shoes fashion

Shoes in Bright Colors

You'll be seeing a lot of purple pumps, pink platforms and melon Mary Janes -- in fact, every color of the rainbowis well represented in this spring’s selection of footwear. But there is a special emphasis on hot and citrus colors like oranges, limes, yellows and pinks. This is great news for those of us who die a little bit inside every time the fashion powers-that-be decide that beige is the new black.

Print Shoes

From floral patterns to retro graphic prints,
prints are experiencing a bit of a comeback
this season, and there are enough out there
that I'm calling it a mini-trend.I love print
shoes because they're such an easy way to
inject a bit of personality into an otherwise
basic outfit -- and they're great for pulling
together multiple colors. The key to pulling
them off is in keeping the rest of your outfit
relatively simple.

Color Block Shoes
Another huge trend for Spring 2008 is Color Block shoes (or shoes with "color blocking") -- which is basically a 50 cent term for shoes that combine big, bold areas of
contrasting colors. It's a great look, and one I'm really fond of.
And it works so well with mod styles, bright colors and shiny
finishes, it's the perfect time for its comeback. Patent Leather
Shoes Happily, we're not done with patent leather yet, especially
since I can't wait to see all of this season's bright colors coated
with shiny varnish. All I can say to my fellow patent lovers is to
enjoy these glistening gems while you can, because as hard as it
is to believe, shiny shoes aren't always so popular.

Metallic Shoes
Metallic shoes are in again. Not that they were ever really "out"
exactly. It's just a matter of which department you'll find them in.
When they're really "in" you'll find metallic flats, casuals, boots,
even metallic sneakers. When metallics aren't quite as hot, you'll
find them mostly in the evening shoe department.Well, this spring,
you can have just about any kind of shoe you desire with a metallic
finish. Especially if you desire it in gold, and especially, especially if
you desire it in silver. Shimmer on.

Shoes with Cut-Out Uppers
Holy Shoes, shoes with holes in them are hot! Laser cut, punched,
mesh and perforated uppers can be found on everything from
sporty shoes to pretty pumps, and with designs ranging from
dainty floral patterns to designs that look nearly industrial. While
this trend isn't quite as omnipresent as some of the others on the
list, it is one of the more innovative -- and some of my favorite
styles thus far this season, have fallen into this category.

Sling-Back Shoes
Sling-back shoes are among my favorite styles, so I'm happy
to report that they'll be hitting the streets and our feet with a
vengeance this spring.One of the reasons I like sling-backs so
much is because I find them less-confining than regular pumps.
And while back straps are usually found on shoes with higher
heels, this season, they can even be found on flats and lower
heeled styles.

Platform Shoes
While we may not be quite as platform-crazed as we were last
Spring and Summer, make no mistake, platform shoes are still
a popular choice for Spring 2008. But if you want to stay on the
cutting-edge of this wave, try looking for styles that pair one of
this season's other hot trends, like bright colors or cut-out uppers,
with their thick soles.