A boldface attempt to get more shoes
Dear Santa,
I know it's July or whatever, but I've been really good so far and stuff. So, like, just shut up and bring me some shoes, OK? I mean, for real, I've had a long week and it's high time you just put on that red clown suit of yours and do my bidding. I'm in no mood to negotiate.
I want these:
Yeah, whatever, I know they're $110. But what else will you do with the money? Feed starving kids? Adopt homeless ferrets? Pssh. SHOES. NOW. CAPICHE?
Next, I expect these also to be in your velvet knapsack of Steph's Exclusive Loot. Look closely:
I'm throwing you a bone here, Santa. They're on sale, down from $98 to $58.99. Seriously, when do you even get kids that are this accommodating? They're all, "WAA, I want a bike, WAA, my mom doesn't love me, WAA, I hate getting clothes!" See how nice I'm being? I'm giving you OPTIONS. Because that's what a Deal Diva DOES.
Oh, and don't get cute with me, Santa. I know your type. You'll probably try to be funny and leave some prank gift under my decorative silk ficus tree (What, you have YOUR frosty pine up in July?) If these come anywhere near my house, I'm telling every child in my neighborhood you don't exist:
Don't do it, Nickalaus McGee. I'm not Luke Skywalker, and you're not George Carlin. Give up the comedy schtick, go kick those lazy reindeer out of their sleep cave and GET ME SOME SHOES.
Till Christmas,
Deal Diva Stephanie
Photos: all from piperlime.com, where Steph made the mistake of going online shoe shopping after a long day.
Stephanie Hayes came out of the womb wearing high heels. While other kids were reciting multiplication tables, she was learning to calculate an extra third off the half-price discount during buy-one-get-one week. She loves animal prints, black mascara and anything that sparkles. She objects to visible panty lines, Crocs and anything that costs more than a car payment. And she doesn't drive a nice car. She can be reached at (727) 893-8857 or 
Since she was a little girl Nicole Hutcheson dreamed of dressing like a Vogue cover girl. But her reality was more JCPenney catalog. The fact only honed her better ability to find luxury for less. Always on the hunt for markdowns on designer labels, this Deal Diva’s weaknesses are good jeans and killer heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8828 or 
Colleen Jenkins learned two invaluable shopping tenets from her mom: 1. Buy quality. 2. Get it on sale. Then she added one of her own: Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! This Deal Diva’s idea of a blissful Saturday includes a trip to the Ellenton outlet mall. She loves mixing classic with trendy and cheap Target accessories with her markdown Banana Republic duds. She can be reached at (813) 226-3337 or 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
Thanks ladies! I am looking for something a little fierce, either peep toe or sandal, that I can rock with a LBD or something to give it some color.
Posted by: Amanda | July 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Check this out, Amanda. You can shop here by color: http://www.like.com/shoes/purple?SID=GOO&CID=GBSHOe03918f94f89ea3b
Some of them are so heinous they make me want to die, but there are also some fierce options.
Posted by: Stephanie Hayes | July 10, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Those are adorable, Crystal. We LOVE 6pm.com!
Posted by: Stephanie Hayes | July 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Have you tried 6pm.com? They have great shoes and you can shop by color there. There are a pair of purple patent platform heels I am planning to purchase.
http://www.6pm.com/product/7235747/color/578
Posted by: Crystal | July 10, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Any specifics you're looking for? Dressy or more casual? For a particular outfit? Just purple?
Posted by: Stephanie Hayes | July 10, 2009 at 10:19 AM
I have been on the hunt for a nice pair of purple heels but I can't find them anywhere! My Shoedazzle sent me a great pair to choose but once I had the money, they were already out of stock. See any in your shoe shopping??
Posted by: Amanda | July 10, 2009 at 09:00 AM