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I have to hand it to Jessica Simpson’s shoe folks. They have done an excellent job of interpreting trends and giving them a great price point. Not too cheap — not your Payless variety shoes, but not too expensive either. Her platforms were a huge hit last year. And now, she has interpreted that cone heel that Marc Jacobs has done such a beautiful job on.

Unfortunately, this isn’t an investment shoe, just compare the quality of workmanship on a pair of Marc Jacobs and on Jessica Simpson’s.

Jessica Simpson ‘Meena’ Pump
Topstitched straps cross over the foot on a platform slingback pump. Approx. heel height: 3 1/2″.
Leather upper/synthetic lining and sole.
By Jessica Simpson; imported.
BP. Shoes. $89 at Nordstrom.

Marc Jacobs Collection
Runway Sandal $550.00
Smooth leather
Wide band over vamp
Wide band crosses vamp and wraps around ankle
Leather lining
Padded grained leather insole
Leather sole
4.5″ multifaceted stacked wooden heel
Made in Italy Available at Eluxury.

So why splurge when you can skimp?

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I finally figured out that I’m pretty basic when it comes to fashion. I love fine details, good quality, impressive fabrics and leathers. But what I don’t like is a bunch of frou frou. You know, bows, frills, excess. To that end, the bulk of my wardrobe is black and white, with a spot of color here and there. So therefore most of my shoes are non other that your basic black. Well, I’ll regress a moment. I do have a few pair of animal print, red patent, pink lacy stiletos, metallic sandals, snakeskin wedges in an odd color. But alas, I’m your basic black girl.

So when I saw InStyle’s feature on Floral footwear, I was prepared to be disgusted. But, I’m pleasantly surprised. I actually think I could stomach a pair of these shoes with a cute little summer frock. Or paired with capris while I’m cruising Santorini. Ok, wake up Tracey.

Here is InStyle’s picks for perfect floral footwear:
Stunning Wedges
THE FIND Fabric-and-leather wedges by Delman
THE PRICE $365
BUY ONLINE delmanshoes.com
WHY YOU WANT IT The flirty floral print is a perfect compliment to a little white dress; a trompe l’oeil stripe down the heel gives the walkable wedge a delicate look.

Sweet Slip-Ons
THE FIND Fabric slingback flats by Report
THE PRICE $45
BUY ONLINE piperlime.com
WHY YOU WANT IT The white-and-bright pattern adds sass to a casual spring look, and you’ll love how the comfy rubber soles cradle your feet

THE FIND Betsey Johnson sandals with bow accent
THE PRICE $160
BUY ONLINE zappos.com
WHY YOU WANT IT The Holly Hobby blue-and-yellow print will remind you of pinafores past; the braided straps and blue bows will set off a sexy pair of stems.

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