Shoes

The pointed toe makes a comeback

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / high heels / winter 2013 by

Pull those fabulous Manolo Blahnik Mary Jane’s out of the back of your closet, because it is not just the Mary Jane making a comeback this fall; the pointed toe is back for fall 2012. After a few years on hiatus, pointed toe shoes are making a huge comeback for the fall/winter 2012/2013 season. This isn’t to say that almond toe’s and square toes are on their way out, there seems to be plenty of room for all toe shapes this upcoming cool weather season.

The pointed toe has been making a brief appearance over the past two seasons; almost as if the toe shape has been testing the waters of the marketplace. As platforms have been joined on store shelves with flat soled shoes, the pointed toe has been able to make an easier resurgence and has quickly been gaining popularity among Fashionistas.

The pointed toe is traditionally found on flat soled shoes. While a few shoe designers such as Brian Atwood, Prada and Christian Louboutin have added small platforms, which are under a half inch, to pointed toe pumps, the majority of pointed toe shoes have been popping up with the traditional flat sole; another sign that shoes are slowing making their way back to the ground.

Pointed toe shoes are being shown in many styles for the fall 2012 seasons. The pointed toe has been popping up on flats, pumps, sandals, booties, boots, cap toed pumps, loafer pumps and formal poie de soie shoes. In fact, fall 2012’s embellishment trend has also been spotted on pointed toe shoes, allowing the style to find itself encrusted with crystals, rock n’ roll studs and more.

The pointed toe shoe has its pros and cons. The pros being that the style fades in and out of fashion every few seasons, making the shoe a good investment when purchased in classic materials and colors. Pointed toes can also slim down a wide foot.

The cons to the pointed toe shoe include fit and the fact that although slimming, they do make large feet look longer than they actually are. Many shoe fans find themselves going up a half size in pointed toe shoes since the toe box tends to be narrow and can easily pinch the toes. Something to keep in mind if ordering a pair of pointed toe shoes off the Internet or from a catalog.

Since the pointed toe shoe trend is fabulous for fall 2012, we found a few amazing styles online and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Floral shoes for the summer 2012 season

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged florals / high heels / spring 2012 / summer 2012 by

One of the biggest spring/summer 2012 trends in shoes is floral prints. Florals are being found in every color imaginable and on every style of footwear including pumps, platforms, sandals, flats and wedges. Floral printed shoes are also being found in every price point including Christian Louboutin, Stuart Weitzman and Forever 21.

Since florals were a huge trend in apparel on the runways in Paris, Milan, London and New York, it is only natural that the trend appears on shoes for the warm weather season. While floral shoes were not spotted on very many runways, designers and brands designed floral print shoes for spring and summer which have been appearing on store shelves, and consequently on the street.

Fashionistas in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as around the country have been spotted strutting down the street in floral print shoes. Floral pumps have been spotted in the office and are being worn as a way to spice up one’s everyday office attire. For more casual looks, floral wedges and flats are being paired with jeans and casual dresses as a subtle way of wearing the floral trend. In fact, it seems as if fashion-savvy women are opting more for the floral shoe rather than floral apparel. Perhaps shoes feel more understated? Or maybe Fashionistas just prefer buying shoes over apparel! 

When wearing a pair of floral shoes, it is important to keep your ensemble understated. Floral shoes look best when paired with solid colored attire and neutral ensembles. This draws the eye to the shoe and makes it the focal point of the look. Floral flats and flat sandals are also an easy way to add a trendy look to a casual outfit when running errands or relaxing in the park.

We found several floral print shoes around the web, in various price points and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love it! 

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Hari Mari flip flops are the ultimate in eco-chic for summer

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Shoes  tagged flip flops / hari mari / reviews / sandals / summer 2012 by

Hari Mari Parks are an eco-chic line of flip-flops which offer comfort, bright colors, quality craftsmanship and sustainable materials. Since flip flops are a staple in every Fashionista’s wardrobe in the summertime, Hari Mari’s Parks line is the ultimate choice for the warm weather and the season’s casual shoe of choice.

Hari Mari Parks are being shown in this season’s hottest hues including salmon, blue, green, brown, black and grey. The bright colors fit perfectly into the current bright color trend while the neutral hues offer the ultimate in versatility.

Parks flip flops by Hari Mari are made with memory foam toe pieces and best of all; arch support! Finding a pair of flip flops with arch support is almost unheard of, making this one of the best features of the Hari Mari Parks flips flops and what makes them my favorite casual sandal for summer. 

Hari Mari’s Parks flips flops are incredibly durable and offer very dense, rubber-tread soles, high-test nylon, and include wear resistant hemp. In fact, they are backed by a one year guarantee! Love that!

What makes the company amazing is the fact that Hari Mari flip flops are built with sustainable hemp fibers, reprocessed foam, and recycled rubber. This means the shoes reduce their impact on the environment and minimize their footprint. Love it!

For every pair of Hari Mari Parks which are purchased, the company will give $3 to help in the fight against cancer for children. Funds raised go directly to children who are battling pediatric cancer and to help secure vital treatments and medications for children.

Since bright colors are hot for summer, and being eco-chic is always in style, Hari Mari’s Parks are the perfect choice for any Fashionista seeking a fabulous flip flop for the warm summer season.

Hari Mari Parks rate five out of five stars.

To learn more about Hari Mari Flip Flops, please visit HariMari.com

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Photo: Parks flip flops c/o Hari Mari.