Step into 2017 with color-clashing, ‘joyful’ shoes

FLATFORM Bold fuchsia sandal with chunky heel
FLATFORM Bold fuchsia sandal with chunky heel

 

For summer, Inquirer Lifestyle harvested a bumper crop of shoes for everyone, from ankle boots to zippered sandals. How does our mind’s eye choose the shoes we incorporate into our existing collection? Are the styles for the workplace or the weekend? Career chic and classic, or colorful for date nights and big galas?

First important trend is color, bright as neon, and iridescent or pearlized pastels. Exciting color-clashing styles make new shoes the top accessory in a composed outfit. It used to be the “It” bag you carry, but now it’s the comeback of the “It” shoe.

Second trend is bold and original design, from flatforms to still sexy stilettos. Forget the safe and elegant; this season sees the emergence of quirky, joyous shoes. We must never forget that dressing up should be fun.

Last is the consideration of comfort. The final fit of a new shoe must pass the true “feel-good” rule. Enjoy the trends for this summer, and discover which one works for you. —CONTRIBUTED

 

PEARLIZED Walking sandal has 3D bling.

 

ONPOINT The ballet flat looks new again.

 

 BLACK AND WHITE The stiletto has an inward heel.

 

MOCCASINS Classic flats in primary colors with metal and crystal accents

 

BALENCIAGA Printed tights and stilettos all in one

 

EVENING A celebration of different elements yet so comfortable —PHOTOS BY IMDIGITAL

 

SNEAKER BOOT Metallic leather in a delightfulmash-up

 

ANKLE BOOT Heeled multicolor shoe worn with matching sock

 

RAFFIA Witty sling-back heel with straw finish

 

ESPADRILLE Summer staple jazzed up with leather straps

 

WEDGE HEEL The ’40s style reborn in contrasting colors
GUCCI Pink leather boots with lace appliqué and handpainted art

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