As someone who primarily owns a lot of black cocktail dresses and feels dedicated (right now) to utilizing what already lives in my closet instead of buying a new dress, maybe dress daydreaming should not be my focus today. Maybe my focus should really be on investing in smart accessories, like a really well-made pair of black heels and a variety of shoe clips. Shoe clips, eh?

Keep in mind I have never owned shoe clips and never once before thought of buying them. To be honest, the idea of these clips seemed a little tacky. But in thinking of not-so-tacky ways to save money I had to believe there were some good eggs out there as shoe clips suddenly seemed like the smartest, go-to solution for my many affairs and events this wedding season. 

So where did I find affordable, stylish, well-produced and versatile shoe clips? An online shop called Absolutely Audrey. As this designer is in love with all-things that represent the style of Audrey Hepburn I therefore spent quite some time checking out her vintage, and vintage-inspired shoe clips. I adore Audrey Hepburn.

The price range seems to be between $15 and $30 per pair. Totally reasonable. In my opinion the materials look well-manufactured and long-lasting and the styles are classic, elegant and fun which translates to wearable for both a black-tie affair, and a Miami Bachelorette party. Why not buy two pairs and have three different looks for my theoretical hot black heels.  

So happy SWS Fashion Friday.  I would love to know what you think of these shoe clips so post a comment below. And if you yourself have used shoe clips to accessorize, are there other brands you recommend? Post away. I hope this helps you work with what you already got!

Best Wishes,

Elle

Audrey Pearl Shoe Clips ($24.99)

Calista Shoe Clips - Red ($14.99)

Annette Shoe Clips ($24.99)

Ilyana Shoe Clips - Black ($24.99)

Paris Shoe Clips - Red ($24.99)

Laura Shoe Clips -Black ($24.99)

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Monica Murphy and Becca Brown, the creators of the SoleMates High Heeler™, share with us how to help save your heels (and your cash) this wedding season. What a great way to keep your party shoes looking great (and in one piece)!

The SoleMates Wedding Guest Survival Tip:

Uncertain economy got you down? Feeling like the retail value of your closet is worth more than your 401K? Wishing the bride and groom would cancel the destination wedding or simply add, “Your presence is your present?” Unfortunately, it seems as though your friends’ weddings are recession proof.

You can be too! Introducing the SoleMates High Heeler™, the discreet, reusable, high heel accessory that extends the life of your shoes. Attach the High Heeler™ to your favorite wedding shoes and voila - you can walk on grass, cobblestones, decks, bricks, you name it! Heck, you might even be able to walk on water…check the fine print.

How on earth do these magical gems work?

The SoleMates High Heeler™ increases the surface area on the bottom on your heels. This reduces pressure and prevents the heels from falling victim to that nasty law….of gravity. Sounds like the word of scientists, doesn’t it? Amazingly the minds behind this product were none other than two women just like you.

“We were tired of ruining our heels on city streets and at outdoor parties,” said co-founder Becca Brown, “when we realized there wasn’t a solution, we decided to create it ourselves.”

Monica Murphy and Becca Brown are all too familiar with the hazards of wearing high heels and decided to take the necessary ‘steps’ to eradicate heel damage and discomfort and invented the SoleMates High Heeler™. Classmates in Business School and colleagues at Goldman Sachs, Monica and Becca created the sole-ution to wearing heels on unsupportive surfaces. Click here to learn more.

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