Fashion Trend: Footwear is Detail-Oriented
7/30/2005
Ultra embellished sandals with lots of ornamentation perk up common styles; toe loops, thongs and wedge heels are also key.
This summer the big fashion trend in footwear is details - the embellishments on sandals including jewels, stones, sequins, beads, studs, buckles, three-dimensional flowers appliques, knots, bows, and stitching are the important details bringing excitement to common silhouettes and uppers like the wedge sandal or the thong.
"This year's hottest looks are ultra embellished sandals that feature many combinations like colorful stones with metal tooling, or stones, studs, sequins, beading and three-dimensional flowers all on the same style," said Jack Guze, senior vice president of women's footwear and accessory buying for Payless ShoeSource. "Details turn uppers into extraordinary styles that are perfect for pairing with everything from jeans and shorts, to skirts and dresses."
Guze also noted that fashion is cyclical. Styles and trends come back, and will be updated or have a fresh "twist."
"For example, the espadrille wedge is back this season in a big way," he said, noting that women like the natural, adaptable feel of the style, the height-comfort combination, and the ankle wraps that dress up the leg.
Guze said the movement toward the espadrille wedge sandal is part of the Bohemian or ethnic trend. Important silhouettes in summer sandals are flats, wedges and kitten heels, use of cork in the footbed and bottoms and uppers like the thong and the "toe-loop."
"The thong upper - aka the flip flop - has been hot for about three years now," Guze said. "The toe loop is a fresh trend now and incorporates a one or two-band upper."
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07/29/2005
How much did we love those Seatbelt belts? Well now there is a new item that you will want to add to your shopping list. SEATBELT BAGS. Yes I know this sounds almost as outrageous as the seatbelt belt, but they are very stylish. These are going to be the next big thing in fashion. If you haven’t seen them around yet don’t worry, you will. The classically shaped handbags are made entirely out of woven seatbelts and come in nearly a half-dozen colorful variations. There is one for everyone out there.
Everyone can enjoy these bags; no riches or fame necessary. According to Accessories Magazine, these hip bags have been featured on hit shows like Friends and are in hot demand among many celebrities, including Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis and Veronica Webb. With names like Cadillac Blue, Limousine Black, Ferrari Red, and Mary Kay Pink, they are just as fun to say as they are to hold.
So Check out this site: and see for yourself.
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Back to School with Buyslippers.com!
7/28/2005
It's about that time again and Buyslippers.com wants to help start the school year off right. In the next few weeks before classes begin, and the weather starts to cool off, Buyslippers.com will be offering a variety of new styles of slippers and shoes including the addition of several brand names. We will also be offering free giveaways and discount coupons, so stay tuned and come back soon!
We want to hear which brands YOU want to see at Buyslippers.com. So leave a comment and tell us!
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