I’m baaaack! My flights were OK, and I was able to snap this photo of a girl wearing one of those dreaded velour track suits at Sky Harbor, on my flight out. (Although, truthfully, I did it because I thought they made a cute support system – her lap is his pillow, while his stomach is hers.)

And while I was perusing the airline’s magazine (note to self: next time remember pen for crossword puzzles), I found this week’s Shoe Hot or Not contender!

(Also, here’s yet another sign that social networking sites have been co-opted into mass media tools: Their pseudonymous travel columnist has her own Facebook page.)

The article was about cool places to shop in Paris. I will say that I am a bit suspicious of their picks, given that their pick for men’s clothing in all of Paris was Daniel Cremieux, who sells a line at … Dillard’s (which happens to be the back-cover advertiser).

Their pick for women’s shoes: Bruno Frisoni, and this yellow pump.

I like parts of this shoe — the color alone makes me happy — but that middle panel, with its slightly crinkled, not-quite-sturdy leather, is giving me pause. I bet it would look even more battered-looking after a few wears. And I bet that brown stuff is elastic, so you can actually wedge your foot into the high shoe. I think I am not enchanted by this shoe, and therefore relegate it to the Not category.

I love the sandal at right so much better — granted, the ribbon would probably get dirty if it scuffed against the ground at all, but that one, unlike the one above, would make my heart go pitter-patter if I saw it in the store. If I were styling a fashion shoot, I would pick these sandals over the yellow pumps in a heartbeat.

But what do you think? Is that yellow pump Hot, or Not? Cast your vote in the interactive poll below by clicking your choice. (And if you’ve got a different take, feel free to create a new option.) You can vote once — but there’s no time limit. (Yes, I go back and check to see how each contender is faring, even months later.)

Plus, if you’ve got the time and opinion, leave a comment at the bottom – everyone who does so by Saturday, July 27, will be entered into a drawing to win a prize pack from Lush, which I forgot to give away earlier. Good luck!  UPDATE: Congratulations to AZJane, whose comment was chosen as this week’s winner.
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WHAT SAM WORE: 7/15/08
The shirt: Slim-cut long-sleeved cotton button-down from J Crew
The pants: Distressed khakis by Chip & Pepper (Last Chance)
The shoes: Sneakers by Skechers (Last Chance)
The scent: Visit by Azzaro.

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