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Head to Bloomingdale’s 59th Street on Friday, March 15 to meet luxury shoe designer Ruthie Davis and check out her new shoe collection. With fans like Beyonce, Emma Roberts and Lady Gaga to name a few, we must check out her collection! Click through for more info.

Stuart Weitzman is headed to SoHo! The brand is opening its first downtown store in the trendy shopping neighborhood this January. Find out more after the jump.

Are you one of those women who would never be seen wearing flats? Well if you are then we have something for you to salivate over. We at CITYist have selected some great fall pumps that will be great for day and some great picks for evening. We want them all!

Shoe shopping for a great cause? Here at Cityist, we think this is the ultimate win-win situation. Young Hollywood starlets Brooklyn Decker, Julianne Hough, Chloë Grace Moretz, and others have each co-designed a footwear style with Stuart Weitzman for the Stuart Weitzman Young Hollywood Cares Collection. This exclusive collection will benefit Dr. Marsha A. Moses’ research in ovarian cancer at the Folkman Institute in Boston.

Iconic shoe brand Nine West has teamed up with Pamela Love, the artistic jewelry designer, to bring you one of the most crave-worthy hybrid motorcycle/cowboy boots to ever grace Nine West’s shelves.

Maybe it’s Fashion Week withdrawal setting in already, but lately (i.e. since we were four years old) we’ve been desperately longing to get the storybook version of our life started already. With no life-size gingerbread house or Ryan Gosling proposals in sight, we’re relieved to at least be able to inject some fantasy into our wardrobe with Charlotte Olympia and Olympia Le-Tan’s “Charlotte’s Web”-inspired accessories. Learn more after the jump.

Keds is giving us a reason to finally heed our mothers’ advice to wear practical shoes. Find out why we might give our heels the season off after the jump.

Christian Louboutin is launching the Farida family, a brand new style of handbags for their fall/winter collection. Check out the new line here!

The leaves may soon be changing, but we’re staying green this fall with OKA b.’s colorful, eco-friendly ballet flats made from recycled materials.

The oh-so-chic & affordable shoe company, Nine West, has dipped a toe (okay, a whole foot) into the digital age with the launch of their fashion-focused video-centric network that spans across YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.

In “why-hasn’t-anyone-thought-of-this-yet?” news, Cristina Palomo Nelson and Megan Papay are debuting their line of convertible kicks that go from saddle shoes to loafers with a couple of swift snaps. We foresee major indecision and a lot of snapping in our future.

Recently, while going out in the city, and even walking through department stores, I have been noticing this edgy trend that caught my eye. Toe cap shoes, or peek shoes, have been appearing everywhere featured in different colors, with various detailing. This look has got us all most definetly returning to that 1950’s glamour.

Embrace the loafer this season, with Miu Miu’s gorgeous velvet option. Check here for all the pretty details and more photos.

Ring in the summer with a pair of Keds Champions in orange or purple tie dye. Get more information about these cute kicks after the jump!

New Keds Champion Whimsy prints are a surefire way to put a spring in your step this season. Click to see these cute shoes!

Liberty of London and Dr. Martens have teamed together to create one of the most lust worthy collaborations of the summer. Liberty of London’s refined, vintage floral patterns juxtaposed against Dr. Martens rebellious, rough and tumble designs is a match made in collaboration heaven. Check these pieces out and either book your plane ticket to London now or patiently wait until next month when the collection hits Dr. Martens stores.

The Design Museum in London, England is featuring the first retrospective of celebrated shoe designer Christian Louboutin. The exhibition highlights twenty years of the designer’s artistry as well as the inspiration behind those iconic, glossy red soles. Click to read more about the exhibit and its celebrity filled debut!

The Missoni for Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Collection is available just in time to put a little spring in your step! Check out the various styles and information on where to get these cute kicks.

Belle & Clive has just opened the Wedding Belles Boutique where brides-to-be are able to find designer sales at members prices! In addition, there is a contest on Pinterest for one bride to win her dream dress! Check out some favorites of the collection and find out how to enter the contest here!

Nike Sportswear and Liberty of London have come together once again to create a breathtaking line of running shoes and casual wear sneakers. The summer 2012 Nike x Liberty collection features Nike’s signature styles of FREE 5.0, Cortez, and the Air Max One in Liberty’s Lagos Laurel print. Read on to see more of CITYist’s newest sportswear crave and a sneak peek into the second half of this collaboration to be launched in May, featuring the Nike Dunk Sky High with a hidden wedge heel.

Rockport has announced Erin Wasson as the new face of the brand for its Fall 2012 marketing campaign. The campaign will feature Wasson during a day in her model life rocking key pieces from Rockport’s Fall collection of stylish and comfortable footwear.

Looking for something to spice up your wardrobe? Well we at CITYist have found it! Check out out these amazing open toe booties from Balenciaga.

To celebrate One Day Without Shoes, TOMS will be hosting a Barefoot Walk at Tompkins Square Park on April 10. Go barefoot for the whole day, an hour, or even a minute to raise awareness for children in need!

Nude shoes are standing out as a spring 2012 trend. WIth nude showing up in many different styles, including pumps, sandals, and flats, this classic style is easy, flawless, and the perfect accessory for any outfit.

To mark 75 years of quality, comfort and style, PF Flyers is launching a new campaign for Spring 2012. The anniversary campaign will consist of a 75th anniversary capsule collection, the re-launch of PFFlyers.com and a video-based series featuring a cast of select style-makers who embody PF Flyers’ brand values and aesthetic. Join PF Flyer’s in celebrating its 75th Anniversary!