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I’m still obsessed with purple—I can’t help it. It’s just such a great color! So, of course, I fell in love with these Stuart Weitzman slingbacks. This is a really fun shoe. You can wear them with a more serious outfit, but I’d have fun with them and wear them with tights and a skirt or leggings. Jeans are an option as well, of course. 

Now that we have discussed the importance of a basic black pump and a ballet flat, it’s time to discuss another important facet of building a shoe wardrobe: the evening shoe. I really think it's a good idea to have at least one or two timeless evening shoe options. First of all, if you have an event come up, it's nice to already own a shoe that works with most everything, so you can just focus on buying a dress. In addition, a beautiful evening shoe can transform a plain little black dress into a much dressier outfit. So if you're in a jam with a last-minute event, you can toss on that LBD and gorgeous pair of satin sandals, and you're all set.

In my mind, nothing can ruin a beautiful evening look, like putting on a pair of inappropriate shoes with an evening gown. And when I say inappropriate, I’m thinking of pairing something like a delicate chiffon gown with a a pair of office-appropriate black pumps or a chunky platform sandal. Perfectly wearable in other scenarios, but they just do not work with a gown. 

 

Straight out of Cinderella's post-cinder armoire, these shoes have princess written all over them. They're youthful, ultra femme and the cobalt/teal combo comes straight out of that movie, I swear! IMDb.  I would do these with a floral dress or even a funky plaid (I like to funk things up a bit.) 

Christian Louboutin Moutsique Cobalt Heel $720 Barneys

I loved these shoes on the runway and was anxiously waiting to see them hit the stores, and here they are! I like the suede material (pink of course!), and the square toe and the white inset in the heel. Tres Paris, tres chic, tres Dior!!

Dior Fall 2008 Ready to Wear Style.com

These shoes will be perfect paired with pencil skirts and fabulous suits, but they can easily be dressed down with jeans.

Dior Slingback Platform Pump $780 BergdorfGoodman

I reviewed a gorgeous Nicholas Kirkwood pump on Tuesday, and I talked about the artistry of his designs. This slingback uses the same satin and snakeskin, but it is definitely more artistic. I can appreciate that the form of this shoe is beautiful, but personally I wouldn’t wear them. I can, however, see a very confident women who takes fashion risks rocking tbem.

I’ve featured several L.A.M.B. shoes lately, but I just can’t resist! They are all so hot and unique! At first glance, these slingbacks appear to just be a lovely pair of evening shoes. But there’s a twist of course!

When you look at the shoe from the front, you realize the rosette is actually off-set, and I absolutely love that it’s constructed from a zipper! Because these sandals are satin they would look great with a black sheath dress, but I also think they are versatile enough to wear casually with jeans. They are available in black and gray as well, but the red is my favorite.

Pelle Moda Jeri Slingbacks

I love these Pelle Moda slingbacks! The coffee-colored crocodile-embossed leather is a really nice color, and will be perfect for fall! And you guys know how much I love these super-high heels! 

 

Colin Stuart Foldover Bootie $88 Victoria’s Secret

Nine West Jasley Satin Sandals

 

Very rarely can I actually justify spending over $1,000 on a single pair of shoes, but a nice exotic shoe is worth it, in my opinion, especially in the case of these stunning Python Loubies. Florence and I have also discussed whether python is age appropriate for the younger crowd. And that’s the beauty of these pumps. Florence, Hilary and I could all wear these pumps, even though we’re all different ages and have different tastes in clothing. 

Cut-out shoes seem to be a fall must! I usually don't care much for Givenchy shoes (besides the fabulous gladiators that we have seen everywhere!), but I have to admit that these shoes are just beautiful! I like their sleek look and their color. And the stiching detail adds a lot of elegance to these timeless shoes.

I would pair them with a structured dress or just my favorite pair of jeans.

Givenchy Cut-Out Suede Shoes $812 BrownsFashion

Be still my heart! I am in love with these ridiculously pretty and elegant sandals from Christian Louboutin. The nude satin is so pretty, and it’s my favorite shade of nude—that creamy, yummy pink-toned nude. And the touch of metallic on the platform is an unexpected touch. Um….can you tell how much I adore these shoes??!!