You weren’t blessed in the leg department with those “legs that go on forever”? No need to fret, I’ve got the optical illusion tips to help you fake longer looking legs. Which Shoes to Wear with a Skirt If you’re wearing a skirt, then choose a shoe in a colour that relates to your skin…
Can you please give me some ideas on footwear for Natural/Relaxed personalities that aren’t Chucks or jandals (flip-flops). Or hiking boots. But similarly nonrestrictive – no pointy toes/squashed feet. With trousers look for: Ankle boots Knee high boots Oxfords Loafers With skirts and dresses go for: Knee high boots Sandals Ballet flats with inbuilt…
After my post on what to wear in the corporate world, which requires a more refined shoe, I was asked my advice on appropriate shoes for the business environment that are still a high enough level of refinement to suit. Many of my clients have problems with their feet and wear orthotics. It can be…
One lovely reader recently posted on a super old blog post (but still evergreen) on how a simple pair of shoes can change your outfit, and asked me if I could do a similar post with skirts (as she’s not a pant/jean wearer). Trawling through my archives of outfits I came across this leopard skirt…
Dress Colour Choose a shoe that relates to one of the colours in the dress, maxi’s are best with sandals rather than heavy shoes as they have a poolside glam feel about them which equates with summer footwear. Alternatively, a metallic shoe is an easy option as is a nude/skintone shoe colour if you don’t…
Many of us have a ‘go-to’ shoe that we wear with lots of different things. Inspired by my post on how a simple pair of shoes changes the whole feeling of your outfit. Your weekend style challenge is to change the feeling of your outfit just by changing your shoes. Take a pic with the…
Today I’m covering the next three FABruary Style Challenge subjects Blue Blues, like most colours can be warmer or cooler. Because blue is naturally a cool colour (as it has a blue undertone), those who are cool will find they can wear a wider range of blues than people with warm colouring, who…
Flats are an essential item in any woman’s shoe wardrobe. Heels look great, and I do know some who wear them all the time, but my feet can’t take them, and I think most podiatrists and chiropractors would say that they’re not the best for your feet or posture when worn over time. Given that…
I love my navy leather boots, in fact I’ve loved them to death (they have gotten old and tatty looking), so I hunted high and low for a replacement pair of navy leather boots, to find none that fit my requirements. Instead, I found a pair of lovely nude leather boots that I decided to…
Yesterday I posted a fantastic set of thoughs about Style vs Fashion which I found on Sallymandy’s The Blue Kimono blog (have a read, it’s great). In case you haven’t been and checked it out yet, I’m going to to give you another taste today. She recently did these two great posts about why your choice…
Have you ever thought about the impact that just a pair of shoes has on your outfit? When paired with a simple jean, shoes can take you from running an errand, to running a meeting. From stepping out to dance, to stepping out at the beach. If you imagine each of these shoes paired with…
Some interesting research on how your shoes communicate elements of your personality and income as well how anxious or calm you may be! What do your shoes say about you? Research on the Power of Shoes and how it affects us both physically and emotionally. Mette shares her 5 Year Shopping Plan and how it’s…
And from a style dilemma from Facebook – Coloured shoes and… What colour tights? I never seem to get it right! Well, the answer to this depends on who you are and what you want to express. For a more conservative environment, I’d choose nude tights with colour shoes. For a more creative environment, you could…
Last week after a shopping trip with a client, I was wandering back to my car through the shoe section of David Jones in Doncaster Shoppingtown, when I spied these shoes. I’ve been looking for a pair of comfortable shoes that don’t scream ‘ugly’ at me. I wanted something I can pair with jeans for…
I have started to wear knee-length skirts and dresses much more, but here in Europe, cold autumn is approaching, so more solid shoes are necessary. Have you any suggestions for styling warmer flat/low heel shoes (chelsea boots?) with short skirt? (at present my style is “practical mum” 🙂 Is hosiery the only warm solution or…
Shoes can completely make or break and outfit, they can change the way the outfit appears. Pair jeans with sneakers and you get an ultra casual look, pair them with a kitten heel and you get a more feminine style. Do you take advantage of the power of shoes to change up your look?
How to Choose Shoes with Style When You Have Foot Issues – bunions and other foot issues mean that choosing shoes to go with outfits and still look stylish is tricky – get tips here and also read the accompanying blog post here:
I LOVE your blog. I refer to it ALL the time. Thank you! I have a question for you? What color shoes would you wear with a champagne goldish dress with tiny sparkles? The style is just just above knee length and is a cocktail dress. Thank you for your time in advance for answering!…
I’m 5 ft 2 inches a petite athletic frame and weigh 118 lbsI have short legs and muscular thighs and calves. What dress shoes / evening style do it west to give my legs a longer slimming look. Also heel and strapping styles Thank you so much. Strap Styles Straps are not ideal on evening…
This morning as I was getting ready to go to work, my son (who is 7) said to me, “I love your shoes and socks”. So I thought I’d share them with you. The shoes are brown snakeskin ballet flats from Tahari and I got them from Marshalls when I was in the States,…
Have you ever heard of the term Visual Grouping (we group like with like to make it easier for our brains to work through all the millions of bits of data it has to contend with second by second)? This principle can help you when deciding on a shoe colour to wear with your skirts…
