March 19, 2007

Half Steppin’

One of Two Shoes

Once upon a time, you didn’t obsess over slingbacks giving you cankles or wedges accenting your chicken legs. You were 7. And it was glorious.

Revisit childhood with One of Two, a new shoe label that mixes kiddie tastes with grown-up style.

The line blends youthful shapes (flats, snubbed heels, demure wedges) with Lolita accents and ladylike details. Innocent flats are topped with seductive, whisper-thin ankle straps. Perky kitten heels are sobered by contrast stitching. Even old-fashioned T-straps get tapered toes, raffia heels, and metallic finishes.

They’ll look adorable with the short shorts you’ve been itching to get back into.

Just leave the frilly socks at home.

Available at Chelsea Parkes, 227 Sandy Springs Place, at City Walk (404-256-3344); Emly Benham, 4300 Paces Ferry Road, suite 228, Vinings (678-213-2595).