The Steve Madden Diaries: Chapter 2

"Your feet work hard for you so the least you can do is buy pretty things to put on them!" Lauren Conrad  Once you've purchased your classic pump and wedge, it's then time to add a little sparkle to your wardrobe.  This season it's all about colour, leopard and metallic!

Colour

From purple to blue, orange, green and red..this season's biggest trend is colour.  Purchasing a pair of coloured shoes is the best way to add a pop of colour, instantly transforming as well as completing any outfit.  When it comes to wearing coloured shoes, no one does it better than Olivia Palermo and 'Blair Waldorf'!

Get the Look: My pick this season would have to be Steve Madden's Audrinaa heel which combines a little purple and blue.

Metallic

I am completely obsessed with metallics at the moment especially when it comes to shoes and bags.  What I love about metallic shoes, is that they are so versatile yet so glam!  Take a cue from Rachel Bilson and Taylor Swift both wearing metallics.

 

Get the Look: My pick this season would have to be Steve Madden's Allude available in gold metallic.

Leopard

And last but not least..leopard!  The thing about leopard is that is it the one trend that always returns.  Therefore, you can never go wrong purchasing at least one classic leopard heel.  I love the way both Blake Lively and Olivia Palermo have paired a leopard pump with colour!

Get the Look: My pick this season would have to be Betsey Johnson's Diskkol leopard pump.  Yes Steve Madden is the only shoe store in Australia stocking Betsey Johnson!

The Steve Madden Diaries: Chapter 1

A pair of shoes has the ability to completely transform and change an outfit. When it comes to purchasing heels, the two most essential pairs that should be in every wardrobe are a pump and a wedge.  
The Pump 

A classic pump can literally take you from the boardroom to the ballroom. A pump is not only versatile, but transeasonal. Most opt for a black or nude pump however, depending on the seasonal trend, may opt for a little colour, print or metallic.  How to wear a simple pump?  Look no further than Olivia Palermo, spotted all over Fashion Week wearing a black pump.  

Rachel Bilson has opted for something a little different wearing a lilac pump with her outfit. 

Get the Look: My pick this season would have to be Steve Madden's Bevv Pump available in black, red, blush, leopard and even glitter metallic! 

The Wedge 
The wedge not only looks amazing, but offers the most support. Whether it's a peeptoe or closed wedge, you really can't go wrong. Take a cue from Lauren Conrad and Clemence Poesy, opting to wear a black wedge. 

Get the Look:  My pick this season would have to be Steve Madden's Westii available in black suede, leopard and natural fabric.

The team at Steve Madden selected me as one of the Top 15 Bloggers in Australia and have asked me to take part in their 'Sole Search' blogger competition, where I could become Steve Madden's Official Blogger!  To vote for me all you have to do is head over to the Steve Madden Facebook page and like 'The Lilac Mannequin' post or any post mentioning my blog.  If you would like to leave a comment you are more than welcome.
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