Reader Question: Gaga For Neon

I'm in love with a pair of neon yellow heels. Does that make me weird? Is that okay??!

That definitely does NOT make you weird, but actually makes you extra fabulous.  Neon is definitely the color theme for this spring and summer.  Adding a bright pop of neon color is a super fun way to spice up your wardrobe and brightening up your day.  I know I'm in love with some neon!  How about you?

Juicy Couture, $278

i.cco, $12 @

Kelsi Dagger, $109.95 @

Reed Krakoff, $590 @

Rare, was $63.63, sale $25.45 @

Zara, $35.90

TopShop, $92

Joia, $12 @

Brian Atwood, $595 @ *

ASOS, $13.63-27.27 @

Deborah Lippmann, $45

@ Available in more colors
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Reader Question: Comfy (& Cute!) Flats

I finally understand what you've been saying about flats.  I wore flats to drop off my son at daycare and they tore up my feet, which never happens to me in heels.  But I didn't want to carry my son to daycare in heels. Post on flats for the working mom? 

Oh have I been there. Well, not that exact scenario, but the whole flats rip up your feet part.  The problem is, I don't have a magic flat that will work for every single person.  Everyone's feet are different and shoes hit each person differently, so while I LOVE my Tory Burch reva flats, other people find them to rub wrong. And I know people who love Sofft flats, but they make me blister terribly.  The only thing you can do is trial and error. I know, it sucks.  But to narrow down your trial options, I've gathered a list of the brands and designers known for being the best when it comes to comfort and wearability.  

Cole Haan with Nike Air technology, $158 @

Wears like a sneaker!

Sofft, $95

The name says it all

Me Too, $88.95 @

Well priced

Sam Edelman, $109.95 @

A brand that has worked for me

Sperry Top-Sider, $108 @

These have a great tread on the bottom so you aren't walking flat on the ground

TOMS, $73.95 @

TOMS now have a ballet flat!!! So the comfort of the original, but none of the grotesque shape

Tory Burch, $195 @

My personal favorite

Sperry Top-Sider, $89.95

A classic style

@Available in more colors

Help Needed!

I was invited by Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago to attend a private media event Thursday morning for the unveiling of their new shoe department and to meet shoe god Brian Atwood. Then that evening I'm also invited to their big Fashion's Night Out event. Which leads to the most important question of the week: WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR????????

I so far have picked out my foot attire. Since they are the most recently purchased and this season, I'm going with the Valentinos.
But what to wear on top???! I just picked up some adorable black skinny pants from Club Monaco (darn them and their lack of online shopping, so I can't post a pic), which I think would be cute with the heels. *GASP* I know, I'm contemplating wearing pants. What has become of me?

I need your help coming up with possible outfits. Mr. EWP has somehow agreed that I need a new outfit to meet Brian Atwood (I'm not sure what he was smoking at the time, but it'd be nice if he continued to do so). Since this event is in just two days, I don't have time to deal with online purchases and must work with what I can get to around my 'hood. So come up with options that I can pick up at: Scoop, Intermix, Nanette Lepore, Club Monaco, Cynthia Rowley, Marc Jacobs, or any of the many cute boutiques in Bucktown. HELP! HELP!

Please post links to actual pieces or ideas for the outfit in the comments or send me an email.

Possible prize for any suggestions I end up using.

Thanks!
xoxo,
EWP

Reader Question: Formal Wedding

I have a formal wedding in Spain this year and I need a formal dress to wear - these Spaniards get really dressed up and I need a full length gown. Please help!

Formal, black tie, white tie, ball attire - gowns are what you need. Trouble is, for some reason, gowns can look super old lady or super bridesmaidy. Lucky for you, I've culled the internets to find some options just for you. Check them out below!

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent, was $396, sale $198

Tibi, was $886, sale $620.20

Robert Rodriguez, $895

Catherine Malandrino, $795

Alice + Olivia, $495

David Meister, $578

Tadashi Shoji, $818 *

Kara Janx, $420 @

Max and Cleo "Anika" gown. Yup, that's really its name. $158*

Nicole Miller, $510 - I'm really digging formal printed gowns

Aidan Mattox, $375*

David Meister, $425

BCBGMAXAZRIA, $498

Tadashi Shoji, $808 @

Aqua, $248

JS Collections, $198 *

Aidan Mattox, was $338, sale $149.90

JS Collections, $198

@ Available in more colors

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Reader Question: Silver Strappy Heels

I need some silver strappy heels for a wedding I'm in. But I don't want to spend a fortune. Please help!

We continue our wedding season posts with something many of you might need help with - bridesmaid shoes. You may not be able to pick out your dress, but at least you can pick out your own shoes. So better make them as hot as possible :)

Here are a variety of strappy silver heel options I've culled from the interwebs, all $175 or less. I've even thrown in some lower heel options, taking into consideration you'll be on your feet for a very long day and night. I'm nice like that.

Via Spiga, was $119.90, sale $99.90

Pierre Dumas, was $50, sale $24.99

Nine West, $49

Nina, $79

Naturalizer, $64.95

Magdesians, was $119.95, sale $59.90

Ivanka Trump, $149.95

Glint, $89.95

Glint, $129.95

Badgley Mischka, $175*

Dolce Vita, $169.95

Calvin Klein, $98.95*

Badgley Mischka, $175

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