Holiday Style Hacks: Pumps With Pizazz

By Emily Davidson Nemoy  |  December 19, 2016 | 9:30am
Style Lists Holiday Style Hacks

Be a shoe-in this season with festive footwear that will add kick to any celebration. Buy posh pumps to go with a fresh frock or sparkly slippers to make an old number shine. You’ll look well-heeled in these picks that are $150 or under.

1. Mistletoe Magic

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Cast a spell in shoes that are equal parts sexy and merry. Tasseled, ruby-red pumps are a no-brainer for friendly soirées and nights out on the town, not to mention Valentine’s Day.

2. Snow Much Fun

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Who says you have to be uncomfortable? Be playful and party-ready in metallic high tops from Converse.

3. Smells Like Holiday Spirit

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Skip the pumps and go for lace-up platform oxfords instead. Grunge is back, and fancy footwear is overrated.

4. Yuletide Cheer

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A gold glitter heel and a bow-tie ankle strap—what can’t these pumps do? Look evening-ready in an instant in Betsey Johnson’s über-femme shoes.

5. Deck the Halls

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Pair these easy-to-love oxfords with a cheerful red dress or a pair of well-tailored slacks. Worn right, animal prints can work as a neutral, making party outfits pop.

6. Blue Christmas

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Fight the wintertime blues in gorgeous, block-heeled ankle boots from Steve Madden. These blue velvet stunners will add a dose of merriment to all your holiday fêtes.

7. Silver and GOLD

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Gold fringed loafers are the perfect solution for day-to-night style. Update your wardrobe with a glitzy, modern classic that shines.

8. Naughty-Meets-Nice

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Show no mercy in killer heels that won’t soon be forgotten. These pumps vamp up an LBD or any other ensemble in need of panache.

9. Be Merry!

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Let party-goers know you take celebration seriously. No shoe screams Christmas more than this green, plaid pump, adorned with gleaming crystals.

10. Soiree Standout

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Shine brighter than a disco ball in 70s-inspired pumps in geometric silver. Dance the night away in spotlight-stealing kicks.

Emily Davidson Nemoy is a freelance writer based in Nashville, Tenn. When she’s not at her computer or on her yoga mat, she can be found at live music venues happily spending her excess cash on concert tickets.

 
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