Let's talk about SHOES!

[blackkitty]

As I mentioned last week my wardrobe is seriously lacking in the shoe department.
I had two pairs of "go to" shoes for work and one of them the heel broke. They were gray, patent leather sling backs.

So now I just have my red heels which I love. Most of my wardrobe the neutrals are black or gray (have little brown)

I was thinking about getting these in black patent. I like sling backs b/c I find the sizes are more forgiving.
www.zappos.com/product/7952607/color/43488

What do you think of those or do you have others I should look at? I can't wear peep toes sadly and I like at least a 3 inch heel.

Also, I have two other pairs of shoes that I could start wearing... one is a pair of black patent leather pumps that need to stretch a bit. How can I stretch them?

The other I am wearing today... they are a bright but dark pink patent heel but they have a cork heel and tiny cork platform. I feel like I can't wear them with black or gray b/c of the color of the cork. I have only one tan skirt that I wear them with. Is this dumb? Can I wear these shoes when wearing black neutrals.

Yes, these are FWP

[aliciar6]

do you ever shop on endless.com for shoes???

[blackkitty]

Aug 13, 2012 10:20:02 GMT -5 aliciar6 said:

do you ever shop on endless.com for shoes???

never heard of it... going to check it out now

[aliciar6]

i don't think the cork heel would turn me off from wearing them with black or gray.....

also i like the Zappos ones.

i have to stop buying shoes since i'm running out of room, so me looking at any is a bad bad idea.

[baa1981]

Aug 13, 2012 10:19:07 GMT -5 @blackkitty said:

Also, I have two other pairs of shoes that I could start wearing... one is a pair of black patent leather pumps that need to stretch a bit. How can I stretch them?

I had a pair of boots that were really tight up by my toes. I filled zip lock bags with water put them in the toes of the shoes then put them in the freezer. So when the water froze it stretched out the sides of the shoes. It helped a little bit. I have pretty wide feet and they needed stretched more, but I could tell a little bit of a difference.

[baa1981]

Aug 13, 2012 10:19:07 GMT -5 @blackkitty said:

The other I am wearing today... they are a bright but dark pink patent heel but they have a cork heel and tiny cork platform. I feel like I can't wear them with black or gray b/c of the color of the cork. I have only one tan skirt that I wear them with. Is this dumb? Can I wear these shoes when wearing black neutrals.

I've always wondered the fashion rules on this. I'll be interested to see everyone's opinion. I usually don't because I don't want to be breaking any major fashion rules, ha!

[liubotflittyfud]

Aug 13, 2012 10:19:07 GMT -5 @blackkitty said:

As I mentioned last week my wardrobe is seriously lacking in the shoe department.
I had two pairs of "go to" shoes for work and one of them the heel broke. They were gray, patent leather sling backs.

So now I just have my red heels which I love. Most of my wardrobe the neutrals are black or gray (have little brown)

I was thinking about getting these in black patent. I like sling backs b/c I find the sizes are more forgiving.
www.zappos.com/product/7952607/color/43488

What do you think of those or do you have others I should look at? I can't wear peep toes sadly and I like at least a 3 inch heel.

Also, I have two other pairs of shoes that I could start wearing... one is a pair of black patent leather pumps that need to stretch a bit. How can I stretch them?

The other I am wearing today... they are a bright but dark pink patent heel but they have a cork heel and tiny cork platform. I feel like I can't wear them with black or gray b/c of the color of the cork. I have only one tan skirt that I wear them with. Is this dumb? Can I wear these shoes when wearing black neutrals.

Yes, these are FWP

I love the black patent sling backs...I am also a very big fan of the nude shoe, and the nude patent is effing cute. Go for it.

To stretch shoes, I normally will wet the shoe, stuff it with newspaper or balled socks tightly. Then when it dries, remove stuffing and they're pretty good. I saw this spray they make to stretch shoes too. You spray the inside of the shoe, and put your foot in and it will stretch to your feet.

I don't think it would be wrong to wear cork with black or grey, but I see where you're coming from with it. I don't like to mix neutrals and cool tones. I don't think it's a problem though if it's minimal corkage. I dunno though.

[Bernadine]

I like the ones you posted.

Wear the ones that need to be stretched out around the house with thick socks.

Yes, you can wear the cork with black and gray.

[formerlyak]

If you are lacking in the shoe department, I'd look for a more neutral sling back like black or nude to start.

Also, if you like the shoes on zappos.com, try 6pm.com. It is zappos' outlet site. Much better prices!

[BlueBayou]

BK, May I suggest these which are super comfortable , 4in heel, and totally affordable!!!! I am loving this brand right now as they are uber comfy!!

www.famousfootwear.com/en-US/Product/94629-1028030/Nickels/Snake/Women's+Fancy.aspx

Im sorry if the link doesnt work, having issues with my computer today. The brand is Nickels, the name is Fancy, and I have found them at Famous Footwear. This is the link to Famous Footwear site

[BlueBayou]

Ok so the darn thing is cutting off the last part...you might have to copy and paste the part that got cut off. Sorry!

[blackkitty]

Do they only come in the snake pattern?

[BlueBayou]

Oh No, they have lots of diff designs.