When I
unveiled these studded Prada booties—the second item in the Bluefly / StyleList
America’s Most Stylish blogger contest—my first thought was how gorgeous they
were. My second thought was that I might be a little afraid to actually wear
them! They are, after all, my first pair of designer shoes. A few steps with
these beauties on and any hesitation disappeared. I couldn’t wait to show them
off with the perfect outfit!
Although
they’re studded, they struck me as more whimsical than edgy. The small, sparkly
embellishment covering the rich grey suede recalls a star-filled sky. To play
up this mood, I paired them with a delightfully playful piece: a tiered ruffle
dress in cotton candy pink. To bring the look back to earth (and to make it
more appropriate for the cool fall day), I layered a simple short-sleeved
sweater over the dress. So as not to take the spotlight away from the shoes, I
kept accessories simple but charming. A polka dot scarf tied into a big floppy
bow serves as a belt. The bowler hat makes use of the once forbidden but now
favorite color combination of red and pink. A pair of scrunched-up socks completes
this girly but chic look.
