Clockwise from top-left: Strappy studded heels from Zigi Soho ($59.95); Cut-out details on real-leather Steve Madden Luxe Collection heels ($42 on clearance); Metallic/Python gladiator flats by Modern Vintage ($129.95 - ouch!); Gucci-inspired platform heels (also similar to the YSL Tribute heel) by Diba ($49.95).
A few days ago I checked out my nearest DSW to see what was in store for spring, and I must say I was very impressed. While the most current styles weren't priced that much lower than what you'd pay at a department store, they had a fantastic selection and you can always wait for a sale (or sign up for the DSW rewards club online or in-store to get coupons via email and snail mail.) I tried on just about every shoe in the clearance section and ended up buying a pair of Calvin Klein black leather platform pumps from $40, marked down 80 percent (you do the math, hehe). Incidentally, those are the only shoes I did not photograph yet, that pic will have to come. Do you have love for DSW? What's your strategy for scoring great deals at this popular shoe warehouse?
Steve Madden Luxe Collection Flats, $69.94 plus additional mark-down (I forget what the blue tag represents)
Huarache-inspired high heel sandals by Lauren Ralph Lauren.
BCBG Paris cage heels (remind me of the YSL cage platforms)
I came really close to getting these Steve Madden Luxe shoeties (?) with cut-out detailing. Real leather, pretty comfy but would have liked a padded footbed. They were about $42 on clearance.
I was in love with this buttery soft leather cross-body style bag by The Sak but it was still around $100. Not bad, but not a bargain!
My DSW had a decent selection of bags and clutches by Urban Expressions (high quality designer-inspired bags), Franco Sarto, Jessica Simpson, Tignanello, Mondani and more.
More bags in happy spring colors!
Also, I don't think DSW is owned by TJ Maxx. I think TJ Maxx just owns Marshalls...
Thanks for this great post! It has inspired me to go in for look.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10817287
Diba pair in black - wasn't much of a fan when I tried em on because the platform at the bottom was too thick and slightly gave off a stripper shoe feel lol. I did however find a pair exactly like it by BCBG for around $69.95 in brown (they're also cute in black). They're worth the extra $20 for quality and appearance IMO.
BCBG cage heels in gold - tried em on & loved em too. I'd recommend signing up to DSWs mailing list because they consistently send out coupons ..that in turn lure me back lol
Earlier this year I nabbed some Skecher ballet flat/sneakers with rhinestones and Nine West loafers, both on clearance...then I went back for one of those "happy" Franco Sarto handbags. Funny that out of the bags they have there you zeroed in on the same ones that I liked best.
im loving the come back of the cage stilettos....FINALLY haha
I need to go there some time soon to buy some wedges.
By the way, if you find a pair of shoes you love and you notice your size is sold out check to see if there is an asterisk mark in the left hand corner of the sign. It indicates that the store should get more in later.
When someone tried taking pictures in my store, my manager asked them to put their camera away.