Wish List: Silver Linings Shoebook...or something

From Top to Bottom: Joe's Jeans Dakota (very 3.1 Phillip Lim, non?), Jeffrey Campbell Townsend, Bass Ely 3, Loeffler Randall Joanna (absolutely perfect)

Metallic footwear is not a feat of fashion (<--pun totally intended) that everyone can pull off (without looking crazy, that is). But that doesn't mean one should shy away from such a challenge. In fact, it means you should probably endeavor to tackle a gilded shoe as your next fashion to-do.

Next to leopard print shoes in all shapes and sizes, silver kicks are one of my greatest shoe-loves; I've got a few different pairs stashed in my closet, but my most recent craving for the flavor has come in the form of silver oxfords and brogues. This is all thanks to Loeffler Randall's Joanna Oxford that came on the scene last Fall, looking sexy as all get-out with a sleek oxford silhouette in a perfect silver patent finish. (Is it no wonder why they sparked an obsession that spanned the seasons?) Take your cue from the Joanna: As you explore the resplendent realm of sterling footwear, remember to stick to simple, classic-feeling forms—like pointed-toe pumps, low-top sneakers, and menswear-chic brogues—without too much (if any) ornamentation. The shoe itself will be your built-in bling.