Steve Madden Elevaate

Overall:  Comfort:  Style:  Shoe size: 5.5 (whole sizes only) Heel height:  5.5" heel with 1.5" platform Retail price:  $129.95 on sale for $79.99 (buy) Worn:  here

I love the idea of these shoes more than I love the shoes themselves.  The blush suede is absolutely beautiful and it contrasts perfectly with the wooden platform sole.  The blush color itself is very light and blends in on lighter skin tones.  Unfortunately, I only wore these shoes on two occasions before I noticed that the suede material was scratched and the wooden sole had dings on the sides that could not be fixed.  Also, the height of these heels can be a bit much.  The wooden platform is super tall and the stiff wood is unforgiving if you have difficulty balancing in tall heels.  While these shoes may look hot, they do require work and care in order to pull them off!

Pros:  Lovely blush color.  Nice fit without need for inserts.  Soft rubber sole so walking is not noisy.
Cons:  Suede material damages too easily and the wooden platform can be difficult to balance on.  Wood also is easily scratched.
Would I recommend? Only if you can get a good deal on them.

Bebe Fiona Cork Wedge Pump

Overall:  Comfort:  Style:  Shoe size: 5 (whole sizes only) Heel height:  5.5" heel with 1.5" platform Retail price:  $149 (buy) Worn:  here

My fiance bought these shoes for me for Valentine's  Day this year and I absolutely adore them!  The suede upper top is super soft and the black color makes it versatile for both work and play.  The cork platform makes the shoe very comfortable to stand and walk in as the material provides extra cushioning that you don't find in typical shoes.  My only gripe is that these shoes only come in whole sizes.  I am a size 5.5 and the size 5s pinch my toes just a bit.  Although it's not terrible, it does make these shoes slightly problematic if you are in-between sizes, so beware!  Otherwise, the size 5s fit nicely and no heel or forefoot inserts were needed.  You can't tell from these pictures, but these shoes have a silvery metallic sole, which will definitely give people something to look at when you leave!

Pros:  Classy black suede.  Soft cork platform.  Eye-catching silver sole. 
Cons:  Whole sizes only may be a problem for those in-between sizes.  High price.
Would I recommend?  Yes!