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Looking to upgrade your shoe rack this summer?
The new fashion season is here! We’ve collected some of the hottest footwear style trends recommended by Melbourne’s top personal stylists from spring/summer collections 2019-2020.
Retro Square-Toe
If you want to add an edge (pun intended) to any outfit, the square-toe shoes retro trend has made a comeback. With emphasis on solid colours – brown, beige, black and white – you can find thongs, slippers, mules and even buckled shoes in with a square toe. Pair these with miniskirts, shorts, or distressed jeans; sling a trendy handbag over your shoulder and your sassy retro look is complete.
Kitten Heels
Be daring with cosy fitting kitten heels this summer. According to Melbourne’s leading personal stylist Sally Mackinnon, you don’t need a pair of skyscraper stilettos to feel sexy this season. A pop of colour or wicked prints on stylish kitten heels are both sexy and comfy, all while topping the trend charts. Don’t ask why, ask, why not?
Metallics
If bling is your style, pick up a pair of shimmery gold sandals to stand out in a crowd. For a more sophisticated look, try softer tones with brushed textures. Rose Gold, burnished bronze, and striking silver are shades that are happily trending right now and will be on point for next year too. Flaunt that metallic statement in your outfit to channel your inner diva, even at work!
Blush
It is a good time to show off feminine pink in our fashion choices. Call it ‘blush’, ‘pastel pink’, ‘toasted’ or ‘rose’, it seems we cannot get enough of this particular hue. Your wardrobe stylist might advise you to pair the tone with delicate fabrics as it brings out an attractive feminine style. Blush isn’t just for footwear; they’re reigning supreme for clothes as well.
Colourful Boots
The boring boot has been given a fresh makeover and rainbow colours have taken over Australian street style. Sock boots, ankle boots, knee-high, thigh-high, faux fur heels, velvet, or transparent gumboots – all of these and many more styles are available in fresh new colours. Do not compromise on fashion! It is time to step out in bold style with the hottest boot trend this spring/summer.
Chunky Sneakers
Who knew athleisure, or “dressed up athletic fashion”, would be such a fashion hit! Sporty sock trainers and chunky sneakers is a trend that is out-of-the-box and here to stay. Sneakers as a fashion statement is so popular thanks to the quirky yet comfy factor. Owning the all-white look just got easier!
Colourful sneakers are available in florals, tribal art or geometric patterns and they’re bold statements giving you permission to rock an all-white ensemble.
Athleisure is travel-friendly as well because of their lightweight construction. Pair your breezy summer outfits with casual athletic shoes to be highly functional and still look fashionable as ever!