Forget about the $765 price tag and how such a thick ankle strap won’t flatter your legs. Look at the color! The lime green satin is certainly a stretch for anyone’s wardrobe. Manolo Blahnik’s spring preview collection contains some outrageous prices with some equally outrageous designs. Here are the satin buckled sandals:

If you still want a funky shoe, I would suggest going for actual jewels rather than jewel tones. A shoe with jewel clusters can work surprisingly well with casual outfits and add the perfect splash of color to evening wear. Here’s a more practical and flattering model from Mr. Blahnik’s new collection ($645, Neiman Marcus):

Also, check out some wallet-friendly models at Heels.com which will give you the same bang – and color – for your buck:

The Corso Como flip flop comes in a fabulous shade of green, and while it’s a bit more casual than the Manolo Blahnik sandal, who wouldn’t want a great pair of shoes to wear every day? If you can’t get enough of jewels, check out the Hale Bob “April” slide. (Both shoes are available for $102.99 at Heels.com.)