Just when I was picturing myself pining for my McQueen boots in the summer, up sprouts a pair of chunky wood wedges fit for a woodland nymph. Alexander McQueen as done it again: thanks to these platforms swathed in laser-cut leather leaves, I will be channeling my inner fairy princess daily all summer long! The last time they worked with a floral theme, the heels were engraved gold-tone sculptures. This version, a perfect neutral for summer’s neon-hued palette, is much more wearable. Brandy leather T-straps and a blonde wood platform are taken from dime-a-dozen to the realm of softly mystical, thanks to that explosion of luxuriance. I just love how the fecund flowers creep up around the soles of the foot. I’m going to strut around town like I just breezed out of McQueen’s fashion forest in these easy 5’5″ platforms perfect for treading the pavement. On Zappos for $995.
Pair with: Keep playing with florals, but in a tulip jacquard pattern so far from your leafy leather no one will notice the theme. Rebecca Taylor’s “Nouveau Ballet” jade dress, with a smocked bodice and modestly cut skirt, is fit for a timberland damsel. On ShopBop for $375.
