I have never been drawn to the loafer (like 'the short'?). And yet, I came upon these photos (Lanvin, can't remember where from) and suddenly I Want Those Shoes. To be worn without socks ... just like that. Of course, I couldn't actually wear a dress that short, so I'm not sure what I'd wear them with. But still ...
And then there's the red jeans issue. I keep seeing them and reading about them and now I really want some. I wouldn't wear them with stripes - too corny - but maybe with a camel/tan/khaki t-shirt and ballet flats. Hmmm. I've been described as 'a pixie' and 'elfin' before, so perhaps red jeans would just make me look like one of Santa's Little Helpers. That would not be a good look.