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Wedding Shoes for Bold and Brazen Brides
For brides that are more downtown divas than Cinderella princesses, one way to spice up traditional wedding day attire is with a bold and brazen shoe. For fashion-forward women, fortunately, there are a plethora of funky, affordable options available in a wide variety of styles.
Peep and Closed Toe Shoes
If your wedding dress calls for a closed or peep toe shoe you can get creative with platform, beaded, glitter or crystal embellished styles. For women who crave both height and sparkles, the Gala platform sling back is the shoe for you. This glittery peep toe has a 3 ¼ inch heel and sweet price of under $50. The Gala is available in silver or gold multi-color glitter.
For the bride wanting to add a bold splash to a more formal dress, the Harlow is another peep toe heel with flatback crystals embellishing the front of the show. Add sexy, low sides and a 3 5/8 inch heel to this satin beauty and it is the perfect mix of bold style and elegance. The Harlow comes in ivory or white and clocks in at under $45.
If you're the type of gal that likes to add a little sweet to your sexy, the Lolita ankle strap peep toe d'Orsay heel is the shoe for you. This satin gem is as brazen as a school girl with a daring little ruffle on the back of the shoe and cut out sides for a peek at the arch of the foot. The heel measures 3.5 inches. The Lolita is available in black or ivory for less than $50.
Brides who want to add a pop of color to their style have a pretty floral option in the aptly named Bloom peep toe d'Orsay high heel pump. This bright, fun shoe comes in white with either a pink or blue blossom pattern. The 3 ¾ inch heel also has a rosette adorning the toe and cut out sides that reveal the arch of your foot.
Sandals
Brides who want a more open shoe have a ton of fun, strappy sandal choices to choose from. From platforms and rhinestones, to straps and laces, these sandals are just as perfect for the ceremony and the reception as they are for a nightclub on your honeymoon.
For the funky diva channeling her inner gladiator, the Uptown T-strap would leave a Roman goddess speechless. These silver metallic beauties have a rhinestone T-strap that buckles at both the ankle and the lower calf. But while the heel clocks in at a whopping 4 inches, the price checks in at under $70.
If you're the girl who prides herself on being different, the Atlantis Sizzle sandal is unlike any bridal shoe you have ever seen. Rhinestones flow from the ankle strap to the toe strap for an elegant cascading effect. The heel is 3 inches and the price is less than $80 for this very rich looking shoe.
For a "Sex in the City" take on bridal couture, the Cyndi is the perfect shoe for women with a fashion forwards sense of style. These sandals lace up from the mid-foot to the ankle like a cut-out open toed granny boot. With a 3 ½ inch heel and lace uppers, these kicks are bold, brazen and as non-traditional as a bridal shoe can get. Even more untraditional is the under $70 price tag on a shoe that is so unique. The Cyndi is available in black or ivory.
Brides looking to make a statement with both style and a very high heel should check out the San Juan sandal. With a towering 4 inch heel and 1 inch platform, this T-strap sandal towers above the rest. The center strap is embellished with rhinestones and is woven in a braid-like style. The San Juan is available in silver or gold metallic. The San Juan checks in at under $50.
A final option on sandals is one tailored to the girl who shuns the formality of most weddings. Perfect for a beach ceremony or to give tired tootsies a break mid-reception, fancy flip-flops can be a bold choice and a bride's best friend. The Tanya is a jelly version featuring decorative stones and a 1 inch heel. It comes in clear or smoke color. The Sparkle is a white or ivory rhinestone embellished flip flop with a 2 inch platform. Both of these styles cost less than $30.
No matter what your bridal style, shoes are a fun way to add a little personality to the traditional wedding whites. Whether you choose platforms or glitter, peep toes or sling backs, why not pick a pair that reflects a bit of what you are about. It's your day to be bold and brazen so pick the shoes that bring out your inner diva and put your best foot forward.
About the Author
Tyrell Vincent is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and specific products such as wedding veils and other wedding shoes
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