Pastels, step aside. From sky-high strappies to jeweled flats, the latest footwear trends are noticeably risque... even more so than before.
High-fashion footwear has always been a great way to show off one's inner vamp (or in the case of peacock sandals, inner showgirl): Only this Summer, styles have reached an all-time height of heel, jewels, strategic straps and strong leather varieties. Demure pink patent leather and all-over white have faded from the scene: Apple-cherry reds are shown in woven Napa or mixed with goldtone hardware; purple is now a steady warm-weather staple; high-gloss hot pink patent says go to glow.
The season's ladylike shift dresses and Bermuda short-suits, also in bold shades, mean business when paired with contrasting color shoes and accessories. Dolce & Gabbana paired their purple satins with red patent platforms and matching belts. Dior's red nappa t-strap sandal, gold-studded with O-ring cutouts, is a sure bet solid white or low-key red/white ensemble. As always, the trick is to show off the brazen footwear with more classic suiting or denim by day. Little black dresses light up with a colored stiletto siren, but proceed with caution: too low-cut + high pump is streetwalker apparatus. Keep it chic when showing off your not-so-innocent side.
From plats to flats, the gleaming brights take a walk on the beach thanks to Juicy Couture's crystal-detailed patent sandals, as well as fuchsia suede with hardware accents. These make the ideal addition to terrycloth and bikinis, matched up with designers' new patent totes and wristlets. Laid-back glamour made for these days of sand and beach bars. These trends will also be seen in Fall 2008 with collections of satin crepe pumps in lipstick red, jungle green and royal, in addition to deep purple. Even omnipresent black gets bondage-worthy with unique strap arrangements, cutouts and peep toes. Adding smooth leather takes the subtlety out of suede. Step ahead, and step out in the best. One thing's for sure: You won't be the lady to mess with!
~ Kelly Farley
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I love napa leather for shoes because it's sooo soft. But sometimes I find that it is ruined much more easily in water, and living in rainy city, I find all too often that I ruin a pair of shoes in less than a month. Any suggestions?
I have a pair of snake-skin pumps, but they are in a dark brown. I use them to wear to work, but I sort of wonder if they are too "fall/winter" Maybe I should spruce things up with your bright pump ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.
What do you think about those girls who wear high heels to the beach. I mean, in ads, okay, it's to sell the product, but in REAL LIFE. Pamela Anderson barely gets away with it!
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