Summer Shoe Style

My shoe obsession takes over every Summer...Ok.  I am lying.  I have a year long shoe obsession that never ends... I go through my closets and boxes and pick out my favorite shoes and tell myself  "Ok. I don't need anymore shoes. I have all the shoes I need ..I don't care... I am not going to buy anymore shoes no matter what!!..."  Then it happens... You know what I am talking about.  One beautiful day; I am driving and spot a pair of shoes in the window that just takes my breath away...

The Summer shoe styles for 2011 will go retro and not like 1960 retro, but more like 2010...remember a year can make a difference in the fashion world.   We will go back to where the Gladiator and Wedge shoes ruled.. and this Summer will bring them back with vengeance!

Lets take the Manolo Blahnik lace cut out sandal (right)... breathless just breathless! 

I am also in love with the Robert Cavalli and Jean Paul Gaultier gladiator sandals (below-left).. now these perfect sandals range from $800-1500.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue,  Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom just a couple of my favorite stores.. but you can also find similiar shoes at Zappos on line.  If you are not in love with the knee high style they also come in ankle height.

My "Go To" shoe for this Summer will be the platform wedge.  You can find wedges in a variety of colors and material.  Wedges give you the height you want without the pain ...although I will never give up my high heel shoes.  Giuseppe designer is my favorite! Ok. back to wedges...  They are extremely comfortable, depending on the arch of the shoe...  You can find the wedge shoe at various stores  Nordstrom Rack, Target, Payless, DSW and Zappos...at fantastic prices.