A sky high stiletto with a platform is great- for looking at. We all need a little shoe candy now and then. But your feet will thank you for leaving those platform stilettos on the shelf and opting for something with more of a comfort and style balance. You know we’re all about fashion and comfort, so we won’t be recommending anything you’ll feel less than fabulous in. We just want your feet to feel as fabulous as the rest of you.

It can take a little research to find this balance of style and comfort. It’s probably not a lunch time shopping trip. But with our help you’ll have a good head start to filling your closet with shoes you can actually wear AND love.

First stop, Aerosoles for some adorable peep toe wedges. From the office to girls night out, these babies could quickly become a go-to black shoe. We also peeked in at the sandals and were pleasantly surprised by the selection of flat fashion sandals.  These studded t-straps were our favorite for the weekend. Just look at that padded foot bed. Some marathon shopping could occur in these.

Our next stop is Naturalizer where they carry some really cute Naya platform wedges. These will look great with skirts and ankle length capris all summer long. Then to give you a jump start on fall we had to share these peep toe booties with cushioned insole and rubber outsole to maximize comfort. Yummy!!

Now that Nike is selling off their Cole Haan division you may want to splurge on a pair of pumps with Nike Air technology before it is no longer available. We’d recommend a classic black pump and then something with a little more sass.

Now that is how you pack comfort and style into one fabulous shoe!

For more fabulous style tips, check out Natalie’s bestselling book, Frumpy to Fabulous: Flaunting It. Your Ultimate Guide to Effortless Style. It is available in Paperback, Kindle and Abridged Ebook Format.