Sneakers have long been associated with boys, roughness and being downright dirty. But at a time when mixing up one’s look takes center stage, pairing girly pieces with boyish ones creates just the right mismatched, unconventional ensembles.
Here we show you how the latest in sneaker styles can take your personal style several notches higher. Whether they’re high or low cut, there’s a sneaker out there for your prim and proper outfit. Dresses, skirts, trousers or shorts—there’s nothing in your current wardrobe that won’t go with good old reliable kicks. Now’s the time to walk your talk!
Hey doll
Take that mini-dress out for a spin, this time with ribbon-laced sneakers instead of heels
Dress, Topshop; belt, Parfois; neckpiece, +Ruckus; bangles, and sneakers, Call It Spring
The long run
Layer a long, flowy dress with a chambray top and high-cut sneaks
for effortless, casual cool
Pleated dress, Tango; chambray top and necklace, Forever 21; beaded bracelets, metal bangles and ring, Aldo Accessories; high-cut sneakers,
Civic Duty
Short story
Channel a modern-day fairy in an eyelet top, dressy lace shorts
and floral sneakers
Eyelet top, Promod; lace shorts, Forever 21; necklace, Yhansy at The Ramp; wrap chain and leather cuffs, Vita Fede; ring, Aldo Accessories; sneakers, Keds
Easy breezy
Endless summers call for free-spirited ensembles and nude-colored lace-ups
Cropped top and canvas bag, Forever 21; skirt, Promod; earrings and bangle, Aldo Accessories; sneakers, Aldo
Trouser territory
Try the monochromatic look and jazz up with chic accessories
Peplum top, Warehouse; pants, Promod; earrings, +Ruckus; cuffs and clutch, Aldo Accessories; sneakers, Civic Duty
Directory:
Aldo and Aldo Accessories—Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati; Call It Spring—Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati; Civic Duty—www.facebook.com/CivicDutyPhilippines; Forever 21—SM Makati; Keds—Shoe Salon Glorietta 3, Makati; Parfois—Glorietta 4, Makati; Promod Greenbelt 5i; Tango—Glorietta 3i; The Ramp—Glorietta 3; Topshop—Greenbelt 3; +Ruckus— https://ruckusaccessories.multiply.com; Vita Fede—Schu, Power Plant Mall, Makati; Warehouse—Greenbelt 5
Photography:
Mark Chester Ang
Styling and text:
Kate Paras
Model: Alina of Elite
Makeup: Anacleta Paredes
Hair: George Aliben
for Kiehl’s Stylist Series