I had seen Michael Antonio shoes somewhere but could not place why they stood out in a crowd – OMG, they were featured on “Launch My Line” on Bravo. You know when a certain style of shoe catches your eye and sticks in your mind; all of sudden you have the entire outfit planned if only you could locate the shoe?

Shoes have become our artful adventure that take simple fabric and transform it from low-key and unimpressive to professionally coifed and exciting. What I love about Michael Antonio shoes is that you can look like a million bucks on a budget.

Want to push the boundaries and take some risk? Try on the Midnight Stretch 3-Way boot; wear it tall to thigh-high endeavors or slouched down below the knee or all the way dropped to the ankle. The versatility is a compliment to a wide range of outfits in an affordable price.

And…this boot comes in exotic zebra which is an accolade to 2010’s vibrancy; of course the boot also comes in black and a few other colors but woman should venture out-of-the box more often. Ask yourself, “who are you and how can you express yourself?”

There are very few risk takers who welcome the ‘splash’ in life. Most people choose safe and secure on the color spectrum. Michael Antonio Shoes can put a bit of zest in 2010. I want to welcome the New Year like a lion and enliven my life; keep the enthusiasm going with bold, fresh colors and dynamic styles. These shoes are unconventional and produce bold statements.

Take the Michael Antonio’s Madlyn Ankle Boot – snaps you to attention with a crisp silhouette. Its military inspired, comes in a bold red and has been featured on the New York runways. The “Madlyn” is a must-have for your shoe collection.

Add some pumps to-die-for are the Keiran Peep Toe Pump in a bold reptile print. Take your black staple suits in your wardrobe and pair with this show-stopper; the Lirit Pump in a deep turquoise/green color. This shoe is a bit on the safe side but will stand out very well for woman in the 9to5 office environment; finally, the Laxfield Pump in a zebra print with a fire red lining. The shoe should have been called vixen because it says “look and me and love it.”

Another significant positive for Michael Antonio shoes are that you’ll notice his shoes are everywhere – and I do mean everywhere. New York runways, television shoes, the hottest magazines and yet they are still affordable for everyday woman. I like the accessibility.

So let’s reflect on the must-have’s of this collection;

1. Madlyn Ankle Boot
2. Midnight Stretch 3-Way Boot
3. Keiran Peep Toe Pump
4. Lirit Pump
5. Laxfield Pump

The smallest details can transform a look. Seal your message with your shoes; what statement are you trying to make? Gorgeous, mysterious, romantic or sexy – your shoe can play the pivotal role in what you are representing.

Michael Antonio shoes will let the crowd hear you loud and clear.