Monday, October 29, 2012

Spring come hither!


I don't know about you but I'm already over the chilly weather. I cant wait for the warmth to come back and when it does there are so many shoe trends to look forward to in Spring/Summer 2013.

  • Studs and Spikes
Studs and spikes have been creeping into our shoe designs but it looks like next spring and summer they will be back in full force. There is a lot of versatility in the shoes with spikes to cater to the full fledged rock stars to some of us who don't want to end up puncturing holes in our own legs.





Heels.com has a good variety of studded and spiked heels like these below:

Pin Up - Royal Blue Black main view

Lorissa - Aqua main view
  • Chunky heels
Now to be quite honest i have been kind of skeptical about this chunky heel trend. one was potential to end up looking like you have tree trunks for legs. I think if you have long lean legs you can pull this trend off easily but if you don't just be cautious that the shoe doesn't have too much going on as well as a super thick heel, try to keep it minimal and elegant.

Taraji - Black main view

Hang Of This - Raspberry Black Suede main view

Mauldin - Sand Suede Met main view

  • Prints and bold colors
Now this is one trend that i love. Nothing cheers you up quite like a fun bright shoe! I'm glad to see that color blocking has crept into fall 2012 and it looks like we will still be enjoying this trend next year.
 





Marsbell - Orange main view
  • Strappy sandals
What more is there to say about strappy sandals, they are a closet staple for any woman. From ball gowns to cocktail dresses to jeans, they play well with everyone :)



 Bruno 2 - Nat Ivy Leopard main view






  • Metallics
Metallic shoes can also vamp up an outfit, I like the traditional gold and silver but a pop of color here and there never hurt anyone.
 Alexander McQueen Pre-Spring 2013 Shoe Collection  

Manchi - Gold main view

Narines - Med Red Snake main view


  • Pointed toe
Pointed toe shoes without platforms are absolutely timeless and CHIC! they are also another favorite in the coming spring and summer.

Taylr - Green Multi main view

Gana - Gold Multi Patent main view




  • Reptile prints
Reptile prints just like metallics have been trending for a little while according to my observation. I like my reptile prints to have less busy colors and three colors at the most. I think the print pattern speaks for itself and it is easy to overdue it with too many colors in one shoe.





Chandanie Studded - Tan main view

Conetta - Gray Multi Suede main view




  • Intricate heel and wedge platform designs
Now this is where your artistic and daring side can be flaunted. These kind of statement pieces have to be rocked with uber confidence and minimal accessories.


Alexander McQueen Pre-Spring 2013 Shoe Collection



Velocity - Black main view

Paris - Light Brown Nude main view




  • Transparent heels
Now this is one delicate trend that walks a thin line between intriguing and chic to lady of the night kind of thing :) Maison Martin Margiela is successful in pulling off the pretty pointy toe nude wedge below.



martin margiela clear heels Martin Margiela transparent heel wedge shoes

Kooper - Clear main view

Tilda - Rose Gold Mirror Crystal main view