Shoe shopping is often a stressful affair. One mustn’t only ensure that a new pair of shoes looks good; it must feel good, last a decent amount of time, and be fashionable. And it never hurts if the shoes are on sale. We all want to have that Cinderella moment where the shoe slides on perfectly and makes us the belle of the ball. And, please note, Cinderella’s glass slipper is an elegant, classy heel and is both graceful and flattering. We’d all LOVE to find that perfect shoe. And now, fortunately, is the perfect time to find the perfect shoe.
Don’t worry: everyone’s been starved for good shoes. And this spread from Thursday’s style section is irrefutable proof of it. Titled “Fall’s Fury, Feathers Heels,” the half-page was dedicated to photos and descriptions of a collection of fabulously furry, fascinatingly feathery heels. While they may not be the most practical style of footwear, they are fun! And I have no doubt that in the next few months and next spring and fall collections, a plethora of fun, new shoes will be racing your way. My justification is simple, a truth you well know yourself: fun is contagious. And fun shoes? Chronically catching.
Once the Croc epidemic ended, the gladiator sandal rushed in to popularity, right on the heels of booties and striped heels. Now, the fun and classy heel is back. A heel remarkably like Cinderella’s glass slipper, and flirty and fun as well J .
When we were in Spain, I came home with two beautiful pairs of heels. One was a pair of black platform wedges with multicolored fabric crossing on the front of the foot. The best part? They’re super comfortable. Another pair is black and grey suede, with a small buckle and two inch high heels. Again, they’re comfortable.
There are also tons of new boots. The rule for a great new pair of boots? Furry, buckled, and tall. And by tall I mean at least halfway to the knee, if not just clearing it. And, while we’re on the subject—what is a new pair (or even old pair) of boots’ best friend? Tights, jeggings or leggings or skinny jeans, and tall socks. If you’re ever at a loss for what sort of foot accessories, as I call them, check out Harrods’ website. When we were in London this summer, they had a sale in the Hosiery department, and to my delight (YES, DELIGHT, because I love tights and socks and the like) there are not only a wide array of awesome tights, footless tights, knitted stockings, and socks; there are also these possibly wildly impractical things that seem like the epitome of my new category of foot accessories. There are literally different pieces of hosiery for toes, arches, ankles, and lower calves. Basically: there is NO EXCUSE for not having great shoes and foot accessories this year!
The moral of the story? Shoes are becoming fun, comfortable, and fashionable. It’s the perfect time to go to a sale, a department store, or even (if you know your exact size) an online shoe site such as Zappos and find your perfect shoe. After all, everyone deserves to have the perfect shoe. And now Cinderella’s slipper can complete anyone’s fairytale this season. J J <3
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| Alexander Wang |
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| Brian Atwood |
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| Diego Dolcini |
Here are some awesome, fun, and hot shoes to inspire you this fall/ winter season!
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