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Mules have had a bad rep in the past, but we’re happy to report the modern mule is now attractive, versatile and stylish! Don’t believe us? Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and Manolo Blahnik prove our point.

Have you ever wanted something so bad that you contemplated, even if just for a second, stealing it? Shoe Thief understands. The newly launched discount shoe shopping site offers incredible bargains on tons of designer shoes, with certain items marked down to 85% off their original value!

Theodora & Callum is the collection known for its travel-inspired scarves, jewelry, shoes and handbags. And though the pieces evoke memories of far-off places like Istanbul, Mykonos, and Capri, the collection fit in quite well last weekend in East Hampton.

Whether you’re looking for a fun place to try on gorgeous footwear or are on the hunt for a great pair of rare shoes, Ruia is worth a visit. And with complimentary drinks and a television, we have no doubt you’ll have any trouble finding a shopping buddy.

It’s about to get a whole lot easier to get your hands on a pair of coveted Fiorentini + Baker boots. You know the rustic, yet sexy boots that you see celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Biel and Alessandra Ambrosio spending their days in? It’s these pairs by designer Deborah Baker

Imagine two unrelated and timeless brands combining their most symbolic elements. Well, this fantasy scenario comes alive in the Missoni for the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star line.

G.H. Bass & Co., the iconic, heritage footwear brand teams up with Rachel Antonoff – fashion’s current it-girl – for an exciting new collection that will roll into stores just in time for the 2011 spring season.

Camilla Skovgaard presents a new line of shoes guaranteed to have every woman strutting the city streets in confidence. Her women’s shoes offer a new twist on the concept of modernity with a unique edginess unparalleled by any other style.

When the thermometer starts topping 100 and not even an iced coffee will do, it’s time to reassess your fashion options. Of course, the heat and its effects can’t always be avoided, so it’s best to do what any girl would: fight back against the sun with shades and hats, cleverly apply bronzer and wear as few clothes as possible.

We mentioned Boxing Kitten’s pattern-crazy bodices and skirts before, but now the brand is coming out with a limited-edition shoe. Designed in collaboration with Osborn, the eco-friendly “Cheeky” shoe (the heel is made from recycled tires) takes the playful tribal patterns of Boxing Kitten and marries them with a summer oxford with open side panels. With only 50 pairs made (and going fast), each shoe is a model in exclusivity, signed by the cobbler that created it.

Men will get some extra Louboutin lovin’ this season. It looks like the luxury French shoe and bag designer will soon be known for more than his candy apple red soles.

Christian Louboutin’s sky-high heels may not seem like the best things to maneuver in on the dance floor. But that didn’t stop two leggy dancers—as well as Louboutin himself—from channeling Fred Astair in a new video on fashion website FASHIONAIR.

The warm weather bootie has provided a valuable option for those stuck in not-quite-warm and not-quite-cold spring weather. Mostly covered, except for a peep toe and some side cut-outs, Gucci’s “Clemence” high-heeled platform leads the pack in mossy-taupe leather. The blow of the 4.1-inch heel is softened a bit by a built-in wooden platform, giving the otherwise sleek leather look a slightly rustic feel. The “Clemence” shoe joins an entire arsenal of Gucci Spring 2010 platforms—in utterly wearable greys, blacks, whites and nudes. Available to purchase on the Gucci website, these leg-extending wonder shoes can be worn from sunny LA to dreary New York—provided it’s not raining.