Happy Red Shoes for Valentine’s Day

Dusty

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Love those Spring Steps.

February 11, 2011 at 5:16 am

Barbara

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I LOVE red shoes too, Angie. As a child, I always preferred red Keds (the kid’s version with the extra rubber on the toes) and got a new pair every summer!

My current favorites red patent Privo flats, which I’m wearing today, even though it’s in the 30s this morning.

http://superiorshoes.net/Privo.....WIB3Y2.htm

They make me smile every time I wear them! Yes, I have an extra pair stashed away!

February 11, 2011 at 5:31 am

Debora

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What a bright and cheerful post, Angie! These are all beautiful, but I am really loving those Gabriella Rocha heels. So pretty!

February 11, 2011 at 5:45 am

Queen Mum

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I love the Shelby and the Jubilee. I love red shoes too, but don’t currently have a pair of classic red heels. I may need to fix that problem soon

February 11, 2011 at 5:47 am

Mac

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I love red shoes. They can provide an unexpected, joyful “pop” to punctuate an outfit!

February 11, 2011 at 6:37 am

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Oh, I love these! I have two pairs of low-heeled red shoes – and one of them thanks to you! I have the Me Too Essex, which is a really comfy, beautiful ruby red shoe that you recommended a while back. I also have Nine West Predator in red, which is a 1″ heel and a brighter red. I love red shoes too!

February 11, 2011 at 6:38 am

Heather

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Oooo…red shoes make my feet dance. I adore the Retro T-straps Gabriella Rocha Shelby2. Oh, how did those get in my Zappos cart?

February 11, 2011 at 6:54 am

rute

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Great sellection! Love 3 and 5

February 11, 2011 at 6:56 am

Sarah

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Love the Me Toos! I have some similar from two years ago. I actually have three pair of red pumps…different shades and textures of course.

February 11, 2011 at 7:21 am

Sara

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I saw those Me Toos in black and in silver at my local T.J. Maxx and barely made it out of the store without them. The red is just over the top gorgeous though!

February 11, 2011 at 7:37 am

taylor

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LOVE red patent. I have several pair of red shoes…all are patent!

This is such a fun post , because I have always been a fan of red shoes , this is often where I add my punch of color to my outfits!

February 11, 2011 at 8:08 am

Diana

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LOVE red shoes. The vanelis are so cute, but unfortunately I won’t be able to wear them – no ankle strap.

Actually, my favorite type of red shoes are red BOOTS, which I don’t currently have a pair of but am actively looking for.

February 11, 2011 at 8:25 am

MsMary

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I love red shoes! I currently have a pair of red patent pumps and my beloved red Frye Rory boots. Couldn’t get along without them!

February 11, 2011 at 8:28 am

Angie

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Barbara, my Mum knew all to well that red shoes would make her little daughter happy. From the ages of 6 to 12 I wore red clogs with wooden heels without question – and then overnight they weren’t cool any more! So I switched to red winkle pickers and wore them whenever I didn’t wear my school uniform. I cannot imagine my wardrobe without a few pairs of red shoes

Taylor and Mac, I like to add red shoes to a neutral ensemble too.

February 11, 2011 at 8:47 am

Karli

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Love red shoes Angie! I’m going to look for those Gabriella Rocha Abilene’s today to possibly wear tomorrow! Thanks for the post!

February 11, 2011 at 8:49 am

Antje

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Oh what a fun sight on a dreary Seattle morning. Thank you for sharing the red shoe lust. I am severely tempted by the Spring Step ones and the Me Too stacked heels. Also love the look of the Gabriella Rocha Shelby 2, though they are a bit too dainty for me personally. Definitely leaning towards the heeled versions. I’ve worn flats pretty much exclusively for many years, and own many pairs, but right now I’m all about getting a little more height – as long as the shoe is comfortable!

Surprisingly I only own one pair of red shoes right now (given I love shoes and red is my favorite color): a pair of low heeled Me Too patent leather pumps, which I mostly wear with businessy outfits. I think I might need to treat myself to a pair of red shoes for the smart casual and funky wardrobe department Thanks for the inspiration.

February 11, 2011 at 9:08 am

Laura

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Angie, “winkle pickers”? You can’t just drop a phrase like that in your comment without explaining! I love it! What kind of shoes are they?

Red shoes are cheery and bright – I think they convey that the wearer has a huge amount of confidence in herself, and a sense of humor.

February 11, 2011 at 9:15 am

Laura

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P.S. I love that your Mum got you your red shoes. What a kind and loving gesture. I remember having a recurring dream about green patent leather Mary Janes, as a kindergartener. Never got those – no doubt they didn’t exist then! – but my Mom did get me a fab pair of black patent go-go boots, which her little daughter wore to death!

February 11, 2011 at 9:18 am

Sveta

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I love red shoes but currently all I have is a pair of summer peep-toe and cut-out low wedges. I have been on the lookout for other season red footwear for ages now but it is really hard to find in my size and with my limit on heel (2.5″). I really like Vaneli and Spring Step from your list but – alas – they do not come in my size! There is a similar Vaneli style but with an open toe and I already have those…
Still on the hunt!

February 11, 2011 at 9:33 am

Melody

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Oh, I love red … in shoes, handbags, coats, dresses, you name it! I have red patent Cole Haan pumps, red patent ballet flats, and strappy red sandals with stacked heels. Even with all these, I’m smitten with the kitten heels you’re showing!

February 11, 2011 at 10:52 am

iamang

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Those are all lovely shoes!

http://fasionablylearning.blogspot.com/

February 11, 2011 at 11:56 am

Elisabeth

I’ve been reading this blog for a while (Angie’s advice is usually spot-on), but this is the first time I feel I absolutely must comment because I LOVE RED SHOES! I have two pairs of red heels and an adorable pair of red boots with buttons. People never fail to comment when I wear red shoes, and they always add the je ne sais quoi to a dark or monotone outfit.

Angie: I’ve notice that you talk a lot about not being able to find comfy heels, and that you never wear heels higher than 3″. I used to be the same, until I discovered Fluevog. Have you tried them? You’re from Seattle, right? I’m sure they have a store there. Fluevogs are expensive (but not more expensive than Uggs), and some of their styles are not for everyone, but they have earned a well-deserved cult following here in Vancouver. Some of the styles can be a bit weird, but most are fab, and often have a retro look to them. And equally importantly, the tend to be SUPER comfy — even the very high heeled styles. I have a pair of lipstick-red, 4″-heeled Fluevog maryjanes with a baby doll strap that are my favourite shoes ever. I feel like a film star every time I wear them.

Laura: “winkle pickers” are shoes with really pointy toes. Winkles are little spiral-shelled mollusks. In England, you used to be able to buy them in bags, and you’d stick a pin into the shell to pull out the soft animal inside, then eat it. (Sounds gross, I know, but my mom — who’s 70, and is a Londoner — used to do this all the time when she was a kid). My English cousins, who are in their 30s and 40s, still refer to very pointy-toed shoes and winkle pickers.

February 11, 2011 at 11:59 am

Elisabeth

Oops, that last line should have read, “refer to pointy-toed shoes AS winkle pickers”.

Incidentally, does anyone know if you can still buy winkles to eat in England? Or anywhere else?

February 11, 2011 at 12:03 pm

Barbara

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Winkle pickers? I am DYING to know what that is!

After reading Maya’s recent post about the Bloch flats, I ordered four pairs, including the adorable red patent leather.

February 11, 2011 at 12:19 pm

Aziraphale

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I’ve been reading this blog for a while (Angie’s advice is usually spot-on), but this is the first time I feel I absolutely must comment because I LOVE RED SHOES! I have two pairs of red heels and an adorable pair of red boots with buttons. People never fail to comment when I wear red shoes, and they always add the je ne sais quoi to a dark or monotone outfit.

Angie: I’ve notice that you talk a lot about not being able to find comfy heels, and that you never wear heels higher than 3″. I used to be the same, until I discovered Fluevog. Have you tried them? You’re from Seattle, right? I’m sure they have a store there. Fluevogs are expensive (but not more expensive than Uggs), and some of their styles are not for everyone, but they have earned a well-deserved cult following here in Vancouver. Some of the styles can be a bit weird, but most are fab, and often have a retro look to them. And equally importantly, the tend to be SUPER comfy — even the very high heeled styles. I have a pair of lipstick-red, 4″-heeled Fluevog maryjanes with a baby doll strap that are my favourite shoes ever. I feel like a film star every time I wear them.

Laura, Barbara: “winkle pickers” are shoes with really pointy toes. Winkles are little spiral-shelled mollusks. In England, you used to be able to buy them in bags, and you’d stick a pin into the shell to pull out the soft animal inside, then eat it. (Sounds gross, I know, but my mom — who’s 70, and is a Londoner — used to do this all the time when she was a kid). My English cousins, who are in their 30s and 40s, still refer to very pointy-toed shoes as winkle pickers.

February 11, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Linda

My mother also humored me buy buying me a pair of red shoes for school when I started first grade, in a place where a black and gray uniform was the rule. I got in big trouble and became traumatized about the whole thing! I do have a pair of red shoes now, but I find them somewhat hard to wear because the rest of my outfit usually includes one or more colors and the red starts to seem extraneous. I wear them with blue often.

February 11, 2011 at 1:05 pm

Sihaya

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Some of my friends call me RSG (red shoe goddess). I just bought a lovely pair of red heels from Zara. I hope to post one of these days.

February 11, 2011 at 1:28 pm

RoseandJoan

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gotta love a red shoe, I’m looking for a red falt with a pointy toe.

February 11, 2011 at 1:49 pm

danysedai

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I had a pair of kitten heel red shoes I wore to death and they got lost, and I recently bought on ebay a pair of nine west red patent pointy pumps but they haven’t arrived yet, so I won’t be able to wear those for St valentine :/
I love the look of red shoes with bootcut jeans and also paired with black and white clothes.

February 11, 2011 at 1:54 pm

Ljubica

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I love Shelby, but the heel is too much for me.

February 11, 2011 at 2:04 pm

Inge

‘Winkle-pickers’, I just learned a new word. Love it!!-)

And I couldn’t agree more, red shoes just make you smile and they can look so deliciously stylish! Now if only I could find a fab pair for this Summer!

February 11, 2011 at 2:11 pm

san

I love red shoes but have none at this time. I wore a pair of red Doc T strap oxfords for years and they were one of my all time favorite pair of shoes. I still miss them, I should replace them soon.

February 11, 2011 at 2:42 pm

Beth

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Pretty! And happy! Love the red, love the patent:)

I have a pair of deep ruby patent Kate Spade heels that are sitting shoes. Maybe it’s time for something brighter and not quite so high. Love these options, Angie!

February 11, 2011 at 4:03 pm

MsMaven

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Just got an email from Stuart Weitzman featuring three pairs of gorgeous red heels. I haven’t looked yet to see if there are any flats. I don’t have any red shoes right now, but I’ve got a pair of slides in my shopping bag at Nordstrom. I would like some actual red shoes though–not just sandals. I didn’t know how much I wanted them until read this post this morning.

February 11, 2011 at 4:07 pm

Angie

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I’m not the only one who loves bright red shoes. They make a pretty good Valentine!

Elizabeth, thanks for chiming in for the first time! I appreciate your Fluevog recommendation and since I do not leave a retail stone unturned – I retry the brand each season. Their styles are quite comfortable, and I quite like the vibe too. But not enough to spend the money. I have no problem forking out that amount money for footwear but I have to love the style. So far, no cigar – but I do go back each season

Laura, now you know what a winkle picker is. Love that you loved your go go boots at a young age.

Barbara, I hope the Blochs work out.

February 11, 2011 at 4:13 pm

Marley

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Gotta’ love the red shoes! I currently own several: one pair of Nine West peep-toe heeled slingbacks; one pair of BeBe dressy heeled strappy sandals; one pair of Me Too patent leather flats; one pair of Max Studio pumps; and finally, one pair of distressed red leather cowboy boots! I love them all!

February 11, 2011 at 4:31 pm

Elly

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I need red boots! I could seriously see myself wearing a pair often, but I am always worried about red overload in any one outfit, as I am seriously obsessed right now with the color! All I can think about is red coral and turquoise heishi, red leather handbags, red shirts, and red shoes.

February 11, 2011 at 5:34 pm

Maya

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I’m ashamed to say I do not have a single pair of red shoes. Maybe I need those Blochs..

February 11, 2011 at 6:09 pm

Joy

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I’m a newbee to red shoes but now have three pair and two are pumps. My favorites are red patent super comfortable Me Too Elements
http://www.dsw.com/shoe/me+too.....and=300237
I recently got a pair of tomato red Fitzwell pumps but have not had a chance to wear them yet. This pair in red:
http://www.zappos.com/fitzwell-vincent-navy-kid
Then there’s a pair of coral red ballet flats. I hope to add some red boots after i find the perfect grey boots.

February 11, 2011 at 7:30 pm

malcontent

Adorable. I love red shoes. I have a question though. What does one do when it comes time to polish a red shoe? I’ve never been able to find bright red shoe polish and clear just doesn”t work. I have a beloved pair of bright red Ecco ballet flats that are a bit too scuffed to look pretty now. How can I fix them up? They are about a year old.

February 11, 2011 at 10:54 pm

cheeky

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Red patent leather are simply so luscious! I just adore red shoes and the Me Too’s are gorgeous. While I think the kitten heels are cute I’ve never liked them with pointed toes, just not my thing. But red shoes…swoon!

February 12, 2011 at 12:02 am

Mellllls

I love pictures of cheery, bright red shoes! I don’t currently own any but would def. not be opposed to adding any to my wardrobe if I saw the right pair. Will be keeping my eye out!

February 12, 2011 at 6:07 am

Aziraphale

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malcontent: maybe you could try your local cobbler? I got a couple of little pots of red shoe polish from the shoe repair place at the mall. There were more than twenty colours to choose from. One of the ones I got is called “red” and it’s a bright, true red; the other is “sangria” and it’s a darker wine red. The brand is Woly. They work very well — better than the little pots of Kiwi brand polish you get from the drug store. And there were about twenty different colours of shoe polish to choose from.

February 12, 2011 at 8:29 am

Aziraphale

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Man! I keep accidentally posting the same sentence twice.

February 12, 2011 at 8:47 am

Bianca

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Delicious!

February 12, 2011 at 10:03 am

Eva

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Red shoes are so fun! I have pumps very similar to the kitten heeled Abilene except the side of the sole is white. I used to have a pair of red ankle boots. They were fun…hmm maybe I need to invest in a new pair…

February 12, 2011 at 2:29 pm

Anchi

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I adore red shoes too, especially patent! I have a pair of dark red patent flats from Target (a bit like the Bloch ones, minus the bow) and I find myself wearing them with so many outfits I’m sort of wearing them out. I never thought they’d be so versatile!

February 12, 2011 at 5:54 pm

KristineK

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Found these today on Zappo’s, and figured I’d post them as a PSA for all the ladies here who are fans of both Kate Spade and red shoes

http://www.zappos.com/kate-spa.....red-patent
http://www.zappos.com/kate-spa.....-red-suede
http://www.zappos.com/kate-spa.....age-patent

February 12, 2011 at 9:03 pm

Kari

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The Vaneli shoes made my heart pitter-patter a little bit. So pretty.

6PM also has some cute red patent shoes by ECCO on sale that nearly tempted me out of SYC. I’ve tried on the flats and found them quite comfortable.
http://www.6pm.com/product/7582598/color/214003

February 13, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Kari

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Oh, and I’m happily wearing my own bright red patent pumps at least a couple times a month. 4 years and still going strong!

February 13, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Kyle

Must agree with you about red shoes, Angie. They add a dash of energy and excitement to any outfit. I especially love them as a pop of color with any simple, all-black ensemble. So chic.

I bought these Sofft Ramonas last year and love them beyond measure:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/so.....1517B1882A

February 13, 2011 at 4:32 pm

Lisa

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The red Me To’s are my favorite of the bunch and very similar to my red patent Cole Haan pumps. They don’t get much wear with my casual workplace but I may just have to dust them off after this reminder. I do agree that red shoes always bring a smile. And I think they have to be red PATENT shoes, a flat red shoe just isn’t the same.

February 13, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Maggiethecat

Red is my favorite neutral, and those shoes above… *happy sigh*. Banged my knee and ankle a little on the judo mat the other day, so no delicious red patent heels for me (my own pair is deep dark red and a pretty comfortable four-inch, chunky-ish cone heel, kind of like in the Gabrielle Rocha t-straps. Mmm, t-straps…). So it’s red and white Converse for me today

February 14, 2011 at 10:43 am

Cecilia

Love, Love, LOVE red shoes! (specially if their are not patent leather! Why? I have no clue!)

February 24, 2011 at 6:12 pm

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