12 Best Kicks for Chicks

by Hadrian Miguel, Life & Style Director

Has your wardrobe got the Winter blues? Well, some high kicks are in order, so step out with some spark just in time for the New Year.

For everyday eleganza or perfect party glitz, we have a stunning selection of must-have, go-to shoes. Whether you don these dazzlers to dress up casual jeans and a tee or pair them with a cocktail dress, our list of the sexiest shoes will keep your look fierce & festive or impeccably chic.

1- Brian Atwood Maniac Metallic Pump

Move over, silver—bronze pushes other metallics aside as the new neutral for 2012. Just like your favorite heirloom jewelry, this antiqued edition of the best-selling Brian Atwood Maniac pump casts a warm glow that works with many colors. A hidden platform gives you an extra boost of height and confidence.

Crackled metallic leather and tonal topstitching highlight fine construction.
1- 1/4″ platform, 5- 1/2″ covered heel feels like 4- 1/4″ Made in Italy.

2- Ruthie Davis Horizon Strappy Sandals

Make a bold statement and buckle in with this Ruthie Davis shiny strappy sandal pump. Adorned with bolts on a turquoise blue heel, you are sure to kick other stappy sandals aside and turn heads.

Available in Black Patent with shining patent leather straps lash across a towering platform: leather upper, leather lining, leather sole, and side buckle closure, or in Black with Gunmetal, and Rose Gold.

5 1/2″ heel, 1 1/4″ platform. Made in Italy.

3- GUESS Billow Slingback Pump

Fun-loving and sassy, these color-blocked, peep-toe slingbacks make a flirty addition to dressed-up looks.

Try them with a party dress for your next soiree and let the compliments roll in.

Pink patent leather with pink glitter color is suede with shiny leather and glitter contrasts with gold accent and heel.

5” stiletto heel and 1 ½” platform. Made in Italy.

4- TopShop Parallel Tiered Wedges

The innovative shape of wedge will add a dash of excitement to any ensemble with TopShop’s premium metallic gold stack tiered platform with skinny straps and tubular front.

Make sure it has plenty of room to shine and get seen by wearing it with short dresses, skirts, and shorts. Metallic tiered wedge heel with platform. 5″ heel height, 100% Leather. Available in black and magenta suede.

5- Diego Dolcini Fanned Zip-Back Sandal

A scene stealer that requires being shown with something short and sexy. Not just a shoe—an object of desire, a work of art. This Diego Dolcini satin showcases fan-pleated chiffon, articulated with two-tone elegance and discerning crystal embellishments. You’ll make a very bold statement with a mishmash of luxury, texture, and wicked style.

Fan-pleated, arced chiffon vamp with Swarovski® crystals sewn on sides, and crisscross satin straps over open toe.
4 1/3″ metal heel. Made in Italy.

6- Jessica Simpson Evannan Colorblock Heel

Use hues to make news and stay chic for seasons in this jewel toned, color blocked high heel featuring sexy cut-outs, double platform elevation, peep toe and back zip.

4-3/4″ heel,  1- 1/8″ platform. Avaliable in Blue, and Pink. Made with Suede/Patent Leather.

  7- Sam Edelman Scarlett Pump

Pump up the glam and give your party dress some punk power with spikes and studs as you dance and dine the night away.

Coming or going, this Sam Edelman pumps make an impression with an alluring peep toe conceals the slight platform of a sassy t-strap pump set on a super-slim, metallic stiletto heel. Stud details at heel cap and 5″ heel, it’s best in Egyptian Gold or Pewter

8- Bebe Fleur Strappy Platform Sandal

You’re pretty in pink and black and have a life outside work. Take it out for dinner and drinks—you’ll find it makes your favorite jeans even more playful.

Take your resort-chic look up a notch with this Bebe platform sandal, featuring strappy design, glossy cone heel, and soft chiffon flowers down front. Zipper at back. 5.5″ heel with 1.5″ platform.

9- Nicholas Kirkwood Suede & Metallic Loafer Pump

Not one for kitten heels? Rock the season’s requisite lady-chic look your own way.

This Nicholas Kirkwood pump exuberantly reinvents the loafer with metallic sheen and a towering heel.

Metallic leather-trimmed suede loafer-pump features dangling tassels and kiltie over peep-toe.

5 1/4″ covered heel with 1″ set-under platform lowers pitch to 4 1/4″. Made in Italy.

10- H by Halston Annice Pump

A statement platform that lifts you up to glimmering heights and let’s your elegance illuminate in this alluring pump.

Feminine with a modern take on the classic Mary Jane that will transition into night with ease.

Available in black featuring an allover glitter design with lace overlay, strap closure, and pointed toe.

Made with 5-3/4″ stiletto heel and 2 1/4″ platform.

11- Caparros Xanto Evening Shooties

Not-so-secret admirers. The Xanto shooties by Caparros is one part pump, one part sheer, and one part bootie.

It will turn heads with their sparkling mesh, peep toe and lace-up detail.

Adding glitter and glamour, this peep-toe evening shooties with 2-eyelet lace-up detail at back comes in Black Sparkle. With 1/4″ covered platform, 4″ covered heel.

Chameleon in Red, Crusader in Black

12- Nine West Polka Dot Chameleon / Crusader

Nothing boring about this basic polka dot Peep toe pump. It’s a heavenly match for a retro-inspired circle skirt and mohair sweater, or complete the look by pairing with different prints and patterns like with bright florals for a more avant-garde effect.

Crusader in Black with bow and buckle detail. With 5″ heel and 1″ platform. Chameleon Polka dot platform sling back sandal with bow and adjustable buckle closure. Cork platform detailing. Available in red or blue with 5.5″ heel and 1.5″ platform.

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