Warm Weather Glamour

April 16, 2010 Comments (2)

When the temperature heats up we tend to wear more comfortable, easy-going outfits. Tanks, shorts and capris are all staples in a spring and summer wardrobe, as are flats and gladiator sandals. Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean your footwear has to be dowdy. This season it’s all about platforms, studs and rich embellishments that will take your casual pieces to night with just a change of shoes.

Nude or tan shoes create a long, lean line. The Jessica Simpson Angus heels are a glitzy way to add glamour for night. Embellished with studs of every size, the shoes wrap at the ankle for a sexy look and boast a 4 inch high stiletto heel. They’re also available in black, but the tan version proves to be the perfect accessory for a steamy summer night. Try them with a jersey dress in a bright shade, or pair them with a gray tank top and white skinny jeans.

Spring and summer 2010 is all about texture and color. Get in on both trends with the Pernilla platform heels from Faryl Robin. These showstopping heels make a major statement for day when worn with a racerback tank and light or white jeans, and can transform a simple little black dress for night. A mix of snakeskin embossed leather and bright turqouise make for a funky mix of textures and colors that will light up a wardrobe full of basics.

If you want to add a tough edge to feminine fabrics and flirty florals for spring and summer, go for studs on dark colors. The Passa Fry from Luichiny are available in dark chocolate brown and black. These shoe-booties have an exposed ankle and peep toe, along with faux leather straps at the ankle and studs throughout the top of the foot. Remember the white and ivory breezy dresses from the past two seasons? Make them current by contrasting the feminine silhouettes with edgy booties.

Samantha Cabrera