10th Commandment: December 26

Dec 26, 2013

New Year’s Eve is a perfect reason for a pair of new shoes.  Perhaps, some sparkly ones.

Elected Official

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Jimmy Choo Anais Glitter Sandal ($1,095)

Hill Staffer

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Ann Taylor Strappy Crystal Sandals ($198 + 40%-off)

Paid Intern

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Benjamin Walk Sandal ($58)

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  1. ~M says:

    I got a super cute pair of sparkly slingbacks recently. They slap my feet with every step I take; it sounds awful. Any recommendations?

  2. AG says:

    I have wide feet and thin strappy heels are super unflattering (though I actually think they’re unflattering on a lot of women who wear them, but that’s another story). Those Jimmy Choos are the best of all worlds, strappy and dainty but provide enough coverage that my feet aren’t all out there flapping about. Now if only they fit into my budget… 🙁

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