NO5- THE FLATS.

As I am sure you know, a shoe can make or break your look. A heel is of course fantastic, but in the long run your favourite flats will be your best friends. When it comes to buying shoes that are supposed to last always go for real leather. Not only do they get better with age, they also grow more comfortable with every wear. Pleather will simply fall apart and rub your feet. Go for a basic colour; have a look at your clothes and accessories, do you wear more brown or black? In order for your 13 staples to work together you must always have a working colour palette.

The masculine loafers- You do not have to be a tomboy to pull off a masculine shoe, on the contrary. These loafers will do best when used to juxtapose the rest of your outfit, for example teamed up with your favourite dress or silk top. The beauty of this particular shoe is that you could wear it with your bare basics and still look chic.
These shiny leather loafers are from & Other Stories x Lykke Li, £125.

The ballerina pumps- The all-time classic that works both day and night. We all know the pain in heels and back that comes from cheap ballerinas, but it is important to not let that scare you off from wearing this style. If you opt for a more expensive and quality conscious style with a slight heel this style is the comfiest one out there. Prints, embroidery or embellishment will help add some personality to this classic. Works almost all year around if you're not scared of icy feet, but when the snow starts falling it might be time to put them away till spring.
These embroidered ballerinas are from Alexander McQueen, £395.

The androgynous shoe- A shoe that will definitely stand out from the crowd and add character to your look. Looks amazing with a layered look in winter, or a tomboy look in summer. The clumsy look gives the illusion of slimmer legs, but can also shorten their appearance. It is however a quirky piece of footwear that will add punk to any outfit.
This cherry red shoe is from Dr. Martens, £95.

The girly flats- If you want something different and quirky that is very much in touch with your feminine side, the girly flats are what you need. Also referred to as slippers, they come in all shapes and sizes. But you need to decide what look you want to go for; florals, quirky embroidery, embellishments or prints? As long as they are girly!
These super cute kitty flats are from Charlotte Olympia, £495.

xxMJL

Images: http://www.stories.com/gb/Co-Labs/Lykke_Li_Other_Stories/Lykke_Li_Loafers/101517120-7977806.1, http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/454042/Alexander_McQueen/embroidered-leather-ballet-flats, http://www.drmartens.com/uk/Mens-Shoes/Dr-Martens-1461-Shoe/p/11838600, http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/468954/Charlotte_Olympia/cheeky-kitty-embroidered-velvet-slippers