I love ballet flats. I love comfortable, moderate-height wedges. I love Chacos and the occasional pair of designer flip flops. I love western-inspired boots. As much as I hate to admit it, however, my shoe closet just doesn't measure up to New York standards.
The women I work with at Camuto Group pair every professional (fashion-industry friendly, that is) ensemble with an iconic, head-turning, STUNNING pair of sky-high heels. My roommate, Danielle, is no exception to this in-office rule. Granted, many of these trendy execs stash a set of Tory revas in their totes for inner-city errands and the commute home; but while parading the showroom floor, they are tall, leggy, fashion-forward and flawless. My first week at work encouraged needed (ok - wanted) purchases for new shoes.
I left 5-inch stilettos back in Georgia for a reason. Thus, I refrained from grabbing another stoic pair I could neither enjoy or walk in. After sampling a few silhouettes at the VC SoHo store, I discovered boxy heels and wedges provided the most support for my clumsy, bounding frame. Furthermore, neutral colors undoubtedly coordinate with the largest majority of my wardrobe while unexpected pops of intrigue transform seeming simple into stunningly seductive.
Meet my new shoes for the summer - 3 different pairs, 3 different sides of my personality. The first, a no-name selection snagged from the bargain bin at Nordstrom Rack sparkles, shines and towers - like my inner diva. The second, a BCBG (a sect of Camuto Group, of course) wedge was uncovered at my Mecca - TJ Maxx. The color blocked combination of tan and cobalt mirror my trendsetting ideals. Finally, the VC Berit Heel - admired from afar for months and finally bought to complete next weekend's bridesmaid ensemble - allows me to channel a vintage, Golden-Age-of-Hollywood class act.
Thank you, New York, for providing me with three versatile and vivacious picks for a powerful summer in PR.
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