I'm a Shoe Girl

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Confession: I have become a shoe girl. People that know me personally will be shocked to hear this. But it is true. Gone are the days where I completely skip over the shoe section in stores (I really did this, I kid you not); gone are the days where I wear the same pair of shoes for weeks in a row (well... almost).  I have found myself gravitating towards shoes more and more and now I just can't get enough. There are so many pairs that I want to add to my closet! 

I hate to say it, but I am somewhat of a shoe snob and quality over quantity is totally valid when shopping for shoes. For example, I will only wear real leather/suede/etc. It drives me nuts when something is synthetic. For example, I purchased the Emery flats from J. Crew last year (see on Instagram) and when I received them, I realized they were synthetic. I wear them every once in a while and while they are cute, they are poor quality.  I've compiled a list of affordable brands that offer shoes that are high quality (most of the time). 

• Ivanka Trump (she made a pair of nude bow flats that I wore to pieces. They were so luxurious looking for around $100 and beyond comfortable). 
• Vince Camuto (I wore the Cabernet heels for NYFW and never had to change into flats. Comfortable and very nicely made). 
• Ralph Lauren (Lauren Ralph Lauren are super affordable, but they never have a leather sole. I usually go for Ralph Lauren Blue Label when they are on sale). I have the Adena Suede pumps and I love them. They are very attractive, affordable and great quality.
• Palm Beach Sandals (Far superior to Jack Roger's in quality and the same in price)
• Ferragamo (Well, these aren't necessarily affordable in my book but they are so worth the splurge. I have two pairs and am currently waiting to get my bright colored varinas back from the cobbler because I had to have them re-soled. 
• Michael Kors (high quality and very worth the price.) I love my Vail wedges so much that I bought two pair in the same exact color so when one pair wears out, I'll have a new pair!
• Talbots (hands down great quality for the price). I have been wearing Talbots shoes since high school and they are so comfortable and high quality. They usually have a leather sole and always run true to size. I am eyeing up these Chanel look-alikes. 

So, what are your favorite affordable shoe brands? I am always looking for new pairs to add to my ever growing wish list (scroll through some of my top picks below). 

Have a fabulous day!

Yours,  sCe