Keeping up with the latest styles
Keeping up with the latest trends is difficult at the best of times! Especially when fashions are constantly changing. It in fact sometimes seems that there is often a new trend emerging on a daily basis!
So what is in store for us this season? When it comes to new shoes, there is quite an array of new styles to check out! These include the likes of rich coloured numbers complete with ditsy ankle straps, brogues, new-casuals, and metallic, sparkly and velvet numbers!
With so many to choose from, we think it may be a wise idea to add a few to your Christmas wish list!
With shoes constantly strutting down the runways, we are starting to see a pattern. A lot of the styles for this season are in fact resembling a little of the designs last season. The only difference being that they have been slightly re-vamped!
One trend that is really placing itself at the forefront of fashion is the buckle! In fact we saw an unbelievable number of shoes with buckle embellishments. The shoes that offered buckle embellishments also combined on-trend fabrics, luscious textures and complimentary colours. All in the entire recent catwalk presentations are a great investment for the party season.
Shiny gold was another big hit and was used in a subtle fashion at a few shows, whilst other designers went completely over the top!
For example some designers combined pastel shades with gold accessories such as an ankle strap. Other designers went for a block gold, which enthused the entire shoe! This shoe could be worn with a simple outfit in order to really make it pop!
Check out some of the latest shows for a little style inspiration, just be sure to invest in at least one of the above trends if not both!
Pick and mix ankle straps
Take a few style notes from the recent Albino fashion show and rock some dainty ankle straps this season! The one rule to abide by is to mix and match the straps in order to create a fashionably forward contrast to the shoes!
The catwalks showcased an array of ankle straps, deep maroon was teamed with royal blue court shoes and bright grass green met fur enthused shoes. The outcome was eclectic but definitely a must-try trend for the new season! Think of something that you wouldn’t normally put together and give it a whirl; this trend is very much about experimentation!
Many of the shoes available on the high street offer removable straps, meaning you can swap the straps around. Try and team the colour with a certain bag or item of jewellery in order to tie the whole outfit together. For example try pairing canary yellow straps with statement yellow diamond jewels!
Whether you opt for platforms, peep toes or courts, this is a trend that should be tried by all! Suede shoes are very much in this season and come in an assortment of hot rich colours! These colours will add a little spice to any outfit and are a great investment for the up and coming party season!
Check out the red carpet for a little inspiration, the stars are really going all out with a footwear fashion-off!
Hot heels are the perfect addition to outfits worn with opaque tights and as the winter chill has finally set in, this is an option for many of us!
The height of it
If you have the outfit sorted, you know what make-up you are going to wear and your trusty clutch is at the ready, then there is only one thing left the organise!
Getting an outfit together is an exciting process, not only does it allow for a girly shopping trip with your best girlfriends, it also means a fashion parade when you eventually arrive home!
With so many parties on the cards in the run up to Christmas, you really need to start thinking about a few different outfit options!
There is an assortment of high-end and on trend fashion magazines featuring an array of designer goods and highstreet cloober, in order to give you a little insight into what is said to be hot this season.
Many also reveal the latest in all the highstreet stores, if you see something you like, you better run on down to that store. It is more than likely that 100 other fashion savvy girls have seen exactly the same one. This doesn’t mean you can’t make it a little different once you have your hands on it however. Making it your own is easy if you know how, and all comes down to accessories!
Investing in a pair of immense heels is a must and can often really make that outfit shine! There are so many to choose from and this season is still very much about the heel! Think statement cut away boots, super stylish skyscraper heels and embellished booties!
Hot shoes for summer
Gladiator sandals are a must and are one trend that never seems to go out of fashion! They go with just about everything from statement floor length maxi dresses to cutesy cut-off denim shorts.
They also come in a range of colours and styles including ones that go higher up the ankle for a more statement look and ones that stop lower for a low-key style. Wear them in tan, black, white, metallic and suede styles.
They are the perfect style staple to take you from the beach to the bar and the best bit, they are super comfy! They also allow you to show off those perfectly tanned pins and super stylish nails! Opt for hot, bold colours for summer such as mint greens, turquoise, hot hued orange, statement post box reds and neon shades in yellow, pink and peach.
Why not take a few style notes from the more eccentric stars and paint each nail a different colour, at least will save you on deciding on one sole shade.
If you are not a fan of showing off those toes however, opt for a closed toe version. This way you won’t have to worry about keeping that pedicure up to date, you will however still look in style and on trend for the summer!
Shoe stop
There are several hot new trends floating around this season! The first trend to hit this year’s fashion radar comes in the shape of the dip dye. This particular look offers a great tool to those that want to add a little flash of colour to their spring and summer wardrobe!
Kate Kuba has a must-have pair of peep toes in stock that offer an ocean shade of blue that turns into a sky blue at the toes. They are subtle enough to wear to the office yet high enough to make a statement on a night out!
Dune has a similar pair in patent pink, these however offer a cork wedge and are the perfect shoe for a holiday night out!
Next have also gone dip dye crazy and have recently released a cute pair of cube heeled maroon shoes, these little gems are perfect for the office!
Outlandish is another must-try trend for this season and offers a crazy set of colours that adorns some of this season’s sculptural shoes.
Check out Antonio Berardi, his made to order styles are the perfect heels for 2011 and come in the shape of uber platforms minus the heel. This is certainly a balancing act of a trend!
There is an array of quirky creations on the catwalks and all scream ‘wow’ with a capital ‘W’. Some offer see through heels, others offer statement prints on heels and others have a cut out heel!
