shoes

Socks and sandals aren’t really one of those combos you can quietly dip your toe into. You’re either committing to it or you’re not—you can’t just wear it a bit like a sheer sleeve on a blouse or a touch of leopard print on a bag. It’s quite the divisive dressing choice. I happen to wear this combination often, most frequently a pair of Alexa Chung x JuJu’s Embellished Jelly sandals and a ribbed-knit sock, and my friends hate it because they say it looks “ugly” and like I’ve “just thrown on the first shoes at the front door.” I have to insist that it really is fashion, despite the eye rolls I get in return. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating sho...

You may not suffer with the same flat footedness, but if you landed on this article, it’s highly likely you do have wide feet and feel under-served by the current wide-fit options available—many of which appear to be quite cheap-looking (what is it with fake patent leather and wide-fit shoes?) or completely outmoded. I will feature some of the stronger options below, but I’m also here to give some pointers on general silhouettes, trends and finishes to look out for. Some are very obvious like pointed toes are an instant red flag and I’m sure that even people with slimmer feet struggle with a pointed-toe style with a very high heel—the pressure this puts on your toes is not worth any amount of trending credentials, in my opinion. We only get one pair of feet and they carry us through life, ...

The trouble is, chunky loafers with their masculine vibe and heavy appearance can actually be quite hard to style. Jeans are one of our most-worn items, and the obvious choice to wear with easy slip on shoes, but even then you need to be careful with the shape and length of the denim. Your best bet, in a stylist’s opinion (that’s me), is to keep it classic— a tonal colour palette and pared-back basics will always look best. Think black jeans and camel coats. Worried about them feeling too clunky? Pair with a mini or midi skirt for balance. Prefer to lean into the androgyny? Pair with a cargo pant for an extremely 2022 vibe.  Keep scrolling, and you’ll find eight examples of easy outfits you can wear with your chunky loafers, and the specific pieces we find always work with them. Most ...

When Anna Wintour, someone who could literally choose any shoes in the world, opts to wear the same pair every day, you take note. For the Vogue editor in chief, it’s Manolo Blahnik or nothing, and she’s famously been quoted saying she “just doesn’t even look” at other brands in the 2017 documentary about the designer’s life. Clearly she’s onto something, and Anna is not alone in her devotion to Manolos. From Diana to Kate, Meghan to Carrie (Bradshaw, of course)—the designer’s beautiful footwear has graced the feet of so many of the world’s most stylish and elegant women.  This fanbase is not just a result of them looking so fabulous (that too)— but it’s also because slipping one on genuinely feels like a Cinderella moment. Manolo designs...

Not to sound like a belligerent old bore, but I’m getting a bit tired of social media movements that decree something in fashion or beauty to be “over” or “out.” It strikes me as ironic that the democratisation of fashion can lead to less individuality rather than more. In the latest installment of things TikTokers don’t like is an unassuming and really quite practical pair of sandals that I’m sure 95% of you will own. I have some. Most of my friends have a pair. Pretty sure my mum does too. And perhaps that’s the problem. A simple pair of two-strap sandals (you know the kind with a block heel, a front strap and an ankle strap) are supposedly naff and—worst burn of all—cheugy. There’s no denying that the simple shoes—popularis...

When approaching my research, I figured that consulting a mixture of celebrities and influencers would be my best bet to see how the fashion set are styling the puddle-pant trend, and I’m pleased to reveal that there’s five shoe styles that keep cropping up. For relaxed ensembles, white trainers are the consensus, especially with black puddle-pants. A peak-a-boo moment with a pointed toe heel will elevate these trousers for a sleeker look—plus if you’re lucky enough to own the Gucci logo heels that are all over Instagram right now, then there’s no better way to show off the sparkling monogram. Abi Marvel’s puddle-jeans look is all the proof you’ll need. While the sun is still making its daily appearance, sandals are the first port of call for easy s...

We all know jeans shopping can be quite the impossible task. With sizing and fit differing from brand to brand, finding “the one” can be tricky. But once you know the style that suits you, you’ve completed half the mission. And with non-skinny jeans a firm favourite at the moment, flared jeans are at the top of the list.  Whether you go for a wide-leg flare, a tighter fitting style or a crop, the next step is to know which shoes to style with them. Because let us tell you, not all shoes, sandals and boots go with all flared jeans. While longer styles are most suited to heeled ankle boots and sandals, cropped pairs look effortless with trainers and other flats. So, to find out which shoes suit your favourite flares, keep scrolling for some outfit inspir...

Fashion may not have progressed as quickly as it usually would over the past few years, but 2022 marks a distinct shift in the type of trends we’re seeing—particularly where boots are concerned. Yes, practicality and comfort still play an integral design role, but now, it looks as if designers have rediscovered the joy in creating boots for show, too, with spindly heels, fancy embellishments, and even metallics making a comeback. Below, I’ve identified the six key boot trends that not only kept cropping up on the 2022 runways, but also on our current wish lists as well. Scroll on to see them. 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 ...

It turns out that these simple shoes perfectly capture the low-key, laid-back mood everyone is embracing this season—think major “coastal grandmother” vibes. I love that all you need to add to them is a ribbed vest and a good pair of jeans for the perfect spring 2022 look, which is exactly how I’ve been wearing mine (with an added trenchcoat for now) pretty much every day since I got them. But they also go with dresses, wide-leg trousers, shorts and skirts, and I can imagine them coming into their own during the great British summertime—on staycations, beach days, countryside wanderings or for running errands to the local farmers market. The taupe pair, in particular, are like fashion gold dust right now and are sold out pretty much everywhere. You’re in luck though...

As a self confessed shoe fanatic, my favourite topic of discussion is the latest trends in footwear. To quote the great Carrie Bradshaw, not only do a good pair of shoes make or break an outfit, but they have the ability to “rescue your ankles from a life of boredom”, and given the amount of time we spend in shoes working, socialising, and travelling, it’s only right that they should be special to make the journey a little more fun.  The latest style I have fallen for? The kitten heel. While I consider them an obviously wise investment– they are chic, playful, and most importantly, easy to wear, I am told that are they are controversial choice. Once synonymous with being matronly and conservative, the kitten heel has earned a bad reputation a...

When deciding what shoes are best, first things first, deduce what vibe you’re going for and build from there. For evening looks, the combination of a miniskirt paired with patent knee-high boots will transcend seasons and trends. For daytime, pointed mules will present a Parisian-inspired look, whereas trainers or flip-flops lean towards the minimalist Scandi aesthetic. There’s scope for experimentation too. It is a bold style, after all. Clash themes and textures, whether that’s a towelling skirt paired with a two-tone slingback or a fitted mini with grungy mules. Keep scrolling for 8 shoes to go with a miniskirt. 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...

Fashion collaborations come in a variety of guises. Some result in an exciting fusion of design aesthetics while other designers probably should’ve just stuck to what they do best. Proenza Schouler and Birkenstock might not have been the most obvious of fashion bedfellows, but when these two brands dropped their first sandal collaboration in 2020, the fashion crowd couldn’t get enough—and neither could I. And, as it turns out, the now bestselling style isn’t just a fashion editor fave, but a celebrity one too. As designer/presenter/all-round-style icon Alexa Chung just wore them on holiday, firmly cementing the fashionable collab as an It shoe for the ages.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating shou...