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SHOE-bee-doo-bee-doo!

The title has nothing to do with the post….but it’s catchy isn’t it?!

For our final day of Shoe Week, Blueprint thought it wise to leave on the ‘good foot’ (LOL!) so, wanted to provide the shoes that every stylish and sophisticated wardrobe should not be without.  Unlike yesterday’s shoes that were fun, and more trendy and whimsical, the following shoes are ones that should be purchased with a cobbler in mind, your credit card in hand, and a good friend in tow to keep you focused!

  • Black/dark 3-inch, closed-toe heel: a 3-inch heel will elongate the leg and present a more streamlined silhouette; anything shorter, can make the leg seem chunkier depending on your stature.  If you are not fully comfortable wearing a skinny 3-inch heel, opt to go for a slightly chunkier, more substantial heel rather than give up the height.  If you have the personality, go for patent leather, it’s a workhorse — it can transition from work to evening wear especially if the heel is skinny!

$435 D&G Patent Stiletto_luisaviaroma.com

$475 Aleberti Ferretti suede pump_shopbop.com

$168 Saks point-toe pump_saksfifthavenue.com

$190 Kate Spade kenzie slingback_nordstrom.com

  • Natural-colored 3-inch, closed-toe heel: This is the spring/summer counterpart to your abovementioned black heel.

4298 Kate Spade Larolina pump_piperlime.gap.com

$293 Brian Atwood camel slingback_matchesfashion.com

$275 LAMB fen pump_endless.com$254 Borgo degli Ulivi camel pump_forzieri.com

  • Embellished flat: Jury is out on this but, Blueprint recommends a black or metallic-colored flat.  Have a little fun here because it’s the shoe you’ll wear on Saturdays and after work, and you want it to stand out a bit.

$199 Tory Burch metallic flats_mytheresa.com

$295 Reva leopard flats_mytheresa.com

$376 Maxmara burgundy flats_matchesfashion.com

$495 Prada studded skimmer_barneys.com

$138 Stella McCartneyballet falt_yoox.com

$195 Chloe ballet flat_yox.com

  • Dark-colored tall boot: Depending on your basic wardrobe color palette, black or dark grey, or brown is best.  The most versatile will be a skinnier 3-inch heel because it can be worn with jeans and pants but, also with longer or shorter skirts!

 $395 KORS Courtney boot_michaelkors.com

$320 MaxStudio Zemo boot_nordstrom.com

$425 Hadley ruched boot_juicycouture.com

$435 Fluevog boot_fluevog.com

$199 Via Spiga Shanti boot_nordstrom.com

  • “Wild card” shoe: Invest in one shoe that works as your standout.  Blueprint recommends a print shoe which creates more wardrobe options, or something sleek in an off-the-beaten-path color like light grey or deep purple or red.  It should be the shoe that makes you do a quick two-step when you put it on!

$486 snakeskin slingback_brownsfashion.com

$305 Francesca Mambrini violet patent_farfetch.com

$330 Show Fabric shoe_brownsfashion.com

$198 Saks suede pumps_saksfifthavenue.com

$307 Chie Mihara ISHAN_chiemihara.com

$250 Charles David Andria platform red suede_zapps.com

If you have all of these, then you can start to expand but, no stylish and sophisticated wardrobe can be without these items.  Expect to spend anywhere from $250 to $500 for these shoes but, they should last for at least three to five years depending on wear and maintenance.  If you think about it — the average cost-per-wear should be nominal!!.

xo, mo
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4 Responses

  1. The shoes are hot ….but where are the must haves for the more price conscious yet fashionable ladies?

  2. These shoes are investments so given the cost-per-use they are not bad! Sometimes we have to balance price and quality–the websites from yesterday can provide alternatives to these shoes but they will likely not last as long and, as should be expected, may not be made as well.

    Thanks for the question!

  3. My mother is very…frugal. But even she has always told me that good shoes are worth the money. Words to live by!

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