SPRING/SUMMER

She’ll be walking on sunshine in juicy shades of yellow and orange. Just as in this look from Emilio Pucci, the duo of hues brings a bracing shot of color to any outfit.  Creator and principal of merchandisingHUB.com, Sharon Leichem offers her advice when displaying footwear that’s so bright your customers will need shades. “Purchase a bunch of artificial sunflowers in bright yellow,” she suggests. “Use only the blooms to fill a shallow acrylic box, and then place the yellow or orange shoes on top. Yellow makes a wonderful backdrop for orange colored items but, if you want to stay in the orange color family, find artificial zinnias in oranges and reds to show off orange shoes.”

Bella by Medici
Price:
Retails for $158

Though it may appear to be a simple pump, Bella is anything but. The textured upper is reminiscent of orange skin, and a sly peep toe adds sex appeal. The piece de resistance, however, is the surreal architectural heel.

Mansa by Jill Stuart
Price:
Retails for $215

She’ll get into the groove with this bright platform. The peep toe allows feet to breathe, but the combination slingback and crisscross ankle strap is simply delicious.

Mondrian by Velvet Angels
Price:
Retails for $295

Unleash her femme fatal with this caged silhouette. She can show as much skin as she dares with the zipper and show off her edgy attitude with the grenade charm. A curved platform and peep toe finish the look.

Winona by Hobo International
Price:
Retails for $248

Hobo International offers citrus to-go with its pair of Winona handbags. Detailed stitching on patent leather makes these bags ready for summer, whether they’re headed to the beach or a picnic.

Sonia by LaDuca
Price:
Retails for ($405)

She’ll have sunshine on a cloudy day in Sonia. A classic style with a few modern tweaks, this yellow pump features a tapered heel and sweetheart-shaped vamp. The rhinestone buckle on the ankle strap provides a hint of sparkle.

Kim by XOXO
Price:
Retails for $59

She can lead the parade down the Yellow Brick Road in this platform sandal from XOXO. A chunky heel offsets the platform, while buckles on the upper and ankle strap add flair.

Xcel by Max Studio
Price:
Retails for $160

Max Studio is adding another dimension to strappy with this complex and layered design. Whether she’s gearing up for a night on the town or a business lunch, she’ll be effortlessly appropriate wearing this versatile silhouette. An oversized buckle and stacked heel complete the look.

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