OP, you must be my long lost twin or something. I'm also 5' 2", petite, size 6. I was in your position 2 months ago and have learned a lot from these ladies just by lurking. I wanted something black for work so it needed to be lower key than some of the fabulous shoe-porn on here, and since it was also for spring/summer I wanted open-toe or heel instead of a true pump. Simples are a little too simple for me. I got the black patent You You 85s and love them although haven't had a chance to wear them IRL yet. It's not a shoe referenced on here very much, but as the ladies have said, you just need to go with what will work for you.
And then once you decide on the black, you'll then have to start trying to find your perfect nude, because it will not stop with one pair...
And then once you decide on the black, you'll then have to start trying to find your perfect nude, because it will not stop with one pair...