Anne Klein New York -Mae- Pump

There’s literally nothing more eye-catching than a red shoe, and a well-designed red pump can make a whole outfit just pop. When I go shoe-shopping, I’ve got to say, I’m attracted to three things: one, any sort of red leather, patent leather, suede or fabric; two, a slingback heel (because I tend to have a little trouble with heels slipping off my feet sometimes), and three: a pointed toe. This Anne Klein New York shoe has all three of my shoe-buying criteria, and a three-inch heel, too. Actually, the minute I saw this beautiful pump, I fell in love with it.

It’s got a shining wine-colored patent leather upper and sole, tonal stitching on the collar and pointed toe, and a slingback heel with silver buckle detail. In short, I’ve been waiting for these shoes all of my life. Okay, maybe not, but it’s definitely something I would snap up. I could see a girl wearing this with a couture jean, or a grey pencil skirt, or heck, even a power business suit. These shoes are of the type that looks great with everything – provided what you’re wearing doesn’t clash with that beautiful deep red.

Even the price is right – considering these are a designer offering, I was surprised to find that they’re only $175.00, but hey, who am I to question the price of a beautiful pair of shoes? If the situation seems good, it likely is. Don’t look a gift designer in the mouth. I found these at Nordstrom.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 1

Here’s another Anne Klein pointed-toed red shoe; this one, however, has a wine-colored fabric upper as opposed to leather. As well, it doesn’t have a buckle, and the toe’s slightly more pointed than the Mae pump. The Makaya2 is another shoe I would wear in an instant – it’s got a three-inch heel and Anne Klein’s signature buckled slingback. Please, ma’am, may I have another? I found these shoes at Zappos.com for $78.95.

Budget Saving Alternative 2

I love it when I find shoes that absolutely make me drool. These J. Renee Phoebe Slingbacks are absolutely beautiful. They’ve got a pointed toe, two tones of red on the upper, and a two-and-three-quarter-inch heel. My favorite has to be the decorative cut-outs on the collar and toe and the strappy slingback that just makes this shoe. These shoes are just delicious. Find them at Endless.com for $39.89.