Online - September 13, 2006

On a Shoestring

Abaeté for Payless Collection

You miscalculated points on Weight Watchers (booze shouldn’t count). Offended loved ones with your flatulence during the cabbage soup craze. And blew it all when you wolfed a friggin’ sandwich on Atkins.

There’s only one regimen that works, and it’s known as the Buy-It Diet: You simply don’t purchase food because you deplete your bank account on the latest fashion must-have.

It was a brilliant plan until now. Payless ShoeSource, you see, has collaborated with Abaeté to design a line of moderately priced footwear from the normally high-end clothing and swimsuit line.

The four styles are impeccably manufactured with detailed stitching, bows, and handsome fabrics. The Casey flat comes in neutrals such as black and chocolate, as well as a spicy red. Pump it up with Oliver, a two-tone patent leather heel. The collection also includes snappy boots in both full and ankle heights adorned with spiffy buckles. And not a single pair will set you back more than forty-five bucks.

Which means in order to keep your bum in tip-top shape, you’ll have to buy a heck of a lot of shoes.

Available at Payless ShoeSource stores; online at payless.com.