{ a blog all about the love of shoes }
March 24, 2011 
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Do you suffer from one of these “rude shoe” habits? You might not even know you’re committing one of these no-nos, but they can impact your image and even your job!
Clunky Wooden Heels
You may love the look of a wooden-heeled pair of shoes, but they can be so noisy on linoleum break-room floors or hardwood floors. (You want to look fabulous, but you definitely don’t want to be the girl who makes that clop-clop-clop noise all around the office.)
Solution: Look for wooden heels that also feature a thin rubber pad to soften your step. And like mom always said, remember to pick up your feet when you walk.
Smelly Shoes
I once worked in an office in an extremely cold part of the U.S. Due to the low temperatures, many of my co-workers usually slipped off the heavy boots they wore to the office and wore booties and slippers while sitting at their desks during the day.
Take an office that’s got the heater blasting, plus multiple pairs of musty boots, and you can imagine the less-than-favorable environment that surfaced from time to time. One offender would leave the office smelling almost like a men’s locker room!
Solution: Rotate your shoes to prevent the bacteria from thriving in that hot environment they love so much. Or at the very least, lock the old boots up in that bottom drawer of your desk.
Out-of-Season Eyesore
It’s hard to work in face-to-face customer relations as it is, but when you’re wearing out-of-season footwear, it’s even harder. White leather pumps in the dead of winter will look strange with a black suit, and it can be off-putting to co-workers and style-conscious customers. Those pumps aren’t exactly ideal for the weather conditions, either.
Dressing appropriately for your job is a small, but extremely important, way to help push you up that corporate ladder. So make sure that your style has flair, but is appropriate for the season.
Solution: Buy styles that can take you from one season to the next. Classic black ballet flats will see you through spring, summer, and most of the fall, while low-heeled boots can typically be worn from fall to early spring.
Shoe Pain on the Job
Have you ever worked with someone who complained that her feet hurt? Whether you’re simply making the rounds in the office or hitting the road on assignment, don’t drag co-workers down because you’re fending off blisters and painful sores. Wearing shoes that are good for unexpected scenarios will keep you from being a “pain” to your office buddies.
Solution: When you get a new pair of shoes, test them out. Walk around the house, out to the mailbox, even to the grocery store. This will let you know if they’re comfortable enough to handle your 9-5.
Any other rude shoe issues that bother you? If you work in an office, you can probably come up with one or two… list them below!
Meieli Sawyer
March 23, 2011 Comments (0)
We might complain about shoes that look great but fall apart after they’ve been worn two or three times, or the trials of finding divine shoes only to discover they come with astronomical shipping costs, but we should be glad we have it so easy. A weekend marathon of films featuring 1920s silent film star Clara Bow, who also appeared in a few talkies, such as The Wild Party, Dangerous Curves, and The Saturday Night Kid, revealed what shoes were really like more than 90 years ago—and it wasn’t all Hollywood glamour.
March 15, 2011 Comments (1)
If you’re looking for the perfect prom shoes, you probably want to go with a neutral pair that will work, no matter what you’re wearing.For those who get down to the wire before choosing a prom dress, it can help to have your undergarments, accessories and shoes picked ou t before the dress. We know that may sound crazy, but it’s better for your dress to arrive two days for prom and you have a pair of neutral sandals ready to go, than having to drive around town in the days leading up to prom.
For major comfort look to the Air Lalita sandals from Cole Haan. These sandals are nude with just a touch of shimmer, making them ideal for those who want a reserved shoe with a little bit of glamour. The shoes have cage-like straps across the foot and rhinestone down the center. These shoes will look great with a clean, modern dress in a bold color. The 3 ½ inch heel is easy to get around in, but has enough height to make you feel like a princess on prom night.
If you’re craving major glitz, the Rise sandals from A. Marinelli are the perfect prom shoes. These sandals are a mix of nude and rhinestones, making them the right pick for almost any prom dress out there. The sandals have a strap around the ankle and a decadent display of rhinestones across the top of the foot. They’re ornate and ready to party, so show them off with a cocktail-length prom frock. The 3 ½ inch heel, makes them tolerable for those just finding their way in heels and high enough for those who are used to heels to feel comfortable for a night of dancing.
For a more demure shoe, look to the Samantha Knot pumps from Ann Taylor. These are a basic peep toe pump done in a light gold hue. The shade warms up any skin tone and look great with a cocktail dress with a full skirt or a full-length gown with a train detail. The shoes have a knot at the peep toe for a touch of texture and the 3 ½ inch heel allows you to look stylish without sacrificing comfort.
Samantha Cabrera
March 14, 2011 Comments (0)
Are you a fan of making your wardrobe stretch for miles?
Do you look for shoes that make your legs look much, much longer? If the answer to either of these questions is “yes,” then you’ll want to look through these neutral-color shoe tips for fresh advice.
First things first… you’ll need to pick your definition of a neutral shoe. Neutral shoes include black, grey, and white, but what about tan or nude-colored shoes? While they might not technically be neutral-colored, they aren’t so splashy that they’ll disrupt your wardrobe.
Pairing Options
Try these looks with neutral shoes.
Cream shoes with purple: A cream pump in the summer is divine, and it’s much easier to care for than tricky plain white. Cream goes nicely with muted pastels and other creams in the same outfit, and there’s something extra-special about a purple dress with a cream pair of pumps.
Black shoes with turquoise: It could be black shoes with… anything, but black shoes with turquoise are especially powerful. Turquoise needs something to ground it, and it does particularly well with black pumps, a mainstay in many women’s wardrobes and an essential for the working woman.
Light grey shoes and pink: Pink and light grey look like they belong together, and when black is too heavy for a light pink dress, they are a perfect combination. Instead of dragging down a fresh tint, try complementing it with light grey. This would also be a good time to mix up some textures, like choosing a light tweed shoe and a nubby cotton dress.
Brown shoes with deep green: There’s a fun, foresty combination to brown shoes with a deep dress dress that we’re finding we like more and more. Brown shoes in leather can often step in for black leather pumps, but they bring new dimension to colors like emerald green.
White shoes with tan: Tan’s a neutral itself, if you include anything nude-ish, and that means when you’re wearing a nude dress, you can have your pick of the shoe closet. That said, white shoes are a summery way to complement your outfits of choice, and they can add lightness to a heavy-weight tan suit or dress garment easily.
Dark grey shoes and black: Instead of wearing dark grey shoes with a black dress, why not wear a black dress with a dark grey pair of shoes? They do the same job, they’re resistant to grime, and they shake things up a bit.
Do you have a lot of neutral-coloured shoes in your closet, or do you have another preference?
Meieli Swayer
March 12, 2011 Comments (0)
Cropped pants are hot for spring and summer 2011. Finding the right shoes to wear with them can be tricky. You don’t want the shoes to cut you in the wrong place or else you’ll lose the effortless cool of cropped pants. It also depends on what type of cropped pants you’re wearing. Both fluid and skinny legs were shown on the runways, so there’s a pair of cropped pants that will suit you this season.
Loose Cropped Pants
With loose cropped pants, you want to wear shoes that elongate you. Fluid pants were shown on the runway with stiletto heels and major platform sandals. The shoes you wear with loose cropped pants should mix in with your skin tone or be a stark contrast. If you’re wearing white fluid pants, you can work a pair of nude stiletto heels and if you’re wearing black loose pants, opt for a pair of bright orange wedge sandals. The shoes shouldn’t have a strap any higher than your ankle because this will cut your legs off in an unflattering place and make you look larger than you are. Between the cropped hemline and baggy pant leg, it’s easy to get lost in the silhouette, so be sure your shoes have at least two inches or more to create a slim look.
March 8, 2011 Comments (0)
Whether you’re buying new shoes or just bringing the trendy ones out of your closet, you need to be on top of spring trends. Let this shoe trends list help you find the best 2011 spring looks for you in the new season. If you’re still looking at snow out your window, hang on! We’re almost done with wintry weather.
Embellished Heels
This might seem like a vague option, but it’s purposely vague to suit those of us who crave an open trends category to flatter. Shoes with special embellishment include those with bow backs, heels with zippers, and fancy dress shoes with ruffles, rhinestones, or buttons. A little embellishment goes a long way, too.
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