SHOE TRENDS TO SHOP FOR SPRING SUMMER 2016 – FLATFORMS

It may feel like winter outside, but many stores are showing styles for spring 2015. Here are some tips and trends alert to help your wardrobe look clean and fresh for the new spring right around the corner.
What’s the best way to kick off your closet when temperature it’s getting warmer this spring? You might want to trade a pair of Chelsea boots for some flatform sandals or sneakers.
Look for flats and platform combined “flatforms” including sports influenced flats in fun colors. The perfect example: a pair from Roberto Cavalli:

Roberto-Cavalli-Spring-2015

Flats remain “a big thing” on the runway of spring summer 2015 and flatforms are emerging to be one of the main trends for spring summer 2015. Thick soles were featured on everything from sandals to sneakers.
Back from the ’90s with a cool style refresh, the retro-looking clunky flatform shoes have been quite popular among the young audience and repeatedly spotted on celebrities including Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Willow Smith. They make you look taller but without the discomfort of high heels.
The ultra-high towering flatforms are listed as the most dangerous shoes because the stiff sole structure makes them tricky and dangerous to walk especially on the uneven ground. You may want to break them in before wearing them out on the town for a long night. Choose low flatforms like Fendi’s if you are inexperienced.
Scroll down to see some of the best flatforms from fashion week spring summer 2015 catwalk.

SHOE TREND ALERT 2016 – CHUNKY HEELS! BEST OF PRE-FALL 2016

If you start missing the high heels after bombarded with normcore “ugly” shoe trend reports, our advice is to trade a pair of birkenstock with some amazing straight high chunky heels for coming spring.
High chunky heels are everywhere on the runway of fashion week Spring Summer 2015. From Gucci suede boots, Dolce & Gabbana exquisite embroidery pumps, Emilio Pucci stacked chunky heel sandals, Prada platform clogs to Max Mara white polished chunky heel sandals, it’s hard to ignore the chunky heels are in trend. And it’s thriving more than ever in 2015 Pre Fall Collections of all the premium shoe designers.
The most amazing chunky heel designs we have seen so far are the shoes on the runway of Dior Haute Couture Spring 2015. With a fun twist, Dior designer constructed the boots on the heels which are actually made of four metal pins welded to a plate on top and the other one at the bottom, demonstrating a simple silhouette in line with the key minimalist of a straight chunky heel, couture crafted.

Chunky-heeled shoes are comfortable and elongate your legs, perfect match for almost any outfit from pants, jeans, dress to short skirts, an easy choice for taking you through the day into night, while boosting your confidence with sophistication.

Click through following gallery to see some of the best chunky heel shoe designs from premium designers’ 2015 Pre Fall collections:

HOW WOULD YOU DESIGN YOUR OWN CINDERELLA’S GLASS SLIPPERS?

In celebration of the March 13 release of the live-action movie version of the Disney classic, Saks Fifth Avenue commissioned nine of the world’s best shoe designers from Jimmy Choo to Salvatore Ferragamo to design their own version of Cinderella’s glass slipper  for today’s woman.  The shoes, with limited edition, will be finished with Swarovski crystals and retailed globally.
Here are the sneak peek of the designers’ sketches. Which one is your favorite? Feel like give it a try yourself? The magic words are transparent PVC, mesh, glitter fabric, pointed toe, crystal/rhinestones, 5 inch spike heels. Mix and match any of these together and you can’t go wrong when it comes to designing Cinderella’s glass slippers.
If you feel inspired, pick up your ipad and start designing your own Cinderella’s glass slippers. You can get your own shoe sketches custom made at CHIKO Shoes – one of your own kind. It’s precious not for the prince or limited edition, but because you make it you!

Jerome C. Rousseau

Jerome C. Rousseau designed a sandal with studded Lucite upper and adjustable ankle straps. It’s very simple but works and stay in line with the strap sandal trend.
“The stroke of midnight is a wonderful element of the Cinderella fairytale — it adds tension and intensity to the story. I was inspired by that when I designed this style for Cinderella and the result is a dramatic midnight-blue glitter sandal on a sky-high heel. The clear strap is reminiscent of the crystal slipper, while the refined gold and silver trims add the right amount of whimsy to the design. I wanted to create something that, if left behind, the prince would feel even more captivated by Cinderella’s allure.” said the designer.

Paul Andrew

Paul Andrew designed a pointed toe pump with PVC see-through upper featuring rhinestone encrusted back and stiletto. Toe box is adorned with rhinestone bands.
“Cinderella’s glass slipper represents every woman’s dream shoe. The story, being a classic, inspired me to use my iconic pointed-toe silhouette, which I embellished with an array of hand-encrusted Swarovski crystals to create the ultimate fantasy shoe. I used transparent PVC to create a ‘glass’ effect and ivory suede for luxurious texture and dimension.” explained by the designer.

Charlotte Olympia

Charlotte Olympia came up with signature pumps featuring a sparkly upper. Not sure the red letters are part of the design. If it is, it’s a head scratcher and we are looking forward to see the execution of this design.
“I am delighted and honored to design one of the most iconic shoes in history. It was such a pleasure to create my version of Cinderella’s glass slipper, which I have aptly named If the Shoe Fits. This transparent platform shoe made with my signature PVC & perspex materials is adorned with star and crystal detailing as befits any princess.”

Jimmy Choo

“I think every girl desires a Cinderella moment in their lives. This story ignites a love affair and fascination with shoes that never dies. The power they have to transform is instilled from a young age and the fantasy remains alive forever. I wanted to create a shoe that felt magical, with alluring sparkle and a feminine, timeless silhouette evoking those childhood emotions.”

Stuart Weitzman
Stuart Weitzman designed a pointed toe bootie featuring mesh upper scattered with crystals and back zipper opening. “Cinderella in 2015 has a timeless appeal. The diamond and translucent bootie enhance the vision I have of her.” said the designer.

Salvatore Ferragamo
“The magic of a shoe that turns a woman into a princess and gives her the feeling of walking on clouds is a universal dream . . . a modern Cinderella fairy tale of rediscovering a soft sensuality and a powerful femininity. A shoe made of transparency and light: the cage heel, an iconic symbol of Salvatore Ferragamo, is covered with Swarovski crystals and is transformed by sparkling impalpability.”