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Samantha Liebman — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:33:00 GMT

Just because you have to wear a suit or more conservative business attire for work doesn’t mean your inner fashionista can’t shine through. And one way to give an outfit a bit of a kick is to wear a great pair of shoes. I know I feel better when I’m wearing a fun, quirky pair that completes my outfit, even if no one actually sees them (and they often don’t since I’m on TV).

Especially when the weather is cold, instead of wearing a plain, black pump or knee-high boot—although kitten heels are looking good these days for both style and comfort—wear a bootie, an ankle boot. These Giuseppe Zanotti “Cindy” ankle boots in suede or leather can go with either a skirt suit or separates, a flowing mid-length or pencil skirt to the knee. Even better is the price: I found these at Loehmann’s Chelsea (New York City) reduced to $284.98.

If it’s too cold to bare so much leg, a taller bootie with cropped tapered pants can still look professional. At $139, the Rosegold’s are perfection.

Some of us don’t have the luxury of sitting at a desk all day—we have to stand or even run through airports to make a shuttle flight to a meeting—but we can be comfortable and still look great. A thick (not chunky) heel with a platform looks sexy while helping to reduce the burden of a steep incline. And Loehmann’s Chelsea delivered again with a great pair from Mark and James (as in Badgley Mischka) in patent leather for $169.99.

Of course, this time of year you cannot go without stockings. Before you make your way to the checkout counter, check out the pattern or textured stocking, but nothing too over the top; we’re still going to work after all. Stockings can be the final touch that makes all the difference.

by Samantha Liebman
@Bloggains

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