Spring/ Summer shoe trends

The Statement Shoe

Designer’s have blurred the boundaries of fashion and art to create modern day masterpieces that even Picasso would be proud of…

 

This is definately the year of the statement shoe. From Miu Miu’s candle shaped heels, to Chanel’s metallic peep toe shoes the runways welcomed a riot of colour, creativity and artistry. There is something for everyone. If Marc Jacob’s modern art inspired upside heel is “too out there” why not try Roberto Cavalli’s more traditional yet head-turning wedges? If Balenciaga’s warrior shoes aren’t for you why not opt for Chloé’s wide strapped patent heels? You get the idea. Designers invite you to let your imagination run wild, to experiment, to be whoever you want to be. This year’s shoes capture the essence of this season. This year its all about you. All about choice, flair and creativity. The line between fashion and art has been blurred and they have collided to create a truly inspiring season…

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1. Long gladiator boots by Office (No price/New collection)

2. Green patent shoes by Faith £65

3. Blue and black ‘’space” shoes by Shelleys (No price/New collection)

4. Gladiator sandals with zip detail by Office £40

5. Tan cutaway detail boots by Shelleys £80

6. Red strap detail wedges by Faith £50

7. Monochrome heels by Faith £55

8. Suede cutaway black boots by ASOS.com £36 (In Sale now)

9. Colourful heels by Office £60

10. Brown leather peep toe cone heeled shoes by KG £90

11. Black and tan patent strap shoes by Matalan £12

12. Ankle boots with cutaway detail by TopShop Unique £115

13. Suede and patent block heels by Marks&Spencer £19.50

14. Sporty cut away detail wedge by Nine West (New collection/No price)

 

Photos courtesy of PRShots.com, Marksandspencer.com and Topshop.com

Gemma DoutwaiteÓ

Next on FashionBeat: Bag trends and London Fashion Week….

 

M&S hit all the right fashion notes with their new Spring/Summer Limited Collection range…

Will Lily make M&S Sales Bloom?

                                 

              Lily Cole is the new face of M&S’ Limited Collection…

Stuck for ideas on where to look to update your wardrobe? I suggest you hot trot it down to M&S and check out their edgy new Limited Collection spring/summer range. They’ve recently got model of the moment Lily Cole on side in a bid to give their collection a fresher and younger appeal. Will it work? If this lot is anything to judge by I’d say a big yes. Still not convinced? Take a look at these instant summer wardrobe reviver’s…

         Tribal               Romantic             Nautical

                        Sporty

                       Soft Tailoring

Tribal: Graphic print tribal dress £39.50, Black patent bag £29.50 and Gladiator sandals £25

Romantic: Chiffon floral dress £69, wooden necklace £15, ankle socks £3.50 and shoes £19.50

Nautical: Sailor dress £49.50, red patent belt £5 and red shoes £19.50

Sporty (from left) : Leather jacket £149, sequin graphic t-shirt £19.50, white jeans £35 and square toe pumps £19.50. 

Lime pleat dress £35, necklaces £9.50 each and Gladiator sandals £25

Lightweight parka £59.50, white vest £8, black leggings £9.50 and shoes £49

 Soft Tailoring: Emerald shirt £35, straight leg indigo jeans £35, clutch £9.50 and shoes £49.50

 Pictures thanks to Marks and Spencer (from instore leaflet which is available in shops now)

…And Coming Soon: Autumn/Winter ‘08/09 style forecast