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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend.
Tags: Dolce & Gabbana, holiday parties, Shoes
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.
In today’s hunt, we search for reasonably-heeled black leather pumps — nothing higher than 3″…
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Corso Como makes extremely comfortable shoes — their insoles are lined with gel. Available at Endless for $154.95. Corso Como Women’s Cate Pump |
| These black leather shoes also have a 5-star comfort rating on Zappos — and are at a slightly lower price point of $89. Calvin Klein - Dolly (Black) - Footwear |
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These are exactly 3″, but we’ll make an exception because they come in so many colors and get great ratings for comfort. (Hmmn, perhaps we need a pair of peacock blue pumps.) Available at Zappos for $83. Kenneth Cole Reaction - Inner Space (Black Leather) - Footwear |
| We just couldn’t do a round-up of basic black pumps without including one of our favorite brands, Cole Haan. These Air Pumps are made with Nike Air technology — we won’t be playing basketball in our pumps any time soon, but it’s good to know someone’s making the shoes as if we were. Available at Zappos on sale for $243. (2″ heel; also available in 3″ heel.) Cole Haan - Fiona Low Air Pump (Black Calf) - Footwear |
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If you’re upgrading and want something in a slightly higher price range, these Prada leather pumps (2.5″ heel) are only $360 at Saks. Prada Linea Rossa |
| We’ve always envied the women who can rock the 4″ heels on the red carpet — and we’ve somehow developed a taste for the lipstick red of the Louboutin pumps. Unfortunately, their towering heels make them next to impossible for us to use to navigate at the office. Fortunately, there are more sensible pumps if you’re like us — these are far sturdier and more walkable, with a 2.75″ heel. Available at Saks for $595. Christian Louboutin - Miss Tack Pumps |
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Tags: Shoes
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- The Chicago Tribune asks, why must comfortable shoes be so ugly? We like the story of the woman who thought about changing into flip flops to cross the street. [Chicago Trib] At left: We’ve heard great things about these shoes being comfortable, and we can vouch that they are not ugly. Geox Women’s Stefany Ballerina Flat, $109 at Endless
- Happy days: an article about the misogyny women on Wall Street face. [WSJ]
- We’re not sure a makeup trick has ever “changed our lives,” but these women disagree. [GirlsInTheBeautyDepartment]
- Breaking: Dark under-eye circles could be a sign that you’ve been working too much OR, it turns out, of iron deficiency. Take a cue from Pop-Eye the Sailorman: Eat your spinach! (Or steak!) [HungryGirl]
- The 9 best-selling cars for women drivers. [LAT]
- Tips on how to save money and not get killed with baggage fees. [SmartMoney]
- The 7 Must-Read Stock Blogs. [TheMotley Fool]
- Hmmn, this may be a new thing to add to our LeechBlock: Polyvore, an online site where you can mix and match outfits. [Fashionista]
Tags: LeechBlock, Shoes, Twitter
So about a week and a half ago we ran a poll about flip-flops — specifically, whether they were ever acceptable to wear to the office. Poll is ongoing, but thus far, these are the answers…
Are flip-flops acceptable to wear IN the office? According to 68% of you, NO.
Are flip-flops acceptable to wear to office-sponsored social gatherings? According to 70% of you, only if it’s a BBQ or outdoor event.
Are flip-flops acceptable to wear TO the office? 51% said sure, as long as you change into regular shoes when you get to the office. (A surprising 20% of you said No! Never.)
The picture above may not (according to most of you guys) be appropriate for the office, but damn they’re cute. Sigerson Morrison - 7948 (Green Patent) - Footwear, available at Zappos for $299.
Tags: Accessories, Flip-flops, Shoes
There’s something to be said for a great office basic — the brown pump or black slingback that you wear all the time. But there’s something to be said for the more adventurous shoe that you wear with the totally boring outfit (gray pants, white blouse) (black suit, blue blouse), etc, etc. It can elevate a boring outfit from staid to fun; it can also earn you reams of compliments.
This week, we like the brand Pour La Victoire, available at a variety of online shoe shops. The brand made its debut in 2007 “as a footwear line for the 21st century Marie Antoinette.” They’re known for blending unique heel shapes with rich materials and colors.
Some of our favorites, after the jump…
Tags: Pour La Victoire, Shoes
