Luxurate

I have had my eye on the Manolo Blahnik Risa for quite some time. As I browse the Blahnik selection, this shoe always calls to me. I love the bright yellow leather, the instant pop of color, and the classic half d'Orsay peep-toe with 110mm covered heel. I define luxury as impeccable attention to detail, and the angular piecing on the vamp is what makes this shoe special. A detail that could seemingly be overlooked, it brilliantly adds dimension to a shoe that requires a more bland backdrop to it's vibrant hue.

At it's retail price of $745, I wasn't entirely tempted, but the Manolo Blahnik Risa on sale at CUSP for $499 is certainly a more enticing price-point. I was surprised to see the markdown at CUSP, a Neiman Marcus owned company. They aren't on sale at Neimans yet, but I'm assuming we will be seeing their price drop there very soon too. CUSP also has several other discounted Manolo Blahnik shoes, however many of them are the same styles being sold with a higher 50% off discount at the Manolo Blahnik boutique semi-annual sale.

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These stunning d'Orsay pumps from Manolo Blahnik were worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the much anticipated Sex and the City movie. They are black and white zebra pattern printed canvas in the classic Sedaraby d'Orsay style, a classic staple in the Manolo Blahnik catalog. They were produced in two heel heights, 100mm and 120mm.

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Leopard print never goes out of style and the d'Orsay cut is one of our favorites, so these Christian Dior pumps definitely won a spot in my heart. While I am not a huge fan of logos, these are subtle and refined. With a dark metal detail featuring a C on one shoe and D on the other, this beautiful shoe has dark brown leather detailing and the craftsmanship is clearly evident. A solid classic shoe for any wardrobe that could be worn with jeans during the day or with a dress for a night on the town.