On Sylvie Mus: Madewell The Milano Heeled Sandal ($148)
New York really does a number on your footwear. Between the subway stairs at Union Square and the delightful-yet-disastrous cobblestones outside some of my favorite restaurants, the scuffs are inevitable. To avoid heartbreak, I'm very open to keeping affordable styles in the mix.
When it comes to reasonably priced footwear, I always start with Mango for highly covetable, gently on-trend takes on classic styles that always get compliments. I have to say that both Zara and H&M are currently really on one with genuine leather styles that are extremely designer coded. As always, Nordstrom is serving up a slew of options from wallet-friendly brands like Jeffrey Campbell and Franco Sarto. From chic burgundy slingbacks and classic Mary Janes to animal-print mules and trendy heeled loafers, these under-$150 shoes are truly punching way above their price tags.
Explain to me that these aren't designer.
The suede obsession continues.
Yes to the square toe, kitten heel, and deep hue.
Never not looking for slingbacks with gold hardware.
If you love that slingback energy but don't trust them not to slip, may I introduce you to your new favorite strap detail that makes them so much more walkable?
Blessed are these precious few weeks of wearing open-toe shoes with turtlenecks.
Madewell's fall footwear continues to be a major topic of conversation.
11/10.
If you didn't know you wanted this color in your wardrobe, now you know.
In my cart.
Under $100 and also available in black.
She's practical.
H&M is just absolutely smashing it.
T-bar shoes are a whole thing.
This almond-toe Jeffrey Campbell style is an editor favorite.
As someone with high arches, I truly appreciate a chic strap that keeps my heels in my shoes (where they belong) when I walk up the subway steps.
If you told me these were Khaite, I'd believe you.
See above.
Just $35?!
Elegant.
The bulbous shape of this heel is everything.
If you're waiting for the animal-print trend to settle down, please make yourself comfortable.
On that note, zebra print would also like a moment.
Extremely into this taupe situation.
She's fancy.
Speaking of velvety textures.
I'm a slingback girl—right through winter.
But if you're not, I understand.
Cornflower blue with burgundy! I promise.
Just an excellent color.
This buckle detail feels luxe.
The tweed jacket of slingbacks! I will not be taking questions.
One more great metal detail.
A classic.
For the minimalist.
Satin shoes are still very much on my radar.
I'll leave you with one more pair of perfect slingbacks.
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