A Soleful November

November Inspiration

CONFESSION....I have the hardest time selecting shoes to complete an outfit.  Shoes are the last thing I select, and more often then not, I gravitate towards a safe, neutral pump.  Two weekends ago, I started searching the major department stores in hopes of finding a pair of riding boots, no luck.  It prompted me to look inside my closet, and look at what I currently own.  I counted...75 total pairs.  Then I counted the most frequently worn, 18 for the whole year!  Next month, I am going to challenge myself to build my looks based on these 8 pairs of shoes I recently bought and rediscovered in my closet.

NEW!  Sam Edelman 

Two weekends ago, I kicked off my boot search at TJMaxx, and this is what I returned home with.  The boot shaft flew off on my way home, and what I lost in material I gained in heel height.  Just kidding....  When I came across the Sam Edelman Roza Pumps for $80, I had to get them, a classic black pump with spikes and rhinestones?  Totally my style!

NEW!  Kelsi Dagger

During part II of my riding boot search this weekend, I came across the Kelsi Dagger Jaxen boot.  I was tempted into buy these because I can convert it into 2 looks.  The upper is leather, gray is a neutral, and they were only $25 at Burlington Coat Factory!  Currently, they're $86 on Amazon, in tan, gray, and brown.  

Dolce & Gabbana  (Similar from Rachel Roy)

I bought these Dolce & Gabbana leopard pumps over a year ago.  I've worn them once in an outfit post, and that's.pretty.much.....it.  I somehow manage to "forget," that I own these because I am terrified of ruining the calf hair and the fabulous leopard printed sole.  I spent good money on these shoes and they really need to see the light of day rather than be kept in a shrine.

Charles David (Similar)

One of my favorite shoe designers is Charles David.  I think their workmanship is excellent, and the price is reasonable.  I bought these boots over 4 years ago, yet they've been worn less than 10 times.  I am not sure why but I've only worn them with leggings in outfit posts.  I need to try pairing them with skinny jeans or a skirt. Does anyone wear skinny jeans tucked into heeled boots?  Until I find riding boots, I may as well try it!

Sole Society

I've only worn these Sole Society pumps in 2 outfit posts.  With oxblood/burgandy/merlot being the haute colour of the season, you'd think I'd wear these ALL the time?  But no, I never think to add burgandy shoes to an outfit!

Enzo Angiolini

I got these pumps for a bargain on Piperlime...$30, end of Winter clearance.  I've worn them once in a blog post.  Again, I plead the fifth as to why these shoes haven't been worn more frequently?  Now that I think of it, did I need to buy those Sam Edelmans, both shoes have a black/silver motif??

Charles by Charles David

I really love these moto boots I purchased for Fall, but looking at photos, they've only been worn under slacks or with skinny jeans.  I should try wearing these with a skirt or a dress...

Sole Society

I have a love hate relationship with suede because it is the least practical material you can purchase living in Chicago due to its delicate nature.  Suede attracts dirt, and a water stain is an eyesore.  On the flip side, I think these olive green peep-toe booties could make an outfit look really cool.  I've worn these for 1 outfit post!  

Do you struggle with picking shoes?  Any tips if you don't??