Peeping shoes?

hi there, she says sheepishly.  I know. I know.  It's been too long, but never fear, the pictures are piling up and I have to spread the love.  

Just to allay any rumors, no, I wasn't in fashion rehab for my atrocious workout gear.  It's been a rough time for me and workout clothes, but we are "working" things out.  ...in other words they are ugly, but I refuse to buy new until I see some damn-tastic results.  

So, let's deal with our latest victim over to the right.  (Sigh) Ok, let's be clear, loooving the peep toes, but do we have to go sooo granny with the look?  I think not.  Also, in general, loooove mary janes, but with the peep toe, chunky heel and platform deal it's just way too much look for one pair of shoes.

Now, I love shoes, to the detriment of my feet some days, but let's put some boundaries on this love.  It is great to get some fun trendy shoes, but maybe one trend showcased per pair.  Dare we?  

I was going to go ahead and publish, but let's talk about when to wear black shoes.  If you notice her dress has a lot of browns and tans in it.  Hello, perfect opportunity to wear brown shoes.  Is that a little too obvious?  Well, it is after Memorial Day (for any of us going old school), so she could also go with a beige/ecru color, or some of my favorites are the metallics--particularly the coppers and bronzes.  Ooohh, purrr.  The black just makes it look a little too functional.  Maybe institutional?  Isn't that the look we're all trying to achieve--institutional?  Ouch.  Hope not.  

xxoo, Red