I’ve got some great shoe reviews in the offing for next week including Naot and the first appearance of Fluevogs on Barking Dog Shoes. But until then I leave you with some sweet dealios on the comfy shoes. 6pm.com is at it again with serious mark-downs on Clark’s (75% off on all styles Fri-Sun) and Privo (all styles $16.95 Sat-Sun).  GroundedSoles.com not only offe rs plenty of Birkenstocks marked down 20%, but also a few Dansko styles like my all-time favorite, the Sela. Click on their 20% off sale and take a look.  OnlineShoes.com : $20 off $100 with code PICNIC9 thru 5/26; free shipping and exchanges. Make sure to check out the restrictions before getting hopes up on your favorite brand! Shoetrader.com is closing its doors so go shop the grab-bag sale: J-41, Earth, Teva, Sofft, Born and more all at incredible prices. 

We have teamed up with Glogster.com to offer everyone the chance to win a gift certificate for PlanetShoes.com .

One of the other popular looks coming out of the Bohemian style this spring and summer is the sculptured look – where fabrics and materials are designed to fold and sit in a way that offers a luxurious an interesting visual style.

Lately, some readers have been writing to me asking my thoughts on mineral makeup. Is it really worth the hype? In short: YES. I can honestly say that since switching from heavier liquid foundations to mineral ones, my skin has been reborn, revitalized, and healthier than ever. This is largely because mineral makeup is made from naturally occurring pigments from the earth. It won’t clog your pores, and thus, you ain’t going to break out from it – making it perfect for light coverage for all types of sensitive skin. I also love it because it is great for the inner-artist we all have.

As far as kits go, Cargo’s new 7 in 7 kit is pretty darn impressive. The mission behind it is to get you “pretty and out the door in 7 minutes,” which is a pretty lofty claim! I got the light-medium kit (obviously) and inside it was: OneBase™ (02) – Essential Palette (Warm Neutral) – Eye Pencil (Brown) – LashActivator™ – BeachBlush™ (Sunset Beach) – Reverse Lip Liner (01) – Classic Lip Gloss with Timestrip Technology (Tobago) My favorite part is that the kit comes with in-detail directions, to let you know how to use each of the 7 products. This saves time, and gets the best possible results out of them! You know what I always say – kits are a great way to save money, and to experiment at the same time! Absolutely consider giving this baby a try.

You know how sometimes you get that super uncomfortable feeling when you’ve been sloshing around in flip flops all day? Your feet start to sweat, and god-forbid, smell…and suddenly, no matter how sexy your footwear, you are not feeling remotely attractive. I recently came across Giovanni’s Biodegradable Organic Towelettes . These are scented squares that hydrate and sanitize on contact and come in great “flavors” like lavender, grapefruit, and peppermint. It’s almost like a pedicure in your purse! I love them. And god knows I need a little bit of freshening up of my life.

Find below a fabulous selection of blog posts selected from the Independent Fashion Bloggers members, edited by the lovely Retro Chick . Retro Chick says ‘in this week’s selection you’ll find some great DIY ideas, a Competition from The Coveted , tips on keeping to your shopping budget from Work Chic and vintage shopping hints from The Style PA and Culturistas .’ Read more below… The Style PA – Where to go in Leeds for Vintage fashion and beauty treats. 39 th & Broadway – Is the fashion industry responsible for our weight issues? A Typical Atypical – When to ignore the fashion houses – the ridiculous, the impractical and the downright foolish! Broke & Beautiful – Earth Week! The best of plastic bags are highlighted. Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog – Take flight with some fanciful feathered jewelry Culturistas – The Culturistas take a trip to the Vintage Expo and give tips on how to shop for vintage Debutante Clothing – A private, curator led tour of the Valentina exhibit in NYC Dirty Laundry – Who needs Marc Jacobs when you have DIY

Ankle strap sandals and shoes are in style in a big way this spring and summer. The best part is that there is a huge versatility of styles available, so whether you prefer the sexy bohemian lace up the ankle or the more structured ankle strap incorporated into a gladiator sandal, you’ll be able to find a great ankle strap shoe or sandal for this season. Perfect with capris pants, your favorite spring or summer dress or your micro mini, these ankle strap ballet flats, sandals and shoes will highlight the length of your legs and draw attention to your slim ankles ankles and calves. Fashionable shoes this season are all about the details, so check out some of our favorite styles and see which tickles your fancy! The J Shoes Splash is as innovative and feminine as it is fun and flirty. Offered in bright pink and black, with a T strap sheep leather upper and a peep toe, this shoe is architectural, sexy and very different

Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee ponders an interesting question: are male and female acne really all that different? Find out more! Beauty Anonymous brings you Sonia Rykiel Summer 2009 Makeup Collection . Family portrait in your future? Visit The Beauty Couch for some tips on how to apply makeup for fabulous photos. Meilily brings you Beauty & Awareness: Check out Meilily’s swatches and photos of OPI’s Breathe Life lung cancer awareness nail polish ! The Informed Makeup Maven raves about Nude Vs Red lips, Nailene, The Best Bronzers, Softlips; reviews Jenova mascara and invites you to join her facebook group.

The always-fun folks at Simple Shoes just announced that — in honor of Earth Day — they are giving away a free pair of their Stop Global Warming flip flops with every order. So, it’s a great time to pick up a new pair of eco-sneaks, sandals, mary-janes, or any other of their environmentally friendly and fun-to-wear products. There are lots of shoes and bags on sale now, too, by the way. To claim your free shoes, just add one pair of the Stop Global Warming Toepeeka flip flops (style 2043 or 9189) to your cart, along with at least one other item, and enter the promo code HappyEarthDay09 when you check out. This offer is valid from now through May 31, 2009