Saturday Top Seven

"Juno" by Donald J. Pliner, $223.95 on Zappos.com

I apologize. I just returned from Europe, and these are all the rage in Germany. The more decorative the better, without looking gaudy. These are best worn with dark-colored jeans. If you live in the Western U.S., don't go overboard by pairing boots with a cowboy hat. It's fine if you live elsewhere, as long as your whole outfit doesn't scream "cowboy".






"Sharon" by Bass, $40.95 on Zappos.com

This shoe is a flat without looking dowdy. The strap comes in several neutral colors. For a thong style, this shoe should be more comfortable than your Target-brand variety, while the strap is made of leather and will not wreck your feet. The shoe is also a higher quality than those you can pick up for $2, so it will last you much longer. This can be worn with a playful, medium-length skirt, jeans or shorts.






"Intrigue" by Lacoste, $128.95 on Zappos.com

If you're going to wear street shoes, then wear them tastefully. These are attractive because they aren't outright athletic shoes. Pair them with jeans or shorts. If you wear shorts, make sure you wear ped or ankle socks. Tall socks are never attractive when they can be seen. This shoe comes in a variety of colors, though I found this one most versatile.








"Kiss" by Stuart Weitzman, $228.95 on Zappos.com

This shoe is just hot, what can I say. The color is outrageous, but if paired with neutrals or other colors/patterns that aren't as wild, it's a good shade of outrageous. I can see this with jeans, slacks or a medium-length skirt.










"Surprise" by Cynthia Rowley, $219.95 on Zappos.com

This is cute, but not too cutesy. If paired with elegant, clean lines and understated prints (no bows and ruffles, please), this shoe will look very nice. It comes in other colors, but I prefer this style in white. Rowley also has other variations on this style without the bow, in other colors, that can be suitable for different individual tastes. This shoe will go well with a medium-length skirt, slacks or dark jeans.





"Catchy" by Charles David, $198.95 on Zappos.com

This elegant, simple shoe can be dressed up or down. Wear it with dark jeans or slacks. Daring wearers can pair it with a short (not mini) or medium-length skirt. It would work with other neutrals or a few bolder colors, such as red or purple. The shoe itself comes in a few other neutral shades, but this cream is the most striking on the shoe. If you have thin ankles, this shoe will work best in a light shade. For those with more meat on their bones, a darker shade of shoe may be preferable.




"Uriela" from Imagine by Vince Camuto, $168.95 on Zappos.com

With summery platforms everywhere this year, why not something a little bolder in black? This shoe, with an understated croc print, would go best with dark jeans. It may be (carefully) paired with a medium length or short (again, not mini) skirt in a bold color.