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Shoe and accessory holiday deals on Amazon.

I’m just going to get right to it. Here are some great, fashionable deals on gifts for the women on your list:

Voile Blanche Women’s Loden Chelsea Boots. Lug-sole ankle boots are everywhere this season. If someone on your list would like them, you can get them for $159 (at time of writing), instead of the original price of $265! Purchase here.

ALC Romeo Bag. A great bag that’s originally $395, but on sale for $276.50. I got my daughter one like it last year when I realized she didn’t have a black handbag. Get one before they’re gone here.

Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Prong Earrings. Don’t know what to get for Mom? If she has pierced ears, she’ll likely love these cute earrings from Kenneth Jay Lane. At $37, they are a steal! Get them here.

See by Chloe Wedge Espadrille. Regularly $325, these cute espadrille wedges are a purchase at $168 for the black ones. They’ll be great for spring and summer, and the recipient will likely love them! Get them here. Or get gold ones for $156 here!

KULE Tennis Scarf. This great scarf from KULE is 50% off and will make a great gift for the tennis player on your list. Get it here.

More Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings. These are great for just about woman on your list! Priced at just $44, get them here.

Schutz Tractor Loafers. More lug soles. These are well-made shoes by a well-known brand, and they are 40% off right now! They’ll make a great gift! Get them here.

Lip Glorifier Balm. This lightweight balm infuses lips with light color and an elegant scent. Comes in four colors and is $47. Get it here.

Le Specs SOMETHING Sunglasses. If you have a Clemson fan, LSU fan, or Washington fan on your list, these sunglasses could be a great gift! Priced at $55.30 (reg $79), you can get them for a great price! See them here.

Stuart Weitzman Maverick Bedford Moto Booties. Stuart Weitzman? Yes, please! These Moto Booties are on trend and on sale…33% off! The coolest woman on your Christmas list will thank you! Get them here.

Simon Penny Mules. For the woman on your list who loves penny mules, this is a great gift, and it’s a great deal! Priced at $297, which is 40% off the original price of $495! Get them here.

Lizzie Fortunato Lush Earrings in Kiwi. I love these earrings. In fact, I’m adding them to my Christmas list! Get them here.

Stuart Weitzman Bedford Lace-Up Booties. Yep, Weitzman again…this time in a lace-up bootie. Very cute and very on-trend! Get them here.

There you go! Some great gift ideas (and deals) for the women on your list!

Happy Holiday Shopping!

Last year, I purchased two pairs of shiny shoes. They were on sale, and I needed a little retail therapy. When I say shiny shoes, I don’t mean patent leather…I mean really shiny, as in glitter. One pair is gold, and the other is silver.

When I first got them, I thought I needed to save them for evening outings. Shiny = evening or special occasion. Nope. Nope. Nope. Shiny is not just for evening anymore!

After I’d had the shiny shoes for a while, I decided they would look cute with jeans, so I started wearing them in the daytime with my regular old jeans, on regular old days.

The first time I wore them with jeans during the day, I wore the gold ones. I walked into a local restaurant and a lady standing nearby said, “Oh! I love the shoes! Is it your birthday?” What?!? It wasn’t my birthday. It was just a regular lunch outing with a friend. I know you want to know how I responded.

“No, it’s not my birthday, but I’m sure it’s someone’s birthday somewhere!” I didn’t say it like a smarty pants. I said it sincerely, with a big smile on my face, and she laughed and nodded approval.

And that’s the truth. I wear my shiny shoes in celebration of regular days that are someone’s birthday somewhere. I wear my shiny shoes to celebrate the fact that I woke up that day. I wear my shiny shoes, because they make me happy. Sometimes, I wear them if I’m feeling down, so I can look at my feet and smile.

Once, as I was going through the TSA Pre-Check line at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, a sweet TSA agent approached me, and I asked her if I was next. She said, “Yes, you are! In fact, girl, you are wearing your pre-check shoes! I love them!” I told her the shoes make me feel a little happier, and she replied that I had just made her day with my shoes!

I also wear my shiny shoes because they are comfortable. They are a mid-heel loafer-style shoe, so they give me the three-inch heel I need with the comfort of a loafer. Frankly, I think they look good with almost anything…except shorts and t-shirts. I’ve worn them with dresses, jeans and sweaters, and I’ve even run about a mile in them to meet a car that was waiting to take me from the Forum in Inglewood, California, to meet a friend for dinner in Marina Del Rey. And she loved the shoes too.

The moral of the story is…wear what makes you feel good. You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to wear your shiny shoes or your fancy dress! Make every day a celebration!

I’m planning to meet a friend later in the week, and I’ll be wearing my shiny shoes and ordering champagne at lunch.

Celebrate life! Wear your shiny shoes!

***Shiny shoes make great holiday gifts! NORDSTROM has a great selection of “shiny shoes” for women in a wide range of prices. Check out these shoes they offer:

Sam Edelman Lior Loafer, on sale for $83.96 (regularly $199.95) Click here.