Despite having a shoe wardrobe that pales in comparison to most women's, I absolutely LOVE shoes. I take a lot of risks when it comes to shoes; more so than I do with clothing. Currently, one of my favorites is a pair of zebra-print, red patent leather-trimmed peep toe pumps. I adore these shoes, and wear them as often as I can, though they are uncomfortable for long-term usage. (Shoes like this I call “desk shoes” as they are perfect for sitting at my desk or going to the occasional meeting down the hall, but not appropriate for a lot of cross-building trekking).
Last Christmas, I was outlet shopping with one of my good friends and we popped into Aldo to find her cousin a pair of not-too-expensive dress shoes. I almost immediately spotted a pair of platform pumps in cobalt blue, and they about melted like a piece of chocolate in my hot little hand. I gushed over them and grabbed them. As I slid them onto my foot, my friend asked “What would you wear those with?” to which I breathily responded, “Anything!”
You see, my friends, shoes do not have to match what you're wearing. They can complement or accentuate what you're wearing. What would I have worn with these delicious cobalt blue shoes?
-Little Black Dress
-Jeans and a graphic tee
-frilly skirt and neutral top
-floral print dress or top, with black or charcoal pants
-Anything yellow, brown, black or gray
-Monochromatic shades of blue
I regret not buying those shoes, and had I not just bought a $70 velvet blazer at Banana just minutes before, I definitely would have. To this day, I keep my eyes open for the perfect pair of cobalt blue shoes.
Shoes are the perfect accessory, because everyone has to wear them, and it's a great medium to showcase your personality.
They were a beautiful pair of shoes! I would never have picked them out, but once you started explaining what they could go with, my eyes were opened and I could see the possibilities. Next time, I may have to force you to buy them.
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