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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:18:31 AM |
Espadrilles-nymag.com
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I have a confession. This fashion
addict has been working like a mad woman lately and I have thus traded
in my heels for flats. It gets worse. My shoe preference of the moment
- a pair of worn in $5 flip flops from Old Navy. I am staging my own
intervention.
If you find yourself running around more than
usual this summer and regrettably reaching for a pair of flip flops
that do nothing for your look far too often, consider this your fashion
prescription for better shoe health.
You don’t have to sacrifice
style for comfort. There are a ton of comfortable shoe options on the
market that will keep your feet happy as you make your rounds without
ruining your look. Here are a few options to get your fashion juices
flowing.
Espadrilles
This Pyreneese fashion export is a
great alternative to flip flops if you want to keep your feet flat on
the ground with a little extra coverage. Traditionally, these casual
shoes have a canvas or cotton upper with a jute rope sole that is
flexible.
Espadrilles come in many styles. There is bound to be
a style that suits your taste from lace-up versions with a moderate
wedge heel to completely flat versions in fun summery prints.
Ballet Flats-repetto
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Ballet Flats
You
can’t go wrong with a pair of ballet flats, they are a timeless
investment. Feminine, practical, comfortable and oh-so-adorable they
look just as great with a pair of summer cut-off jeans as they do
keeping a bride comfortable in her wedding gown at her reception (my
friend wore the most adorable ballet flats after her nuptials!)
It’s
no wonder almost every major designer has a popular ballet flat in
their repertoir. My heart pines for the Parisian brand Repetto. With a
selection ranging from funky leopard print patent leather styles to
conservative supple calf skin in subdued hues - it’s a great brand to
invest in if you want your ballet flats to stand the test of time.
Jeffrey Campbell Oxfords-nordstrom.com
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Oxfords
When
it comes to cool, few shoe styles fit the bill as well as a stellar
pair of oxfords. Oxfords are as versatile as they are timeless. These
laced shoes first appeared in Scotland and Ireland. They are
occasionally referred to as Balmorals after the Queen’s caste in
Scotland named Balmoral.
Forget those overly masculine versions
of the past. Designers are pushing out beautiful feminine and
summer-ready oxfords that allow your feet to breathe with the perfect
balance of hard edge and soft femininity.
If you’re readying
yourself for your summer shopping trip or making room for a few new
pairs of shoes for fall, make sure a comfortable and stylish pair of
summer flats is on your list.
Tyrina Neely
Tyrina Talks Fashion
is your weekly serving of fashion forecasting, trend reporting, figure
analysis and helpful fashion tips and tricks. Email Tyrina with your
fashion questions and photos at tyrinaalicia@hotmail.com
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