nude pumps splurge

Burberry embossed leather peep-toe kitten-heel pumps, S$1,200

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Made with embossed calf leather, this sophisticated pair of Burberry kitten-heel pumps will give you height while being comfortable enough to wear on the daily. Wear with a white shirt and black pencil skirt to channel Meghan Markle’s Rachel Zane in Suits.

 

Photo: Burberry 

Jimmy Choo Romy 100 nude patent leather pointy toe pumps, €495 (S$756.95)

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A hot favourite among celebrities, Jimmy Choo is the brand you should go for if you’re looking to invest in a pair of heels. The highly coveted and iconic Romy is an oft-seen red carpet choice, so you can’t go wrong. Besides the 100mm high heel, the pointed toe of these pumps also helps to elongate your stature. Pair this with a sharp blazer and tailored trousers.

 

Photo: Jimmy Choo

Christian Louboutin simple pump 70mm, S$960

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Another iconic shoe brand is Christian Louboutin, known for its trademark red-bottomed shoes. Another must-have for your shoe collection, a pair of these are definitely worth the splurge. If you’re always complaining about painful toes, you might find the rounded almond toe of this glossy pair to be a more comfortable fit. Finish with a flirty lace midi dress for work.

 

Photo: Christian Louboutin

Manolo Blahnik Hangisi lace nude lace jewel buckle pumps, S$1,890

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The Hangisi from Manolo Blahnik with its signature jewelled buckle was cemented into fashion history by Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City (who can forget when Mr Big proposed with a royal blue satin crystal buckle-embellished Hangisi pump?). Made with champagne-coloured lace, this pair is oh-so-feminine, but you can juxtapose the pretty silhouette with a leather jacket and skinny jeans.

 

Photo: Manolo Blahnik

Alexander Wang Alix mesh and suede slingback pumps, US$628.13 (S$853.42), from Net-a-Porter

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If the plastic shoe trend is too much for you but you love the barely-there peekaboo look, why not slip into this mesh and suede pair from Alexander Wang? The elasticated slingback detail also ensures that the heel doesn’t slip off easily. We reckon that you can wear this with distressed denim and a sequinned t-shirt.

 

Photo: Net-a-Porter

Mashizan Angullia sepia, €450 (S$687.97)

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This pair of cool-toned nude suede pumps — the brainchild of Singapore-born, Paris-based designer Mashizan Masjum — features a gradient glitter fade that is both glamorous and understated. Best paired against matte outfits such as a cotton LBD.

 

Photo: Mashizan

Gianvito Rossi Plexi 85 leather and PVC pumps, US$850 (S$1,154.87), from Net-a-Porter

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A clever use of transparent PVC panelling gives this Gianvito Rossi piece a d’Orsay silhouette. Its neutral toned hue makes it versatile enough to match with both warm and cool toned outfits of your choice. We suggest wearing with a white t-shirt and corduroy pants combo.

 

Photo: Net-a-Porter

Valentino the rockstud leather pumps, US$1,042 (S$1,415.73)

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The Rockstud series is emblematic of Valentino footwear, with pieces being equal parts elegant and edgy. This cool-toned blush leather creation can be complemented with a cool-toned outfit or a silver metallic dress à la 2002 Paris Hilton.

 

Photo: Valentino