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Trend Alert: Call Them Conical

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:00:22 -0700

Sharp. Bold. Retro. Just call them conical. Heels have been tinkered and jiggered but the cylindrical heel has bounced back. Surprisingly, these heels provide a stable foundation. I mean look at these magnificent Miu Mius; no one would mess with those. Functional and fashionable, just call them Fab.

Definition: Conical Heel

FabSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 11:45:44 -0700

Conical Heel

n. Rounded heel that starts wide and slims down to a point.

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The Look for Less: Marc by Marc Jacobs Patent Bow Pumps

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:17:44 -0700

I hate to do this to one of my favorites but I must report it! Whilst shopping Macy's show department last week I did a double take with these Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes - I could have sworn I just saw them on the other side of the store. In the cheaper shoe section no less. I thought it was so obviously a Look for Less. While I have a soft spot for Marc shoes, the cheaper pair of shoes I saw were pretty darn cute too. This style is pretty classic, with its 40s peep toe pump persona. The argument could go both ways, but when I splurge on Marc shoes I like them to be something special. Something a bit out of the ordinary. Nonetheless, it's your call.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Ribbon Peep-Toe Pump in black, $360.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Shoes Leather Peep Toe Pump in white, $360.

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These AK Anne Klein "Demos" Peeptoe Pump, $85, are pretty similar and you could buy both colors to equal the amount of one of the pairs of Marcs! They come in black and white and have that lovely peep toe, to let some cherry red toes poke through. They have similar piping and bow detailing and they both have cute lining on the inside. Hmmm, floral print or gold vs. polka dots, that's a hard call. Lastly, they both have that fab sturdy conical heel.

Oscar de la Renta Patent leather sandals - $645.00	Lanvin Flannel Slingback- Grey - $860.00
Dattilio - $79.00	Crisscross-Strap Sandal - $39.00
CoSTUME NATIONAL Cone Heel - $660.00	Cynthia Vincent Patent Sandal - $350.00
Mossimo® Daria Woven Pumps - Metallic - $24.99	Miu Miu Open back suede sandals - $490.00
Sam Edelman Lenny Heels - $92.00	Betsey Johnson 'Madeline' Pump - $190.00
Luichiny Women's Center Pump - $94.95	Joy Chen Women's Salpy Pump - $174.95