We love TOMS Shoes here at Fantastic Toe, not only because their shoes are adorable but also because of their One-for-One policy: For every pair of shoes you purchase, they give away a pair to a needy kid. Pretty cool, right?

This is why I’m so excited to announce that now TOMS has wedges — in summery fabrics and colors you’re going to love! Whether you’re into pastels like lemon yellow or nautical stripes, you are sure to find at least one pair of TOMS wedges that will become a staple of your summer wardrobe.

And, when you shop at TOMS from now through 7/1/2010, you can save $5 on your order. Just input promo code FATHERS5 when you place your order. So, click on over to TOMS Shoes right now and get in on the wedge action!

Over on our sister site, BuyFantasticShoes.com, we gather data from 16 of the best shoe websites on earth to give you a one-and-done approach to shoe shopping — where you can search thousands of shoes from all over the web, compare prices across sites, and save shoes you like to a wish list. Each week, we publish a trend report, brand spotlight, and wish list — highlighting all the fantastic shoes that are available.

This week on BuyFantasticShoes.com, you can:

• Shop 546 pairs of ESPADRILLES we’ve consolidated from 9 shoe websites
• Be dazzled by JACK ROGERS sandals, and browse all 144 pairs from 3 shoe websites in our collection
• Save money with a PROMO CODE FROM TOMS SHOES
• Marvel at our wish list of WEDDING SHOES ON SALE

Happy shopping!

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I don’t know about you, but I think shopping in London is just about the best thing going: Edgy, fashion-forward style, plus tons of brands that we don’t always see here in the US.

That’s why I’m so excited to tell you about our newest offer, from UK-based Kindred Sole, an online shoe retailer that carries a really eclectic and distinctive selection of shoes. Yes, they offer established designers like United Nude, but they also feature up-and-comers like Laura J London, Diavolina, and Ugly Duckling. And, the icing on the cake is their excellent selection of vintage designer shoes. Shopping there is like a mini-trip to London, without having to worry about volcanic ash.

And, as means of introduction, they are offering Fantastic Toe members FREE shipping to the US on any order you place between now and May 21, 2010. That’s a savings of about $30!

So, click through to Kindred Sole and take a look at all their very cool spring shoes. To get your free shipping, just input promo code FANTASTIC when you place your order.

It’s not too early to think about Mother’s Day gifts — especially when exclusive shopping community ideeli.com has announced that they’re holding an AMAZING Mother’s Day sale event.

In case you haven’t heard of ideeli.com, it’s a members-only shopping site that features the most sought-after brands in fashion, home and beauty — at up to 80% off. They already hold great sales every day, on stuff you actually want. And, on Tuesday, April 27, they’re ratcheting it up a notch in honor of Mother’s Day.

Their editors have curated a fabulous collection of gifts that any mom is sure to love, such as: Sunglasses by Chloe, Calvin Klein, and Michael Kors. Francesco Biasia handbags. And, the best brownies ever, created by the proprietor of Seth Greenberg’s Just Desserts in Westchester, NY.

To get in on this action, just click through to ideeli.com, and enter your email address to claim your free membership. When you shop on Tuesday, April 27, look for items or events that are tagged “editor’s picks;” all such tagged items are guaranteed to be delivered by May 9, just in time for Mother’s Day.

You (and your mom) will be happy you shopped at ideeli.com.

Good news for all you non-New Yorkers: New York shoe retailer DNA Footwear has taken its operation online, and, to introduce themselves, they’re offering an exclusive 10% discount to all Fantastic Toe readers.

What perfect timing for your fall shoe shopping! DNA Footwear sells all the hottest brands — like L.A.M.B., Betsey Johnson, Apepazza, Modern Vintage, and over a hundred more — so you’re sure to find that perfect pair of shoes for the cooler weather to come.

And, their shoes are really cool! Aren’t these deep red slingbacks from Sacha London ($99.99) fabulous? Or, how about the extremely sleek Lacoste sneakers ($110). These Charles David wedge sandals ($219.99), with a touch of oh-so-trendy turquoise, are also quite wonderful.

But this is just a small sample of the new fall shoes at DNA Footwear; you can check out the whole selection here. And, keep in mind, they also have great shoes for men and kids.

To receive your 10% discount, just input promo code FANTASTIC when you place your order. This offer is not valid on sale items, gift certificates, store credit or any UGG items, and cannot be combined with any other offer. A $49.99 pre-tax minimum purchase is required.

Happy shopping!

While browsing today in the absolutely charming Trina Turk Residential store in Palm Springs, I came across my newest Favorite Thing, a beautiful little book called …Isms: Understanding Fashion.

Appropriate for fashion fanatics and the fashion-curious, …Isms: Understanding Fashion lays out the major fashion movements and trends of the past 4 centuries, explaining each (in its own context), identifying the major players, and, through illustrations and photos, bringing the trend to life.

To wit: Audrey Hepburn — with her simple all-black ensembles — is emblematic of the anti-materialism Existentialist movement. Karl Lagerfeld, continuing a tradition started by Coco Chanel herself, typifies Post-Modernism by fusing high and low culture in his collections (and suddenly this spring’s clog trend makes sense). Oscar Wilde was a symbol of the Aestheticism movement which opposed restrictive and cumbersome apparel — but the clothes also had to be pretty. And so on, across 400 years, 50 trends, and 150 pages.

Sounds fascinating, right? We thought so, too. That’s why we’re giving away a free copy of this book to one lucky Fantastic Toe member. To enter our random drawing, just join Fantastic Toe. If you’re already a Fantastic Toe member, post a picture to your Fantastic Toe collection. Anyone who joins Fantastic Toe, or posts a picture to her collection, between now and March 31, 2010 will be automatically entered to win the book.

We’ll do a random drawing on 4/1/2010, and notify the winner by email. Only US residents are eligible to win.

Wednesday, February 17…Lots of Fashion Week shoe ogling to get to: The fall runways are full of new-and-improved boots (Can you say fur-trimmed suede wedges?)…As usual, the Nicholas Kirkwood-Rodarte collaboration produces amazing runway shoes (You can see them in action in today’s Daily Shoe Video)…Suno shows massive wooden platforms with their brightly printed skirts and dresses…Jean Paul Gaultier collaborates with Melissa to create plastic shoes with 4” heels…Some, but not all, of the Fashion Week attendees cope with winter weather and forgo stilettos for snow boots…Socks with sandals are still with us…Refinery 29 alerts us to the trend of thigh-high socks and spats…In Mardi Gras news, all-female krewe Krewe of Muses sport individually hand-decorated glitter shoes…Handbag.com showcases the top shoe trends for spring (wedge bowling shoes, anyone?)…Here’s something we haven’t seen before: Heels with a double platform, so they can go even higher…The Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology will feature an exhibit on 1940s-era “It” shoe line Delman next month…Vans invites high school art classes to compete in a shoe customization contest…Missoni joins forces with Converse to produce sneakers that look exactly like you’d expect them to look…House of Harlow 1960 previews its spring collection…Lady Gaga pays tribute to Alexander McQueen.