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  • I was as dressed up as I get, in wedge-heeled, sling-back sandals and denim capris.

    Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011

  • I was as dressed up as I get, in wedge-heeled, sling-back sandals and denim capris.

    Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011

  • Fortunately, Eunice McGovern, a good customer, came into the store looking for mauve sling-back shoes and gloves.

    The Devil's Bedpost 2010

  • Jennifer, as always, was perfectly put together—a linen skirt suit, sling-back Louboutins, a double strand of pearls, and her hair pulled back in a sleek, jet-black chignon.

    Platinum Aliya S. King 2010

  • The high collar and long, sleek line gave her an air of elegance right down to her shiny black patent-leather sling-back heels.

    Captured by Moonlight Nancy Gideon 2010

  • Jennifer, as always, was perfectly put together—a linen skirt suit, sling-back Louboutins, a double strand of pearls, and her hair pulled back in a sleek, jet-black chignon.

    Platinum Aliya S. King 2010

  • The high collar and long, sleek line gave her an air of elegance right down to her shiny black patent-leather sling-back heels.

    Captured by Moonlight Nancy Gideon 2010

  • The high collar and long, sleek line gave her an air of elegance right down to her shiny black patent-leather sling-back heels.

    Captured by Moonlight Nancy Gideon 2010

  • Sabine had very many pairs of shoes and Ellen borrowed the highest, shiniest pair she could find, a pair of silver stiletto peep-toe sling-back sandals.

    The Home for Broken Hearts Rowan Coleman 2010

  • I also had a killer pair of sling-back Coach shoes, white with darling Carolina blue bows accenting the peek toe.

    Fat Chance Rhonda Pollero 2009

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