I’ve recently been interviewing for a new pump.

The successful shoe needed to possess:

– a pointed (but not too pointy) toe

– a slim, high (but not too high) heel

– a single sole (platform heels need not apply)

– the ability to work well across different departments (and by departments I mean cropped pants, midi skirts and skinny jeans alike)

I reviewed a number of applicants, but it should come as no surprise that Isabel Marant (the cool girls go-to) secured the position.

The black suede Poppy’ pump was far-and-away the most qualified for the job in a perfect French, sexy-without-trying kind of way.

Isabel Marant ‘Poppy’ suede pumps, $815

Me: I love wearing black lace. It’s so practical.
You: Huh?!?
Me: And did I mention versatile? Yup, really versatile.
You: Um… ok…

Let me explain…

My wardrobe has 3 personalities:
1. Work Me: tailored, feminine, practical
2. Date Night Me: fun, whimsical, slightly impractical
3. Mother Of A Toddler On A Playdate Me: fun, comfy and machine washable

Black lace is a no-brainer for ‘Date-Night-Me’.

It also makes regular appearances on ‘Work-Me’, say a black lace skirt with a white tee and a tailored jacket, or a lace shirt with tailored pants.

Lately I’ve been noticing however that it’s been popping up on ‘Mother-Of-A-Toddler-On-A-Playdate-Me’ as well – sometimes a bra peeking out from beneath a singlet top, or maybe a camisole teamed with denim cutoffs. And all whilst still remaining fun, comfy and machine washable!

Convinced?

Follow the link below for my round-up of the best black lace pieces that you can buy right now…

The leather skirt can be the foundation of your wardrobe.

Be it aline, wrap, pencil, midi or mini, it’s one of those easy, ‘go to’ pieces that will dress up (with a silk blouse and a strapy heel) or down (with a chambray shirt and sneakers).  So versatile. So cost effective!

And so now that I’ve convinced you, follow the link below for my edit of the best black leather skirts that you can buy right now…

Pop on a pair of black patent-leather flats and I challenge you to not feel even just a little bit dance-y.

(Head’s swaying from side-to-side) Can you hear the music? Can you?? Then follow the link below for my edit of the best toe-tapping patent flats that you can buy right now…