Fashion - Shoes and Accessories

Shoes and Accessories: Quick Guide

Footwear for this Spring gives you the option to be comfortable as well as chic. In addition to the usual range of high heels, also fashionable will be lower-heeled footwear like clogs, brogues and kitten heels. Odd combos, like sandals with socks, and ankle boots against bare skin, are also in style. Here are some recommendations.

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Wooden Clogs: Clogs ruled the runways of Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Vera Wang at this year's London fashion week. This spring will see clogs sold in a variety of styles, from wedged to platformed and studded. Clogs will look great with this really popular season's shorter-than-short shorts, as well as simple shirt dresses. The seventies fave is set to become the coolest, and most comfortable shoe trend for spring and beyond.

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Kitten Heels: Another way in which 2010 will see fashion taking a sensible pill when it comes to comfort and longevity is in the popularity of the kitten heel. Among the grown up pieces and enduring cuts and colours of this season's runways, the kitten heel is back. It's great for those who refuse to bow to the 4-inch sky-high footwear but too dowdy in flats; it gives enough height to flatter an outfit and give lift to the legs.

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Ankle Boots: The ankle boot continues to be one of fashion's favourites. Though, like last year, styles remain fierce and funky, this year they have a softer edge. Ankle sandals, lace-ups, bandage-style straps, wedges and peep-toes that show off a new pedicure are all going to be popular. Ankle boots can come in canvas, soft slouchy leather, and they're stylish in a range of colours, from beige to blue to military khaki. You can use them to give a bit of attitude to this spring and summer's floaty numbers.

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Accessorise: Remember that well-chosen jewellery pieces can add elegance to a chunky pair of clogs, or some playful, flamboyant glitz to a more casual pair of slouchy ankle boots. If you're wondering where to buy your shoes without breaking your bank balance, it's a good idea to check out some high street stores that stock catwalk-inspired items. At the moment, New Look has a great range of women's shoes, from sandals, to wedges to ankle boots. Check out New Look's shoes. They have some sexy leather and buckle-strap wedges, ranging from £15 to £40. Do note that prices are correct at the time of writing (3/4/10) but may change at the discretion of the product provider.