shoes

I don’t know about you but I get really excited about autumn shoe trends. Perhaps it’s because they have a sort of back-to-school sheen to them, even if you left quite some time ago, or it’s just a welcome change from wearing sandals. Or maybe it’s because autumn is easily the best season out there (don’t @ me, it really is). For 2021, there’s an abundance of autumn shoe trends that are worth getting hyped up about, which are perfect for the coming cooler weather. But what I love the most is that there are some fun trends that we haven’t seen for a while that are guaranteed to please plenty of fashion people.  After looking through all the runway collections for autumn/winter 2021, I’ve identified 12 trends that are key fo...

I’ve already waxed poetic about the classic clothing items you should never purge from your wardrobe (like a blazer or skinny jeans), and that story generated so many conversations that I felt it might be helpful to expand into another wardrobe staple: shoes. While shoe trends come and go, there are some styles you can let go of with little chance you’ll want to wear them again (I’m looking at you, wedge sneakers), and there are other styles you’re guaranteed to regret within months of tossing them. Now I’m not talking about shoe styles that are totally thrashed. If you’ve worn a pair of shoes out past the point of repair, then, by all means, get rid of them. But if it’s one of the styles I’m about to discuss, do yourself a favor an...

The cowboy boot is one of those ankle boot trends that doesn’t ever really disappear. It’s often reinterpreted, however, and some seasons it’s been about the white boo5, at other times it’s been a more simplified version (Bottega’s being the most sought-after). This season? It’s the classic cowboy boot. As seen at Celine with metal toe caps or from Khaite in black, or even the ones Isabel Marant reissues every season, there’s a cowboy boot for everyone.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back th...

We routinely turn to Janet Gunn, the 58-year-old influencer behind The Grateful Gardenia, for sartorial guidance. And while age should have nothing to do with your style choices, we’re always interested in her fashion viewpoint specifically given her experience over the years building a well-rounded wardrobe. Today, we wanted to gain further insight into some of the go-to shoe silhouettes she swears by. And while she wears a variety, there’s one key style she wears on repeat and will never retire. Yes, flat shoes, given their comfortable and versatile nature. Below, you’ll uncover the six flat shoe styles Gunn will never give up, complete with styling notes from her. And if you’re inspired in adding one of her must-have silhouettes into your arsenal as well, we also rou...

The moment we saw cage (or fisherman) sandals on Instagram back in 2020, we knew that they were destined for style success, and, lo and behold, they have certainly lived up to their potential this year. Though in mainstream terms, they are still considered a niche trend, they have quickly made the rounds of fashion’s tastemakers, who have been drawn in by the old-school charm of the style. Slowly but surely, brands have been realising the power of cage sandals and creating their own iterations, and this month, it was ASOS’s turn to bring something to the table. With a variety of colourways and styles, the online brand has not scrimped on its offering, which is good news for those on a budget. We particularly have our eye on the premium le...

Still, that was 2020, and right now, as restrictions seem to lift by the week, our outfits now call for something other than slippers. (Don’t worry—they’re not totally obsolete.) So which shoe trends are we kicking autumn off with? We’re sure you’ll be pleased to hear that comfort is still very much a priority as far as footwear is concerned—as is durability. Without further ado, scroll below to see the shoe trends the season has to offer. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

Are sandals like buses? I only ask because I’ve been waiting all summer long for the perfect styles to show up, and now there are three of them all at once… The reason I struggle is that I like my sandals to walk the line between basic and showstopping, and that’s no easy task. They need to be comfortable and practical but with a bit of a wow factor. The chosen ones will often be quite timeless but never, ever boring. Oh, and they simply can’t be fussy—something like a pair of gladiators that require 30 mins to buckle up need not apply. The options that fit my fairly strict criteria are not in plentiful supply, and so that’s why we’re almost in mid-July, and I’m still searching while the rest of the fashion world snapped up their fisherman...

Of course, we mainly chatted about flat sandals, so I wanted to know if you have to swear off heels for good to really look after your feet. “We would tend to advise, in general, that you avoid a heeled shoe as, amongst other things, it increases the chances of falls, especially if it’s also backless. But if you had to wear a heel, it’s generally advised to not go for more than an inch. If you are a heel wearer, you should also be varying your heel high. If you wear the same high heel height all the time, you’ll shorten the muscles at the back of your legs.”   In summary, avoid the following three sandal styles for ultimate foot health:  1. Flip-flops 2. Pool sliders  3. High heels  Below, based on McConnachie’s advice, I’ve hunted down a mix of sand...

As someone who avoided wearing trousers for the best part of 20 years, I’ve always found it increasingly difficult to style them—particularly where shoes are concerned. Often, I’ll compile my looks from head to toe, starting with a statement top, the accompanying bottom half and then the footwear. However, I tend to find myself slipping on every shoe style I own (trust me—there are a few), unconvinced that any of them suit my strides. Some prove too chunky, while others make me feel frumpy. Either way, it’s not a very enjoyable experience. As such, I set about to find out which shoe styles should be worn with which types of trousers once and for all. After lengthy try-on sessions and lots of IG scrolling, I think I’ve cracked the perfect footwear-and-trouser formula...

Perhaps it’s that pedicure I’ve just been for, but at this precise moment, all I can think about are sandals. I’ve only invested in one pair this season (Dune’s Longisland chunky flip-flops, in case you were wondering), and now that summer is officially upon us, I now realise that I seriously lack in the sandal department. I only buy new sandals every other year, or longer if I can help it, so I can only assume that in 2019, I decided to rid myself of all my tatty sandals come autumn with the view of replenishing them in 2020. Considering last year was something of a write-off, it’s only now that I see I neglected to do so. There’s an upside to starting from scratch, though. It means I can invest in versatile styles that will form my core collection...

Zara’s new shoe drop is simply spectacular right now, and I need to share all of the footwear goodness that’s happening there. After a year of living in house slippers and my standby sneakers—which I still love and wear on repeat, by the way)—I’m feeling ready to add some fresh, new styles into the mix. After taking a scroll through the new Zara shoes for women, there are so many cool styles that I know you’ll feel equally excited about. I’m talking about everything from strappy heels in the key colours of the season and of-the-moment clogs that I’m predicting will be a major shoe trend this summer to the chicest possible takes on kitten heels that are perfect if you’re still easing your way back into wearing taller shoes. Ahead, sho...

When we put together a story on an item that doesn’t come with an accompanying line-up of influencer images, you know it’s pretty hot-off-the-press stuff. Sometimes, we just get a hunch about something and predict sell-out success, so really, we don’t want you to miss out. This week, said hero item has manifested in the most beautiful pair of sandals we’ve seen on the high street this year, and they come courtesy of Arket. No surprises there.  Coming in spring/summer 2021’s most popular shoe silhouette, the cage (or fisherman) sandal, the style features thick straps, a buckle fastening and a chunky sole. It is available in both black and white. The black version sold out within 24 hours of going online, but hav...