{ a blog all about the love of shoes }
October 4, 2011 
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Just as in all other aspects of life, there are rules in the world of shoe buying. These tried and true shoe laws, from one shoe-obsessed shopper to another, will keep you looking fabulous and fashionable from season to season.
Compare and Contrast. If you find a pair of shoes that you love, but the price really isn’t quite right, then you owe it to yourself to conduct an online search. By looking at comparison sites, like myShoes.com of course, you’ll know for sure whether you’re getting a good deal.
Forget the Trends. If you really and truly are an admirer of the “it” shoe of the season, then by all means go out and get a pair. But if you don’t love it, why spend the money? There’s no point in letting peer pressure convince you that a pair of shoes are worth purchasing, especially if they don’t feel right or look right, or you’re just not that into them.
Stay on Budget. No matter how fabulous the shoes are, they’re not worth going into debt over. If you see a pair that’s out of your price range, then wait a month or two and save up the money to buy them. The shoes will still be there when you’re ready for them.
If You Love it, Buy it. Don’t be concerned with what anyone else thinks or says about the style of shoes that you want to buy. If you think that they’re fabulous, then that’s all that matters.
What other shoe rules to you adhere to?
Dana Robinson
Dana Robinson is the Editorial Manager of myShoes.com
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 11, 2011 Comments (0)
Exotic shoes can include fish skin, animal print, and vintage-style pumps, so you might already wear these exotic styles more than you think. But can you wear your exotic shoes to the office regularly? These daring shoes for daily wear can have you doing just that.
Unusual Giraffe Print: If you ever see a pair of shoes in brown-and-white giraffe print, snap them up! This animal print is less common and therefore can be used in more situations, and if you find a shoe that has a strappy upper, the giraffe print is minimized to look just like a regular pattern.
March 4, 2011 Comments (0)
Perhaps you’ve noticed that bloggers are working on paring down their closets and choosing thirty wardrobe pieces for work and going out—and that includes the shoes! Do you think you’d be game? It’s hard to imagine it if you have a huge wardrobe, but it’s really fun if you want to challenge yourself and prove you can live with a less chaotic closet. Let’s look at some of the essentials we saw in the remix challenges zipping around the web (as started by Kendi Everyday).
The point of this game is to take thirty pieces in your wardrobe and remix them into thirty different looks, also avoiding the urge to shop for thirty days. Could you do it? Here are some ways to get your shoes and separates to blend in the ultimate wardrobe mix-up.
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