Give your dress a very stylish edge with bright, colorful shoes.
1. Wear bright colors with equally saturated shades.
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Where: Katie Holmes at the Costume Institute's annual gala
Wear: sequined tangerine Armani gown with pointed blue stilettos
Wear: sequined tangerine Armani gown with pointed blue stilettos
2. Peep-toe pumps allow anoother infusion of color.
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Opt for a manicure in a coordinating color. Try ruby toes with yellow shoes, or deep purple polish with red pumps.
3. When in doubt, jazz up a neutral dress with several bright accessories.
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Where: Diane Kruger at the Costume Institute's annual gala
Wear: slinky silver cocktail dress and fuchsia peep-toe Jimmy Choos
Wear: slinky silver cocktail dress and fuchsia peep-toe Jimmy Choos
4. Don't shy away from patterns and textures.
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Florals, fishscales, snakeskins, and animal prints look impossibly expensive.
5. Black and white ensembles look fab with right, pink, or purple shoes.
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Where: Michelle Monaghan at a movie premiere
Wear: sharp black and white outfit with bright purple platforms
Wear: sharp black and white outfit with bright purple platforms
6. Muted colors are any easy way to incorporate such an edgy trend.
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A pointy stiletto is timeless. Wear them with your formal frock, then dress them down with jeans.
7. Choose your favorite color in a patterned frock and run with it.
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Where: Lily Allen at Elle magazine's annual Style Awards
Wear: floral Prada dress and blue flower stem-heeled pumps
Wear: floral Prada dress and blue flower stem-heeled pumps
8. Raspberry is a sophisticated alternative to Barbie pink.
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The revealing V-cut makes these simple pumps look modern and fresh.
9. Look for unexpected color combos like blue with pink or yellow with purple.
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Where: Kate Bosworth at a movie premiere
Wear: bright pink pocket Preen frock and satin blue heels
Wear: bright pink pocket Preen frock and satin blue heels
10. Shiny patent leather adds an extra dose of hollywood glamour.
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