Dress And Shoe of the Year 2012

It's the middle of December, and that means it's time for us Egos to crown the best dress and the hottest shoes of the year. Because this is our second year of doing this (check out the top dress and shoes of 2011 here), we've gone ahead and declared it tradition. Last year, our grand winners were Nina Dobrev in a Donna Karen stunner at the Emmys and a gorgeous pair of Valentino lace pumps.

So, this year. 2012.

Although it may feel like twenty-twelve wasn't the most exciting year for red-carpet glamour, everybody remembers our top pick for best dress. Personally, this is my favorite and so I'm thrilled to present you with


THE BEST DRESS OF 2012

 Gwyneth Paltrow in a stunning white ensemble at the Oscars. Quite possibly the only time a cape has successfully been worn on the red (purple-ish?) carpet and definitely one of the more interesting Oscar looks. The dress and cape are both Tom Ford.
Everybody I showed this thing agreed it was pretty and interesting and gorgeous and new. If you're a person who hates it and is reading this right now, please comment that and increase my statistical diversity.


Moving on...


THE BEST SHOES OF 2012

 These really pretty Giuseppe Zanotti heels won Best Shoes. I'm not sure why or how, but something about them appeals to me very, very much. You know, I was this close to picking something a bit more 'fierce' but then I thought, damn, I love these way too much.

So that's that. On a side note, notice how just the dress (without the cape) paired with the shoes makes for a wedding outfit. What does that say about us Egos?

Now what do you think? How horrible (or awesome? Maybe a bit awesome?) do you think this year's picks are? Will you perhaps get married in them? Be sure to leave a comment!

Actual Real Live Shoes For $30

There was a huge shoe sale at a department store I like, and I came away with two extremely reduced pairs of shoes ... that cost around $50 together. And they were quality shoes.

They are from Gabor, and I got them for just a little bit more than $30. *Blissful sigh here*

Like the caption will tell you, they were super mega reduced. Seriously, the original price was $130, and I got them for ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS less. And I mean, they're cute. And insanely comfortable. It would have been horrible not to buy them.

This is an awesome, versatile shoe. You should all totally get shoes like this.

Seriously, you can wear these (dark blue, gorgeous) pumps with anything. Think about what that means.

These pumps were marked down to $20, and since they're genuine leather pumps, I mean, come on. Don't try to tell me you don't love them. Don't try to tell me you wouldn't have bought them.

Don't you just adore sales? I mean, a few week ago we were all still moaning about those Guiseppe What's-His-Name shoes that were over one thousand dollars and now we have fantastic footwear for just around 50! This is what they call success, people.

Best Of 2011: Top Dress And Shoe Of The Year 2011!

It's almost New Year's, guys, and you know what that means! We're all going to go soft and nostalgic and remember the best and worst moments of 2011.
Well, screw the worst. Today I'm going to bring to you the best dress and the best pair of heels of 2011. Drumroll, please.