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Wedges for spring and summer

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged spring 2013 / summer 2013 / wedges by

Wedges are a staple for the spring and summer seasons. They add a little lift, making us all feel taller while maintaining a casual flair which fits perfectly with everyday style during the warm weather months. There are so many fabulous wedges on the market right now for spring and summer; which ones to choose!

This spring and summer season there are a few major trends to watch for when shopping for wedges. If you have brightly colored wedges from spring 2012; wear them! This is a great time to shop your closet for bright colors, neutrals, cork wedges, rope details and metallics. Since these trends were hot last year and are also hot this year, there is no need to shop for them; there is a good chance they are already in your closet!

One of the big trends this season is the studded trend. In addition to bright colors, neutrals, color blocking, cork, metallics and rope detailing, wedges for spring and summer 2013 feature studs, PVC, neon colors and pastel hues.

With all of these fabulous trends in wedges for spring/summer 2013, which ones to choose?! When shopping for fabulous wedges for the spring/summer 2013, think about which colors you wear most often and which trends you love the most. If you are looking for a neutral, look at metallic hues which may be more interesting than your average beige and tan.

We found a few fabulous pairs of wedges around the web for the spring/summer 2013 season andassembled them into this article. We hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

American Heart Association: National Walking Day

 in Events / General Fashion / Shoes  tagged american heart association / charity / heart disease / spring 2013 by

In our modern society, we drive to the bus stop, we drive to the train station, we drive to work, we drive to school-well, you get the picture  One hundred years ago, everyone walked everywhere. Nowadays, everyone drives, gets driven, or finds a passive way to travel from one place to another.

Humans were meant to walk. Our bodies need to walk; it helps us stay healthy and active. Walking also reduces the risk of heart disease and helps to maintain cardiovascular health. So, to remind ourselves and society how important it is to walk, ditch the vehicle and walk today!

The American Heart Association’s National Walking Day is a fabulous way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather, breath in some fresh air and get healthy. In honor of National Walking Day, everyone is encouraged to wear sneakers or walking shoes and leave the car keys at home. If you must drive, take a 30 minute walk today not only for yourself, but to help raise awareness about the importance of physical activity. Love this!

Tell your friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors-everyone! Spread the word! Today is the day to wear sneakers and go outside for a fabulous walk! Now step away from the computer and/or mobile device and go outside and take a walk! 

To learn more about the importance of walking, National Walking Day and heart disease, please visit  StartWalkingNow.org

Shop spring shoes which will carry you into fall

 in Shoes / Shopping  tagged fall 2013 / spring 2013 / summer 2013 / tips by

Shoes are always fun to shop for. If you lose or gain weight, your size remains the same! Shoes can make you taller and make a statement about your current mood or personality. Shoe also happen to be more expensive than clothing in many cases, therefore, it is important to look for a pair of shoes which will last longer than one season.

Pantone has given us the top ten colors for fall 2013; and many of these colors are exactly the same or similar to, some of the hottest colors in the spring 2013 color palette. This makes finding a fabulous pair of shoes which will last through 2013 and into early 2014 easy! Nothing can make a pair of shoes look more dated than the color; unless you are looking at the toe or the sole. Below is the fall 2013 color palette:

That’s right, the next two important factors in finding a shoe which will last through next year is picking the right toe and the right sole. Since heel heights are all over the board, as well as heel thickness, it will be difficult to go wrong in the heel department. (One potential shoe shopping problem-not an issue this year!)

The “IT” toe for spring 2013, as well as fall 2013, is the pointed toe. Pointed toe pumps are definitely the “IT” shoe of the season, and since they are closed toe, these beauties will work perfectly in the fall and winter seasons. Love this!

The next factor to consider when shopping for investment shoes is the sole. Although we all love a platform pump which rises up to new heights, platforms are on their way down to new lows. 2013 and 2014 will be all about the single sole, or flat soled, shoe. If you love platforms, keep your shoes from last year and re-wear them this year. This is not the time to invest in a new pair of sky-high platforms.

We found a few fabulous spring shoes which will also be perfect for fall 2013 and winter 2014 around the web and assembled them into this article. To shop this investment trend, please click on the shoes you love in the shopping widget below and you will be taken to the online shop where they are for sale. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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