If you're like most women, you have dozens upon dozens of sandals, sneakers, loafers, flip-flops, boots, and other footwear. But how many of them do you love? Really love? How many fit well, complement your fashion sense, and are versatile enough to serve multiple purposes? Moreover, how many of these shoes do you really need? You may be surprised to learn that the following nine must-haves are the only styles required to create a shoe wardrobe so all-encompassing, so perfect, that no matter what the occasion is, you'll have just the right shoe.
1. Two or three pairs of expensive-looking shoes for a work.
Study what your boss is wearing then get yourself two great-looking pairs of similar shoes.
Not only will you always look appropriate and stylish. you'll always have a pair clean and ready should one need
to go to the cobbler.
Need style suggestions? Go with pumps. Not only are pumps flattering and easy to wear, they are the quintessential woman's work shoes, especially for those working in offices, banks, or upscale shops.
Opt for a dark or medium neutral.
Think black, chocolate, cordovan
(an old-fashioned word for cherry-kissed brown), or even burgundy, navy, or charcoal.
2. One warm-weather work shoe.
Your best bet is a two-part pump?or one with peep toes? in a light shade such as tan, beige or dove gray.
3.
One pair of slingbacks in a neutral shade.
They look chic with straight skirts and classic-cut trousers. They can be worn with bare legs or opaque winter stockings. Plus, they work well with formal and near-formal wear, they add sophistication to jeans, and instantly dress up a denim skirt and cardigan like nothing else can.
4. One pair of strappy dress sandals to wear with formal or semi-formal attire.
They can sex-up a pair of jeans, too.
Best colors: a mid-tone or pale neutral, including
metallics such as silver or gold.
5.
One pair of neutral-colored casual shoes for weekends.
A woman can never go wrong with classics such as oxfords, moccasins, loafers, or clogs.
6. One pair of attractive athletic shoes.
They're good-enough-looking for your Juicy Couture tracksuit, yet hard-working enough to perform at the gym.
7. One pair of fashion boots in a medium or dark neutral. Something classic enough
for work-wear yet sexy enough to add an edge to jeans and an everyday tee.
Top-of-the-calf boots with a flat heel are one of the cold weather season's hottest looks, but are surprisingly in-demand even as the weather grows warmer.
8. Two or more pair of casual, warm weather shoes in a pale neutral or fashion color. Think sandals, ballet slippers, or flip-flops done up in a dressy material like leather.
Consider yourself a die-hard fashionista?
Find a pair of espadrilles with a low to medium heel. Espadrilles are one of 2006's most coveted warm-weather
trends.
9. One pair of galoshes or other weather-protective footwear.
If you spend a good amount of time outdoors, go with two pairs . Be sure one is a classic style, such as Hunter Wellingtons in navy, green, red, pink or pale blue.
So ladies, clean out your closets, and stop spending money on shoes you don't absolutely love or
that does not fit well, complement your style and is not versatile to serve multiple purposes.
If you follow the above tips you will create a woman's fashion footwear wardrobe, that no matter what the occasion is, you will have the perfect shoe.
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Making The Most Out Of Your Closet Organization
If it is hard to find certain articles of clothing in your bedroom closet each morning, you probably need to work on your closet organization. There are a lot of tools and items that will make this task easier, whether it is a major overhaul or just a simple closet organization project.For clothes that you don't wear very often, consider purchasing a wicker 5-drawer storage tower from Target. The tower is designed to easily fit into your closet and is an easy place to store off-season clothes, socks, and undergarments. This type of closet organization is helpful because it clears up some of your rod space, allowing you easier access to the clothing that you wear on a regular basis. Target also offers a shorter chest version of the same model and is available in a 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer, or 6-drawer design.
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AP9 ShoppingEssentials Finds Synergies between Home and Fashion Trends for Spring 2005
Stamford, CT
May 6, 2005 - This season's theme in the trendsetting worlds of fashion and home design seems to be "everything old is new again - with a twist," reports AP9 ShoppingEssentials, a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC.Style-conscious members of http://www.shoppingessentials-program.com/[AP9 ShoppingEssentials can take advantage of their money-saving benefits, available online at
Dealpass, to save as much as twenty percent on a wide array of name-brand fashion and accessories, home d?cor, personal care and home entertainment purchases at many of the nation's most popular retailers. AP9 ShoppingEssentials members can indulge in the very latest styles for their wardrobes and their homes, which share striking similarities this season.
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The Trendy Designer With Old-Fashioned Flair
(ContentDesk) November 21, 2005 -- An old-fashioned girl with a trendy heart&one can certainly say that Kelly Anguilm is a paradox of sorts.
From selling homes to designing clothes, Kelly is able to address your basic needs with flair.
???A native of Denver, Colorado, 27-year-old Kelly A. (as she likes to be known) has an eye for style and a heart for modesty.
Having a passion for fashion, she grew up shopping in local malls and boutiques.
Inspired by the beautiful silhouettes of the fashion world, Kelly always knew that one day she would have a line of her own.
After high school, she began working in the high pressure world of real estate. Her success grew quickly.
In selling new homes, she saw something special in the houses that otherwise would have just stood there and gone unnoticed, enabling her to sell millions of dollars in real estate in the Denver metropolitan area. ???Her desire to work as a fashion designer took a turning...
Kahiki, Marion?s Tiki Celebration, is Back
For Immediate Release:(ContentDesk) July 29, 2005 -- The leis are back along with our famous Pu-pu platters, exotic drinks and Asian Pacific influenced dishes. Of course Marion's will be decorated to the rafters with a colorful and flowery display that we'll call ?tasteful tiki'.Right smack in the middle of Kahiki, The World Famous Pontani Sisters will be performing on Friday, August 26th. The Pontani Sisters are known for their glamorous Las Vegas style showgirl dance numbers with a downtown twist. They have been performing at Marion's regularly for close to five years.Marion's annual celebration has an interesting reference. Marion Nagy, the original Marion, and her husband Harry were flying to Los Angeles to attend Harry's brother's wedding at then baseball star, Sandy Kovac's house.
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Tiffany Celebrates 150 Years of Stylish Jewellery
Copyright 2006 Tatstar
You've seen the images of Audrey Hepburn in Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's, epitomising diamond allure and American chic. Well, Tiffany's stylish jewellery has stood the test of changing times and this year celebrates 150 years of its journey through jewellery design and craftsmanship with a special exhibition at Somerset House.
From the early 1830s, Tiffany's had a humble existence as a souvenir and fancy goods store. In one its first catalogues, the range of French jewellery was tucked behind a host of goods; fine stationery, French perfumes and French sugar plums.
Right from the very start, Tiffany's creator, Charles Lewis Tiffany was an innovator not just in jewellery design but the way it was sold and made sure that there was something for everyone, whether it was a parasol for $10 or a diamond brooch for $1000. Tiffanys started off keeping it simple; silver jewellery in understated styles.
By the 1830s,...
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Stamford, CT
May 6, 2005 - This season's theme in the trendsetting worlds of fashion and home design seems to be "everything old is new again - with a twist," reports AP9 ShoppingEssentials, a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC.Style-conscious members of http://www.shoppingessentials-program.com/[AP9 ShoppingEssentials can take advantage of their money-saving benefits, available online at
Dealpass, to save as much as twenty percent on a wide array of name-brand fashion and accessories, home d?cor, personal care and home entertainment purchases at many of the nation's most popular retailers. AP9 ShoppingEssentials members can indulge in the very latest styles for their wardrobes and their homes, which share striking similarities this season.
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