There is no question that the shoe of the fall season has been the Chanel two-tone slingback pump.  It has graced just about every stylish woman’s foot during fashion month.  The classic styling and neutral beige and black colors of this shoe work just as well dressed up as it does dressed down.  My favorite way to wear them is with denim; the more boyfriend-ish, or ripped hem, the better.  The clean Parisian style mixed with a little street attitude creates the perfect yin and yang.

Photo 1 via Luella and June; All other photos via Pinterest

If I had to choose one shoe to buy this spring, it would have to be a Brothers Vellies sandal.  This line is amazing from start to finish.

Created by Aurora James and launched in 2013, after being inspired by her travels throughout Africa, the brand is all about using sustainable materials, as well as creating jobs for the women who make the shoes in Africa.  Each and every style also happens to be completely gorgeous, yet with an undeniable ease.  The Spring 16 line uses hand-carved beads from Kenya and leathers from Ethiopia.  I can’t get enough of all of the fur and texture.  I want to slip my toes in each and every pair.

If you happen to have a weakness for shoes, as I do, you will love this other retail disruptor, M.Gemi.  This genius startup shoe brand churns out new designs of on-trend, beautifully-crafted, handmade, Italian shoes weekly.  WEEKLY!!!  These shoes are easy to mistake for your favorite luxury brands – they are that perfect.  In fact, The Brezza style was the shoe of the summer/fall season and sold out for weeks.

Just like Everlane, they sell only through their website, so prices are significantly less than their designer competition.  What this really means is that you get to buy more shoes.

Here are some of my loves.  And these colors!!

Feature Photo via @MGemi Instagram

All other photos via M.Gemi