On an average day, clothes tend to take up most of our
attention. Choosing the right combination of shirt/jeans/blouse/
pants/kurta/palazzo to get on with our lives is what we mostly focus on.
And when that predicament is dealt with, it's on to the accessories.
A lot of times our footwear ends up being the most neglected aspect
of our appearance. Little do we realise that shoes hold the power of
making or breaking an otherwise well-planned outfit, for both men and
women. What goes on our feet matters as much as what we put on ourself,
and hence it is about time to give them the attention they truly
deserve.
Choosing the right pair of footwear, however, can be tricky. A basic,
old pair of black lace-ups or flat slippers just won't cut it anymore:
in order to stay ahead of the pack one needs to be aware of the styles
that are hot and happening right now.
Great strides have been made in the field of women's footwear in the
past few years. While the basic black and metallic stilettos, nude
wedges, easy slip-ons are essentials that every woman should own, this
year it's all about taking things to the next level.
Colour-blocking, thick, chunky heels, sky-high heels with a brightly-colored platforms are all the rage this year. Your average
pair of high heels just got a serious makeover: think multicolored
straps, bejeweled heels with contrasting platforms, unusual materials
such as suede, snakeskin, calf hair juxtaposed with patent, glitter
fabric and soft leather - the more interesting the details the better!
These fun shoes can the add mega bling factor to your party outfit, so
much so that you can get away with a simpler outfit!
For everyday shoes, the options are endless. Androgynous styles are
very hot right now. A pair of Oxford lace-ups, low booties or loafers
looks chic and sophisticated when worn with cigarette pants, tights and
jeans. These Oxfords can be in a feminine pastel or juicy hue, or it
could also be glittery if you are a magpie at heart like me!
Booties that have studs, rhinestones or pearls even add a rock-chick
vibe to your look. The most versatile among these styles has got to be
the loafers. There are many styles to choose from, such as penny,
moccasins and driving shoes. Available in many different, fun colors,
these are a great option for everyday wear. Choose an unusual, vibrant
shade such as sienna, indigo or camel.
Source: thedailystar.net
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