I'm a Shoe Girl

Confession: I have become a shoe girl. People that know me personally will be shocked to hear this. But it is true. Gone are the days where I completely skip over the shoe section in stores (I really did this, I kid you not); gone are the days where I wear the same pair of shoes for weeks in a row (well... almost). I have found myself gravitating towards shoes more and more and now I just can't get enough. There are so many pairs that I want to add to my closet!

I hate to say it, but I am somewhat of a shoe snob and quality over quantity is totally valid when shopping for shoes. For example, I will only wear real leather/suede/etc. It drives me nuts when something is synthetic. For example, I purchased the Emery flats from J. Crew last year (see on Instagram) and when I received them, I realized they were synthetic. I wear them every once in a while and while they are cute, they are poor quality. I've compiled a list of affordable brands that offer shoes that are high quality (most of the time).

Ivanka Trump (she made a pair of nude bow flats that I wore to pieces. They were so luxurious looking for around $100 and beyond comfortable).
Vince Camuto (I wore the Cabernet heels for NYFW and never had to change into flats. Comfortable and very nicely made).
Ralph Lauren (Lauren Ralph Lauren are super affordable, but they never have a leather sole. I usually go for Ralph Lauren Blue Label when they are on sale). I have the Adena Suede pumps and I love them. They are very attractive, affordable and great quality.
Palm Beach Sandals (Far superior to Jack Roger's in quality and the same in price)
Ferragamo (Well, these aren't necessarily affordable in my book but they are so worth the splurge. I have two pairs and am currently waiting to get my bright colored varinas back from the cobbler because I had to have them re-soled.
Michael Kors (high quality and very worth the price.) I love my Vail wedges so much that I bought two pair in the same exact color so when one pair wears out, I'll have a new pair!
Talbots (hands down great quality for the price). I have been wearing Talbots shoes since high school and they are so comfortable and high quality. They usually have a leather sole and always run true to size. I am eyeing up these Chanel look-alikes.

So, what are your favorite affordable shoe brands? I am always looking for new pairs to add to my ever growing wish list (scroll through some of my top picks below).

Have a fabulous day!

Yours, sCe