Our top 10 vegan and sustainable shoes for getting your groove on this holiday season.

Are we mad? Torturing you with images of holiday party shoes just as you sit down for a Thanksgiving gorge-a-thon? Excuse us for our optimism, but we think picking out a pair of party pumps for this year’s holiday soirees might be the very best thing to cure your post-meal stupor. From color blocking to shimmering chevron stripes, leopard spot prints to richly hued velvet heels, you’ll be sustainably hitting every trend this year right under that mistletoe.

Here are our top 10 best party shoes that are vegan or otherwise sustainably made.

Stella McCartney High-Vamp Velvet Pump In Teal – A richly saturated teal velvet upper juxtaposed with a flashy golden sole will have you singing D.I.S.C.O. whereever you go this holiday season.

Melissa Shoes The Joy + Alexandre Herchcovitch - A product of the stellar collaboration between Melissa and Brazilian fashion designer Alexandre Herchovitch, these two-tone plastic oxfords with wingtip styling practically guarantees some late night Gene Kelly-esque toe tapping.

Jeffrey Campbell Martini Flat - For those serious booty shakers, a studded flat gives this fall’s trending slipper shape some serious edge.

Stella McCartney Acrylic Heel Color Block sandal - Forward thinking yet elegant, this Stella McCartney show stopper with translucent heel adds a blast of color to every LBD.

Olsen Haus Grace Shoe in Gold/Silver - The timeless zigzag pattern is a perfect match for a 60s style shift dress. The neutral tones in this shoe can be paired with an array of nightlife colors making this shoe a holiday essential for years to come.

Olsen Haus Angel Pump in Leopard/Red – Vegans rejoiced when this sexy shoe came on the market. The leopard print shoe is bang-on trend but yet so classic. The 4” heel is balanced with a hidden front platform to provide extra height and stability.

Beyond Skin Jolie - Silver glittery snakeskin give this black evening shoe just enough extra glitz amongst the sophisticated black base color. An ankle strap provides support and comfort to last on your feet all night long.

Melissa Shoes Electric in Gold - A remarkably comfortable heel that looks great with skinny jeans and party dresses infused with Melissa’s signature bubblegum scent so your tootsies will always smell great. Now that’s a party trick not many can pull off.

Beyond Skin Josie – A golden snakeskin sandal with a retro block heel looks great with tights or bare legs.

Coclico Coleridge Redbud – What could be more seasonal than deep plum suede shoe this year? With draping across the top of the foot and a zipper closure, these shoes also feature extra comfy padding.

A truly iconic wallet is eye catching for all the right reasons.

After a decade of “It” bags have come and gone, a stylish wallet still catches your eye. Olsen Haus’ clutch wallet has a “Pure Vegan” label that deserves to be flashed as proudly as any other.

Functional with two main bill compartments and eight card compartments, it’s made from a buttery soft, high-quality leather alternative that’s cruelty-free. As any style setter knows, having the courage of your convictions is what truly iconic style is all about.

Price : $125.00

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Olsen Haus shoes are 100% vegan.

These Olsen Haus shoes are splattered with non-toxic paint in champagne, making for a unique pattern that turns out a shoe both edgy and sweet. Part of Olsen Haus’ shoe profits go to PETA, Farm Sanctuary, Greenpeace and the Theosophical Society to help promote animal rights and legislation.

$160

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Dream. Compassion. Freedom. Instinct. Voice. These are the missions of Mission Savvy, an online eco boutique founded by green entrepreneur, fashionista and animal advocate Jennifer Miller. After years of heartache at the prevalence of animal abuse in our world, Miller put her savvy into action and founded Mission Savvy.

Featuring vegan, ethical fashions curated for stylish everyday wear, Mission Savvy donates 5% of all profits to causes that support animal conservation, health, emergency aid, and awareness. We are so pleased to offer a curated selection of designs this week, exclusively for EcoSalon readers.

Use the code “ecosalon” at checkout to receive 10% off in this very special collaboration. These are our select favorites, but the sale is happening sitewide so be sure to visit today!

Jenny Dress by Curator

The perfect warm weather LBD. The flirty A-line looks good on every figure. $110 before EcoSalon discount. $99 using promotion code “ecosalon” at checkout.

Imago Jacket by Kelly Lane

A butterfly print blazer from Kelly’s “Butterfly Collection” we love. Sweetly retro and ultra-feminine. Enough tailoring for a smart fit, and enough ease for summer’s more casual style. $170 before EcoSalon discount. $153 using promotion code “ecosalon” at checkout.

Balance by Olsen Haus

Vegan shoes never looked hotter. Sexy yet neutral to wear with everything all the way to fall. Doubly good because they’re made of recycled materials. $200 before EcoSalon discount. $180 using promotion code “ecosalon” at checkout.

Romantic Pullover by Clary Sage Organics

Slouchy pull-me-close perfection. The Clary Sage sustainable line supports local California organic cotton farmers. $75 before EcoSalon discount. $67.50 using promotion code “ecosalon” at checkout.

Abalone Dress by Feral Childe

Hello, girl! That’s Miller herself modeling this dress and the other selected items. From their Spring Collection, a journey through Roman seaside town Tarquinia, including this watercolor collage dress. $85 before EcoSalon discount. $76.50 using promotion code “ecosalon” at checkout.

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Haruku ballet flats (above) by Hetty Rose, made from vintage Kimono fabrics.

“Fashion is about two things: the evolution and the opposite,” was Karl Lagerfeld’s proclamation to press during a preview of his spring couture collection. I’m not sure he was referring to the flat and the wedge, but the Chanel model wearing pretty black ballet shoes with transparent ankle straps did appear a strike against a suddenly dated stiletto.

This season, it’s about choosing the thin edge or the wedge. The divergent shoe choice reflects an unusual unfolding between successive fashion era influences. The tunics and square-shouldered cuts are clearly inspired by the spare minimalism of the 1960’s, shown side-by-side with relaxed tailored ensembles informed by the free-flowing heyday of YSL in the 70’s.

From my recent experience of graceless clomping through Mumbai’s higgledy-piggledy streets, I can’t agree with Harper’s Bazaar’s assessment of the new platform as, “the hip, walkable flat wedge.” It is, however, the only option for anchoring the billowing looks of the 1970’s. Flowy is one thing, floppy, another.

I’m sticking with last summer’s wood wedges with tan leather straps and studs from Celine’s standout collection. They’re the perfect balance of polish and rustic, and justifiably informing many similar looks this season.

Coclico’s Morphos Wolf Wedge (above) in soft grey suede.

For those of us not blessed with a high instep that naturally makes wearing high-heeled shoes comfortable, the return of flat shoes in the form of ballet flats and oxfords is welcome news. The lack of height and weight of the shoes requires a tapered leg and streamlined silhouette. While a nude oxford updates black skinny jeans nicely, the tight silhouette of the ballet flat provides a risk-free point of accent for injection of this season’s trend for neon hues. Bright yellow, orange and red are key colors for shoes and bags this season.

Vegetable tanned leather megumi ochi style 1984 taupe oxford (above).

The ingenious use of stripes, novelty prints and color blocking as seen at Louis Vuitton, Jil Sander and most arrestingly, Prada, are influencing accessories designers too. If you, like me, are irrationally tempted by the trend for pink jeans as soon as the weather thaws, a bright red ballet shoe would amp up the look.

Recycled Babylon Flat (above) in red, by Olsen Haus.

Ever thought of yourself in a jumpsuit?

Probably one of the most versatile pieces you could ever have in your wardrobe, the jumpsuit has been worn by aviators, Nascar drivers and almost as many edgy fashionistas as toned Olympic swimmers. However, the trick with wearing it is to make it look current (and hopefully not Nascar).

For this week’s Stylish Steal I found this one at Beklina that is perfect in all its silken glory. The Raasta Palua silk Jumpsuit is fully lined, has side pockets, a wide and comfortable elastic band along the top neckline and my favorite, a silk patched removable and fully adjustable neon pink, lime and navy tie belt. On sale at Beklina for $90.

You could wear lots of different shoes with your Raasta Palua jumpsuit including strappy, metallic heels, but these chunky heels from Olsen Haus are great too, and give you a little lift to lengthen the look. On sale at Endless for $110.52.

To make the look a little sweeter, try these Olsen Haus metallic flats on for size. On sale at Endless for $77.52.

Though not on sale, I love these Sun Earrings from Mociun to wear with this outfit (try hard to disregard the berry stained fingers holding them). Priced at $260.

Depending on where you live, you might be needing something to wear over your shoulders. I suggest grabbing your favorite cropped, maybe sheer, navy cardigan or blazer. Not to stay so matchy matchy would be to play with the brown in the heels, or the pink or green in the belt.

Fashion is all about what you make of it, so have fun!

New York Fashion Week is one of the major fashion events of the year, and the city hasn’t disappointed thanks to fabulous venues (like the new NYFW host, Lincoln Center) as well as beautiful and stylish people jetting from show to show. Outside Catherine Malandrino, I was street shooting alongside the likes of Bill Cunningham (fashion columnist for the New York Times). One trend that came up again and again is the working girl layered look of blouses tucked into skirts, balanced by big bags and grounding booties.

So, how does an eco-fashionista get this trend setting look? Check off the pieces from our list below and build your own look!

- Blouse: Josh Podoll. This blouse is a classic with designer details at the sleeve to set it apart!

- Skirt: Bibico. Tiered layers add interest and a feminine touch.

- Jacket: Feral Childe. Print on print is still a hot trend to try. Create contrast with a print jacket and bottom.

- Open-toed Booties: Olsen Haus. Vegan booties with a stacked wooden heel- one word, divine!

- Bag: Matt & Nat. Neutral colors are key for fall with a practical air in size as well.

Finish off the look with hair tied in a messy ballerina bun on top of the head and a swipe of bright pink lipstick!

I love a good sale and I’m going to take a wild guess and say you do too.

Here’s another round of Stylish Steals to take you into the next season, based mostly out of Body Politic in Vancouver (belts from Beklina and shoes from Juno & Jove).

I started with the pants, because of the name (Spine Pant) but also because of the sexy ladder like stitching up the back. On sale for $179.

This Dani Tunic by Lara Miller top (made from bamboo) with a cute poof on the sleeve is a nice contrast to the organic cotton of the pants. On sale for $151.50

You’ve got your slim fitting pants and your looser tunic top but now you need to pull it in a bit. I can’t stop belting things lately and love these slim, recycled leather belts from Lina Rennell. Love the fun colors, but for this outfit I’m going with the brown. Not on sale ($155).

A Teich handbag on sale? Yes! This little clutch has black to pull in the pants and brown to pull in the belt without being to matchy matchy. On sale for $119.

These Maggie May earrings from Dotted Loop pulls everything together and throws in a splash of color. No other jewelry needed. Not on sale but priced right at $48.

Shoes could be key putting this outfit together and advise these Olsen Haus Babylon Flat to keep it simple but feel free to rock this outfit with heels too. Just keep the embellishments on the shoes low key.

I couldn’t make up my mind what to do for making this more fall-focused but listen, there’s a lot of jackets and cardigans over at Body Politic, so play around a bit.

It’s not always about me but it’s good to let you know from my personal experiences with clothing what is stand-out.

With that, please turn your head to this romper from Prairie Underground.

I just tried on a black romper the other day thinking I would look horrible, that my legs had to be pretty stunning to pull it off – but not the case. Because of the blousiness on top, my legs actually looked quite sassy.

Previously priced at $180 at Embodies and Beklina (in both black and grey), it now retails for $110. Talk about a complete outfit you should grab because it not only works now, but it can be paired with these pointelle leggings, a fitted long sleeve t-shirt and your favorite boots or flats to make it a fall or spring outfit as well.

The Prairie Underground Pointelle leggings are available in black or white and because of their lacy, openwork fabric, it makes the outfit less dense.

The romper is made from a heavier weight organic cotton, but it’s comfy and with these (used but in great condition) Olsen Haus Destiny Flats from Amazon for $61.99. Now you’re good to go romp around the town.

Nude Shoes have been dotting the fashion horizon for awhile now. Long touted for their leg elongating abilities, it’s a current footwear trend I must confess to being a little slow on the uptake on – My “wacky getups” (Yes – I do take that as a compliment) seem to demand a substantial shoe to anchor down all the hijinx above. I’ve tried nude shoes on here and there but always felt a little, well, naked.

But like skinny-dipping, sooner rather than later it’s better to just take the plunge. And here’s why: Not only will nude shoes serve as the perfect foundation for the pretty prints and florals currently decorating summer’s minis and shorts, they’ll work for all the looks coming down the line next season and beyond.

Fall is all about structured minimalism – call it the Celine effect. Phoebe Philo’s influential collection set the tone for fall’s pared down preciseness, a discipline that includes color. Think architectural and well-cut in camel, beiges, khakis, and add in more camel for good measure. Serving as a calm focus to all this constructural refinement, the nude shoe is a clarifying complement.

The recent resort 2011 collections – historically considered vacation clothes for those who could escape chilly winters for tropical climes, now seen as uncomplicated and wearable early spring fashions – were filled with lace and ladylike sixties references, the nude shoe determining the provenance of many of the silhouettes. See Stella McCartney’s collection for the most Shrimpton-esque interpretation of resort dressing.

And one more reason to go bare: Fashion’s ongoing love affair with all things gray. Whether its heather, steel, or charcoal; gray is a color that’s not going anywhere for a very long time. Nude pairs so nicely together – it’s my favorite new color combo. You try it. It’s hue heaven or, to be chromatically correct, its shade Shangri-la!

My ethical picks for nude shoes:

1. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa Lady Dragon Ball peep toe heels.

2. Olsen Haus’ Balance 2 peep-toe pump with cork platform and heel.

3. Olsen Haus’ Atlantis disco heel in copper with grey faux suede.

4. Cri de Coeur’s Nude Emma elastic wedge sandal.

5. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa 3 strap flat.

6. Coclico’s Ndakinna Mink clog bootie with spat-inspired draping.

7. Coclico’s Nymph Smoke peep-toe wedge sandal.