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A Love Affair With Shoes
By Rebecca Z. Smith
Tis the season to be in LOVE! In love with SHOES that is. Sorry Gentleman. If you want to get to know your woman better, you will not go wrong by first understanding her love affair with shoes. You see … to most women, shoes mean more than merely keeping one’s foot covered. Shoes are the ultimate fashion accessory which is crucial to the fashion statement they make. Shoes can brighten up the whole outfit instantly and enhance a woman’s style of dressing. Just never mind that we women have lost count of the number of shoes at home which are on the verge of bursting out of the shoe cabinet. Perhaps you don’t know, but really, each time a woman sees a pair of pretty shoes, the feeling of owning them is simply euphoric.
It’s really not had to understand why women need more than one pair of shoes. Our love affair with shoes began with Cinderella’s Glass Slipper. After all, it was that glass slipper that found her PRICE CHARMING. Let’s not forget “Sex in the City” and Carrie Bradshaw’s love affair with shoes. She quoted; “It’s really hard to walk in a single women’s shoes – that’s why you sometimes need a really special ones now and then – to make the walk a little more fun.” What women wouldn’t want to be proposed to with that gorgeous blue Manolo Blahnik shoe. Then there’s Marilyn Monroe’s great quote “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” Of course we have to mention Imelda Marcos, famous for her huge collection of shoes, jewelry and jet setting lifestyle.
Manolo Blahnik really said it best – “You put high heels on and you change.” Yes, it’s true … shoes have a physiologic effect on woman. The type & color of shoes reflects their mood. For instance slipping on a pair of strappy red heels makes a woman feel sexy. Wearing a pair of black boots allows a woman to exude a sense of authority, an implicit sign of saying “Don’t mess with us.” There are also so many types of shoes. Let’s get started!
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Casual Sandals/Flip-flops – There are times when woman just need a pair of comfy casual sandals to take a stroll, have fun at the beaches or visit the supermarket.
Ballet Pumps – Unlike heels, a good pair of ballet pumps won’t have us hobbling within a few minutes of slipping them on. These are comfortable shoes with lots of style!
Wedges – Wedges are fun, sexy and surprisingly comfortable!
Strappy Heels – Every girl needs a flirty pair of strappy heels. Perfect for girls night out, or a romantic date. They make women look taller, have a curvier figure and feel more confident.
Stilettos – The sister of strappy heels, stilettos are our best friends when woman need to feel confident, show authority and look powerful. Otherwise known as “killer-heels” the stiletto allows us to exude an air of aristocracy as we strut down the red carpet.
The fact that shoes are not affected by weight gain is also a reason why women can’t stop buying shoes. Simply put, women are in love with shoes. So get REAL with springs hottest shoe trends. If you’re putting together some new looks and ensembles for the spring 2013 season make sure you’re incorporating a few of the season’s hottest styles and trends. The lineup of trends for spring and summer 2013 includes several bold colors, architectural designs, and footwear styles that are sure to make a statement this season. You’ll find plenty of super-high heels, wedge heels, and platform shoes that will add a modern touch to your wardrobe and help you create a fresh new look for the season. A HOT shoe trend for spring summer 2013 is the Thick Heel. Possibly with the effort to deliver women from wearing compressive and uncomfortable shoes, for the coming season the high end fashion designers propose replacing the ordinary shoes with the thick heel ones.
REAL style challenges women to continue adding shoes to their over flowing shoe cabinet; as shoes enhance a woman’s style of dressing. Making REAL style a part of a woman’s life will give them the confidence to go out there looking your best. Pick up your favorite fashion magazine and get REAL with 2013’s most fashionable shoe trends.
[1]Rebecca Z. Smith, a fashion stylist/image consultant, is the founder of We’ve Got Style by Rebecca. She offers styling and personal shopping services, image makeovers, wardrobe planning, closet consultations, key note speaking and fashion show productions. We’ve Got Style by Rebecca is located in Sarasota, FL. For more information contact Rebecca at (941) 223-6643, rebeccaz@wevegotstyle.com [3] or www.wevegotstyle.com [4]
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