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Amped Up Pumps: Pump Up the Volume

Your look only needs the smallest of details to go from minimal to phenomenal. A handful of studs or dash of bright color! After all, screaming statement pieces aren’t often worn together. Incorporate your voice into your pumps. Pumps are absolute mainstays (and great for times when your pedicure needs a serious pick-me-up!). I am … Continue reading “Amped Up Pumps: Pump Up the Volume”

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Top 5 Essential Gold Shoes: The Golden Age

Gold is so often treated like something that should be saved for a formal look. I get that it’s special, but who wants to be limited like that? There are gold shoes for every occasion, which will come in handy for all of your reveling this season. The metallic tone is a perfect complement to … Continue reading “Top 5 Essential Gold Shoes: The Golden Age”

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Alexander McQueen Studded Leather and Suede Pumps: Three Ways

What else do you need? Nothing when you wear these crazy studded Alexander McQueens ($1,260)! Rather than go full-on gold plait, the use of studs creates a rock and roll aesthetic. Even the five-inch heels (curved ever-so-subtly for a sculptural silhouette) are covered in the things. With statement creations like these, all you need to … Continue reading “Alexander McQueen Studded Leather and Suede Pumps: Three Ways”

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Charles Philip Shanghai Sheila Leopard-Print Matte-Satin Loafers: Casual Cat

These leopard print matte-satin loafers can put just the right amount of fancy into your outfit. They have a unique way of dressing things up with their black piping and bright colors on the textured textile. These would look perfect with Michael Michael Kors tapered chinos and a J.Crew sweater and a Chloe bangle for … Continue reading “Charles Philip Shanghai Sheila Leopard-Print Matte-Satin Loafers: Casual Cat”

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Top Cascading Embellishments: I’ll Take the Fall

Recently, I’ve been charmed by an array of embellishments so over the top they literally overwhelm the shoe. Usually, that’s a bad thing, but not in this case! Here, the adornments are the satisfying centerpiece for a dose of shoe fantasy. Tufts of fur, dangles of chain mail, and bouquets of feathers fall off these … Continue reading “Top Cascading Embellishments: I’ll Take the Fall”

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Top 5 Captivating Cap-Toes: Happy Endings

Here’s a look I’m getting on top of, literally. The best new cap-toes are seriously shiny and mesmerizingly metallic. One with some gloss to it adds extra polish and formality to any style of shoe, whether we’re talking working-girl pump or night-owl boot. Actually, I love flats that showcase the cap-toe almost more than heels … Continue reading “Top 5 Captivating Cap-Toes: Happy Endings”

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