Yes, it’s winter, and boots and closed-toed pumps rule.  But why not shake things up a bit and prepare for spring by adding a multi-strap sandal to your current wardrobe?  Worn with cropped pants or black tights, a strappy platform sandal will carry you through the end of winter and into the spring months.  And when spring arrives, you can bare your legs!  Pick a platform sandal with an intricate design to keep them from feeling too clunky.  Neutral-colored shoes can be fun because then you can wear colored tights!

Pictured Above:

Jessica Simpson Delanco Sandal, $82.99

Steven by Steve Madden Martiny, $154.99

Corso Como Greer, $169.99

Enzo Angiolini Winit, $129.99

Max Studio Renato, $164.99

Winter is kickin butt in the Midwest right now.  I’m talking below-zero, frost-on-the-inside-of-the-windows cold. It’s wretched. I want to cover myself in pelts and settle into a cave beside some big, warm bears.

Since hibernation is not really an option (I do, at least occasionally, have to leave the house) I’ve decided the next best thing is animal prints on my feet. And there are lots of options out there. This time of year, however, strappy and peeptoe are out of the question–frostbit would totally clash with my pedicure.

I found a couple great options in pumps. First is this zebra print from oh…DEER. The stacked heel plus the platform plus the bright sole equals I’m getting warmer already.

A giraffe print like this one from Boutique 9 will make me feel tall  (which is Read the rest of this entry »