10th Commandment: February 4

Feb 4, 2011

Yesterday, I mentioned that black shoes are not the cure for every fashion ill, but they are perfect for work.  There’s a reason that pointed-toe pumps are a classic.

Elected Official

Kate Spade Licorice Suede Pump (Shopbop, $285)

Hill Staffer

Pointy Toe Pumps (Zara, $99)

Unpaid Intern

Mixx Fiona Black Suede Pumps (Lulu, $36)

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  1. R says:

    OMG I am in LOVE with the last pair! And they are only $36!!! Great find. With the purple sole, do you have to worry about it clashing with what you are wearing?

  2. Ms. T says:

    So, what does a person have to do to get another certain person to go to Zara for her and pick up those in a size 8 and 1/2?

  3. Miss M says:

    Love those Zara pumps!

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