripes features two layers (one solid red and the other striped) and small wooden rings at the straps. It also comes with a pair of matching bloomers. You can pick one up here for $58.

Once you’ve splurged on the designer dress, you can save some bucks on a pair of Twisted-Strap Jelly Sandals in Watermelon from Old Navy. These jelly sandals cost just $9.50 right here.

7 Days of Summer Dresses and Sandals - Pretty in Pink

SunnyChanel — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Girls love pink. And for summer, they love a hot pink. Oh, and they like things that are shiny too. For your daughters who roll that way, here are some pretty in pink picks that will be perfect for them.

A stunning choice for summer sandals are these Donald J. Pliner Jrs slip-on sandals (58-Linn). These fuchsia flowered flip-flop style sandals feature shiny metallic gold insoles and gleaming hardware. And it’s not all style, the footbed is cushioned for extra comfort. The one drawback, your kid will want to wear them all through the summer to Fall and then Winter. You can pick up from Zappos here for $58.

And after you splurge on the Pliner Jr. sandals, you can get off cheap with this Glitter Print Knit Dress for just $9.99 (Regularly $12.50). Just this afternoon one of my daughter’s playmates was over, she saw the dress, held it like a princess holds a ball gown and declared “this dress is so…beautiful.” So you’re getting some good bang for your buck here. You can pick one up right here.

OMG. Dinosaur. Shoes.

Whit Honea — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:02:00 GMT

Yes, dinosaur shoes. Dinosoles are the official shoe of the Jurassic period.

Okay, I made that up, but they should be.

The shoes, seen on such famous feet as the offspring of the Jolie-Pitts, feature cool 3D dinosaurs on one side and some reptilian evil-eye on the other.

They also have rubber dinosaur-tread soles that leave dino prints wherever they may go.

And they're on SALE! Today through May 15th you can visit Shopflick and get Dinosoles for $9.99-$13.99 (reg. $34.99). Roar on!

High Top Sneaker Booties for Baby

AmandaHill — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

I'll openly admit that I'm not a huge fan of baby booties; but these baby booties, the High Top Sneaker Booties for Baby are beyond cute. They are crafted from soft acrylic yarn that shouldn't shrink or fade.

Click on over to Krafty Lady Kreation's Etsy Shop to check them out. They come in a variety of gorgeous colors.

Star Baby: Halle Berry’s Nahla is Lookin’ Nice

SunnyChanel — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:16:00 GMT

Halle Berry was spotted going shopping with her 1-year-old daughter Nahla. Nahla was looking very nice in her summery sandals by See Kai Run. Here wears a pair of Sara Sandals in White. These flexible and durable soft leather sandals with flower accents and leafy cutouts are available from Diapers.com for $38.

Photo: Celebrity Baby Scoop

Flip Floppin': Maine Isle Flip Flops

AmandaHill — Sat, 02 May 2009 01:00:00 GMT

As a huge flip flop fan, I'd like to give a high five to LL Bean for these gorgeous Main Isle Flip Flops. They come with the back strap to keep them on tiny feet. Additionally, they're availabe in brown, black, pink and blue with many little prints.

Click on over to check them out.

This Mother's Day Get Her Shoes . . . and Them Too

JeanneSager — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:26:00 GMT

I never latched onto the "Mother's Day as shoe giving holiday" until now. Yes, moms like shoes (so do a lot of dads for that matter), but we need shoes in which we can run after our kids.

Wouldn't you know they'd come out of a place known for taking the adventure off road?

Jeep's new J-41 line takes the juvenile shoe line we love for our kids and focuses it on their mothers, with cute sandals and heels that are sturdy enough for racing off across the playground. There are dress up and dress down options, depending on what kind of mom you are - and what kind of kid you have.

And since we're all about going green here on Droolicious, each J-41 shoe line is environmentally friendly with a partially recycled outsole and some one hundred percent recycled and recyclable materials.

Shop the line at shopping.com or get the Journey shoe above at Amazon.

Star Baby: Jessica Alba’s Babe Doesn’t Honor the Fashion Rules

SunnyChanel — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:30:00 GMT

The fashion rule is that you can only wear white shoes between Memorial Day and Labor Day. But Jessica Alba’s 10-month-old daughter Honor is a fashion scofflaw and doesn’t follow that old school rule. How does Honor choose to rebel? With a pair of Pediped Isabel white leather crib shoes. You can pick up a pair a pair direct from Pediped here for $32.

Photo: Just Jared

Star Baby: Nicole Ritchie Lets Her Daughter See Kai Run

SunnyChanel — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Expectant mommy Nicole Ritchie was out and about with her 1-year-old daughter Harlow in West Hollywood. Harlow is ready for walking in her ruby red, sweet and sturdy See Kai Run ‘Monica’ Mary Janes. These handcrafted butter-soft sheepskin suede soled shoes have a Velcro closure, are extra padded and well, just super cute. You can pick up a pair direct from See Kai Run here for $32.

Photo: Celebrity Baby Blog

Star Baby – What Valentina Wore to Mommy’s Rehearsal Dinner

SunnyChanel — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:00:00 GMT

So mommy and daddy are getting married! What to wear, what to wear. Valentina, the 1 ½ year old daughter of Salma Hayak and CEO François-Henri Pinault, opted to wear a silver gray sweater coat and a pair of Stride Rite NMS Nicolette Dress Shoes in the gun metal hue. Valentina wore these sturdy leather Mary Jane’s to her parents rehearsal dinner at Punta Della Dogana, a newly restored palace in Venice, Italy. You can pick up a pair of these simple stunners here for $50.

Star Kid: Tori Spellings Daughter Sports the Checks

SunnyChanel — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Tori Spelling’s baby daughter Stella accompanied mom to a recent book signing to promote her new tome, Mommywood. Young Stella matched mom with a black and white ensemble accented by a green bow at the waist. But something the ultra thin Tori can’t fit into to? Stella super cute checked Mary Jane’s by Pediped. Here Stella sports the Natasha houndstooth printed fabric shoes are a triple threat; their cute, their comfy and they’re approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association. You can pick up a pair here for $32.

Photo: JustJared

Star Kid: Shiloh Borrows Big Sis’s Shoes

SunnyChanel — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:31:00 GMT

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt along with daughters Zahara and Shiloh were doing something that mere mortals are apt to partake in, they went shopping. While in Long Island, the Pitt/Jolie clan picked up some groceries at the Stop & Shop and were kind enough to pose for photos and sign autographs along the way.

Shy Shiloh, who hid behind her blankey, sported a pair of big sis Zahara’s shoes - the silver and black Naturio Nat 7703 sparkly Mary Janes she was spotted wearing a couple of months ago. Or perhaps the girls like to match and they each have a pair? If you want in on the action, you can pick up set of these Velcro closing, thick rubber soled sturdy Mary Janes from Pepperlime right here for $50.

Braided Metallic Sandals

AmandaHill — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Sometimes simple sandals are best for warm weather play. These Braided Metallic Sandals for girls look fun and easy for play, yet they would also pair nicely with a smocked dress or other warm weather classics.

Click on over to Old Navy to check these out.

Under the Sea Collection Has Arrived

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:28:00 GMT

Summer clothes for kids are just so darn adorable. And at these prices you’ll be able to indulge in a new warm weather wardrobe.

It’s hard to beat Old Navy for pricing and style. There’s nothing not to like about the new Under the Sea Collection. At $8.50 for these Faux-Buckle Espadrilles and $12.50 for this Flutter-Sleeve Seashell Top, your little beach beauty will be stepping out in style this summer.

Star Baby: Tori Spelling and Daughter Play Dress Up

SunnyChanel — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:55:00 GMT

What do you wear to mommy’s book release party? If you are the infant daughter of 90210 alumni Tori Spelling you dress to the nines in a flirty party dress with matching headband and, of course, a pair of fancy shoes. At a recent party to debut Tori’s second book, her daughter Stella wore a pair of patent leather shoes similar to this NMS Nicolette Dress pair by Stride Rite. You can pick a pair of these for $50 direct from Stride Rite here.

Photo: Just Jared

Star Baby: Valentina with Salma in St Tropez

SunnyChanel — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT

What does a baby do when they’re not having their ‘name dropped’ in a Prince song? Why hanging out in St. Tropez, natch. Valentina, the daughter of Salma Hayek was being carried by mom while on vacation there. Not sure why Valentina’s being carried, she’s wearing a sturdy pair of shoes that are great for early walkers. Here Valentia is wearing a pair of blue Converse Chuck Low Sneakers which sport some old school classic style. You can pick up a pair from Nordstrom’s here for $24.95. Getting yourself over to St. Tropez or name checked in a Prince song, well you’re on your own there.

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Sasha Obama Wears Shoes From Target

SunnyChanel — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:30:00 GMT

At the annual egg roll at the nation’s capital, Sasha Obama rushed to the race taking place on the White House grounds. What did she wear for this athletic feat? Why some old school Converse high tops. And she didn’t just wear a normal everyday pair of Converse. She wore a pair of the Converse One Star high tops from the line sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide. These simple lace up sneakers go for $19.99 here at Target Online (regular Converse high tops go for about $29). Another example of the Obama’s wearing clothing that we can all afford.

Got a doodle lover? Graffeeti Sneakers

AmandaHill — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

If you have a child that loves to doodle on anything and everything, the Graffeeti sneakers might be the answer to the problem. You see, this shoes were made to be doodled on. They come with six multi colored pens that can be used to fancy them up. They also come in several attractive styles for both boys and girls.

Click on over to Graffeeti.com to check them out! Let them get their graffiti on with Graffeeti!

Big Deal: Kicks that Fit Their Feet

JeanneSager — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:02:00 GMT

Ever feel like your kids pull a Goldilocks between the shoe store and the house? At the store they're a little big - just right to grow into - but by the time you get home they're too small.

Fisher-Price is making shoes just right for kids with their new Fit Zone line, sneakers and sandals for little feet that are big on comfort and make a tiny dent on your wallet.

Turn the shoes over, and each one has three bands across the tip of the sole, one of "too big," one for "too small" and one for "fit zone" (not quite the same ring as "just right," but we'll let them go with the name of the shoe). Place your kid's heel against the "place heel here" marker at the other end of the shoe (natch), and see where their toes fall for fail-safe sizing.

They're fail-safe in the morning too - the Abby (above) isn't the only one in the line to slip on and slip off, so kids can play "me do it" and still get out the door in the morning.

The shoes are only available through Kmart, which is holding a sale through Sunday, the 12th, so get over there to get 'em while they're just right.

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These Feet Were Made for Storytelling

JeanneSager — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:17:00 GMT

If you think every footprint tells a story, you'll be scooting out to get a set of the storytelling shoes from Scooterbees.

Little booties made in sizes for kids up to age twenty-four months, they're the perfect shoes for early walkers - soft, pliable and made to fit every kind of foot thanks to the wrap-around design. Slip their feet into the fabric shoes, and fasten first with one Velcro flap then the next to make the perfect fit. It's the flaps that tell the story - each imprinted with a different design, from little pandas to big elephants. Open the top flap and there's yet another design - another story - beneath.

Made of recycled fibers, with non-slip soles made from ThermoPlastic Elastomer, a degradable material made of carbon and hydrogen, Scooterbees guarantee their little feet won't leave behind massive carbon footprints.

We love them because they're machine washable, not to mention CPSIA compliant!

Prices vary, but most styles are $37.95. Scoot on over to get them at Amazon.

Inchworm Shoes Designed to Grow with Kids' Feet

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Few things can bust the budget so frustratingly as shoes that outlive their usefulness with every half-size growth spurt -- and while I'd always reserve judgment until actually getting to test a pair, I love the idea behind Inchworm shoes, which adjust to grow up to a full size bigger in a few easy steps.

Press the iFit button on the side of each shoe, tug the kicks where you need them to be (either 1/2 size or a full size up), and turn the kids loose. Inchworm's online store offers 18 different designs, and if you're worried about the shoes turning into accordions once the kids start running around in them, the site's "Questions" section claims the iFit system is rigorous enough to make this nearly impossible.

Available in (initial) sizes from 10 to 3 -- learn more at Inchworm. [CrunchGear]