Okay confession time. I went shoe shopping again. I couldn’t help it. I came across a gorgeous pair of heels online and I caved. Some women go weak in the knees for fragrances, some for handbags, and some for shoes. Guess which camp I’m in?
At least I don’t have a bag obsession. That would definitely not sit well wit my wallet. Shoes, I can manage…
I think.
Speaking of managing got me thinking: if I had to narrow down my shoe collection to just 5 pairs of shoes, which would I keep? So I made a list.
5 pairs of shoes every woman should own:
- Killer Heels
- Sneakers
- Flats
- Sandals
- Boots
Killer Heels
Every woman needs to own at least one pair of heels in their arsenal to completing a wardrobe. Also they’re pretty much a rite of passage even if you’re not going to be seen in them every single day of the year. I mean, look at Victoria’s Secret model Doutzen Kroes above! I’m not saying I look like that when I’m in heels, but the confidence comes through, you know?
All my life, my mother has preached the importance of wearing heels and vehemently stand by (and in) them till today at age 60. I’m the tallest among the women in my family – by that I mean, my mother and sisters are all shorter than my 5′ 0″. The addition of the extra height that heels provides has been much welcomed for us. And I know my husband who’s almost 6′ tall appreciates it when I’m standing next to him.
I remember my first pair, thrust into my hands like the wand of transformation to adulthood. The change was palpable. I felt all grown up in my big girl shoes. Heels make you stand taller – literally and figuratively. You walk different, you look different.
Up till now, heels remain my go-to footwear when I want to look my very best.
Sneakers
Tell me how effortlessly cool Nicole Ritchie looks in her all-black ensemble. Comfort and chic all at once – even on Mummy duty!
Sneakers make you the go-to girl for everything! There’s just something about them that makes you look instantly approachable and capable. And we all need our days off from heels.
Flats
My everyday shoes? Flats. See how Anne Hathaway looks polished in a jeans and tweed jacket combo, and did a classic Audrey in an LBD with her black flats? Flats as we know today, after all originated from ballet flats and are one of the most feminine footwear a woman can wear. Just throw on a pair of capris, a simple boat-necked striped shirt and flats… voila! Parisian chic – nailed!
Sandals
I can see some of you curling your lips already. Sandals have a reputation of giving you a lazy and unpolished appearance BUT they are one of the most comfortable things you can possibly wear.
Besides, if Supermodel Gisele Bundchen can look this hot in sandals, so can you.
Boots
Boots are great for talking the edge off a too-sweet ensemble and injecting some character into an outfit. I love how Rachel Bilson throws a spin on a flirty red floral dress and instantly exudes the air of a rocker chick with those combat boots!
So? What do you think? Am I right or am I right? Look at your shoe closet now and see if you have everything! If not, go complete your collection!!!
An Exercise In Trivial Pursuits 
I agree with all of these but I’m useless in heels.
It really depends though. I’m quite bad too. But you need to find a pair with the right arch for your feet. It depends on your height as well as the size of your feet.
I have massive feet with really long arches. I find wedges are generally better. I used to wear them a lot more when I lived in Johannesburg but in London we walk everywhere so I find them completely impractical. It also doesn’t help that I’m already 5’7 and British women are so tiny. I feel like the Jolly Green Giant.
Uh oh, I don’t and can’t do heels! Never! How?
Nice heels I like all the designs especially the black heels its really good.