{"id":1060,"date":"2011-04-25T19:32:52","date_gmt":"2011-04-26T02:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/?p=1060"},"modified":"2011-06-21T21:30:05","modified_gmt":"2011-06-22T04:30:05","slug":"mama-style-its-all-about-the-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/2011\/04\/mama-style-its-all-about-the-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"{mama style} it&#8217;s all about the shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week I want to feature my <strong>fashion favorites<\/strong> to <strong>build a functional and chic wardrobe<\/strong>, still appropriate for a <strong>mama&#8217;s day-to-day with the kiddos<\/strong> plus the sassy additions to keep you looking fabulous for any occasion. It&#8217;s no secret that I&#8217;m a bit of a shoe-addict so what better way to begin building your style-staples than from the toes up? Today, it&#8217;s <strong>all about the shoes<\/strong>, baby!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/flats.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1061\" title=\"flats\" src=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/flats.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/flats.jpg 595w, http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/flats-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a>To cover your bases with the flats &#8211; include <strong>a metallic<\/strong> (a neutral must-have), <strong>an animal print<\/strong> (great with everything from denim to a LBD), and <strong>a basic comfortable black<\/strong>. I tend to lean towards a ballet flat however this category could be satisfied by anything from a loafer to mocasin to oxford depending on your personal style.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/sandals.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1062\" title=\"sandals\" src=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/sandals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/sandals.jpg 579w, http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/sandals-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a>For most climates, your warm weather footwear should include a nice <strong>neutral wedge<\/strong> and a <strong>flat sandal<\/strong> (black, tan, or a metallic).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/boots.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1063\" title=\"boots\" src=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/boots.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"537\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/boots.jpg 537w, http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/boots-300x275.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/a>When it comes to boots, both of these great options can cover your bases <strong>from denim to feminine dresses<\/strong> + <strong>easy-to-wear heel heights<\/strong> will keep you mobile enough to chase after the littles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/pumps.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1064\" title=\"pumps\" src=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/pumps.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/pumps.jpg 598w, http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/pumps-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/pumps-300x298.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/a>To round out a solid shoe wardrobe, every girl needs a few heels in her life. A <strong>classic black<\/strong> (either round or pointed toe) is a must. <strong>Nude is great for lengthening legs<\/strong> plus allows the outfit to shine. Last, but certainly not least &#8211; pick <strong>one fabulous shoe that screams your style<\/strong> (I love crazy textures and bold colors) that will make you feel like a million bucks any day of the week!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find my shoe picks here:<\/strong> <a title=\"Lanvin metallic flat\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/lanvin-metallic-leather-ballet-flat\/3128715?origin=PredictiveSearch&amp;resultback=1120\" target=\"_blank\">one<\/a>. two (balenciaga, Fall 2010). <a title=\"AGL Toe Cap Ballet\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/attilio-giusti-leombruni-ballerina-flat\/3018689?origin=keywordsearch&amp;resultback=440\" target=\"_blank\">three<\/a>. <a title=\"Tory Burch Wood Wedge Espadrille\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/tory-burch-wood-wedge-espadrille\/3152326?origin=keywordsearch&amp;resultback=0\" target=\"_blank\">four<\/a>. <a title=\"Dolce &amp; Gabbana Double Strap Flat Sandal\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/dolcegabbana-double-strap-sandal\/3144410?origin=PredictiveSearch&amp;resultback=921\" target=\"_blank\">five<\/a>. <a title=\"Frye Harness Boot\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/frye-harness-12r-boot\/2846176?origin=keywordsearch&amp;resultback=560\" target=\"_blank\">six<\/a>. <a title=\"Stuart Weitzman 5050\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/stuart-weitzman-5050-boot\/3074604?origin=keywordsearch&amp;resultback=0\" target=\"_blank\">seven<\/a>. <a title=\"Manolo Blahnik Newico Pump\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/manolo-blahnik-newcio-pump\/3132418?origin=PredictiveSearch&amp;resultback=2080\" target=\"_blank\">eight<\/a>. <a title=\"Jimmy Choo Nova\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/jimmy-choo-nova-patent-leather-slingback-pump\/3064465?origin=PredictiveSearch&amp;resultback=6485\" target=\"_blank\">nine<\/a>. ten (illustration by Ruben Toledo).<\/p>\n<p><em>Coming later this week &#8211; Mama Style Staples: apparel &amp; accessories<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week I want to feature my fashion favorites to build a functional and chic wardrobe, still appropriate for a mama&#8217;s day-to-day with the kiddos plus the sassy additions to keep you looking fabulous for any occasion. 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