Ok so what should we have on our footsies now that Summer is upon us? Style, comfort, practicality and uniqueness are on my tick-sheet when looking for the perfect pair of shoes. It's handy to know what's on trend before you hit the shops too so that you can be armed with what to be on the hunt for. Updating your shoes with the seasons is an easy way to update your look without breaking the bank and if accessorising with jewellery is daunting for you then let your personality shine through with your footwear.
1. Slides - The more masculine the better! You see, the idea is that a masculine slide adds that "edge" to an otherwise feminine outfit thus creating the perfect balance. Try them with a midi skirt (another current trend), a maxi dress or even some cuffed skinny jeans. Slip on some slides and you'll have onlookers marvelling at your trendy ensemble and wondering how you get your outfit "just right".
2. Block Heel - I love the block heel for 2 reasons; they look fabulous and they're stable enough to walk in (for gumby heel walkers like me) and the stable heel means you can try a higher heel than you normally would. We loved the block heel during winter for our ankle boots and now for summer you'll see block heeled sandals. In my opinion they're a real winner because they have the ability to add glamour to a pair of jeans yet when worn with a dress they add a tough edge - that's value for money right there! Look out for the "Mule" styles in particular.
3. Two-band Sandal - This summers must have! Comfortable and easy to wear with just about everything. The two-band sandal showed it's head last summer and its back again because even someone who isn't a shoe lover can wear them with ease. The trick with these is to make sure they don't "chop off" the length of your leg - this is really key if your legs are on the shorter side (like mine!) so make sure the ankle strap sits on or below the ankle.
4. Espadrilles - Add a touch of island glam to your outfit with this summer classic! Cool and comfortable and a real investment because these beauties will be a key summer trend time and time again. When you wear them make sure they're fully exposed (avoid long pants/jeans) so that you can really show them off. You'll be seeing these babies EVERYWHERE!
5. Wedges - A girls best friend. Comfortable enough for when you're going to be standing all day (or night) and handy if you're not too confident in a heel. You'll find styles that are perfect for casual ensembles or styles that have enough sass for the evening. You'll wear wedges time and time again and if you opt for a neutral, black or metallic (or all 3) they'll be your "go-to" pair for years to come.
All the shoes pictured are Seed, Nine West and Country Road. This post isn't sponsored I just really love the shit out of these shoes!
Bonus points for you if you can combine multiple trends into one shoe, like a two-band block heeled sandal or an espadrille wedge.
Megan x
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