How to Wear Statement Shoes

Shoes are the perfect accessory. They can liven up any outfit and bring your ensemble into the current season. 

I spend most of my money, filling my wardrobe with shoes. This means, I am limited to how many clothes I can buy. I always opt for, classic styles in my clothes, so I can get many wears out of them, and they last more than one season.

However, I do get bored, wearing the same clothes all the time, so I like to change the look, by styling it, with different shoes. I like to buy statement shoes, so people notice and remember them. A guaranteed statement shoe, is anything with a bold pattern or print. 

Most women are hesitant to buy patterned or printed shoes, as they believe, they are limited to what you can wear them with. 

Here are my tips for wearing patterned/print shoes.

Your patterned/printed shoes, should be the statement of the outfit. You wan't everyone to notice your shoes, so you want to choose the right outfit to complement them.

1. Wear your shoes as the statement piece with a neutral outfit. This is a great way to draw people's attention, to your show stopping heels. It is also a great way to jazz up, your little black dress.

2. Pick out one of the colours, in the pattern of your shoes and style your wardrobe choice, to that colour. This is a great way to tie the ensemble together. For example, a blue, green and yellow, floral print shoe, styled with a blue top and black skirt. 

3. Mixing prints. This is a new trend and I have not yet been game enough to try it but mixing your prints/patterns can make a bold statement. Just try and keep some harmony to the entire ensemble.

4. Add matching accessories. Sometimes you might be lucky and find a pair of patterned/printed shoes that come with a matching handbag. This looks great with neutral/plain outfits. If you cannot find matching accessories, pick out one of the colours in the pattern and add any accessories in that tone.

Don't be afraid to buy those crazy, statement shoes. They are a great way to show the world, your personality and to liven up your wardrobe!

Shoe of the Week

I have so many shoes in my wardrobe (126 to be exact). So many, that some, have never been warn outside of the house. These shoes, were one of them... Until I found the perfect outfit!

My Shoe of the Week is 'Melpensa' by Windsor Smith.

I bought these shoes on one of my many shopping expeditions. I was doing some late night shopping in Myer, when I spotted them.  It was the gold studded detailing that caught my attention. I found the gold detailing contrasting against the black suede an interesting combination. I was intrigued enough, to try them on. 

Once I stepped my feet into these shoes, I was head over heels for them. I love the minimalist style and the studs! I felt feminine and confident once I put them on. I've had these shoes for a while now, but have never found the 'perfect outfit' to wear them with... Until now. 

When I spotted this off white Sass and Bide jacket, it was a match made in heaven. I instantly fell in love with the jacket and then all I could think about, was styling it, with these shoes. I love the way the shoes, match the black and gold detailing on the jacket. 

Wearing: Kookai dress / Sass and Bide jacket / Windsor Smith heels

I love how simple these shoes are, with the single, front strap and the delicate ankle strap. It is extremely feminine and can dress up any outfit. The gold studs, draw your attention to the shoes, making them the statement piece, of the outfit.

These shoes are extremely versatile. This is a style that looks great with dresses and skirts but it is also a simple style, to dress up your jeans, during Winter. 

These shoes are extremely comfortable to wear. The 10cm heel is a great height to give my legs great definition, while still being incredibly comfortable and easy to walk in.

I am a shoe hoarder and I buy shoes, purely on an impulse. Once I get them home, I tend to realise, I have nothing to wear them with. I love when I find the perfect outfit to match with my many, pairs of shoes!

A Shoeaholic

My name is Fiona and I have a major sole obsession. I've had many people ask me what my shoe number is... and I can confess... I own 126 pairs of shoes.

Yes, it's true... Most of them, are high heel shoes.

This number does increase... frequently.

My shoe collection is constantly growing and I cannot seem to stop. I find shoes I love and I have to have them. I have so many shoes now, that I only wear them once or twice at the most. I even have some shoes, that have never been worn.

People always ask me,

"Why shoes?"

My response to those people is always the same,

"Because they make me happy!"

Shoes are the perfect accessory for me. They dress up my casual outfits, they made me feel confident and they make me stand tall and walk with such grace. The feeling I get, when I step my feet into a pair of shoes, is a difficult one to describe. But, that feeling never gets old. I think I buy shoes, just to chase that rush.

I am extremely lucky (or unlucky?) that I have the perfect feet for all shoes, especially high heel shoes. A lot of people I know, have one foot bigger than the other, which makes buying shoes extremely difficult. I am lucky as both my feet seem to fit all shoes, like a glove (or sock? :P).

My biggest dilemma now, I no longer have any room, to store my amazing and crazy shoe collection. All of my shoes are in their original shoe boxes, except one :( I had to leave it in Paris as it couldn't fit in my suitcase.

I have shoes stored in every possible corner and space in my room and it's official... I am out of space.

I am sure there are other people out there with a major sole obsession, like me, who have more shoes then sense! I am reaching out to all of you, how can I store all my shoes in such a small room?

Has anyone got any space saving tips or secrets they can provide?

What's your shoe number? Snap some pictures of your amazing shoe collection and send them to howdoestheshoefit@gmail.com. I look forward to admiring them!

Shoe of the Week

Have you ever found a pair of shoes that you absolutely love, but no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to get them?

Well, that happened to me... Twice.

Two weeks ago, I talked about the recent a pair and a spare and Tony Bianco collaboration. Well, the whole collection, I absolutely adore, so I couldn't resist another pair.

But, unfortunately they sold out of my size, not once, but twice. So, you can only imagine my excitement when they released, a third shipment of the shoes.

I can honestly say, I squealed with excitement.... I was on the Tony Bianco website.... on the train... it was a little bit embarrassing! I got a few strange looks from fellow commuters :) but, I also got the shoes!!!

My Shoe of the Week is 'Kasandra' by a pair and a spare for Tony Bianco.

What can I say about them, except love, love, love!

I love the colour of them. The perfect neutral shade for both Winter and Summer months.

I love the full lace up front. They are extremely feminine and can 'glam' up any outfit.

I love the height of the heel. 11cm is the perfect height for me as they elongate my silhouette and are extremely comfortable and easy to walk in.

And I love how versatile they are! A great style for Summer dresses and skirts but they also look amazing under jeans during Winter.

I am extremely happy that I finally got these shoes. Did I need them? Probably not, but, I do love them... :P