Steve Madden Kit in Black/Natural

THE CONTRAST FLAT. 🖤

Sometimes the best shoes are the ones that make a simple outfit look intentional.

The Steve Madden Kit in Black/Natural caught my eye because of that graphic two-tone combination. Black keeps it grounded + wearable, while the natural contrast gives it enough personality to stand out from all the solid flats already in your closet.

This is exactly the kind of shoe I love for breaking up an otherwise simple fall outfit.

WHY I LOVE IT

• Black + natural is such a good combination
• Gives a neutral shoe much more personality
• Easy way to add contrast to an outfit
• Works beautifully with denim + black trousers
• Great with cream, camel + chocolate brown
• Makes basics feel styled
• Statement-making without being difficult to wear

DEAR LUCY EDIT

WHEN THE SHOE MAKES THE OUTFIT. 🖤

I'd keep everything else pretty simple.

Wear the Kit with straight-leg denim + a white tee + black blazer, letting the contrast shoe be the interesting part.

Or pair it with black trousers + an oversized cream sweater for that pulled-together neutral look I love.

This is one of my favorite buying tricks: when your wardrobe is mostly classics, find a shoe that does a little more work.

GRAPHIC. POLISHED. NOT BASIC. MAKES MY STEVE MADDEN BUY. ✓