Katharine McPhee’s Summer Party Look: Chic Lace Top, Cream Skirt, and Impractical Heels

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Katharine McPhee looked pretty in a laced top and a cream skirt when she hosted the “Feel the Taste” Lipton’s Summer Tastes Party yesterday at Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club. Unfortunately, her choice of shoes was rather impractical.

Katharine McPhee looked effortlessly chic in a delicate lace-trimmed camisole paired with a soft pink satin skirt and nude heels at the Lipton's Summer Tastes PartyKatharine McPhee looked effortlessly chic in a delicate lace-trimmed camisole paired with a soft pink satin skirt and nude heels at Lipton’s Summer Tastes Party at Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club in New York City on June 20, 2013 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

The runner-up of American Idol Season 5, Katharine McPhee, wore heeled pumps that made it difficult for her to maintain her balance as they sank into the sand with each step.

Katharine McPhee joyfully strikes a carefree pose in the sand, radiating fun energy at Lipton's Summer Tastes PartyKatharine McPhee joyfully strikes a carefree pose in the sand, radiating fun energy at Lipton’s Summer Tastes Party (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Poor heels, huh? We assume Katharine got the invitation beforehand and knew she would go to a beach club. If that was the case, she should’ve worn flat shoes. If she wanted to wear heels, she could have selected a pair that would’ve been easier to wear on the beach.

A close-up of Katharine McPhee’s nude patent leather heels sinking into the sand, highlighting the impractical choice of footwear for the beach setting at Lipton's Summer Tastes PartyA close-up of Katharine McPhee’s nude patent leather heels sinking into the sand, highlighting the impractical choice of footwear for the beach setting at Lipton’s Summer Tastes Party (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Her Brian Atwood pumps perfectly matched her outfit, though. The sad part is that they’re made of patent leather, so just imagine the damage the rough sand must have caused.

A close-up of Katharine McPhee’s nude Brian Atwood heels, with her pedicure peeking through the open toes as the heels sink into the sand at the beachside Lipton's Summer Tastes PartyA close-up of Katharine McPhee’s nude Brian Atwood heels, with her pedicure peeking through the open toes as the heels sink into the sand at the beachside Lipton’s Summer Tastes Party (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

The shoes have a classic hue and a very feminine silhouette. They feature dainty buckled ankle straps, open toes, and heels that measure about 4.7 inches high.