The nude shoe has been getting a bad rap of late. When it first came out, we were all in awe at the possibilities it gave us, namely, endless legs. Who DOESN'T want to lengthen their legs into their shoes?

And then, well, it got a bit bridesmaid.

Kate Middleton, love her though I do, really took it to new levels of boring.

Nude is one thing. Beige is another. And YES, there is a difference!

Nude shoes need a spike heel or a slight tan or even a little blush. They don't need satin, or a platform. They cry out for toe cleavage or an arch of the foot. A detail, if you will, to lift them from blah beige to nicely nude.

Kate Beckinsdale  brings the nude shoe back on track with the Louboutin spikes. Ahhh. The perfect way to make your nude shoe interesting, is it not? Love the bright combo outfit as well. It's Kate at her best. And a lesson, from Kate to Kate.