SPRING/SUMMER


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Blue Belles
London Underground, Nina Dolls Play It Cool

Who said blue was just for boys? Spring ’09 shines a spotlight on this calming color found everywhere from prints and patents to suedes and canvas. Prominently showcased in all silhouettes, blue is equally popular on casual beach styles and dressed-up heels.

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Vanna by Impo

Price:
Retails for $55

The flirty peacock blue patent slingback adds a coat of polish to any night-out ensemble. A comfortable 3 ¼-inch heel, X-style front and secure wraparound elastic-stretch heel strap let her dance the night away in chic comfort.

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Ferns by Rampage

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Retails for $50

If she’s got it, she’ll want to flaunt it in Rampage’s Ferns shoe. The main focus is a 3 ½-inch teal wedge with triangular cut-out, but the floral-patterned peep toe is perked up with an open instep and heel-matching patent criss-cross detail.

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Caboodle by Nina Dolls

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Retails for $79

Caboodle declares its party affiliation with antique tumbled spa blue leather and a stay-put T-style ankle strap in leather and braided jute. The peep-toe sandal is finished with brown leather and pewter stud accents, and a pumped-up 3 ½-inch cork-covered heel.

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A Great Leap by London Underground

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Retails for $99

This clasp-free elastic slingback features a bella donna blue suede upper with contrast stitching in bone, as well as the brand’s trademark decorative side snap. The peep toe stands 3 inches tall with a sturdy diagonal leather raw wrap heel, soled in rubber with embedded organic jute.

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Castaway by Body Glove

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Retails for $34.99

Riding the eco wave, the Castaway is offered in denim-colored (or khaki) biodegradable canvas upper. Other environmentally-friendly features include recycled foam footbed padding, a raw natural cork midsole, jute fiber stitching and a recycled car tire sole.

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Candy by Cobian

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Retails for $30

A bright blue PVC wedge makes it tough enough for the beach, but black suede-look synthetic straps with stylized contrast stitching maintain its status as a summer dress accessory.

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