I can’t help myself: yes, these are, indeed, BANANAS! You can bet the girl knows her shoes (think back to her suede-boot collaboration with longtime friend Brian Atwood in 2010) – and you know she likes them high. After showcasing simple platform ankle boots for her first collection, these balanced sandals are a slam-dunk for Rachel Zoe’s second go at footwear. As a stylist, she knows what women want and these have it in spades: sexy attitude with plenty of style. Softness and strength comes together via contrasting light linen and rich suede. This sophisticated combo is not without a swift rebellious kick – not only are the femme heels nearing 6”, the ankle-straps have S&M attitude (leveled out by a vaguely bohemian tassel). These were designed specifically to appeal to Zoe’s core fans with the considerate price point to make them accessible. At Neiman Marcus for $325.
Pair with: Be a long-legged flirt with Proenza Schouler’s pleated cotton skirt. An offbeat marble print blocked with a mustard panel adds up to notice-me neutrality.
On Net-a-Porter for $650.
