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Step Out in Style With Five Hot Spring Shoe Trends
<!--BEGIN RIGHT-ALIGNED TABLE--><!--END RIGHT-ALIGNED TABLE--><!--BSHSTARTBODY-->By Lisa Kovalovich
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Shopping for spring fashion can make even the coldest winter months seem tolerable. But if you're not quite ready for the three-way mirrors and pasty-skin baring that come with shopping for spring clothes, take a detour to another department: shoes! Here, five spring shoe trends we love -- snap 'em up now (no dressing room required): Wedge Sandal
This spring, kick off your spindly heels -- wedges are back! These '70s-inspired heels are comfy and stable, and at the same time totally stylish in a laid-back, weekend kind of way. Our favorite wedges of the season: espadrilles with woven or straw detail on the heel and ribbon ankle ties.
T-Strap Heels
The proper T-strap heel makes a comeback this season, but this time around, it's embellished. We love T-straps with detailing on the straps -- think suede cutouts, chunky faux jewels and turquoise, even metallic leather. Heels are either sleek and slim or curvy wedges. Designers paired T-straps with everything from short circle skirts to slim pants to long gowns.
Prints
Canvas and straw aren't the only trendy shoe materials for spring; printed fabrics and beading are everywhere, too. Today's prints run the gamut from ultra-feminine, delicate flowers on a wedge heel to granny-funky embroidery on a mule to hippie-style beading on a moccasin thong. Tip: Make printed shoes the focus of your outfit, and keep your other pieces neutral.
Preppy Flats
Flats continue to stay in season, but this spring, they take a decidedly preppy turn. Jaunty designers showed patent, feminine loafers, pink-and-green Mary Janes, and comfy Birkenstock-type thongs in preppy prints. Most of these styles are perfect for relaxed weekend wear; the more tailored ones can even go to the office in summer months. Grecian Sandals
If you're not in the mood for sky-high wedges or T-straps, but need something more relaxed than a preppy flat, try a flat Grecian sandal. These leather, woven slip-ons are reminiscent of Bass styles from the '80s, but the 2005 versions are sleeker, with richly-colored leather and pretty, Grecian accents like ankle ties.
<!--BEGIN RIGHT-ALIGNED TABLE--><!--END RIGHT-ALIGNED TABLE--><!--BSHSTARTBODY-->By Lisa Kovalovich
More magazine
Shopping for spring fashion can make even the coldest winter months seem tolerable. But if you're not quite ready for the three-way mirrors and pasty-skin baring that come with shopping for spring clothes, take a detour to another department: shoes! Here, five spring shoe trends we love -- snap 'em up now (no dressing room required): Wedge Sandal
This spring, kick off your spindly heels -- wedges are back! These '70s-inspired heels are comfy and stable, and at the same time totally stylish in a laid-back, weekend kind of way. Our favorite wedges of the season: espadrilles with woven or straw detail on the heel and ribbon ankle ties.
T-Strap Heels
The proper T-strap heel makes a comeback this season, but this time around, it's embellished. We love T-straps with detailing on the straps -- think suede cutouts, chunky faux jewels and turquoise, even metallic leather. Heels are either sleek and slim or curvy wedges. Designers paired T-straps with everything from short circle skirts to slim pants to long gowns.
Prints
Canvas and straw aren't the only trendy shoe materials for spring; printed fabrics and beading are everywhere, too. Today's prints run the gamut from ultra-feminine, delicate flowers on a wedge heel to granny-funky embroidery on a mule to hippie-style beading on a moccasin thong. Tip: Make printed shoes the focus of your outfit, and keep your other pieces neutral.
Preppy Flats
Flats continue to stay in season, but this spring, they take a decidedly preppy turn. Jaunty designers showed patent, feminine loafers, pink-and-green Mary Janes, and comfy Birkenstock-type thongs in preppy prints. Most of these styles are perfect for relaxed weekend wear; the more tailored ones can even go to the office in summer months. Grecian Sandals
If you're not in the mood for sky-high wedges or T-straps, but need something more relaxed than a preppy flat, try a flat Grecian sandal. These leather, woven slip-ons are reminiscent of Bass styles from the '80s, but the 2005 versions are sleeker, with richly-colored leather and pretty, Grecian accents like ankle ties.