Sneaker Pimp!

As I've said before, even though I'm on this new quest for dashing "all-day" footwear, I'm still not much of a sneaker girl. Nonetheless, as my mother always reminds me "change is the only constant," and I'm beginning to have yet another change of heart. While shopping for Spring development at work I've come across two really cute styles; both wedge sneakers. The first, an Isabel Marant style, I've posted in my "Transitional Must-haves" 

Isabel Marant hidden wedge sneaker $660USD available in
Black/blk, Black/white (shown), White/Yellow at Isabel Marant, Soho NYC
(I had to go try it on after last week's post and they are cute indeed and very comfy!)

and the other is this adorable See-by-Chloe...

See-by-Chloe leather/suede lace-up wedge sneaker  $345 available in
Beige and Navy at Saks.com, NeimanMarcus. com, Zappos Couture,
Net-a-Porter.com, Shopbop.com, and Iris Nyc (beige and exclusive colors)

For me however, both of these styles are heavy in the ankle area which is not the best look for my leg so... of course I've sketched my perfect wedge sneaker.

Platform, good wedge height, just right pitch, mix of suede and leather, and ankle strap to glam it up and accentuate my leg!

Black would be my ideal color but I had to make sure you could see all the details.

My Transitional Must-haves!

You can see from the first few posts I love platforms and super high heels however, after a recent move back to Brooklyn I now have a slightly longer walk to the train than I'm used to in 4+ inch heels. Honestly, my feet just cannot handle it and neither can my shoes. So, since I haven't quite embraced the bigger bag --I carry a clutch nearly everyday-- and two pairs of shoes rule of so many NYC girls I've decided to find and incorporate more fabulous shoes with less than a 3 1/2 inch heel, that's my all-day-walk-ability threshold!

I love this mix of sugar and spice; I can still feel
aggressive and edgy and sweet and sexy
at the same time.
Valentino studded ankle wrap pump

Not much of a sneaker girl, I adore this
Isabel Marant hidden wedge sneaker!
Available at Isabel Marant 469 Broome St NYC
(photo credit: Garance Dore)

Ok, so this doesn't actually fit into my "shoe year's" resoltuion
but it's just ssoo darn cute! And I'll never completely
give up my huge platforms and high heels,
as long as there's still cabs and night time activities :-)
Christian Louboutin "Madame butterfly"

 

I actually own this style in black suede, it's absolutely amazing
so I had to post the leather version.
This open front lace-up sandal is one of the most comfortable
and functional shoes I own!
Ann Demeulemeester, Saks.com

This could be new best friend; my new everyday gem!
Alexander Wang "Ines" oxford, Barneys.com

Editor's note: So, I started this post earlier in the day and found myself so inspired by the mid-heeled styles I was finding that I head over to Saks to return some massively high Burberry shearling boots I recently purchased and had been milling over for a few days. As, I was waiting on my receipt I made a lap and happened upon these babies, comfortable yet super cute and just my style! 

Givenchy tassel and  fringe sandal in black suede w. back zip