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Spring Shoe Trends You Need Now

It’s officially spring and I can feel it all around! With this beautiful season comes must-have spring trends, especially in shoes.

Footwear is receiving a major revamp and refresh for the blooming season and you might just want to get your hands on some (or all!) of these trends. Check out the hottest spring shoe trends below. I apologize in advance if I create some serious shoe envy within you. I know I am in love with all the shoe trends and shoes below.

Hologram Pumps, Zara Basic Sandal, Beige clear sandals

Hologram: Get out of this world with this crazy must-have trend for spring. Though this trend may seem somewhat risky to pull off, don’t doubt yourself. Keep your outfit fairly simple, and put on a cute pair of the other-worldly hologram heels, like the Hologram Pump shown above. Have your shoes be the star of the show.

Black and White Contrast: Though it may not seem fitting for spring, trust me when I say black and white contrast is a super chic trend this season. If anything, investing in a pair of footwear with this effortlessly classy color combo is a great idea for this season. The Zara Basic Sandal, featured above, is the perfect pair.

In the Clear: Make a statement with see-through details on your footwear. This trend is hot, hot, hot and definitely worth taking part in. Try clear heels like the Beige clear sandals above, or heels and flats with see-through cut-outs and accents.

Top: Calvin Klein Ankle-Strap heels, blue Velvet Weave Sandals
Bottom: J.Crew Stripe Pumps, Guess Coral & Tan Sandals

Ankle Straps: This popular spring trend adds a feminine look to your outfit whether you’re going out on a date or just enjoying the date. The perfectly placed strap simply adds a little elegance when added to pumps. This is another trend you definitely want to invest in as its elegance is here to stay. The Calvin Klein Ankle-Strap heels in rose gold is a perfect, simple pair. Or try a pair of black pumps with an ankle strap that features gold accents to up the chic-ness of a simple black heel. Ankle-straps added to flats also make a more feminine and sophisticated look, as seen on the blue Velvet Weave Sandals above.

Chunky Heels: Don’t let the less-than-attractive title of this trend fool you, chunky heels are cute, practical, and on trend for spring. Thick heels are great and give you the stability to walk around comfortably in. While many of us opt for tall heels, play around with heights and try short and tall thick heels. The J.Crew Stripe Pumps is a great, classic heel to try. Another option is the Coral and Tan

DV by Dolce Vita Sandals, Laser-Cut Ballet Flat

Be Natural: Go au natural this spring instead of opting for the usual floral print. Shoes in natural tones – think tans, creams, and blush – are great colors for spring. Natural toned shoes are perfect for any occasion and time of the day so have fun with them! Another plus is that they’ll look great with any outfit you have planned this season. Try the above DV by Dolce Vita Sandals when you’re feeling leggy and want a great pair of comfortable, chic wedges to wear around. The touch of the gold accent gives this wedge a little something extra. For days where you’re lounging around or going for a walk, opt for the Laser-Cut Ballet Flat.

Have a favorite shoe trend? Share with me in the comments below!

Leila2017-04-17T15:28:19-07:00March 20th, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: shoe trends, spring|15 Comments

Beauty Review: I’m Wired by Sephora by O.P.I.

Spring arguably brings out the best shades in nail color.

I’m Wired by Sephora by O.P.I. is a beautiful coral color that I’m currently obsessed with.

As you can tell in the above picture, it’s a gorgeous electric coral that really shines. It’s a great color to brighten up your nails as well as perfect to begin the beautiful season of Spring with.

Like I’ve said in a similar post, I love Sephora by O.P.I. products. I have yet to find a nail color that chips within a week or two and the colors offered are so vibrant.

Obsessed with a polish right now? Share with me in the comments!

Leila2019-01-10T09:12:45-08:00March 16th, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: beauty review, nail polish, sephora by o.p.i.|1 Comment

Peter Som Presents His Collection Digitally

Fashion designer Peter Som made a statement this morning as he took a step forward and did something different.

Instead of presenting his runway collection – usually shown during the coveted time slot of 9 am on the first Friday of New York Fashion Week – Peter Som presented his Fall/Winter 2013 collection online at 9 am this morning at digitalfashionshows.com.

According to Som in a “Designer Inspiration” video, also found on digitalfashionshows.com, he wanted to show his Fall/Winter 2013 collection in a new way. Being able to present it online was an exciting way to do just that.

“It’s also a way for me to really break down the four walls that a show is normally in and show it in a way that’s cinematic and that’s got so much more sensibility of a movie, really,” Som said in the video.

Som sacrificed people attending his runway show Friday morning and all the excitement and energy that comes with presenting a collection during NYFW. However, Som told T Magazine, the New York Times’ Style Magazine, that the benefits of having a fashion show online outweighs these sacrifices.

“It’s a cross between a photo shoot, a music video and a fashion show, so I think that’s more exciting for the viewer,” he tells T Magazine.

When you watch the collection online, it really is almost like a music video; it’s lively and fun to watch.

As you’re watching models walk down the runway in Som’s designs, you’ll see under the video a description of what that model is wearing.

The Collection:

Som’s collection portrayed a strong woman with deep wine-red lipstick who could be classy in black and white contrast, but also fun and bold in strong graphic prints, leopard prints, sequin detail and mixing a bright blue with orange.

Fur in Som’s collection was shown in different colors – a navy fur jacket being my absolute favorite – textures, and an eclectic pattern. He also displayed fur on clutches in a vibrant hue of blue and an orange sorbet.

Though Som presented a bold woman, he showed off her femininity with bright acid-floral print dresses with a sheer organza ruffled skirt.

“This season, the Peter Som woman is a strong woman – she has a strength to her and kind of a real, bold sensibility and I really brought that through in the prints and patterns,” Som said in the “Designer Inspiration” video.

Watch his Fall/Winter 2013 collection below or go to digitalfashionshows.com

Leila2018-02-16T20:31:54-08:00February 13th, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: digital, fashion designer, new york fashion week, nyfw, peter som|0 Comments

Already Famous by Sephora by O.P.I

Already Famous – Sephora by O.P.I.

When its cold and dreary outside, I could definitely use some fun colors on my nails to brighten up my day a bit. Currently, the above Sephora by O.P.I polish is doing the trick. With champagne and silver microglitter, Already Famous is a perfect metallic gold that pairs well with any occasion.

What I like even more about it? It’s not a chunky, super glittery polish that I wore when I was 16 (embarrassing). It’s a sophisticated gold and I’m obsessed with it.

Plus, Sephora by O.P.I polishes dry quickly and always last for a few weeks on your nails, even without a top coat.

Update: Jan 4 2022 – Unfortunately, Sephora no longer carries Sephora by O.P.I polishes but here’s a gorgeous gold glitter nail polish by Sephora and another one from Zoya (one of my favorite non-toxic nail polish brands!

Are you loving a certain polish right now? Share with me in the comments!

Leila2022-01-06T20:32:32-08:00January 29th, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: Already famous, nail polish, o.p.i, sephora|0 Comments

Get the Look: Jennifer Lawrence

The rapidly rising actress shined in a gorgeous black gown at the Critic’s Choice Awards earlier this month. Jennifer Lawrence chose a Prabal Gurung gown from his pre-fall 2013 collection, featuring perfectly placed cutouts and an accent of leather.

The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook star (both movies for which she won best actress in their respective categories at the Critic’s Choice) knows how to take fashion risks and looks great in them.

Take some style advice from this beautiful star and embrace cutouts on your dresses and tops! With the right cutouts and mesh insets, you can show off your skin and look sexy, not trashy.

A black cutout dress – like the Mesh Inset Cutout Dress from Charlotte Russe, above – is perfect for any occasion and gives you endless possibilities for accessories and shoes. Try the Chinese Laundry heels, above. I fell in love with them when I first saw them online. Plus, they’re part of Kristin Cavallari’s (you know, the girl we all loved to hate on Laguna Beach and The Hills) collection for Chinese Laundry.

For a more sophisticated look, mix gold and silver accessories with the black dress. Above, the Snowflake Drops are great earrings for a special night. Add some arm candy with this Leather Wrap Bracelet that adds some edge to your look with gold studs, but also some femininity with silver jewels. Finally, store everything you need for a night out with a simple Box Clutch.

For a night out with friends, add a pop of color with colorful heels and big jeweled accessories in your favorite color.

Want more cutout dresses? Here are my favorite finds:

Note: The first three dresses are from NastyGal because the dresses from the online retailer are so great; I want them all. I thought I’d share their best cutout dresses with you all.

Have another stylish celeb in mind? Share with me in the comments and they could be featured in a Get the Look: post!

Leila2017-04-17T15:28:19-07:00January 23rd, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: get the look, Jennifer Lawrence, style|0 Comments