Lace-ups and flats and chunky heels, oh my! Old favorites and the emergence of new trends (read: flatforms!) will certainly help to keep footwear interesting this spring season. Read on for trend inspiration, tips for shopping these looks, and tricks for making your favorite fall/winter shoes work for springtime!
As seen on the SS11 Runway
the Flatform
what: a switch from the painful yet ever so popular stiletto, flatforms give height with less pain
where: Chanel, Derek Lam, Junya Wantanabe, Prada, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Michael Kors
how: wear flatforms with floaty dresses or maxi skirts, or cropped/cuffed cargo pants if you’ve got the legs…
the Lace-Up
what: colorful and bold, this style is feminine, unique, and perfect for spring
where: Erdem, Miu Miu, Missoni, Moschino, Christian Dior
how: wear with paper bag shorts and a blazer for day, or a backless sheath dress for night…
the Chunky Heel
what: a cute pump with more support than a stiletto- a great style for beginner heel-wearers
where: Fendi, Matthew Williamson, Salvatore Ferragamo, Dries Van Noten
how: this style looks cute with socks- with skinny jeans or a short poofy skirt…
the Flat
what: the flat is back, save your feet from heels and stay comfortable in spring
where: Chloé, Giambattista Valli
how: go Audrey and pair flats with cropped cigarette pants and a boatneck sweater, or take a tip from Chloé and wear with a long tulle skirt…
Shop the Look
the Flatform
3.1 Phillip Lim ‘X-cellent’ Platform Sandal
MARNI Two-tone suede sandals
JIL SANDER Cross-front leather sandals
MARC BY MARC JACOBS Leather sandals
STELLA MCCARTNEY Faux patent-leather wedge sandals
the Lace-Up
Steve Madden REBECKA
MARC JACOBS Satin espadrille ballerina flats
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Eva suede mules
the Chunky Heel
Jeffrey Campbell ‘Foxy’ Espadrille Sandal
Aldo HESSLING
Forever21 Wooden Platform Heel
GIVENCHY Crossover leather sandals
YVES SAINT LAURENT Gipsy suede block sandals
the Flat
Forever21 Sequined Floral Flats
MIU MIU Striped canvas ballerina flats
CHLOÉ Braided-strap leather ballerina flats
Year Round Style
See how these Chictopians make shoe styles work for all seasons…
kellyshoestrings, Lovemelovemenot, and districtofchic wear socks with chunky heeled shoes to balance a springy outfit.
nikkisunga, Mel_oOo, and lexigancayco wear wintry-style boots with warm weather looks.
Can’t wait to see how you rock the trends! Tweet me pictures @headbandit
xo,
Le Petit Lapin
