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Sparkles & Studs: Heels That Shine for New Year's

It’s that time of year, again. Are you ready to ring in 2015 with a fabulous pair of sparkling heels? There is no shortage of sparkle and shine out there, and so many pairs feature incredible details like lace-like embellishments, laser cut-outs and other fantastic elements. If your plans feature a stud on your arm, that’s great, if not, get all the studs you need by donning a new pair of heels from our New Year's List:

Technically an ankle boot, the Agnes makes a fierce foot for for stepping out on New Year’s Eve. With Silver laminated leather, black leather microstuds and eyelits they are on sale now! Also, nab that matching-(but not too matching) Agnes clutch. At sergiorossi.com for $795.00

 

At a Santa-approved price point, the Helena by Dolce Vita is a stiletto with laser cut leather-lace like details. Featuring mini studs and a four inch heel, you will be the belle of the ball! So feminine and available in black, black/white or caramel. At dolcevita.com for $200.00

 

Black gold incrusted sandals provide just the right amount of smolder. Marc by Marc Jacobs has put together his Clean Sexy Sandal with a classy sparkle. An open toe and a three inch heel will be sure to garner double and triple takes from all at the NYE party. At Zappos.com for $298.00

 

A triple threat, in boot form. The Nikita by Lauren Lorraine is not for the faint of heart. A pointy toe boot with a three inch heel, this can go sleek and tall over the knee, scrunch for an edgier look or extra scrunch for ankle height. They are sexy any way and covered in black sequins. At Nordstom.com for $139.95

 

Who doesn’t love Kate Spade? Especially when she makes Charm pumps in four different shades of glitter: Silver, Black, Multicolor and Platinum. Pick your color and dance ‘til dawn! This peep-toe sling back will make a statement to last all year. At Katespade.com for $328.00

 

Ring in the New Year by making a splash in the Jessica Simpson Carlin pump. Strappy, studded with a pointy toe and cut-outs, these shoes will make an impression. Ankle high with a four inch heel the Carlin will take you to new heights this year. At Nordstrom.com for $69.47

 

Check out the Ursula Metallic Strappy Heel, by a woman who knows her shoes, Diane Von Furstenberg. Known as the ultimate after dark sandal, these are so fierce yet done in a soft silver iguana leather. Open toe with a tapered heel - set your intention for 2015 while wearing these. At dvf.com for $199.00

 

Hit that New Year’s Eve party so hard, you give it a black eye. This cage platform sandal by BCBGeneration features a tall, spiked four and a half inch heel. Detailed cut outs in a silvery matte bronze with a back zip closure will bring some ferocity to your night. At Nordstrom.com for $148.95

 

A black wedge heel with strappy studs, this bootie works well with skinny jeans or a leather mini. This pair might even be versatile enough to sneak into the office every once in a while. Naughty Monkeys Angle Tangle comes in black and taupe. At Macys.com for $139.00

 

From the maker of those jeans we love, Joe’s Jeans makes a mean pump. Check out the Laney II in black suede with a pointy toe covered in microstuds and a wraparound ankle strap. The soft suede contrast is incredible. At Heels.com for $144.99

Regardless of your New Year’s Eve plans or traditions, make this an annual excuse to treat your feet to an incredible pair of heels. With all styles and price points in mind, the shoe world is full of fabulous options. Cheers to a sparkly and shining 2015!

Looking for a great hostess gift or accessory for your own heels? Try Clickless high heel protectors, just $12.95 for 4 total pair. 

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Spring Trend Watch: Two Toned Ankle Strap Heels

Ahh, Spring. One day you think it's on the doorstep, the next you get six inches of snow. Hey, at least there isn't a snow boot shortage (unless you live in on the east coast). In any case, back to Spring. We're already seeing the spring runway fashions on the streets when weather permits. And one of the big trends we're seeing is two-toned ankle strap heels.

The great thing about ankle strap heels is the support, and the wonderful thing about having two colors is, well, more colors! Buying your favorite heels in two tones means you no longer have to buy them in both colors for them to work with both outfits. Make sense? 

Without further ado, we give you some of our favorite two-toned heels for the Spring season.

Alexander Wang

Giorgio Armani

Halogen 

Dolce Vita

Jeffrey Campbell

Manolo Blahnik

Pedro Garcia

See by Chloe

Charles David

Valentino

Jimmy Choo
(Sometimes they even sneak in a third color!)

 

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Oscar Shoes: Our Picks for 2014's Leading Ladies

This Sunday marks the 86th annual Academy Awards, better known as The Oscars. We can't wait to sit around with our best girlfriends sipping champaign, eating finger foods and critiquing the fashions. At this point, we have no idea what Oscar's leading ladies will be wearing. Only the real insiders are privy to that info. But what we do know is what's on the cutting edge of shoe fashion, and if we had our way, all outfits would start and end with the shoe. So, without further ado, we give you our picks for the 2014 Oscar shoes.

The Nominees and the Shoes We'd Choose

Actress in a Leading Role

Amy Adams, American Hustle

We've loved Amy Adams in former roles like Enchanted and The Muppets, but American Hustle is a different character for her. In it, she is enlisted in a bribery scam where the would-be stripper from New Mexico plays an British upper-class woman. She does a fabulous job playing a dynamic role, which is why we've selected these dynamic, metallic chain-fringe sandals from Gianvito Rossi. 

Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine

A "victim" of a financial scandal involving her former husband, Jasmine (played by Blanchett) finds herself suddenly broke but in denial. She takes a flight, first class no doubt, to her sister's house in San Francisco, still clinging to her expensive rings and high fashion. For her character, we chose this snakeskin pointed toe pump from Alexander McQueen.

Sandra Bullock, Gravity

In a telescope space mission, Sandra Bullock's character plays a scientific engineer who, along with co-star George Clooney, is the victim of a terrible circumstance. After debris destroys their space shuttle, we find the two floating in space in a dazzling spectacle of filmography. One of the critiques of the film is that Bullock's hair doesn't free float as it really would in space, and for that reason we've selected these gravity-defying six-inch platform pump from Christian Louboutin.

Judi Dench, Philomena

Based on a true story, Philomena is about an elderly Irish woman, played by Dame Judi Dench, searching for the son she gave up for adoption as a teen. She plays a common middle class woman with former ties to the convent and a very utilitarian wardrobe. That's why we've chosen this staple black low-heel pump from Christian Louboutin. 

Judi Dench Oscar Shoes

Meryl Streep, August: Osage County

Among a star-studded cast, Meryl Streep plays the matriarch of a family who has reconvened in Oklahoma to pay respects to the patriarch of the family, who died in an apparent suicide. Quarrels and revelations come into play in the dark comedy. For her nomination, we chose these snake-inspired numbers from Giuseppe Zanotti.

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What's Happening at Clickless?

It feels too late to even say so, but Happy New Year. 2013 was a whirlwind for us, with television appearances, fashion week, and other business opportunities. Well, if 2013 was great, 2014 is going to be a doozy. 

So far this year, we've already launched our brand new website (hint: you're looking at it), featuring an easier, more instinctive checkout process. We've also released brand new packaging for our heel protectors and sole pads. 

We will also be attending FN Platform this week in Las Vegas. FN Platform is an international footwear event from Magic Market Week and Footwear News. We hope to connect with 1,600 other footwear labels to help shape the future of the industry. 

Needless to say, we've been a bit busy. But we are looking forward to getting back to regularly posting here on our shoe fashion blog and keeping you posted on social media. 

Wishing you the best as 2014 continues...

XO
Nicole

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Heel to Toes's Top 10 Blogs of 2013

Welcome to 2014. What a year 2013 was! We wish you nothing but happiness, love and good fashion this year. In light of this wish, we give you our top articles from 2013, as voted by your readership. We hope you continue to find our blog useful for fashion tips, trends and other fun tidbits. As always, we hope you enjoy Clickless. We are committed to products that help you extend the life of your high heels by protecting them, while reducing the sound your heels make when walking on harsh surfaces.

Yours Truly,
Nicole
 

10. Why Should You Protect Your High Heels

We know you've invested a pretty penny in those shoes of yours, so that's why we wrote this little number to help you protect your investment. Prevent and remediate scuffs, damage from harsh surfaces and regular wear and tear with our tips.

9. Clickless Featured on Bethenny Show

This was a fun one for our 2013. We were featured on The Bethenny Frankel Show in her ongoing segment "Bethenny in Your Business". Our sales have really spiked since the show aired, and we have been overwhelmed with great feedback about how Clickless has helped to protect and reduce the noise for high heel wearers the world over. 

8. Our Favorite Quotes About Shoes

From Marilyn to Cinderella, shoes are an important part of both history and our daily lives. We've pooled together our favorite quotes and sayings about shoes and shoe fashion.

7. How to Wear Dresses with Heels

This might seem obvious, but based upon the popularity of this article, it's obviously a common question. While we always encourage your own creative touch, there are simply some steadfast rules that the fashion world has accepted about heels and dresses.

6. 10 Famous Celebrity High Heel Moments

We all love a classic celebrity moment. From Carrie Bradshaw to Sandra Dee, Hollywood has had many classic high heel moments, and we recap our favorites with this blog list.

5. Trend Watch: Ankle Strap High Heels

Ankle strap high heels were, and continue to be, on the trend lists. Check out our analysis of the trend along with some photos.

4. In or Out? Today's Fashion for Women at Work

What does the modern day work attire look like for professionals in different fields? From jewelry to shoes, we review which fashions are in and which have gone out to lunch.

3. 5 of the Highest Heels Ever Worn

This post was just for fun, but it was so popular it drove to number three on our list. We all know the pain that wearing high heels can sometimes cause, and seeing women wear oversized heels is just fascinating.

2. How to Make High Heels More Comfortable

Speaking of high heels causing pain, our dear readers are obviously interested in how to lessen that uncomfortable feeling that wearing high heels sometimes causes. That's half of the reason why we invented Clickless, after all. Read our post to find out methods for making your high heels more comfortable.

1. Top Designer Heel Brands

Drumroll, please.... our top blog post of 2013 is in regards to designer heels. In this post, we outline the top 20 designer heel brands and give you some tidbits about the designers, their history, and what they're known for. How many shoes do you have from the designers on our list?

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