Shoes

The return of the Espadrille

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged espadrilles / spring 2011 / wedges by

The espadrille, in any of its’ many forms, was all the rage in 2003 and 2004. Wedge and flat espadrille’s were on the fashionable feet of women everywhere from Capitola Beach to the Manhattan streets. Espadrille sandals were glammed up by designers such as Christian Louboutin as well as in their raw form for $5 at a five and dime beach store. No matter what price range or style, the espadrille was the “IT” shoe of the summer; for two summers that is 

Summer 2011 is bringing the return of the espadrille to city streets and fabulous feet everywhere. Although not large enough to garner interest on the spring 2011 runways, designers have chosen to create the espadrille in all forms for summer 2011 whether in a city street wedge or beach-ready flat. The wedge and platform styles are working perfectly with the season’s 1970’s vintage trend.

Espadrille shoes and sandals are being paired with wide leg trouser jeans as well as summer dresses for 2011. The style is perfect for warm summer days since; in general, designers have chosen to use natural fabrics for the shoes which have a naturally cool feel on warm summer days.

Since bright colors and floral patterns are dominating the dresses for summer 2011, it is best to look for a more versatile and neutral espadrille. Colors such as black, white, beige and shades of brown will offer the most versatility this season. Designer shoe brands such as Jimmy Choo, Philip Lim and Mui Mui are offering several espadrille style for spring and summer 2011. Nine West is also offering several fabulous styles which are also easy on the wallet; fabulous!

When looking for the perfect espadrille for summer, look for a pair that are easy to slip on and off while at the beach. It is also important to make sure you can walk for miles in the shoes. You never know when you may walk to the beach from the city streets. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

Glitter Pumps for the Holidays

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged high heels / holiday fashion / holidays 2010 by

Glitter pumps have slowly become an evening classic over the past few years since Christian Louboutin fist made them popular a few years ago. Glitter pumps have been shown with evening gowns on the red carpet as well as semi-formal attire. A pair of glitter pumps can be worn over again, unlike a dress which can only be worn to the same event once, making them a good investment purchase.

The glitter pump has a few variations such as open toe, closed toe, platform, flat sole and for the 2010 holiday season, Louboutin has included a kitten heel, ankle strap glitter pump. Christian Louboutin has also created a pointy toe glitter flat which comes in classic pale gold and silver. Louboutin is not the only creator of glitter pumps; Diane Von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo and Guiseppe Zanotti have their own versions of the glitter pump for the holiday season.

Christian Louboutin has upped the ante this holiday season by showing his traditional glitter pumps in colors such as candy pink, bright yellow, midnight blue, silver and black.

The glitter pump seems to have become a classic, making it a wise purchase for the holiday season. The glitter pump can be found in platforms, flat soles, kitten heels and flats; giving everyone a choice of style. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Spring Shoe Trends: Studs

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged rocker chic / spring 2011 / summer 2011 by

The Rocker Chic look was all over the runways for spring 2011 and studs made a move back onto handbags; reminding Fashionistas of the stud trend from roughly five to seven years ago. As we move towards spring and the resort trends are filling up store shelves alongside holiday wears, studs are appearing in full force on shoes.

The studs we are seeing for resort and spring are less hardcore than the ones that were in style several years back. Last time the studded shoe trend was big, the studs were in varying sizes and in some cases quite exaggerated. For spring 2011, and the current resort looks, the studs are smaller and more uniform. Although the stud patterns on handbags appear to be on the understated side, the studs appearing on shoes are more prominent. Instead of lining the seams or creating a small pattern as the studs are doing on handbags, the studs placed on shoes by designers are blanketing the leather and overpowering the fabrication beneath the hardware.

The open toe bootie, which is big for spring 2011, is being covered in small studs. Rock and Republic already has a style on store shelves for resort which is anything but understated.
As strappy sandals begin to fill store shelves for resort, there is a mix between platform soles and the flat sole. Regardless of how high the heel or low the sole, studs are dressing the straps. Valentino, who is known for classic, feminine and understated designs, has adorned a few strappy high heels with gold-tone studs. Burberry is also offering high heeled, studded sandals that are edgy and anything but conservative; a stark move away from the classic trench coat look-yet very London.

Flats are being rocked up with studs for spring as well. Rock and Republic is showing heavily studded ballet flats while Balenciaga offers classic studded flats in seasonal colors and classic colors with either covered hardware or giant silver hardware.

The studded shoe for resort and spring is going to be big. This is a great time to invest in at least one pair of fabulous, rocker chic studs for your toes. You may even try shopping your closet for a few studded soles from the last time this trend was hot. Perhaps there is a pair of studded Jimmy Choos in the back of your closet! Love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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