Being Italian just like Salvatore Ferragamo was, Casadei uses him as an inspiration to continue the craft, art and showmanship of creating new models of exotic women's shoes.
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THE STANDINGS
(The first number next to each name is for the number of wins. The second number stands for her losses. The third is for the number of ties. The last number is her winning percentage.)
BROOKLYN DECKER This SuperModel makes it hard for just about every girl on the planet to shop for a swimsuit, let alone actually wear one in public. She's got enviable curves, almost as if her body was made for wearing those tiny triangles of lycra.
So it comes as no surprise that she was chosen as the cover girl for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit calendar. She's already been featured in numerous spreads for the magazine's swimsuit editions made headlines when she graced the cover in a bright yellow bikini for the 2010 edition of the magazine.
Along with conquering the swimsuit-modeling world, Decker has also done some acting. In these pictures, Brooklyn makes an appearance at the annual CNN Heroes: All Star Tribute event in Los Angeles.
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Giuseppe Zanotti was born in San Mauro Pascoli, an Adriatic town with a long tradition in shoemaking. He has worked in luxury footwear for women for over twenty years, beginning as a design apprentice before making a name for himself as a footwear designer for Italian and international companies. Zanotti's high-fashion debut was at Christian Dior and he has since consulted for Roberto Cavalli, Missoni and Vera Wang. In 1994 Giuseppe Zanotti decided to try his hand in his own business. There followed a steady rise to distinction which fully justifies the international acclaim he now enjoys.
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• A woman's go-to shoes for work and play. • Patent leather upper. • Pointed toe. • Leather lining. • Lightly padded insole. • Metallic accent at the heel. • Leather outsole. • Made in Italy and imported.
Measurements: • Heel Height: 5 in • Weight: 10 oz • Platform Height: 1⁄2 in
In the first link, the two pictures in the middle are the focus. In the second link, it's the same kind of shoes Kim wore in that shoot, only in a different color.
MARIA MENOUNOS Maria attended the launch of 'Find Your FaceMate' at STK House in New York City.
According to the company's website, 'Find Your FaceMate' is described as, "a revolutionary new online dating site that employs sophisticated facial recognition software and a proprietary algorithm to identify partners more likely to ignite real passion and compatibility."
Before heading to the launch event, Menounos was also busy lending a helping hand at the 'Bing Summer of Doing' celebration in the afternoon.
PETRA NEMCOVA Petra Nemcova was one of two women who I thought of as being the Official Symbol of the NFC before giving that position to Candice Swanepoel. Jennifer Hawkins was the other candidate. As a rookie in this contest, this is a great stage to make a name for herself, especially when you consider that she's in the same division as Candice Swanepoel herself. Petra was a former Covergirl for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue as well some of the other models in this contest.
**It's worth reminding that you should check out Nusuth's website which also features some pretty nice pictures of celebrities, including those who are not in this contest. http://www.celebrityfeet4.us/ **
Since this contest is in memory and in dedication to Salvatore Ferragamo, it would be a nice added touch to add the media outlet that is fashion related, inspired from his ideas from Hollywood's Golden Era to the present day chic.
In this contest, each girl is entitled to have a week off. Any girl who does not participate during a week is said to be on her "bye week". This week, the girls on vacation are:
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Being that this is the National Fashionistas, this contest delves into different sub-sections to what appeals to the audience. Famous women are always in high demand, always the topic of gossip among females, and they serve as excellent and extremely reliable reference points to how the ladies can dress and look presentable. Shoes are always important when making their presence known, making their appearances noticeable to men and other women. Famous shoe designers is the driving euphoria that becomes the making of many shoe addicts among women who are always on the prowl for that extra hit to feed their addiction to shoes. For men, particularly those with shoe fetishes, women's shoes is part of the fashion industry that always looks for designs that pushes the edge or finds new ways of simplifying things when it comes to classy shoes, whether they are classics from the past or new classy models that's in the makings.
Here in the Fashionistas', there are times when I like to move away from the women of the contest, while still focusing on the Modeling or Fashion industry, which explains the Fashion in Fashionistas.
The fashion items of our preference are women's shoes. Channel Nine is the premier entertainment destination for shoe lovers everywhere. For your entertainment and enjoyment, here is an episode from their YouTube channel called Shoe Hoarders.
This channel is for women who want to discuss and buy shoes online. The reason I'm presenting this to everyone is for entertainment value and share the appreciation we find in women's shoes.
I thought it would be catchy to show Channel 9 in Week 9.
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National, you have so much going on in this week's contest that it might be impossible for the people to talk about all of this before the time is up. That is to say that you have done a tremendous job in organizing this thing together.
The one thing I want to get at real quick is that you labeled Bar's match against Irina as a personal vendetta. Then I remembered last time how you said that Irina's next match would be a catfight. Let me tell you, this match is fucking AWESOME! I don't know what started it, I never knew they had some kind of history together, but you must tell us what happened between them that made this a catfight. In the meantime, I'm voting for Irina Shayk.
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quote:Originally posted by caseman: The one thing I want to get at real quick is that you labeled Bar's match against Irina as a personal vendetta. Then I remembered last time how you said that Irina's next match would be a catfight. Let me tell you, this match is fucking AWESOME! I don't know what started it, I never knew they had some kind of history together, but you must tell us what happened between them that made this a catfight. In the meantime, I'm voting for Irina Shayk.
They were at a crossroads about some guy's hair style. For guys, we just laugh this off. For women, hair means a lot when it comes to looks. A lot of jealous and animosity can arise when it comes to hair for these hot ladies.
I told you guys that this was not as serious as the Audrina/Jayde feud. But I, being the instigator, wanted to take this story and milk it for all it's worth.
Bar Refaeli is probably laughing this off, but Irina's the one who felt offended. I know that if both were put in the same room all by themselves, Irina won't say a word to Bar. Even if Irina accepts her apology, she would be phony in doing so before stabbing Bar in the back when she's not looking.
I picked Longoria over McCarthy. Looking at McCarthy's pictures, I wasn't sure if National meant for that gallery to be Carmen's because she's in the forefront of some of those pictures. Even if McCarthy was by herself, I still would've voted Longoria. Nice foot showing by Longoria. Very lovely indeed.
As much as Marisa is struggling this year, as much as I don't like her, I still don't see her losing many more matches this year. Even so, even if she goes on a winning streak, she still has Rosie and Bar to contend with before the season is over. Luckily for Marisa this week, she's got the most winnable match this week. Both Rosie and Bar are in for a long ride this week, and Miller could use this opportunity to gain some ground. I'm still voting for Menounos this week.
Jessica Alba loses to Heidi Klum a few weeks ago, the same girl who got beat by AnnaLynne McCord last week. Explain that one to me. Anyway, Alba's first loss came at a time when National took a week off from this contest. Now that he took another week off, I hope Alba doesn't lose to Kardashian of all fucking people. Alba currently holds the number 2 seed in the AFC. Let's keep it that way. Actually, she's tied with Lowndes for the 2 seed, but Alba is without a doubt better in the foot department, ass department, eyes, whatever. That's a fact.
Tough match here with Stacy and Nina. I'm voting for Dobrev here. That clip is hilarious.
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quote:Originally posted by foot_fashion_industry: I picked Longoria over McCarthy. Looking at McCarthy's pictures, I wasn't sure if National meant for that gallery to be Carmen's because she's in the forefront of some of those pictures.
That gallerie was meant to be Jenny's. Carmen's in the forefront because she craves the attention. She can't help herself but to be in front of the camera, even if it's at McCarthy's expense. I thought it'll be cool if I showed those pictures and presented it from a different view for a change. Instead of seeing those pictures as Carmen's, see them as Carmen stealing the attention from Jenny, as Carmen's way of being playful. It's not Carmen's intent to hurt Jenny. It was done in good nature, all in the name of having a good time.
quote:Originally posted by caseman: National, you have so much going on in this week's contest that it might be impossible for the people to talk about all of this before the time is up. That is to say that you have done a tremendous job in organizing this thing together.
I think the word tremendous doesn't even cut it. This is more than tremendous. This shows celebrity feet passion and heart. I haven't seen any contest like this.
That match back in Week 8 between Audrina and Carmen was simply one of the best I've ever seen. It certainly lived up to that Wrestlemania feel where it was a classic match. Now we have more of the same this week. I can't believe we're seeing some of these matches this week because I don't think National didn't want to wait for the playoffs to see Kate Upton face Rosie or Irina facing Bar Refaeli. These are playoff previews, no doubt. I thought National was going to set it up so that we could see these matches for the first time in the playoffs.
For that Kate match against Rosie, I first went to that shoe size chart to see who had bigger feet between the two because I couldn't break the tie for myself. Both the same size. Then I went with Upton just for the heck of it. Those two are evenly matched.
I'm very nervous for both of them.
I wonder who Nusuth is voting for between Jessica Lowndes and Victoria Justice. That's his dream match of matches that doesn't involve Audrina. Both women look spectacular this week. Both want to let you know that their feet are to be viewed before you're done looking at their sets. Tough call for Nusuth. I went with Lowndes. With everything you say about those two, what goes through your mind, Nusuth, when picking between those two?
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Jessica Lowndes and Victoria Justice makes for a great match to watch. Lowndes has done a great job in this contest and this is Victoria's chance to get something done here. As bad as her record looks, she's not that far out of the wild card race in the NFC. She has two wins and the leaders of the wild card race have four wins. With eight weeks to go, that's all the time in the world for Justice to make some moves and get the first or the second wild card spot. For Victoria, this is a huge match. I voted for her.
Another big match that probably won't get a lot of coverage is Jennifer Hawkins vs. Kristen Stewart. HUGE match for those two. I voted for Hawkins. I think her feet are better looking than Kristen's. Looking at both of their records and where they stand in their divisions, no doubt that this is a huge match for both of them. The leaders of their divisions, Audrina and Heidi, are facing each other. If Audrina loses, for example, that'll be huge for Stewart if she wins. Same thing for Klum and Hawkins.
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Thanks for the opening introduction and the link you provided for Shoe Hoarders. That's a great piece to add to this contest in a field that's already stacked with everything else that's hot.
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quote:Originally posted by foot_fashion_industry: Alba currently holds the number 2 seed in the AFC. Let's keep it that way. Actually, she's tied with Lowndes for the 2 seed, ...
I must apologize to you and anyone else who's a big Alba fan. When I posted this week's matches, I listed Alba's record at 6-2. It wasn't until you made that statement that I realized that something wasn't right about it.
After going back a few weeks, I realized where I messed up with her record. Her record is actually 5-2 because she had a bye in Week 7. Lowndes has yet to take a week off. So as it stands, Lowndes currently holds the 2 Seed.
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The people who left those comments in that article are right. Rosie and Irina should settle this beef in an oil wrestling match. Instead we have a catfight. Love those type of matches. I'll pick Irina because she's the aggressor. I'll pick Irina because she's taking this more seriously by the way she looks in those pictures.
Love the international flavor when you listen to those two speak in their natives languages. I had no idea what Irina said in that video, but it shouldn't matter because she's HOT. Irina's defending her man, and good for her! Bar picked the wrong model to start a fight with.
If Nina Dobrev can do that, then just imagine the real possibility that she can give a footjob from that position. Based on that clip, she should be in first place of her division. I voted for her this week. Too bad for Stacy is she loses that match. Look at her record compared to Carmen and Lowndes. Mid way through the season, a loss here will have Stacy lose a lot ground.
I voted for Megan, but you've gotta give it to Mila for the way she looks this week. If Mila wins this week, I'll be disappointed that Fox lost. However, I won't be mad at Mila. I mean just look at her.
We've been bad on Mila this year, and looking at her pictures makes us look stupid for not giving her more wins.
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quote:Originally posted by foot_fashion_industry: Alba currently holds the number 2 seed in the AFC. Let's keep it that way. Actually, she's tied with Lowndes for the 2 seed, ...
I must apologize to you and anyone else who's a big Alba fan. When I posted this week's matches, I listed Alba's record at 6-2. It wasn't until you made that statement that I realized that something wasn't right about it.
After going back a few weeks, I realized where I messed up with her record. Her record is actually 5-2 because she had a bye in Week 7. Lowndes has yet to take a week off. So as it stands, Lowndes currently holds the 2 Seed.
My apologies.
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It was a bit of a letdown reading that, but no worries. It's better to give correct information anyway. If anything, I was going by with what said her record was to begin this week, and it seemed right with me. By the time the season is over, all of these women would've competed in the same number of matches. When Lowndes gets her week off, Alba will win that week to tie it all up.
My NFC picks.
I'll vote for Aniston here. Decker is overrated. I've got Mila Kunis over Megan Fox. She and Kristen Bell should just kiss each other and the world would be a happier place. Great pictures from Mila this week. Very, very viewable.
I voted for Jennifer Hawkins over Kristen. I don't know how one looks at Kristen Stewart and then decides to vote for her over Jennifer Hawkins. Better sense of foot fashion on the part of Hawkins.
I think Tisdale's record is misleading because she is very capable of beating the best of the best. She's got some dangerous pictures against Candice this week. I voted for Candice, but I'm going to hold my breath because I'm not entirely convinced that the vast majority are going to vote for Candice to win this match.
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quote:Originally posted by Duffy: If Nina Dobrev can do that, then just imagine the real possibility that she can give a footjob from that position.
You couldn't be more right! That was a lighthearted, funny clip. You just gotta love how Conan jumped on the opportunity by walking over his own table all robotic 'n stuff. If that were me, I'll have that moment run through my head for the rest of my life, especially the part where her feet graced his dick for a second there. Love girls who can bend like that.
In Kate's match, I think we all wanted to see if she can get 70 percent of the vote like she does practically every other week. With Rosie, you don't expect Kate to run away with this.
Looks like Miller will run away with her match this week. She has to pray that both Rosie and Bar lose. It's possible that all three can happen this week.
And Jennifer Aniston looks fantastic in her pictures. Running through the desert in high heels is no easy task. But Aniston makes it look so effortless. She gets my vote this week. It won't do much to help Aniston if she wins, but at the same time it won't do much harm for Brooklyn if she loses. Looking at her division, a loss for Brooklyn won't change a whole lot in the standings. However, a win will do her a whole lot of good. For her, she needs this more than Aniston to stay competitive.
I'll comment on the other stuff later, the stuff about Channel 9.
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When you read the descriptions under Kim Kardashian, you'll know that the shoes she wore in that photoshoot were those made from Giuseppe Zanotti. Those shoes were from the 2012 Fall/Winter 2012-2013 collection. It was inspired by the fashion photography of Helmut Newton. Newton is most famous for his nude photos of women taken in 50's & 60's. Many of Zanotti's designs were also great examples of popular shoe trends that fall.
Several famous women have already worn that collection: Scarlett Johansson was spotted in the crystal embellished stiletto during The Avengers promo tour; Jennifer Lopez wore the snake/wave sandal on American Idol and Selena Gomez performed in the ankle-wrap sandal.
Anja Rubik shows us other shoes that were part of that same collection.
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Excellent work once again, National. An incredible week that also delves into the styles of some of these shoe designers. I really enjoy this. The Channel 9 link to that Shoe Hoarders episode is also a nice touch to everything else that's going on. That clip reminds me of MTV Cribs. I love it when she said that she doesn't collect paintings, she collects shoes. That's my kinda girl. She said that all her money goes to shoes and rent. That's a CRAZY shoe collection she has. I recognize just about all of them from my DSW stores. Great to watch in between getting updates on all the matches.
Guys who are not into fashion can certainly appreciate these videos. And the introduction was a great warm up to what we were going to be in for this week.
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Anyway, Alba's first loss came at a time when National took a week off from this contest. Now that he took another week off, I hope Alba doesn't lose to Kardashian of all fucking people. Alba currently holds the number 2 seed in the AFC. Let's keep it that way. Actually, she's tied with Lowndes for the 2 seed, but Alba is without a doubt better in the foot department, ass department, eyes, whatever. That's a fact.![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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