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Five shoes all women should own - the gospel according to Rachel Zoe

rachel-zoe.jpgStylist Rachel Zoe is best known for dressing Nicole Ritchie, Lindsay Lohan and a bunch of other Hollywood clones, but she's also been giving some shoe styling advice over at Piperlime, listing the five shoes she says every woman can own. It's fairly basic advice, but let's just see how many of you have each of these shoes. Rachel says we all need:

1. A timeless patent
Well, patent is big news this season, but it is a look that never goes completely out of style. Zoe's advice is to buy black, but if you want to be on-trend, navy blue is this winter's colour, and will bring your patents up to date.

Read the rest of the list after the jump...

2. A simple riding boot
I don't think I can totally agree with her here, because I don't think this style necessarily suits all shapes. Some legs (like my own) just need that little bit of lift you get from a heel, even if it's just a low one. A simple leather boot, though, is always a good idea, whatever heel height you choose to go for.

3. A stunning red shoe
I couldn't agree more. Red shoes add drama and a pop of colour to an outfit, and they go with more than you think, working well with black, navy, cream, gold, tan and even green.

4. A fabulous flat
Another thumbs up from me. Woman cannot live on heels alone, after all, and for those occasions where you're going to be doing a lot of walking, or just fancy a change, a great pair of flats is absolutely essential. I like metallics for my flats, because they go with most colours and are a bit more glam than matt colours.

5. A wild animal print
The only part of the list that I think could cause a bit of controversy! I love my animal print peep toes, and think they're a great way to dress up a basic jeans-and-vest outfit, but they're not to everyone's taste, and if I could only pick five pairs of shoes to last the rest of my life, I think I'd substitute animal print for a great pair of sparkly, strappy sandals for evening wear.

Which styles would make it into your top 5?

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Wild animal print? Wha?? I think that is way off mark because it's just too easy to get wrong and look cheap and tacky. I'd substitute that for a pair of simple mary janes.

Posted by: Naomi | October 18, 2007 3:25 PM

I happen to own a couple dozen pairs of animal print high heels, and they do NOT look tacky, provided you never wear pants and dress elegant and simple enough to showcase them. Basic black wardrobe and a matching handbag actually looks incredibly chic, and I don't just say that because it's my own look haha.

Posted by: Jourdain | October 19, 2007 8:11 AM

I agree with most of it - but I think the 'riding boot' can be substituted for 'classic boot' - like you said Amber, it's great if you can find one pair of great boots that suits your figure and height and style.

Also I'm not sure about the animal print and I agree COMPLETELY with Naomi that it's too easy to get wrong and substituting with with a pair of mary janes is a good idea (Manolos of course!)

Posted by: sha | October 20, 2007 5:12 PM

Thanks for the great tips. It is not until now that I am doing some intelligent shopping I call it. In the past I have wasted so much money on shoes. I am considering all of these shoes, a good combination. Even the animal print, I think is not a bad idea. I seen a friend in a pair and that were absolutly fabulous....she did not look tacky at all. I guess it depends on what else you are wearing. Thank you so much!

Posted by: Robin Randler | November 8, 2007 1:56 PM

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