May 2, 2007

It Takes Two

Sam Edelman Shoes

Cher without Sonny would be too much hair. Lucy without Ricky would be one dull argument. And Proenza without Schouler would be just plain old hard to pronounce.

Sometimes, two heads are better than one.

Take the duo behind Sam Edelman shoes, the couple who launched Sam & Libby back in the day. Their summer line of flats and wedges is full of contrasts — and that’s what makes it worth a double take.

Celine looks studly (yet sprightly) in kelly green or cobalt blue with teardrop cutouts. The satiny Charlotte gets tartish once you notice the corset-like ties. And the Cora moccasin mixes metallics and tassels in a surprisingly good way. (Not like you wouldn’t have thought of that combo all on your own, either.)

Most styles come in under $100, so you won’t have to fight the urge to jump into more than one.

Feet first, of course.

Available at Shoe Gallery, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suwanee (770-476-9476); Mitzi’s Shoe Box, 1004 Virginia Avenue, Virginia Highland (404-873-4718).