We’re Going to the Nudies

The hottest color in footwear this spring is “nude.”  Platform pumps, wedges, and ballet flats can be found in soft shades of blush, ecru, peach and tan.  YSL, Jimmy Choo, Steve Madden, Vaneli, and Miu Miu among others have added these muted colors to their shoe design palette.  Flesh tones are your best bet for versatility, and a gorgeous pair of dusty pink slingbacks would be the perfect compliment for hot shades like kozmic blue, chocolate city brown, stop-in-the-name-of-love red, and fireball orange.  "Nude" also flatters neutrals such as like-a-virgin white, oyster gray, and inky shadows black.

However, in my online searches, “nude” usually doesn’t translate into my skin tone. I would love to find a pair of platform pumps that match my golden brown color.  Where are the sexy ebony, café au lait, mahogany, warm cocoa, or almond colored shoes that reflect the shades of many of world’s women?  I found a pair of Steve Madden caramel colored patent peep toes that are close to my shade, but where is the wide selection of “nudes” for the Roshumbas, Juanitas, LaToyas, and Khadijahs?  Our feet are flesh colored too, but again, it all depends on who defines the standard.

When you're looking for "nude" kitten heels or gladiator sandals, will you be able to find your skin?