Tips on How to Match Shoes & Clothing

Posted on March 4, 2010 
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So as to look natural and harmonious, you have to follow definite rules in matching your shoes with clothing. So when trying on a new pair of shoe, ask yourself several questions. First of all, it there any detail in your outfit that stands out. Secondly, whether the outfit looks too chaotic. And at last, whether you have chosen colors that dissolve in each other; it looks very impersonal. If you answered “no” to each question, feel free to buy a pair of shoes you like. If your response was “yes”, then think carefully about your choice.
Tips on How to Match Shoes & Clothing
The wrong shoes have no common features: they can be pretty, stylish, comfortable or discount. Anyway they may result wrong for you. To avoid this just choose appropriate shoe style for each occasion - flats and loafers for casual day out; pumps and stiletto heels for special event. Take into account the place you go. It will be a mistake to wear loafer at a corporate party, for example.
Tips on How to Match Shoes & Clothing
By the way, black is considered the best color ever. Well, on the one hand, I can agree with it - black match almost every clothing style and color option. But on the other hand, I am convinced that choosing black you are simply afraid of making the wrong choice. Though thinking carefully about each detail in your wardrobe and buying shoes only according to your color scheme, you will improve and diversify your image. And finally, here I have a chart of the most popular shoe colors and what clothing will match it:
•    Brown shoes: shades of tan, brown, beige, orange, greens, and darker earth tones.
•    Black shoes: nearly anything except pastels and some earth tones — but even then, if black is repeated elsewhere in the outfit, black shoes can be a dynamic choice.
•    White shoes: light neutrals, brights, and pastels.
•    Tan shoes: lighter earth tones, blue, beige, lighter tan or white.
•    Cream shoes: whites, light neutrals, and pastels.
•    Gray shoes: blacks, blues, grays, reds, as well as some purples and yellows.
•    Silver shoes: pastels, as well as with white, black, blues and purples.
•    Gold shoes: greens, reds, browns, and they usually look good with black and white as well.

2010 Trend: Gucci Sandals

Posted on March 1, 2010 
Filed Under Collections Review, Flats, Gucci Shoes, Heels, Interesting to know, Latest trends, Platforms, Sandals, Shoe Accessories, Stilettos, Strappy Shoes | Leave a Comment

One of the most long awaited collections of the season to come is a new collection from Gucci. The brand always surprises its fans by unusual and charming designer decisions. Today I have prepared some of the shoe models presented in the collection. Most of them are really worth praising. Here you are.
2010 Trend: Gucci Sandals
This sandal features a criss-cross strap that girdles an ankle very elegantly. Python patterned straps are generously adorned with stones that add a spice to the whole image. The heel and the platform are made of bamboo. A mixture of python pattern, bamboo and stones make me think of hot and bright summer days.
Not a single shoe collection today seems not to be able to do without gladiator shoes. These gladiator sandals are just one version of the trend. What is unusual here is a zipper on the front part and a high stiletto heel that changes the whole concept of a gladiator shoe. The shoe is made in black color.
2010 Trend: Gucci Sandals
Another strappy sandal presented in the collection is made in python hue pattern style with a T shaped strap on the front. Designers added a buckle on the ankle part a nickel ring.
2010 Trend: Gucci Sandals
There is one more shoe made of bamboo I like very much. It is a sandal with a four inch heel made in python pattern style as well.
2010 Trend: Gucci Sandals
But Gucci designers did not forget about women on the go who prefer comfortable flats. You can see a thong sandal with a usual nickel ring and T shaped strap. The shoe is available in two colors – taupe and light brown leather. The sandals are perfect for a casual and relaxed holiday.
2010 Trend: Gucci Sandals
And the last offer is a super high stiletto heel in blue color. It is an awesome dress shoe for any special event.
2010 Trend: Gucci Sandals

Massive Shoes from Proenza Schouler

Posted on February 26, 2010 
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Proenza Schouler brand is known for its extravagant style and extraordinary shapes. Each designer decision causes a wave of arguments. Due to Proenza Schouler shoes’ peculiarity, lots of women do not dare even try them. However, there are multiple fans of the brand who may appreciate work of the designers.
Recently Proenza Schouler presented a new shoe collection that features massive heels and soles, brutal look and stylish design. I would say, the collection is aimed to the boldest fashion lovers.
Massive Shoes from Proenza SchoulerMassive Shoes from Proenza Schouler
When I look at these shoes, I tend to think about something wild and savage. My imagination pictures that it is quite possible that primitive men used to wear shoes made of animals’ leather. However, they did not have such modern technologies as modern people have, so my imagination seems to trick me. Today, savage motives have become one of the most popular trends of the season to come. And Proenza Schouler designers decided not to miss the opportunity and use it in their new shoe collection.
Massive Shoes from Proenza SchoulerMassive Shoes from Proenza Schouler
The variety of materials the shoes are made of impresses. Designers used different combinations of materials – smooth leather of natural tones, pattern reptile leather painted in diverse colors, or even patent-leather shoes. Designers add buckles and rivets for special chic. There are some shoe models with leather straps thoroughly wickered. Such footwear looks super extravagant and unusual.
Massive Shoes from Proenza SchoulerMassive Shoes from Proenza Schouler
Heels and soles here are also worth mentioning. Heels are wide and massive with a curved shape. Platforms are high and in some shoes are trimmed with suede or other fabric of the same color as the whole shoe surface is covered. As a result, the shoes look great. They are the right choice for bold and decisive girls who love to stand out of the crowd. The problem is what to wear with such a shoe?

5 Tips on How to Buy Comfortable Shoes

Posted on February 25, 2010 
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When we are looking for a new pair of shoes what do we tend to pay attention to first? We look at a beautiful design, high heel or platform (it depends on everybody’s taste), color, design, shoe accessories, and so on and so forth. I do really understand you. But there is another side of a coin – good quality. Being in pursuit of awesome design and latest trends, do not buy anything without making sure in its comfort and good quality. Choose shoes that suit not only length and width of your foot but also its final purpose and your whole image.
5 Tips on How to Buy Comfortable Shoes
The most dangerous thing here is that when shoe size is selected incorrectly it will not only cause discomfort but may lead to feet injuries. The question is why should I buy shoes that will make me suffer? So, here I have some tips on how to choose the right footwear.
5 Tips on How to Buy Comfortable Shoes
1.    Measure your feet properly. It is essential to measure each foot separately, as they may differ a little bit. I would advise to try new footwear in the afternoon or evening when feet become a little bigger. Besides, do not rely on the size indicated on a shoe, always try it on and try to walk in it.

2.    Try to buy footwear of good brands. The thing is quality shoes have shock absorbers created by proper insole cushioning that prevent feet from sharp surface and bumps. Cheap shoes do not have such a useful detail.

3.    Shoe materials are also important. Footwear made of leather or suede is more comfortable flexible. The reason is these sorts of material can adjust to the shape of a foot protecting it thus from excessive resistance in sensitive areas.

4.    The eternal problem of high heels. You should decide what goes first for you - health or beauty.

5.    And at last I want to mention trendy shoes. Do not buy too specific models that you will not be able to wear later because they will become outdated. That is not a reasonable purchase.

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