The Sexiest Sandals of Summer 2009
| Sandal is the most popular footwear in summer. That’s why designers couldn’t help making a fashion emphasis on sandals this summer. They did their best so that we could wear such bright and charming models. Sandal of summer 2009 has a heel as a rule. The thing is the heel makes the leg sexy, slim and delicate. Therefore, if you long to be sexy from head to toes, nothing will do it better than a sandal. The fact is men go crazy when they see such an image. |
| It wonders that at first the sandal that appeared in the late 40s of the 20th century was considered as footwear for resorts. Citizens began wearing them only in the 70s. Now it is possible to wear sandals everywhere and even the strict office dress-code has nothing to say against. All the discussions were finished when Carla Bruni appeared in public in charming sandals from Dior and a safari dress. Thus today the majority of designers and footwear companies longed to create diverse models and variants of sandals. |
| Some models were made with an emphasis on stiletto heels. Pleaser Company set its heart on the ankle strap sandal that features a naughty rhinestone encrusted pointed steel stiletto heel with front platform rise. |
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| Maui from Sizzle is a sassy slide with modern flair featuring a croco patterned metallic strap and jeweled ornaments. It has a slight platform front with an attractive high heel to compliment your feet for those formal occasions. |
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| The platform this season is as popular as it has never been. Lots of models feature the platform differing only in upper design, heel and color. Though designers’ imagination gains praise. For example, this eye catching ankle strap platform sandal with a decorative ornament and a delightful pointed stiletto heel attracts everybody’s attention. |
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| These platform shoes have many criss-crossed straps, an open toe and a high heel. The Sizzle Company did their best to impress fashion lovers this season. |
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| And the last but not the least, a wardrobe of any woman can’t do without sexy red sandal. A patent leather upper, vinyl sides, a leather lining and foot bed with front and back horseshoe adjustable buckles will do for any party or special event in your life. |
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Who Else Wants to Be Eco-Friendly?
| The style and the fashion have changed lots of times throughout the history. There have been numerous trends and novelties. Now the time of eco-friendly footwear has come. The reason is some materials used for manufacturing of shoes are harmful both for people and nature. Earlier nobody thought of consequences. So now some designers and footwear companies have said stop to this tendency and launched eco-friendly lines.
In search of details which could make footwear completely harmless, designers have found out something interesting. For example, it’s turned out to be possible to use the coco as a durable and smart substitute to eco-unfriendly materials. The thing is that the coco shell can be used for making buttons and snap fastener of any shape. These and other researches were actively supported and used by companies Acorn and Rocket Dog. Acorn has a tendency to use natural and earth-friendly materials that are sustainably grown, biodegradable and organic. In the result everybody can enjoy such lines as Animal-Friendly Footwear and Earth-Friendly Slippers. Almost all the footwear by Acorn is made of harmless materials and fabrics. It uses natural rubber and a glue basis as well. |
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| Acorn Cami Ballet
This ballet by Acorn features uppers of soft waterproof Lite leather. Lite eco-friendly leather is manufactured with earth-friendly processes which minimize the ecological footprint and reduce CO2 emissions. It is unlined for relaxed comfort, and has an insole lined in ultra soft sport mesh that wicks moisture. |
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| Acorn Colette
Take a look at this slipper that features rich luxurious nubuck leather uppers, fully lined in soft leather for relaxed comfort, a comfort cushion insole heel to toe with perfed and padded arch support, and a non-slip waterproof outsole for indoor and outdoor wear. Rocket Dog is one more brand dedicated to using only natural and harmless materials. |
 Rocket Dog Finalist  Rocket Dog Caymen |
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These shoes are created for versatile and active lifestyle. Feel comfort, durability and quality in the footwear by Rocket Dog. |
Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Shoe Trends
The season to come is going to be nostalgic, quiet and full of harmony. Let’s say stop to brightness, diversity of colors and lack of restraint! It’s time to change! Everybody will be surprised by a wide range of textures, shapes and materials, the gorgeous color palette and rich shade range.
The black color is the icon of the season to come. It becomes the main background for all styles and directions. You will see the black color from unexpected and interesting perspective. Prevail also such colors as deep blue, grey, green, violet and red which perfectly go with black.
Fashionable footwear is getting more comfortable and practical. Having developed the shoes 2009-2010, fashion designers have made an emphasis on quality, simplicity and style. Their collections are worked out according to the economic situation in the world; therefore the fashionable shoes 2009-2010 is considered to be quality and practical. The motto of the forthcoming fall - winter is “Fashionable footwear should be durable”.
Fall and winter are supposed to be cold and windy, thus the footwear should be warm and waterproof. Fashionable thigh-high boots 2009-2010 are the hit of the season. They can be decorated with thin fur strips, delicate metal accessories and buttons on the sole.
Platform boots are also popular this season. They tend to be heavily decorated with metal details or fillets.
As far as men’s fashion is concerned, men are free to choose whatever they like. Their motto for 2009-2010 is “Be yourself, be free from prejudices”. Men are supposed to be diverse all the time, to change their style from a cool macho to a relaxed playboy. The main rule is to remain young, confident and stylish.
For everyday wear choose neutral conservative colors. But it’s better to purchase a pair of bright color shoes. Girls love it when men look stylish. 
There will be actual both official and sports style. The meaning of youth fashion has been extended and nowadays it’s apt not only for youth people but also for imposing men. The thing is to feel comfy and self-assured. Be ready for a season to come.
Fall 2009 Trend: Peep Toe Booties
| Booties are considered now the trendiest footwear. Thus famous designers continue their bold experiments with them. At first, peep toe booties appeared last fall and were called unpractical at once. But the season to come peep toe booties come into fashion. Such famous designers as Giuseppe Zanotti, Marc Jacobs Butterfly, Maison Martin Margiela present their new collections where the central place was taken by these booties. Sure, in such footwear the toes can be a bit frozen but designers made an emphasis on how sexy you will look wearing these peep toes with pipe jeans, pencil skirt or mini dress. |
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| In fall 2009 designers offer a vast range of models on platforms or heels, with laces, thongs or cuffs. By the way, we have talked about Fall 2009 Trend: Footwear Cuffs recently. As far as material is concerned, the majority of booties will be made of leather or suede, but for manufacturing of the most chick models will be used dense silk and satin as well. |
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| Considering a fact that there are a great number of diverse models, colors and materials, it’s not a problem to choose what to wear with such peep toes. Anyway here are some hints for fashion lovers. First of all, forget about matching the color of booties with a dress. The thing is to choose the right color combination of booties and accessories: handbag, costume jewellery or shawl. Moreover, booties will perfectly go with colored dense tights. |
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| Booties on a platform will ideally suit a pencil skirt or magnificent flared dresses in the style of 60th. Booties made of suede look even more charming in a combination with leather or suede dresses (or dresses with leather and suede elements). |
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| If you have chosen booties of a difficult shape, put on one-color dresses of a simple cut. Booties on a high heel will become a perfect addition for a straight dress or a puffy dress, the bottom of which consists of folds. And almost every cocktail dress will look very elegant too. |
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| Be stylish and charming, make experiments with clothes and footwear. |
