Whatever your tastes, lifestyle or budget, you can have awesome shoes; shoes that will look and feel great, and shoes that will work with the rest of your wardrobe. It's really just a matter of knowing what to look for, and, perhaps even more importantly, knowing what not to buy.

To insure that you're getting the most out of your footwear budget, have a look at these tips for finding the best shoes.

While I do have a soft spot for the color pink, I don't really wear that much of it. Well, let me clarify that statement: I don't wear a lot of pink clothing. I actually prefer to add pops of pink to my wardrobe via accessories and, naturally, shoes.

A great shade for summer, even when it's not trending, pink is also very multi-seasonal -- especially in darker shades. So, any fuchsia pumps you pick up now will work just as well in fall and winter, as they will for the rest of summer.

This week, I've rounded up five of my current favorite pink shoe styles -- although, this year, I haven't found quite as many to choose from since the hue has taken a back seat to the more trendy coral, and mint. There are several casual choices, and most of them should be pretty easy to work into any wardrobe - even if you're not a huge fan of pink. -- Enjoy!

Pictured: TOMS 'Classics Umbrella Stripe' Slip-Ons (Buy Direct)
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Above: DOLCE by Mojo Moxy 'Edie'

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Above: Superga 'Cotu'

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Above: Nine West 'Callen'

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Above: Enzo Angiolini 'Sersies' Flats

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It's a bit maddening that you don't stop needing things just because your budget doesn't allow for them. The good news is, it's easier than ever to find a bargain -- even on shoes.

While they may not last you quite as long as their more expensive counterparts, there's a lot to be said for bargain-priced shoes. And, for what it's worth, a few of my favorite and most comfortable shoes actually have been some of the less expensive pairs.

If you're in the market for a new pair of shoes, but don't have a lot to spend on them, you'll definitely want to check out this list of online shoe stores that offer shoes for under $20 per pair. You might be surprised at what you can find for a couple of tenners.

It's been a good six months since I featured a collection of evening shoes as a Friday feature, so I thought it was high time to take a look at a bit of fancy footwear. Also, since a lot of us don't have all that many occasions when we get to wear evening shoes, I figured the heart of wedding season might actually be one of those times when we'd have a chance to really appreciate -- and actually wear -- them.

So, here's a round up of five -- make that SIX -- of the most glamorous evening shoes I've come across recently.

I should note that the some of shoes featured here aren't necessarily the newest styles to come up the pike. As a general rule, that's not really what 5 for Friday is about. It's usually just a nice collection of pretty shoes or footwear that fits a certain theme. The good news is that, especially in this case, there is a wide variety of price points. The lowest priced shoes on the list are currently marked at less than $25, and the most expensive pair rings up at a hefty $995. -- Enjoy!

Pictured: Valentino Jewelery Couture Bow d'Orsay Pump (Buy Direct)
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Above: J. Renee 'Poppy'

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Above: Chinese Laundry Kristin Cavallari 'Copertina'

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Above: Nina 'Blanche'

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Above: rsvp 'Shae'

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Above: rsvp 'Walvia'

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