Dressed!: Spring Shoephoria! Part 1...

I don't care if it's been raining for two weeks. It's spring, and that means shoes. I don't mean Ugg boots, or rain boots, or anything else remotely sensible that keeps my feet warm and dry. I mean strappy sandals, wedges and espadrilles in every color BUT black and brown, I mean open toe pumps and satin evening shoes with dazzling details and ooh-la-la embellishments. Shall we take a look at my dream shoes? They may never be in my price range, but a girl can dream. I give you, Stuart Weitzman's "Pomposo":

I admit, it's possible that I am in love with these because they are the least practical thing in the world. Strictly esthetically speaking I think they might be the ultimate bridal shoe, but hiking around all day in three inch heels and a rosette the size of a golf ball might get uncomfortable after a while. They also come in a beautiful red, which is how an Asian bride I know purchased them to go with a traditional Chinese dress she changed into at her reception. STUNNING, and she can totally wear them later. Here's a photo of the lovely Sarah Bareilles rocking the red version:

So, maybe I don't have a recording contract and thus will never be able to buy these shoes that I desperately need in BOTH colors? What on earth to do? I've already imagined myself entering my next black-tie affair with dainty rosettes on my toes. Well thank goodness for this "Flower" style from Coloriffics:

Identical? No. Inspired? Yes. There are some details on these I even prefer, like the nice little platform which gives a boost of extra height without killing my arches. Also, the floral detail is REMOVABLE, so really you have two very different looks in this shoe. Another bonus? These are dyeable. Order them in white or ivory, wear them, then dye them any color you want, and wear them with OR sans flower. The pricetag on these is already a lot better then the Weitzmans, and when you consider how many ways you can wear these shoes, they practically buy themselves. Thats how I rationalize it, anyway.

So, sticking with the bridal shoe theme for a moment, what about these fabulous "Elia" heels by Badgley Mischka?

Mmhmm. Now look at this "Joyce" style from Touch Ups...

Not to brag about my knock-off spotting abilities, but these ARE pretty similar. And again, dyeable. Get married in white, take them on your honeymoon in turquiose. YES.

Now let's think summer wedding. Let's think pretty, cage-woven sandals like Calvin Klein's "Kaden".

Or, perhaps, this version from Pink for Paradox London, called "Summer":

I could play this game all day. But the point is, no matter what your shoe inspiration is, no matter what your budget is, you can have it. You just have to look.

And in closing, here are three of my favorite lovely and WEARABLE styles from Coloriffics and Touch Ups, just because:

A comfy wedge with sparkly details, 'Victoria',