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The Rodita sandal is available in this hot pink shade exclusively at Footcandy, and only 50 pair are being made. Needless to say that I have bought a pair and really don’t care if I am yelled at! All proceeds will go GTAEF (Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation), which helps rescue elephants from the streets of Thailand. No outfit is complete without the perfect pair of shoes and the perfect handbag!
A great handbag creates a polished look that can take you anywhere!French Vogue has complied a list of this Spring’s must have bags! While they are all gorgeous, they are investment pieces! Feast your eyes on French Vogue’s best of the best! It is no secret that I am a big fan of Christian Louboutin and that my favorite color is pink! At The Shoe Goddess, we are also animal lovers. So when I received the news that Christian Louboutin was joining forces with Footcandy to raise money for Asian Elephants by designing a world exclusive shoe for Footcandy I was beyond happy!
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