You know that we love shoes so we thought that we would share our favorite high heel shoe stores with you. When you need a quick foot fashion fix or you have the time to search for that coveted pair, here are our favorite haunts. Here are five online high heel shoe stores and five brick and mortar stores that we just know that you will flip for.

Retail High Heel Shoe Stores

For when you need a little retail therapy and have some precious spare time away from kids, school or work.

Aldo

Honestly, we couldn’t love Aldo more. Pop into a store for a kicky pair of sneakers, sandals or a fierce pair of heels. Committed to the community, the Aldo Group actively supports YouthAids, War Child and the Cure Foundation. Spring 2016 they are rolling out a Personal Stylist program. Schedule a private shopping session at your local store and meet one-on-one with a stylist. http://www.aldoshoes.com/

DSW

DSW, which stands for Designer Shoe Warehouse is exactly that. A giant, well organized warehouse of gorgeous shoes, oftentimes designer brands are marked down with deep discounts. If this doesn’t entice you enough DSW offers a great rewards program for frequent shoppers. With over 400 stores nationwide, we love the convenience and the variety of this shoe super store. http://www.dsw.com/

Chinese Laundry

Started in 1981, Chinese Laundry has always been dedicated to beautiful footwear for young women. With three stores, and product lines in both Macy’s and Nordstrom’s, Chinese Laundry has grown to encompass seven brands. Always at the forefront of fashion, they are one of the most stylish high heel shoe stores and offer a refreshing variety of price points. http://www.chineselaundry.com/

Nordstrom

Shoe lovers flock like homing pigeons to Nordstrom, and for good reason. Nordstrom always seems to have the best shoes before anyone else. Also, their sales are legendary and the return policy is generous. Nordstrom claims to help people have style, not just buy fashion, and they have been doing that for over 100 years. What’s not to love about Nordstrom? http://shop.nordstrom.com/

Famous Footwear

We love Famous Footwear because it is everywhere. With over 1,000 stores across the country, it is not just one of our favorite high heel shoe stores, they have lots of shoes for everyone on your list, men and kiddos can find great kicks there as well! http://www.famousfootwear.com/

Online High Heel Shoe Stores

For when you’d rather shop with your fingers and not your feet, there are a number of delightful high heel shoe stores just a couple clicks away.

Sole Society

The Sole Society site is a favorite high heel shoe store, but offers so much more. Clothes, handbags and other accessories are in stylish abundance. With free shipping on orders over $50 and a live chat 24/7, this is a great resource for putting together that extra-special outfit. http://www.solesociety.com/

Zappos

If you haven’t yet heard of Zappos, it is the online giant shoe retailer of the internet. They seem to carry every size and every brand so plan to spend a good amount of time browsing around. Quite frankly, the search filters are a little staggering. You can specify shoe type, size, style, color, material and much more. Once you join their rewards program you get free shipping and returns. http://www.zappos.com/

Shoe Dazzle

Shoe Dazzle offers interesting options for the shoe lover. There are two options, first, as a “Basic Customer” you can shop and buy as you please. The second option “VIP Membership” comes with a monthly charge of $39.95-which you can postpone, and you can shop each month and receive lots of fun perks. Sound intriguing? Try dabbling in the Dazzle. http://www.shoedazzle.com/

Shoe Buy

Shoe Buy is another online shoe super store that carries over 1,200 brands. With free shipping and returns, they pretty much promise to have exactly what you are looking for. They offer coupon codes and a rewards program, so if you’ve got frisky fingers give Shoe Buy a try. http://www.shoebuy.com/

Heels.com

Last but not least favorite, like the name suggests, heels.com is the ultimate online high heel shoe store. There are a few flats thrown in for fun, but this is your one stop shop for something high and pretty. The homepage has little videos of women walking around in high heels which are nifty if you are a first-time wearer or simply re-entering the high heel scene. http://www.heels.com/

It is clear that we simply love shoes and we love shopping for them. We hope that you love these stores and sites as much as we do, because you can never have too many pairs of high heel!

Spring shoes are one of the best things about this season! Antsy feet rejoice as they bask in the spotlight of a polished pedicure and a dainty peep toe. Warm sun feeds not only the soul, but if feeds the sole. Here are our favorite spring high heels that we think you will love just as much as we do.

Nine West’s Kookie Slingback Mary Jane Pointy Toe

Be still my beating heart, these slingbacks are the sweetest! With a pointy toe and a 3-inch heel, the Kookie can be on day or night or day to night with nary a wobble. We loved them in denim with nude accents until we saw the nude snake skin and then the black snake skin and now, well, we are just in love with them all.

Sole Society’s Angelica

This red white gingham pointed toe pump is sophisticatedly cute. A sexy Strawberry Shortcake would wear to these to the office to perfect her strong lunch game. So stylish with a nude 2 and 3/4 inch heel, they are a go-to spring high heel.

Sole Society’s Jensine Suede Mid Heel Pump

What makes this mid heel so fierce is the edgy bow embellishment on the side. Soft mustard suede meets a 2 ½ inch heel which means these shoes were made for walking. Plus, the neutral color matches everything.

The Glamo Dress Sandal by Guess

The always glamorous Guess brings us this light gold beauty, tastefully doused in rhinestones. With an open toe and closed heel, these boast a 4 and ½ inch heel promising that these spring high heels will bring some sparkle to your step!

Vince Camuto’s Callista Floral Pump

This pair of heels is a study in juxtaposition. The Callista has the classic line of the pump yet is covered in a colorful floral print. The 4-inch heel holds the sophistication high while the bright floral brings the fun.

Steve Madden Varcityy

Another floral pump, the Varcityy features a fabric floral print, but also a slick black heel and a black outline. The heel contrasts with the vibrant colors with a shiny black, almost patent leather, which gives this sweet pair a serious edge.

Vince Camuto Baletts

Love the colors in these floral prints: ruby with a touch of turquoise and navy. A closed toe and closed heel with cut-outs in between, these spring high heels are simply a must for a spring night on the town.

Sole Society’s Magnolia in Poppy

Poppy is one of our favorite colors because, simply stated, it pops! We love it on the extremities, especially feet and fingernails. Butter soft suede has laser-cut details which lend this pair an edge. A pointy toe and 3-inch heel make this a winner on any court.

Hannah Dress Sandal By Fergalicious

Fans of the strappy sandal will love the Hannah! Crisscrossing faux leather or fabric straps wrap the foot, leaving the toe exposed yet keep the foot secure with a closed back and ankle strap. A traction outsole and 3 inch heel will keep you on your toes and on the dance floor.

Camba by Jessica Simpson

Yes, you “Camba” with this saucy pair of spring high heels. A flirtatious lace fabric keeps it sexy and keeps it understated. The peekaboo mesh and Vivid Red color make this classic pump flirty and fresh.

We are pleased to present this small selection of wallet-friendly finds; and we hope that this helps you spring into your Spring season in a very fashionable way.

Have you ever watched a film with a lead female character or two and enjoyed it so much that at the very end you felt a little bit…emotional? And has this feeling perhaps led you to think, “I need to watch this again with (insert BFF’s name here) and I need to call her RIGHT NOW and tell her all about it”?

It happens. It happens and it doesn’t have anything to do with quantifiable evidence. A feel-good-about-the-sisterhood movie might not have won any Oscars or stars or thumbs up, but it can make you feel lucky to have your girlfriends and it might make you want to be a better one.

A strong group of girlfriends is like having a pot of gold and it’s always a delight to see that magic happen on the big screen (or even the little screen if you're anything like me in college).

Here’s a very short list, in somewhat chronological order, of our favorite movies featuring women helping women. 

1. Thelma & Louise (1991)

Iconic; Thelma & Louise is what every woman thinks of when she thinks of films about women helping women. World-weary Louise helps doe-eyed Thelma out of uncomfortable man situations while fleeing to Mexico in a convertible mustang. Their decision-making, how the stakes get higher and higher, the scenery and that soundtrack! This film surpasses the term chick flick and is more a spiritual thriller with some seriously young Brad Pitt eye-candy thrown in. Best movie ending ever. I’d probably floor it off a cliff if Harvey Keitel was chasing me.

2. Steel Magnolias (1989)

Another one not to miss, I think of this film as paving the way for Thelma & Louise. A high-voltage cast of southern women see their friend's (Sally Field) daughter (Julia Roberts) marry and then die a tragic death. The life challenges they face together and the way these old and new friends communicate is so subtle and sensitive it is a good friendship lesson to us all. Full of excellent one-liners and killer scenes (armadillo cake anyone?), this is a woman's classic.

3. Practical Magic (1998)

Okay, this didn’t get many stars, not many good reviews or any thumbs up. There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of it... but it’s fun to watch with your girlfriends anyway. The basic plot is that two sister witches have been cursed upon. The curse entails that the men they fall in love with will die an early death. They also drink piña coladas and have dance parties in the middle of the night. Need I say more? Goran Visnjic -- Dr. Luka from ER, hello! (that’s who put Croatia on the map for me) -- is the swarthy bad guy. The sisters have to work together to exorcise them out of their lives. Maybe not technically a classic, but a fun watch, especially around Halloween.

4. Sex in the City-Movie #1 (2008)

This could not be left out. Like it or not, Sex in the City is the TV series of our generation that taught women to speak to each on another level. The movie features the characters we all know and scenes that we’ve all been through before, packing up and moving, escaping from the love of your life. Buying your wedding dress at a vintage store and then ditching your penthouse -- oh, wait-that would NEVER happen. Regardless of reality these are four friends that stick together through the best of times and the worst of times.

5. Bridesmaids (2011)

Bridesmaids is a great example of women helping women and the dark jealous resentment that some women have the capacity to harbor. This is a film about two frenemies planning their friend’s wedding. Lots of funny and tragic things happen. Actually, many tragic things happen. However the grand finale is the wedding scene featuring the band Wilson Phillips singing “Hold On”, which is an awesome way to show the women had united.

Why We Love Films About Women Helping Women

A few themes stood out in compiling this list: tragedy, bonding, sensitivity and above all, a sense of humor. Leading lady characters carry a depth and grace that isn’t often seen in their male counterparts, and the traits of depth and grace are exemplified when they are helping each other.

Obviously, this is an abbreviated list, but there are so many! Please share your favorites and explain why.