Summer Shoes

As spring comes to an end and summer quickly approaches, there is a definite shift in the kind of shoe that is appropriate to wear.  To begin, there are a few things that are not appropriate to wear:

1. All-patent shoes or all-suede shoes

3. Booties, especially closed-toed booties

4. Leather boots

All of these shoes are considered winter shoes.  Fabrics such as twill, velvet, heavy leather, patent and suede are all worn in cold weather.  In some cases suede or patent can be incorporated into a cute wedge.  Try to avoid dark colors suc as maroons, dark greens and heavy blues.  Bright colors signify summer.

When considering summer shoes, the most classic prototype is the wedge.  Wedges are usually made with cork, straw or wood, which are all appropriate materials for a summer shoe.  Cotton, linen, and plastic are all appropriate for a wedge.  Other pumps that are peep-toe, or strappier may also be appropriate to wear in the heat of summer. Classic labels such as Tommy Hilfiger always offer clean and cute versions of their summer wedge.

Summer also offers fabulous shoe-wearers a window of oppurtunity that is only available in the short time between Memorial Day and Labor Day: White shoes.  There is absolutley nothing wrong with white shoes, when they are worn between these two holidays.  So my advice to is take advantage of these summer months to rock a pair of cute straw andwhite linen wedges to that barbeque that you’ve been looking forward to.

And finally, don’t forget espadrilles. Summer is the perfect time to wear this lace-up version of the classic wedge and add spice to any outfit.  They are fun and flirty and make a statement about your sense of style.

Shoe of the week: Genevieve by Cole Haan.  This is a white-leather wedge with a cool twist on the woven straw heel.  It is fresh yet innovative.