With flats becoming increasingly more popular it isn’t hard to find one that is comfortable and cute. Me Too’s ‘Natty’ flat is perfect for summer, with the bow and the peep toe combination you really can’t get any cuter. This is going to go great with your cotton dresses, skirts, and even a pair of skinny jeans.

Get Them: Me Too ‘Natty’ Flat

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 Naturalizer Prissy Sandal:  Comfort and elegance. Perfect for those formal weddings with the color, heel, and straps.
 Nine West Jojus Pumps:  for the trendsetting mother and the less than traditional wedding. 
 Alfani Desire Thong: great of the destination weddings on the beach with linen Mother of the Bride outfits.  And no one can argue that these thongs will be super comfortable!

 Cole Haan Wanda Air Sling:  for slightly preppy wedding.  A great pump for weddings and spring and summer dresses

 More than anything, shoes for the Mother of the Bride must be comfortable…and stylish.  You are an important part of the Bridal Party and will definitely look the part if you pick the right shoes to go with your outfit.  Embellished flats are are wonderful and dressy.  Patterns are great and can complement a single tone outfit.  Pumps (like the Cole Haans above) are wonderful for height and class.  And strappy sandals with anywhere from a kitten to slightly higher heel bring elegance and tradition to are dressy enough to look fabulous with the satin and brocade outfits I’ve notice Mothers of the Bride tend to lean towards for evening weddings.  So..whatever type of ensemble you are planning…all you Mothers can take the previous Mother of the Bride posts as a guide to style and comfort.

Links to Mother of the Bride Shoe Posts: Alfani Desire Thong, Naturalizer Prissy Sandal, Nine West Jojus Pumps, Cole Haan Wanda Air Sling

And BTW ya’ll..don’t forget to enter for a free shoe giveaway at the Coloriffics Shoe Contest

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I know how searching for the perfect wedding shoes to go along with your perfect wedding outfit may be daunting…but what if they were free perfect wedding shoes? Yes..free! Heelcandy is giving away a pair of Colorffics shoes of your choice!

All you have to do is leave a comment with your shoe size and your favorite Coloriffics shoe. We will then draw the lucky winner’s name out of a hat and announce the lady who is going to receive her brand new shoes in the mail. Go to Coloriffics.com and you will find your choice of shoes!

The contest will go on from May 18th till May 25th. This gives you 7 days to pick out a great wedding outfit to go with your brand new shoes.

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Biviel BV1208 - Flats are a great option for comfort and if you happen to be taller, they can also be dressed up or down.

Nine West Falcoin - satin is always a lovely way to keep things elegant. Go for detail (like the pleating in this Falcoin) and bright colors to also add your own flavor.

Charles by Charles David - Tyrst: stylish and traditional. Subtle lizard prints like this Tyrst sandal is great and the twist makes the show modern.

Nina Vikki - great for a wedding that goes into the evening because of the color, while still keeping your feet cool in the summer.

Bridesmaid shoe tips: you don’t have to be “matchy matchy” with your dress. Contrasting colors will go great with the popular single tone bold colors that are being used for many dresses today. Look for comfort as well. Only wear a shoe with a heel height, and constructed in a way, that you know you will be comfortable in the entire day- no matter how fabulous the shoe is. Comfort is key, you don’t want to be wincing in pictures. You can mix things up with different colors, prints, materials and straps. Also, it doesn’t hurt to suggest having all the bridesmaid’s getting the same shoe in a variety of colors. Makes for nicer pictures, and we all know how important pictures are.

Links to previous posts: Biviel Bv1208,  Nine West Falcoin, Charles by Charles David Tyrst, Nina Vikki

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Nona                          Kimi                             Genevieve

These are great shoes for any Bride and any type of gown.  The Nona is the perfect traditional shoe that will complement a structured gown made of a stiffer satin type of material and look great with any body type.  The Kimi is great to play up a more simple gown and give the entire look a hip and trendy updated look.  The staight lines of the t-strap also help it to go great with the flowy and the structured gown as well.  And lastly the Genevieve is a great delicate looking shoe to soften the look of any dress and bride that is elegant and detailed enough without a ton of embellishment to go beautifully with just about anything and anyone.

Simple hints:  When choosing a shoe to go with your wedding gown, think of the the style, material, and length of your gown (so how much of the shoe will actually show up in the pictures).  If it is a simple gown then mix things up with detailed and accented shoe.  If it’s a gown that is made of a brocade or stiff satin with a lot of embellishment, try to go with something more simple.  And if the gown is very delicate and erethreal then it’s a good idea to stay with that same theme and get a shoe that has the same feel to make everything cohesive. And above all, keep in mind that you’ll be wearing these shoes for a while. Make sure you walk around in the shoe for several hours at home before making a decision.  It definitely doesn’t make for a great Kodak moment if you are limping the first dance with your new husband.

Link to Previous Entries:  Coloriffics Nona, Nina Kimi, Kate Spade Genevieve

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Steve Madden has come out with a great sandal heel that will take you throughout the seasons (pending any rain of course) in this great worn blue leather. I’ve seen this color all over the place it will go great with any type of dress and with any color Hobo International bag or wallet! If you haven’t noticed, Hobo loves to use the same type of material, wear, and colors as this Annetta. Also, I love the tortoise buckle that is a great alternative to the fabric covered and metal buckles that are currently out there on the market. Another great aspect is that it’s still a wonderfully strappy sandal that closes off just a bit in the front to give a peep-toe.

Ok, and here ends the my Bridal shoe series. But! I will be giving a little recap on each part of the series; Bride Shoes, Bridesmaid Shoes, Mother of the Bride shoes, and of course the Wedding Guest shoes. If you can’t wait for that…by all means please check out the previous few weeks posts. =)

And as a little treat…somewhere in the middle of it all we’ll be throwing in a Bridal shoe giveaway. So continue to check back in and stay posted to enter!
Get Them: Steve Madden Annetta

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Oh my Ms Gwen Stefani, though I liked you much better during your No Doubt days, I still love you because dang! you’ve got amazing style. This ‘Giulianna’ peep toe sling back is definitely proof of the bring chunky back for summer style that I had mentioned earlier with the ‘

Bombay’ Sandal. And that brings me to another one of my chunky shoe rules, if you’re going to wear a shoe like this with a thick heel, platform and more substantial foot covering in the summer – again try to keep things simple and look for an open toe and an open heel (i.e. like this slingback). If you had a closed toe and heel it you will run the risk of looking too covered up (yes, that can happen, even on your feet) for what is supposed to be a light-hearted affair and season. The Giulianna definitely keeps things fresh because it’s open at the front and heel and has great weaving at the front. This color also totally makes me think of warmer weather. However, beware, you better have a killer outfit in bright colors to pull off this shoe! (or just get the black ;o) )

Get Them: L.A.M.B. ‘Giulianna’ Peep Toe Slingback

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