Summertime Shoes

A friend, Jennifer, requested that I advise her on her shoe wardrobe. She asked what 5 kinds of shoe should every woman have? I couldn't bring myself to think of 5 shoes that would take you through the entire year so Jennifer here are 5 types of footwear to get you through summer!


1. The Ballet Flat: A neutral color, but please not black, at least not for summer. Appropriate for work or weekend, these will get you far.


J-Crew makes wonderful fine leather ones that will last and last.



Tory Burch makes a great variety that are adorable.



2. The Gladiator: Yes they're a bit trendy but its no crime to participate in pop culture every now and again:)



Sam Edelman has great styles that won't break the bank and so does Steve Madden.


3. The Platform Pump: A hidden platform makes these comfortable and easy to walk in...You can watch me walk, if you want to, want to.... Kelly Pickler wears the red ones but I like them in every color! Though if your work environment is conservative, stick to neutrals.

The ultimate is Louboutin but for those of us who can't seem to find them in stock anywhere Joan and David's version is great!



4. The Biker Boot/Cowboy Boot: whether your a little bit country or a little bit rock n' roll you need a great pair of boots made for walking to pair with summer dresses!




5. The City Sneaker: I love Tom's or Converse. These are a must have for summer weekends full of antiquing, and trips to the cape (or to the lake if your land locked in MN with me)!

Hope this helps Jen!

~S