Steve Madden
Steve Madden Wants to Dress You From Head to Toe
What: The Steve Madden brand will expand its territory to women’s apparel in spring 2010. After 19 years as an influential shoe and accessories designer, Madden’s new line will include boyfriend jackets and pixie dresses that blend trendy, modern, and bohemian details. Although Madden isn’t designing the fashion line himself, (he is working with L’Koral Industries with the development), the line will stay true to the “urban” feel of his brand as he licenses’ his name to the company.
What They Say:
“I’m very excited about creating trend-right ready-to-wear for the Steve Madden customer,” said Mr. Madden, who founded the brand 19 years ago and operates as chief creative officer for the company, in a statement.”
What We Say: No word yet on the specific stores or price points yet, but it looks like the line will be available at “better department stores” — perhaps Macy’s or JC Penney’s? This sort of deal is pretty standard when you get as big as Madden; but we think he should design a few exclusive pieces for line to add more value to this new collection. Either way, we’ll check it out when it debuts next year and if its attached to Steve Madden we are sure some cute pieces are bound to make their way to our closets.
Is this a savvy business move on Madden’s part?
Web Round Up: Steve Madden Revenue, Fashion Bug lowering prices, Statement Jewels, The Fashion Show
Find out which designers FashionBinge believes the Steve Madden Revenu heels are paying homage to. (Steve Madden Revenu Shooties!)
The Bargainist has the scoop on Fashion Bug’s soon to come even lower prices.
Refinery 29’s Pipeline reviews 12 Bold Statement Jewels That Won’t Cost You The Farm. Check out the beautiful selection, and the fantastic price range as low as $7.
Fashion Pulse Daily wonders if there is too much fashion reality? And, check out the scoop on a new program called “The Fashion Show,” with some surprising judges.
Save Up to 75% on Clearance at Steve Madden
The Deal: Save up to 75% on Clearance Shoes at Steve Madden, AND get 10% off your first order when you sign up for their e-mail list.
The Lowdown: As the end of the season sales wear on, the clearance discounts get bigger—though, admittedly, the selection gets proportionately smaller. Still, when the potential savings creep up into the 75% range, we have to look. The trick is finding something that’s not too wintery to wear as we make the shift towards spring . . .
Fortunately (or, perhaps, unfortunately for our wallets) at Steve Madden, we usually can find something that suits us. Our picks that will work well into the warmer months? These Bijoux open toe fringe sandals in pewter, for $59.99 (1); these Piya platform peep toes for $49.99 (2); these Sellena strappy heels for $69.99 (3); or these Shicago t-strap sandals (4), $39.99. Note to Steve Madden: we have mad mad love for your shoes, but what is up with the style names? “Shicago”? Really?
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Take an Extra 40% Off at Steve Madden
The Lowdown: Umm, note to Steve Madden: the way to a budget fashionista’s heart is an extra-off-already-reduced-clearance sale, so you are officially our Valentine. You can pick us up at 8.
A note to the rest of you—Steve Madden is one of our fave shoe sources for hot, on-trend pieces. For an extra 40% off clearance, we might treat ourselves to something decadent (but still wearable through spring) like this Justyne peep-toe t-strap pumps (1) for $69.99. Or this Maddiee snakeskin sandal (2) for $69.99. Or this Rager platform patent t-strap (4), also $69.99. Or this Jiingle t-strap heel (3), $59.99. Okay, we’re stopping now.
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Steve Madden Boots on Sale
The Deal: Shop Steve Madden’s selection of boots on sale now under $100
The Lowdown: There’s still plenty of boot weather left in the season (and if temperatures keep going the way they are, we may be donning them all the way ‘til June . . . ) so quality boots for less are still on the TBF shopping radar.
Some of Steve Madden’s boots—even the ones on sale—are still way outside of our footwear budget line item (which, these days, is sadly lacking) so we’re zeroing in on those under a hundred bucks. Which still ain’t cheap, but in terms of value, we’re picking classic styles so they’ll last us through next year, and the next, and maybe even the next ... Our top pick? This super hot stiletto-heeled Hustler style (yeah, we won’t be telling anyone else the stripper-worthy name either), for $79.99. On the ankle boot front, we love the button detail on the Elivate
, on sale now for $99.95, and for something a little more casual (and flat) this Bonanza
suede fold-top boots, $79.95, will actually work well into Spring (even if the snow has melted at last).
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Get Up to 70% Off at Steve Madden’s Clearance Sale
The Deal: Save up to 70% off now at Steve Madden’s Clearance Sale
The Lowdown: Steve Madden is one of our favorite reasonably-priced designers, but that’s not to say the shoes and handbags are cheap. So we wait. Until a sale, like this one, where we can take up to 70% off of those slightly-over-the-top-of-our-budget prices.
While those totally trendy fringed/gladiator/multi-colored styles might be tempting, we’re going to attempt to show a little self-restraint by making the most of our slim footwear budget with a pair or two that we’ll actually wear more than 4 times. Like a hot pair of pumps (a shoe can be sexy and classic, right?) like this snakeskin “Clergie” number for $59.99, or a go-to boot, like this “Amityy” style for $159.99.
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15% Off Everything With The Exclusive Code at SteveMadden.com!
The Deal: Take 15% off everything with code MADDEN15 at Steve Madden.
The Lowdown: The Steve Madden brand always seems to strike the right balance between high style and mid-priced affordability. However, the style can be a little too “on trend” for some of us, so here’s a few of key pieces to get you started. We’d start with these Ensue boots (which would look fab with leggings or skinny jeans, these Bliz pewter sandals
(super hot with denim), and wrap up with these Davin stilettos
(which are waaay more versatile than you might think—wear them with everything from a club-worthy dress to jeans to trousers, pencil skirts, and more). And did we mention handbags? Some folks think of Steve Madden as only a mecca for shoes, but the handbags are equally great—just check out this BPATCHWRK clutch
(yeah, we don’t always understand the style names either), for $98. Shipping is free for orders over $125.
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Cyber Monday Deals: Steve Madden, Shopbop.com, Endless.com
More of our top deals for Cyber Monday—bookmark this page and check back for more deals before you shop!
Steve Madden: 20% off at Steve Madden with coupon code: MADDEN20 . Shoes and handbags? What else is there? Seriously, we love Steve Madden and at 20% off, we might even be able to pick up a new pair of holiday shoes for ourselves.
Shopbop.com: Use the THANKS2U Coupon Code and get up to $500 off (spend $250, get $50 off; spend $500, get $100 off; spend $1000, get $250 off; spend $1,500, get $500 off). Designer addict on your gift list? Get designer goods for less at Shopbop.com and save even more with this special coupon code . . .
Endless.com: 30% off boots through Nov. 30, $30 off $100 orders on Monday, Dec. 1. Plus free overnight shipping ‘Tis the season for boots, and Endless.com has ‘em—30% off is a huge discount, and with free shipping? Priceless.
Cheap Fall Boots
What: Cheap boots for fall (we’re talking under $35 per pair)
What We Say: Boots are a fall and winter classic, and while the bootie is certainly hot right now, a more traditional boot style will easily take you through this style season and many more to come. You can wear them for both work and play, and they’re also a little warmer than other footwear options, meaning that they’ve got the advantage of both form and function—which, as purveryors of value, we love. In the interest of economic survival, we believe that if your going to spend your money on fashion updates this season it’s especially important to pick and choose things that will give you the most for your money. Oh, and proper care will extend the life of your boots (and all shoes) as well . . .
Our Picks:
Women’s Faux Suede Knee Hi Boots, $34.99, Old Navy
Steve Madden Women’s Olean Boot, on sale $30, Famous Footwear
Midcalf Scrunch Boot, on sale $25, Newport News
Brianna Boot, $32.80, Forever21
Steve Madden: Daily Deal
The Deal: Head to Steve Madden for free shipping for orders over $100.
What We Say: Steve Madden is an excellent place to go for designer-inspired footwear. They’ve got the biggest shoe trends of the summer—gladiator sandals, platform heels, metallics, patent leather and T-straps. We see their shoes everywhere and time and time again we’re fooled into thinking the wearer spent hundreds of dollars on them. Get your favorites shipped to you for free.
Check out our picks:
These modern, silver metallic flat sandals are edgy and the five studs on the top look almost punky. $89.95.
You might not want to wear the trends forever—pick up basic flats that will stay in style much longer. These ballet flats are so cute and they come in so many different colors. $69.95
Pictured: Practice walking around the house in these big, platform heels before you wear them out and about. We can’t resist the buckles—don’t know how we’re going to choose between four colors, though. $99.95.
Steve Madden Custom Made Shoes
There’s nothing I love better than to procrastinate and what better way for a “shoenista” like myself to twiddle away the hours, than by designing my own shoes online.
Steve Madden.com’s recently created “Design Your Own Shoes” section is beyond addictive—it’s like crack mixed with a double fudge chocolate cake. There’s 53 different styles you can customize, ranging $89.95 to $149.95 in price and in sizes 4 to 12.
Some of my wonderful creations….
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