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Packing in style, travel accessories

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 by Jacqui Pini

Every time I go anywhere on vacation I bring a separate bag for my shoes. I just think it is so dirty to pack them with my clothes. Shubi, a new accessory-maker, has the same idea. That is why they have designed cute little bags to transport shoes. These are great if you are a commuter and want to wear sneakers, winter boots or flip-flops and change you shoes at work.

Their products include a 1-piece shoe bag, $29; a 2-piece shoe bag, $38; shoe stuffers, $14/2; and a lil' shubi for kids, $24. Some photos ...

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Diamond and sapphire shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Monday, September 29, 2008 by Jacqui Pini

Stuart Weitzman is known for his gorgeous shoes, graced by celebrities at awards shows and red carpets around the world. Like jewelry for the feet, Weitzman has used diamonds, sapphires, rubies and more on the different shoes he designs exclusively for one (very, very lucky) Oscar star each year. The photo to above shows a pair of diamond heels worth $1 million dollars. These were worn by worn by actress Laura Elena Harring of the film Mulholland Drive to the 2002 Oscars. Below is a look at some of his other past creations.

2008, 1940's retro-style beige metallic T-strap Retro Rose shoes featuring 1,800 diamonds

2007, Diamond Dream Shoes were made with 1,420 diamonds and worn by Anika Noni Rose of DreamGirls. The AP says these shoes were worth $500,000. Stuart Weitzman Oscar shoes

2006, These shoes, made with Shoes with Rita Hayworth's rubies, sapphires and diamonds earrings, were worn by musician Kathleen Bird York.

2005, The shoes, worn by Regina King of Ray, were made using Swarovski crystal earrings once owned by Marilyn Monroe. Stuart Weitzman Oscar shoes

2004, Shoes made from with 565 diamonds were worn by singer Alison Krauss . The AP reports these shoes were worth $2 million dollars.
Stuart Weitzman Oscar shoes

2003, These shoes were designed for the red carpet, but not worn because stars decided to dress sown due to the war. They are studded with are studded with 690 rubies and the AP says they were worth $1.5 million dollars.