Spring is here! Spring is here! And with warmer days comes many opportunities to walk around the city… Which means, finding that right pair of shoes, the pair that will rock your world but will be gentle on your feet at the same time. Best place to find those wonders: Bus Stop Boutique, my favorite shoe store in the city. I went a for a chat with my friend, and fellow European, Elena in her brand new location on 4th street.
Tell me a little about your new store: what did you like about the place?
I love the light and the abundance of our new space, it is clean and fresh, very European! We have a shoe gallery in the front of the shop with cool lighting and modern acrylic shelving. The shoes act as art pieces against our warm white walls. And we love our men’s wall with its steel handcrafted shelf and king’s crown towering above. We went mad for vintage lighting and pops of red. The back of the shop has a boyfriend lounge, with the hottest fashion mags, vintage furniture, and union jack bits and pieces. We have the best spot for happenings, a giant window to play with, and a vintage BUS STOP sign hanging outside as our signage!
What pair in your Spring collection are you the most excited to wear?
I love wearing my John Fluevog‘s! They are colorful and have interesting constructions, supple leathers and add just the right amount of funkiness to my spring looks. They are show stoppers and are sold exclusively here, not only in Philly but the whole of Pennsylvania!
Are you a heel or a flat kind of girl?
It’s a toss up! I love a fun flat for walking around the city, like those from All Black and J Shoes, but I also love a sexy heel like my new Melissa‘s made in Brazil of recycled plastic!
What should a girl be looking for when picking a new pair of shoes?
Let the shoes speak to you and you will just feel which one must come home with you and be yours 
But don’t forget about walkability and always consider the occasion. Is this a shoes for a fab event or is this an everyday walking shoe? Comfort is key but it is okay every now and then to let your initial love attraction take the reigns and buy that sky high pump because it’s just oh-so-sexy!
What would you say are the staples in a good basic shoe rack for the everyday girl?
A flirty heel, an edgy cutout bootie, a colourful or neutral flat, a high heel boot, a lace-up granny boot, a fun wedge, something metallic + something unexpected to add a fashion statement to any basic outfit!!
If those words triggered any questions, feel free to put them in the comment section and I’ll make sure to ask Elena. And to figure out what to do with your freshly spring-cleaned closet check Elena’s blog, also make sure to Like Bus Stop Boutique’s Facebook Page or to follow Elena on Twitter @ElenaLBre.
