It's one of those days when I feel like the universe is messing with me. I recently did a ruthless cull of my fall and winter footwear, settling on a chic capsule of just five perfect pairs (and a search for just one more) that truly are all I need. Now, the trouble with telling the world about this is that I've backed myself into a corner where I really can't make any sneaky additional shoe purchases—which was the whole point, to be fair.
And now, just when I thought I was in the clear after commendably making it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday without so much as *harmlessly* popping a pair of shoes in my cart, Nordstrom decided to go ahead and have another massive surprise sale, seemingly in an attempt to ruin me. In lieu of shopping for myself, I've thrived in curating the tip-top pairs for you out of everything that's on sale: chic flats, black boots, Mary Janes, modern heels that feel special (but aren't doing too much). For the record, all of these would slip very nicely into my capsule wardrobe, which is exactly what will be happening as soon as a spot opens up.
You'll want to go a half-size up, but then you'll be wearing these every day.
The color is amazing, and the shape of the heel looks so expensive.
The boot version of Sam Edelman's jazzy flats, all grown up and ready for winter.
Further proof that low kitten heels are where we're at right now.
Finally, the moment when being a massive New York Times crossword nerd finally pays off! That's how I know the end of a lace is called an aglet, and these gold aglets are the story here.
Buttery flat slingbacks to wear all the way through next spring and beyond.
These leather sandals look designer, and you'll be thrilled to already own them come summer.
This article was originally published on Who What Wear.
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A self-described "serial collaborator," Natalie Cantell is the executive director of Marie Claire and Who What Wear's Brand Studio. New Zealand–born and New York–based, Natalie began her career as a model, then as a stylist and fashion writer contributing to the likes of RUSSH and Vogue Australia just as street style took over the sartorial world. Her personal style has been covered and coveted by every major international fashion publication, which she credits with driving more than a decade of collaborations with top global brands and retailers both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. When she's not creating beautiful imagery and storytelling, you'll find her working her way through New York's endless restaurants, dragging her friends to Pilates, or practicing her (very average) French on her dog, Ruby.
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