Summer Essentials: Shoes

By Visitor ClementAna

Exactly! If you agree with Merilyn Monroe's quote "Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world", you are reading the right article!

What do you think are the right shoes? I would define the right shoes as follows:

that are beautiful and comfortable at the same time,
that exactly fit the foot and turn walking into a smooth dance,
that stress the beautiful body shapes,
that bring the body proportions into a balance,
that correspond to the season, occasion or event.

As summer is just around the corner, it is time to think about the right shoes for the hot season. What are your plans for summer? Going for a holiday, hiking, checking out local festivals or keeping on being busy at work? All this life situations require proper footwear.

I have picked eight sets of summer footwear that will turn any of your outfits into chic looks. Follow the tips on what to wear in summer and make your life easier by organizing your shoe collection for summer 2015.

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This article is the second post from the set Summer Essentials. Check out the first article about organizing your dress collection for summer: Summer Essentials: Dresses.

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1. WHAT SHOES TO WEAR TO WORK?

Even when the summer is officially on, we still need to go to work before the holidays start. If you work in an office or have a smart dress code at workplace, opt for classic stiletto heels such as the full black one from Diane Von Furstenberg. If you want to cheer yourself up (others as well!) and look more chic still keeping office look, pick high heels with interesting prints, like animal prints (Charlotte Olympia) or polka dots (Dolce & Gabbana). This type of stiletto heels are appropriate for business meetings, business dinners and any formal events.

2. WHAT SHOES TO WEAR TO A RESTAURANT?

Getting ready for a date or for a dinner with friends to a restaurant? Unless it is a bistro or fast food cafe, wear your best heels for the occasion. Go for some flirty designs like pon pons (AQUAZZURA), crystal details (Rene Caovilla) or flowers (Sophia Webster). These glamor shoes will go perfectly for a date out and when you go to the club.

3. WHAT SHOES TO WEAR TO A PICNIC?

Picnic in the park is the place where you should wear comfortable footwear. When planning to have a walk on the grass it would not be a good idea to put on heels, so opt for comfy flat sandals (Bottega Veneta, Isabel Marant) or platforms (Balenciaga).

4. WHAT SHOES TO WEAR TO THE CINEMA?

Going to the cinema is another destination where you wish to feel hundred percent comfortable with the aim of enjoying the movie. Let's put on then flats, but let's choose quirky colorful ones, like Pierre Hardy, Balmain or Valentino.

5. WHAT SHOES TO WEAR TO THE RACES?

Dressing up for the races can be a big dilemma for every girl. While the dresses should not be inappropriately short or open, wearing the right shoes with a classic black dress can make you stand out in the crowd. So, make your shoes as the statement and do not worry much about the dress. The summer sandals from Saint Laurent and Giuseppe Zanotti will help you to make your aim accomplished.

6. WHAT SHOES TO WEAR FOR HIKING?

What else than sneakers to wear for hiking?! Golden Goose Deluxe Brand, Athletic Propulsion Labs or Nike would be the right choice. Take care to choose the right size and the best quality in order to avoid bad smell and feeling uncomfortable.

7. WHAT SHOES TO WEAR TO A FESTIVAL?

You are sure waiting for local summer festivals to attend. When getting out for the festival, pick comfy but eye-catching platforms such as Sergio Rossi, Stella McCatney or Gianvito Rossi.

8. WHAT SHOES TO WEAR TO THE ART MUSEUM?

When visiting an exhibition in the contemporary art museum, dress up like an art piece - abstract forms and designs, mixed colors. The summer sandals from Nicholas Kirkwood, Paula Cademartori
and Sophia Webster will be the right pick to carry an art on your feet.