Style Narcissism – Mini Florals & Braided Accessories

One of my new year's sub-resolutions for 2011 is to get more wear out of often neglected shoes. Like my cute brown braided Hugo Boss Orange sandals, even though I (very) recently just realized how perfectly they match with my Miu Miu braided belt (thankfully, this has given me extra incentive!). The reason I don't wear them that much?

A) Their color: Other than a pair of brown boots, I don't actually own any brown footwear & don't feel that comfortable wearing such a shade, as I believe it's plays a little bit too much of a match-matchy game with my hair. Yes, doesn't make much sense, but moving on…!

B) Their slip-on nature: It frightens me shitless to wear almost 4 inch heels with no platform, slingback or ankle strap & I often envision myself crossing a large Toronto intersection only to fall – SPLAT – right on my face. Which, actually, happens more frequently than I'd like to admit.

So the moral of the story is that the pictured pair of sandals, along with a few other pairs are going to be put a higher foot-rotation. Which will, in turn, have me spending less on new shoes that I don't really need*.

Do YOU have any shoes that sit sad, lonely & neglected in your wardrobe?!

Braided Sandals – Hugo Boss Orange Label, Mini Floral Dress with Lace – Winners, Teal Cardigan – Costa Blanca, Braided Belt – Miu Miu, Mustard Purse – Via Spiga @ Winners

*term used lightly!

xo ShoeTease

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Cristina Ehm

Cristina is the chief editor, fashion & shoe expert here at ShoeTease. As a seasoned stylist and women's fashion & shoe designer, she boasts over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. She loves crafting effortless outfits for ladies both online and off and believes that styling advice should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're a styling pro or just starting out, Cristina's here to guide you on your fashion journey! Learn more.

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