An Outfit is complete only when it has all the complementingaccessories worn or carried along with it. Footwear is one of the mostimportant fashion accessories that can make or mar the looks of your 'socautiously chosen' apparel. So, its always better to be careful while selectingshoes that go with your wardrobe. Equally important is to know the trendsprevalent in existing fashion circle so that you may always look hot andhappening! It's time now to know the latest trends that'll make the heads movein Spring- Summer 2009!!


Heals


Stilettos: They are back with a bang! Stilettos are everywhere- onramps and on roads. However, it has been mixed up with platforms to give an innovative style- ahidden platform at the front and a real high stiletto at the back. The higherthe stilettos, the more they attract. If you prefer fashion over comfort,stilettos are for you. If not, then think twice before falling for them.


Tapered Heels: They are thick at the top and slim down as they reach theground, often with a curve, into a stiletto-esque point at the bottom. If youcan't wear stilettos, try tapered heels to be somewhat comfortable.


Platform and Wedge Heels: In spite of stilettos returning, platforms and wedgeheels will remain. Thick heelsare always more friendlier to feet and they can't be let out of fashion soeasily.


Ballet Flats: Talking about heels, we can't forget shoes without them.Like platforms, ballet flats will also stay around. However, they'll come innew colors and luxe fabrics like satin.


Toe Shapes


Squared-off toes: They will return but with a difference. Rather than a fullysquared toe, the new squared-off shape will be tapered in toe with a shortblunt nose.


Pointed Toes: The razor-sharp pointed toe footwear is all set to make acomeback. When stilettos come, how can pointed toes remain behind? Those whodon't get along with them, can definitely find 'always available round toes' orthe squared off ones.


Colors and Prints


Bright Colors: Bright hues of red, orange, yellow and purple will make wayinto the shoe racks. If you are afraid that you can't pull off the oranges orpurples, you'll find them paired with skin friendly colors like blue and white.Pinks will also be there ranging from baby pinks to even fuchsia.


Two-Tone or Multicolor: Contrasting colors will there be on different partsof your shoes like contrasting straps or heels. From bright colors to theclassic greys and blacks, all will be used to bring style statement throughshoes. Multi-colored shoe is not only for wearing with a plain colored outfit,they can well go with anything.


Floral Patterns: The evergreen flowers will be there either as prints,appliqus or embellishments. You will find them in subtle as well as extremepatterns.

 

Styles and Other Details


Gladiator Sandals: Footwear representing Greco-Roman fashion heavily strapped and heeled versions and in bright colors will be the choice of the season.


Mary-Jane Style: The style was also popular last year but this year, it has changed its looks. They'll be now seen with double or even triple buckles, bright colors, luxurious fabrics or sharply pointed toes.


Open Toes and Cut-Out Shoes: Open-toes or peep-toes are pretty fashionable this season. If not open toes then cut-out heels or cut-away sides will be there to give relief to your summer stricken feet.


Heavy Accessory Shoes: Shoes are going to be heavy with the accessories like zippers, snaps and buckles. There might be one or multiple of such accessories on them. They'll nicely decorate our footwear whether it be sandals or pump shoes.


About the Author


The author is 24 years old lady living in North Carolina with her husband and working with a textile firm. After working with textile Industry for last 4 years she has good interest in this sector now. After her best friend Nancy's suggestion she decided to write on textile. Currently she is writing for site &sec=article&uinfo=<%=server.URLEncode(1802)%>">http://www.teonline.com/