Welcome to the inaugural post of the official 88andahalf.com blog, “Will Work for Shoes!” Thanks for following 88andahalf.com and your support is appreciated. On this blog I encourage you to share your experiences, stories and random thoughts all about shoes! How can you not love that?

Since this is our first post, allow me to introduce myself. I’m Reese…a woman who has always had a love affair with shoes. I believe a fabulous shoe can take your outfit and your confidence to the next level! So, join me and let’s get down to it!

So, we’re just coming off of a busy wedding season. It always seems as though the summer months are bursting with weddings and I’m noticing a trend in wedding fashion. Women are taking the opportunity to express themselves in a fun way on their wedding day by breaking from the traditional all-white attire and adding colorful shoes.

Do you remember the scene in the “Sex and the City” movie where Carrie finally marries Mr. Big in a fab white suit and those gorgeous royal blue Manolo Blahniks?! I’ve noticed a few brides in traditional white gowns with richly colored shoes, like reds and pinks. Myself, I love it! It’s like an added surprise that reflects a fearless personality. But some of my girls have told me it takes away from the elegance of the occasion.

So folks, I ask you, would you punch up your special day with a brightly-colored shoe? Do you think it’s odd or is too much a fashion risk? Traditional vs. self-expression? What do you think…tell me all about it.

XOXO,

Reese