Some shoes are meant for comfort…
Some shoes are meant for safety…
Some shoes keep you warm…
Some shoes will help to keep you cool…
And then there are those shoes that exist for no other reason than to make you feel fabulous!
It’s coming up to the holiday party season – there are office parties, cocktail parties with friends and special events that require something a little out of the ordinary.
There are so many different options for dressy shoes this year.  What are you looking for in particular?
Shoes with ruffles?

“Spicy” satin peep-toe pump from Charles by Charles David, accented with a sheer, ruffled ribbon.
How …read more

Alexander McQueen is known for his outrageous designs and fashionable flights of fancy.  He seems to have been inspired by the natural world lately, with butterflies, wood grain and even cloud patterns making their way into his designs.

The description for this lovely high heeled pump calls the rich purple leather “conspicuously cloudy”.  It’s got a hidden 3/4″ platform and matching leather-wrapped heels.

Go from the skies to the woods with this peep-toe platform.  The nappa leather has been printed with a wood grain on nude leather, and accented with contrasting wood grain heels.  Elastic straps over the heels ensure a comfortable …read more

Cage sandals are such a sexy look, and they’ve available in tons of different colors and heel heights as well.
There can be one problem for women during the summer time though…
If you’re prone to swelling in your feet or ankles – cage sandals can lead to uncomfortable marks all over your feet.  I’ve even seen some women whose feet ended up puffing out of the teensy little straps.
Check out how fine the straps are on the “Celtic” sandal from Dolce Vita:

Gorgeous – but not always practical.
One option can be to move to a sandal with wider straps.  A little more …read more

Do you want people to remember your shoes as much as your face when you walk into a room?
You’re not afraid of being bold with accessories, right?
I think I have the shoe for you…

That is the “Idionis” high heel sandal by Beverly Feldman.   It’s a combination of embossed faux-snakeskin leather, hair-on animal print leather and brocade fabric – all trimmed with bronze leather piping.
And yes, it is a lot of look.
This is not the sandal to wear while carrying an oversized patent tote or while covered in jewelry.  Go restrained everywhere else and you should be fierce – rather than …read more

 No, just no…

 Camouflage patent leather high heel slingbacks by Manolo Blahnik???
I can’t think of an occasion that would require camouflage and high heels – a formal assault party, perhaps?
Combats & canapes?
image: Neiman Marcus

It’s the weekend, it’s summertime, it’s even a long weekend for my US readers…   So what do we need?
Sexy, summery shoes of course!

I think this pair of pink patent leather sandals from John Galliano fills the bill nicely
image source: Yoox 

Pucci never fails to put a smile on my face with their shoe collection, and these satin high heels in “Acqua” prove it

Elegant lines, high quality construction and a whimsical, but very wearable pattern… shoe heaven!
image source: Zappos