Who says you can’t mix metallics?

Well, quite a few people, actually, if the comments I receive on some of my blogs are anything to go by: we may be happy to combine red and pink, navy and black, or all kinds of other “forbidden” colour combinations, but some people do still seem to baulk at the idea of mixed metallics – especially in jewellery. What about footwear, though? Well,  I think these B Brian Atwood pumps are the proof that it can be done – and to stunning effect, too.

These have a gold upper with a silver heel and platform, and a slice of bronze, just for good measure. The shape is pretty close to perfect, too, and while I’d probably like them even more with a slightly smaller platform, the fact that this one is so beautifully done makes me love it, too.

These are from the B Brian Atwood diffusion line, which I’ve featured a few times recently, so it’s fair to say I’m a fan! They’re $350 and you can click here to buy them at Shopbop.

Most of the brightly coloured shoes I show you here tend to have suede uppers, which are beautiful, but not exactly the most practical, especially if you find yourself dealing with wet weather on a regular basis.

It was refreshing, then, to see these B Brian Atwood slingbacks pop up at Shopbop then, with a croc-embossed leather upper, and in my very favourite shade. Now, I still wouldn’t recommend wearing these in the pouring rain, of course, but they should be at least a little more hard-wearing than suede, without compromising any of the impact of the colour.

I think the embossed upper creates a really interesting effect with these, don’t you?

Click here to buy them.