October is “Breast Cancer Awareness” Month, which means we’re about to be bombarded by everything PINK! As Aerosmith once sang, “Pink is my favorite color…and not because it flatters my complextion.” Whether or not you agree, there’s no doubt that everyone, in one way or another, has been affected by breast cancer and October is the month to be a part of the fight for a cure. Show your colors in fashionista style with all the shades of pink under the shoe sun. Zappos is just one of the fantastic retailers to be putting on a pink show, with a great selection of shoes, clothes, and other great accessories. Think Pink! in October, get some early holiday shopping in the bag, and support this very important cause.

A little bit of girly prep with the Joan & David - Joey (Dark Pink/Dark Purple Leather) - Footwear. Available for $132.19 at Zappos.com.

Neon pink for the nautical trend. The Rocket Dog - Preppie (Neon Pink Canvas) - Footwear is available at Zappos.com for $45.95.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs - 684392 (Pink Patent Hearts) - Footwear is a flirty and casual style for the office. Available at Zappos.com for $147.

Get inked with the Ed Hardy - Shanghai Shoe (Fuchsia) - Footwear available at Zappos.com for $80.95.

Dress it up with the rsvp - Meagan (Cushioned By Foot Petals) (Fuschia Satin) - Footwear. Available at Zappos.com for $61.20.

Run breast cancer out of town with the New Balance - WR769 (Pink) - Footwear available at Zappos.com for $99.95.

The L.A.M.B. - Randi (Nude Leather) - Footwear is for the trendy fashionista and the girl whose favorite color may not be pink. Available for $349 at Zappos.com.

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Fossil Giveaway

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LAST DAY! LAST CHANCE! Fossil is celebrating 25 years and guess what that means? You get free shoes!!!!!! The Shoe Dish has teamed up with Fossil to bring you yet another shoe giveaway. Three lucky Dish readers will win the Allison bootie (shown here). Is it just us, or does it seem to be raining shoes? The new women’s footwear collection at Fossil is chalk full of all the things you’ll love this fall, from western-inspired knee-high boots to weathered, feminine square-toed mary janes. It’s a Vintage Revival and you have a front row ticket to the show. The Allison bootie will be the perfect accessory to almost all your trendy fall outfits, from stovepipe jeans to flirty dresses. They’ll also look particularly trendy with tights and leggings. To enter, email shoedish@gmail.com and tell us what your favorite Vintage Revival style is. Please include your name. address, phone number, shoe size, and a photo. Contest ends TODAY, September 24th at 12PM ESP.

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The influx of the season’s fashion weeks, both here and abroad, are making shoedish’s feet hurt. The foreshadowing of next seasons continued use of the uber platform makes our feet want to take a big long break by wearing casual athletic shoes. Lucky for us, Adidas has just the item and current deal we’re looking for. Save up to 70% off already discounted styles at adidas outlet for a limited time with code: SPECIAL20. And you don’t even have to give up on fashion for casual athletic footwear. The Kjorierunner Textile from Stella McCartney for Adidas is the perfect combination of comfort and European street kick style. Now, that’s what we’re talking about!

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Holiday Shoe Shopping Staring Contest

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Who will win the holiday shopping staring contest? Economists have there money on the consumers. Consumer behavior is the X factor this holiday shopping season and with the current state of the economy and the recent past as indication, shoppers will demand value and put off purchases on the expectation that stores will blink and cut prices. “We believe there is a high risk that the American consumer will have a ‘discount staring contest’ with the department stores by delaying purchases until they see a level of discounts that they believe offers them value,” the ratings agency said. “We believe that the department stores will likely blink first by opting to quickly mark down rather than risk having the inventory left over after the holiday season.” Sounds like a bittersweet deal; good for consumers is the short term…

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*Don’t forget to enter our ongoing shoe giveaway with Fossil. One lucky Dish reader with win a pair of Allison booties from the new fall collection at Fossil. To enter, email shoedish@gmail.com and tell us what Vintage Revival style is your favorite. Include your name, address, shoe size, phone number, and a photo. Contest ends at midnight EST on Thursday, September 24th.

Charissa from Boutique 9

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Boots, boots, the wonderful shoe, the more you buy the better you feel! The better you feel, the greater you look, so wear your boots on every foot. The over-the-knee boot is in, my shoe fiends, and this luxurious leather version from Boutique 9 is the perfect casual, comfortable, and trendy version to add to your fall wardrobe. Complete with a thick and sturdy heel, rustic leather shaft, and cross buckle and hardware details at the ankle, these boots will pair with that flirty fall dress, skinny jeans, or a structured tweed mini skirt. The Women's shoes/bags: Boutique 9 Charissa - Cognac is available at Piperlime.com for $299.

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And the designer shoe is…the shoe on the right is the coveted YSL Tribute bootie is sexy croc-print. The shoe on the left, a very good copy we might say, is the platform stiletto bootie from Bebe. Which sexy bootie would you buy?

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