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Why aren't you wearing this? Franco Sarto Ability Shoe

by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
Posted Aug 6th 2008 at 11:07AM  
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Man, oh man, are we suckers for a peep toe. It just makes a shoe so sexy, you know? And then, when you add a peep toe to a shoe with some classic or retro detailing, we can hardly contain ourselves. We've got to have it!
We're in a bit of a frenzy over these Franco Sarto Ability shoes, available at Piperlime for just $89. There's something sweet about them -- do they remind us of the saddle shoes we had when we were little?

But then there's the T-strap, which, aside from being a major trend this coming season, is a seriously sexy, feminine, yet strong detail. This is a shoe that could be paired with a number of suits, LBDs, as well as brightly colored ensembles. Play up the retro feel by going with a wrap dress and a bold red lip, or don't -- either way, these shoes are a fabulous choice!
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Tags: accessories, classic, heels, peep toe, PeepToe, piperlime, retro, shoes, t-strap
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Dale B, 9-08-2008, 12:39PM

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Beware of Piperlime! I ordered a pair of shoes from Piperlime and three times I got the wrong size. They eventually ran out of stock on the item and I never got my shoes! Once is a mistake, twice is an accident, and three times is a pattern. Their excuse? …”It happens.”

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