These cute saddle oxfords for women from Big Buddha offer a modern take on a classic ’50s shoe. They are a little more grown up too: I picture them going much better with a slick tailored look than they would with a poodle skirt and cat-rimmed glasses combo. It probably has to do with the unique pinstriped pattern giving them a distinctly menswear-as-womenswear vibe, as opposed to the girly nature of the old-school version. Much like those panties that look like mens briefs, I don’t know why these are so cool, but they are.
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- Saddle oxfords for women by Big Buddha
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- Cute ladies striped oxford shoes
Maybe that is an essential element of true coolness: something that can’t be easily defined or categorized. Whatever it is, it would be hard to argue that these don’t have that intangible something. Part of it might be that they almost feel like they are doubly retro. Beyond being a bobby-socks throwback, the fine black and white striping is also reminiscent of some kind of lady gangster look. Two intriguing styles melded into a single pair of shoes; that is two more than most designs manage.
Whether you were around when saddle oxfords were all the rage in women’s footwear, or you are a young’un with a soft spot for the snazzy fashions of this bygone era, these are sure to make an interesting item in any closet. There are also glossy black and pretty floral models, in addition to stripes at:
Light and airy is the way to enjoy summer, and these cute flat sandals from DV by Dolce Vita deliver precisely that. In addition to their carefree and flirty good looks of course. They might not be the classic flower child sandal, but they are close enough to it that they would go smashingly with a flower dress, or really any type of outdoorsy clothing. Sort of a modern hippie chic. Being free spirited and lightweight never goes out of style provided the underlying design is pleasing to the eye.
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- Cute flat sandals by Dolce Vita
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- Women’s slingback sandals
The color pattern here is pretty cool too. The dark parts of the snake-skin printed slingback match the cognac brown of the strappy leather front portion and the lighter parts provide an ideal contrast to both. Looks aside though, the real reason to grab a pair of shoes like these is for the comfort. It’s about as close to being barefoot as you can get without any of the worry of wounding one’s sole. All of the freedom, none of the drawbacks and a healthy dose of fashion thrown in for good measure.
These cute flat sandals will serve your needs to a tee on days when you want to feel the fresh summer air against as much skin as possible while still looking as good as you feel. You can check this model out further and other colors in the same style at:
The asymmetrical design of these light pink pumps from Miz Mooz is the perfect eye-catching counter to the calm color. Miz Mooz is probably best known for their fabulous line of boots but these funky leather and wood heels show that everything they put out is well worthy of attention. One thing that stays constant regardless of what they are working on (aside from quality) is their love of using soft and supple leathers. You can tell how luxurious the materials are even from just the pictures.
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- Light pink leather pumps
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- Funky high heels from Miz Mooz
But it isn’t what these shoes are made from that makes them stand out, that is only the icing on the cake. The star here is the intriguing way the naturally toned leather is wrapped into a pattern that you don’t see everyday. Any time clothing has a bit of uniqueness its attractive factor goes up a couple of notches, and these were pretty far up that scale to begin with. All in a shoe that can be worn at the workplace due to its sedate color, yet fashionable enough to be a part of a sexy date outfit.
You can find these light pink pumps as well as three darker models with the same distinctive styling at:
If you have been searching for a new pair of cool clogs then look no further, these superb offerings from Michael Antonio are the bee’s knees. Starting right at the top, the crispness of the white synthetic material that wraps the foot has a pop that grasps onlooker’s attention instantly. When something is this striking it doesn’t need a lot of adornment, in this case just a belted clasp, to capture eyes. An amply sized peep-toe completes the top portion of these clogs to create a clean and open style.
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- Cool clogs from Michael Antonio
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- Women’s white demi-wedge shoe
As vibrant as the white upper is, I find the bottom half of these shoes to be every bit as attractive, if not more. Thats an interesting feat on its own. Typically the top is where women’s footwear sinks or swims, at least visually. Here however the cork demi-wedge base with its beefy, triangular 4″ heel and 2″ rounded platform are such compelling sights that they threaten to overshadow the rest. I suppose it isn’t all that major of a problem when your shoes have a great number of things to be a fan of.
If the brilliant white model of these cool clogs pictured here is a little too chill for your tastes, you can alternatively grab them in the inverse black or in a very easy-going tan color at:
These navy blue sneakers for women from Keds are a great way to inject some cute style into everyday tasks. For casual looks you just can’t beat the classics like these shoes. Timeless clothing will always have a place in wardrobes for those times when you aren’t seeking to set the fashion world on fire (there isn’t much point in blowing your hottest styles at the grocery store). A selection of no-brainers that a girl can toss on almost at random and still look stellar without any of the muss and fuss.
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- Navy blue sneakers for women
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- Keds Startup fashion sneaker
Sometimes that effortless girl-next-door style really is effortless. There is certainly much to be said about the allure of a young lady in easy-going footwear like this, a pair of well-fitted jeans and a simple white tee. A lot of girls don’t seem to understand how much guys love this sort of outfit. It shows off the wearer’s body well enough without seeming like she is putting it on display and gives the (correct?) impression she is low maintenance. It’s also quite affordable and wearable everywhere, nice bonuses when you can get them.
As spiffy as these navy blue sneakers are, any of the six color varieties this shoe is available in has a pretty good chance of tickling your taste buds. You can give them all a look at the following links:
Gold dress sandals such as the GUESS Camden are perhaps the pinnacle of glamor and beauty in women’s footwear. Of course it needs to be said that they do have to be the high heeled variety of sandal for that to be true. Flats can look nice enough and have a important role in a girl’s closet, but they really don’t bring anything particularly glamorous to the table. These shoes however go full bore on the height enhancement with mile-high 5″ heels supported in part by 1-1/2″ twine-wrapped platforms.
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- Gold dress sandals by GUESS
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- Leather ankle-strap shoes
Metallic materials, especially gold, certainly embody the most luxurious aspects of fashion. A close runner up would be anything strappy. It doesn’t matter where the straps are worn; they can be holding up a dress, crossing the wearer’s back or wrapped around her feet, they just manage to almost always make a woman look high end (with the obvious exception being a g-string popping out of the top of a pair of jeans). The figure eight holding up the leather and around the ankle really illustrate this fact.
These lovely gold dress sandals also come in a slightly less showy silver and a cool, clean white if you prefer subtlety in your footwear choices. And if that isn’t enough, they are also available in three super-cute polka dot and animal print fabric models too. Check out all six varieties from the links below:
at Zappos.com
at Endless.com
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at Endless.com (leather models)
at Endless.com (fabric models)