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The new Britney Spears for Candie’s ad campaign has just been released, and all excessive photoshopping aside, she’s looking good- if not a bit Barbie-like. I just have a feeling people won’t even really notice the shoes she’s wearing, which, along with the Candie’s collection, will be available exclusively at Kohl’s. The ad will appear in just one publication- Us Weekly– as a pull-out poster in the April 15th issue. The last time I saw a pull-out poster was in my copy of Twilight, and it honestly made me feel way old, but if you’re nostalgic for the “Baby One More Time” era I suggest swinging by the newsstand in a couple weeks! One more thing: is this not the safest way to have your photo appear in a tabloid? Smart girl.

While I am proud to be a San Francisco native, I know it’s definitely not a fashion capital like New York or Paris. So my fashion spider sense definitely perked up when I heard about a local shoe designer making waves in the fashion scene. Originally from the East Coast, Martha Davis moved to San Francisco eight years ago for a job and never left. Looking to create something of her own after years of working in industrial design, Martha went to Milan where she enrolled in the Ars Sutoria program to learn everything about footwear. Lucky for me, I got a look of her current Spring 2009 shoe line and a preview of her upcoming Fall collection. Wearing a raw edged ruffle dress and mismatched shoes (from her line, of course!), Martha was a gracious host on the rooftop terrace of a posh hotel on the San Francisco waterfront. Everyone oohed and ahhed over the shoes and those with small enough feet got to try on the samples! Can you believe the shoes are made in the same Italian factory used by Chanel and Chloe? The leather is butter soft and even the tallest boots are generous enough to fit any calf shape without any zippers! By the way, every woman I asked wearing Martha’s shoes said they were super comfortable. In the Bay Area? Her shoes can be found in Metier in San Francisco and Deliciouz in Walnut Creek. For everyone else, Shopbop will be carrying her collection in June! Mark my words, Martha Davis is a name to watch out for. Click the slideshow for some droolworthy shoes.

With stylephiles like Agyness Deyn, Daisy Lowe, and Amber Rose spotted stomping around in Doc Martens recently, could it be that the iconic brand is back? Apparently, the company itself seems to think so as they€™ve revamped their line to include not just the classic romper stompers for which they€™re so beloved, but also sandals, pumps, and boots that are quite contemporary-driven. Doc Martens, which began as the footwear of choice for British Punk heads and soon became a style staple of American Gen X-ers, have also updated their classic 8-eye boot beyond the basic dark colors- black, cherry red, hunter- to include royal blue, bubble gum pink, and€¦banana yellow? Hmmm. These are not your mother’s (or your own) Doc Martens, but let€™s take a look at the new offerings. Click the slideshow to see more!

I love Nine West. Their shoes are amazingly adorable (for the most part), durable, well-made and – perhaps most important of all though I loathe to admit I need this in a shoe – comfortable. Nine West has done a great job of fusing style and comfort. These are shoes that can be worn to the office, and – if you choose the right ones – likely even worn to walk to and from work as well! They’re definitely functional for a night out on the town. That’s why I’ve had my finger on the pulse of West, and was ecstatic when their new line came out for spring: sandals and wedges and strappies, oh my! There are tons of options and this season they’ve gone a bit more structured with a lot of their sandals – wide heels, sturdier platforms, thicker straps. These are not dainty shoes, folks, and I love them! My favorites are the platforms with straps. These are an emerging trend right now and you can’t go wrong. They can be worn with jeans, skirts, office attire, sundresses and much more. So prepare for a fun summer and stock up on your Nine West! See more at TheFind.

Celebrating their Irish roots, legendary Hip-Hop act House of Pain (Danny Boy, DJ Lethal & Everlast) teamed up with adidas Originals on a special St. Paddy’s Day version of their classic Campus 80 model. The kicks, designed by Danny Boy, feature a green suede upper with the band’s crest embroidered on the tongue and “Fine Malt Lyrics” stamped on the side of the iconic three stripe design. Limited to only 1500 pairs, Concepts will be amongst the first to launch the sneaker on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) with an exclusive signing session by House of Pain alongside a triple collabo Boston Celtics jersey release.