A checklist on how to buy
I realise not too many people post about clothing and stuff like that, unless they're looking for something. I am a lover of fashion, especially accessories. I love handbags, shoes, and jewellery! I like reading up on what's in and what's out and taking what I like and making it my own. I've always been keen on fashion for as long as I can remember.
I found some good information on O, The Oprah Magazine on line about accessories. I thought this information on Shoes would be enlightening to some people.
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A heel-to-toe checklist for value, stability, and fit.
Happy feet are usually dressed in softer, more pliable leather. "It has memory—it molds to the foot," says Gordon Thompson III, creative director of Cole Haan. Well-made shoes also have flexible leather soles.
No-show construction is important: The better crafted a shoe is, the more seamless it should look, with no visible glue or staples.
Less weight often correlates with greater quality. Heavier shoes (other than work boots) signal bulkier, less refined components.
Unfinished insides aren't comfortable, no matter how cute the outside. A leather lining is best because it absorbs excess moisture and has enough "give" to allow the foot to swell slightly.
High heels can feel wobbly if they're very thin at the top, where they're attached to the sole. Wedges and chunkier heels are more stable because weight is distributed over a wider area.
Buying too tight—and hoping the fit will ease up over time—is the number one mistake people make. "If a shoe pinches, no amount of stretching will make it comfortable," says shoe designer Patricia Green.
Buying too high is another problem, says Thompson: "Women often wear heels that they can't comfortably walk in."
Buying too short is an issue with sandals: The foot should sit squarely on the sole of the shoe, with no toe spillover.
[copied from: http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/200609/omag_200609_where_a.jhtml]
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There you have it! Somehow I end up buying shoes that are pretty and sometimes not the wisest choice. Let's just say I'm learning my lesson. I've learned a lot over the years but it's always good to see information like this telling me what to look out for.
My latest find is a pair of high heel wedges, army green, in fake crocodile print, open-toed. I've not worn them yet and can't wait to try them out!