Showing posts with label ballet flats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ballet flats. Show all posts

Friday, October 5, 2012

How To Wear Your Shoes

Knowing how to wear the right shoes with
an outfit is important. Here are some ideas from
a regular contributor to our blog Claire Hunter 

As you know there are many different types of shoes on the market. Heels, boots, slippers, flats, wedges, stilettos, courts, the list is endless. So how do you know which shoes to wear with each of your outfits? Well once you have pulled out all of your clothing, shoes and accessories, you can read here on how to wear each pair and with what type of clothing. 

Wedges
Now I would consider wedges to be more of a summer shoe. So with these I would choose perhaps a summery dress, denim jacket, perhaps a fedora hat and a small day time clutch bag. Finish with some cute bracelets and you are on to winning summer time outfit. Match the color of your wedges with your dress or bag and you will look even more on trend during those sunny months of the year.

Courts or Pumps
High heeled courts or pumps are perfect for nights out or formal evening occasions. If you are off to a party or just a few clubs and bars for the night, wear with a body con dress in your favorite color. Mixing colors will add a little more fun to your look so be bold with something bright. If you are heading to something a little more formal then perhaps opt for a midi or mid length dress in a subtle shade such as black, navy or dark purple. Choose a clutch bag in a matching color to the shoes and accessorize with small pieces of jewelery.

Ballet Flats
Probably the most comfortable shoes of them all are the ballet flats or pumps as some people like to call them. They will always look stylish during the day worn with a pair of skinny jeans, a simple t shirt and a blazer jacket. Finish with a large oversized tote bag and if it is sunny out, pop some super huge shades on for a touch of glam style. Gabor shoes have some fantastic pairs on offer at the moment that feature in all the latest shades.

Boots
Winter was made for boots. From ankle length to knee high, all styles look great worn during the colder months of the year. Wear with a floaty skirt and a fitted top for a day to night look. Accessorize with patterned scarves, tights and cute hats during the day for a casual appearance. For a glam night look add some sparkly jewelery and a small clutch bag. 

Claire Hunter, enjoys writing about everything and anything. Her favourite topic, and one she writes about the most, is fashion but she also likes to write about home wares, gadgets, technology, gift ideas, food and culinary. She hopes you enjoy reading her blog post. 
 

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Choosing the best baby shoes for your baby

 Today's guest author has lots to tell us about the most adorable feet around...
and the shoes they need... baby's shoes! Take a moment to read this post! 
Baby feet are possibly one of the most adorable things on the planet. Closely followed by baby shoes. After your baby arrives, it won't be long before you find yourself in a baby shoe shop trying hard to resist the urge to buy up the whole stock, because modern baby shoes are always appealing.

The range in styles, colors and designs of baby shoes is huge. Entering a baby shoe shop is like walking into a sweetshop full of twinkling jewel-like goodies so delicious you couldn't possibly choose just one.



  
Images courtesy of Vertbaudet

Your best option is to shop online for baby shoes. This means you can browse at leisure with the added bonus of not having to take a wriggling baby along to the shops with you.

The range at Vertbaudet is extensive and you will find clear sizing information to help with your selection. Shoes are divided into three categories.

Shoes for Crawling Babies cover the 0-10 month age range. Baby shoes at this age do not serve any real purpose other than to keep little toes warm, offer protection and look cute.

The Baby First Step category features shoes in all sorts of designs and brands such as Kickers and Chipie are available. Find trendy colorful designs for baby boys and girls, many in practical slip on styles. As these will be the first shoes your baby walks in, make sure they offer adequate support and that there is flexibility in the sole. Leather or soft rubber soles are best.

The final Vertbaudet category is Baby Walking, and this is where the choice and variety really begins to open up. Choose from sturdier shoes that offer ideal support to little feet. For the girls you will find anything from Ballerina Pumps, Ankle Boots and Mary Janes in metallic pinks, soft suedes and shiny patent leathers. The boys are kept happy with colourful trainers and boots, rugged sandals and smart slip ons. A range of wellies and slippers adds to the choice on offer.

Consider practicality when buying baby shoes. Avoid laces and difficult fastenings, velcro and slip on designs are ideal. That said, it won't take long for the average baby to work out how to remove a simple velcro fastening. It's your choice. Vertbaudet host a range of styles that have specific features to help putting shoes on your baby a much easier task. Buy shoes in fabrics that are breathable such as leather, canvas or cloth as this prevents your baby's feet from overheating.


Images courtesy of Vertbaudet

For active babies on the go, make sure the soles on their shoes are textured and offer enough grip. You don't want to risk them slipping over.

Be sure to regularly check your baby's shoes fit correctly. Up to the age of two and a half babies feet grow really quickly. A check every four-six weeks is recommended to ensure the comfort and healthy development of your baby's feet. Never buy baby shoes bigger than you need in the hope of getting more wear out of them. It is essential that shoes are exactly the correct size or they will not offer the right support and problems with gait and walking development can occur.


Barrie Smith is a an author from Vertbaudet, which offers a range of baby clothes, children’s clothes, maternity wear and home collections for you and your little one’s and with their Mid Season Sale is now on, there’s various items reduced by up to 50% off. Visit Vertbaudet now at www.vertbaudet.co.uk.








Thursday, April 5, 2012

Affordable and Fabulous Wedding Shoes

Bride and Bridesmaids Shoes

The Glamorous High Heel


For the bride that wants to make a glamorous statement with their shoes, the high heel is a perfect choice. Grace by Bellissima Bridal Shoes offers a wonderful selection of high heel shoes at affordable prices. Many of their styles are under $60. Their collections are usually found in small bridal boutiques and online. White by Vera Wang will provide the bride with a more couture look in high heel fashion at a reasonable price. This collection is offered online and carried in David's Bridal stores, and styles will range in price from $50-$90.

The Ballet Flat


For the bride that wants comfort from her shoes on her wedding day, she may want to opt for the ballet flat. These shoes are a very soft bodied shoe with no heel. A bridal line of these shoes can be found in most bridal boutiques. One popular brand is the Footsy Roll, they're so soft they can be rolled into a ball and retail for only $24.95. Many brides also opt for this style as a reception shoe, providing some relief to their feet after wearing heels to the ceremony.

Flip-Flops


Perfect for the beach wedding, flip-flops provide the bride with both comfort and affordability. Most boutique bridal shops and chain bridal shops will carry a selection of flip-flops suitable for the wedding day. Again, many brides will also use the flip-flop as a reception shoe for both themselves and their bridesmaids.

Blue (Suede) Wedding Shoes

Dyeables


Dyeables are a perfect choice for the bride that wants to add a splash of color to their attire or make their shoes reflect their "something blue". One of the most popular brands of dyeable shoes is Coloriffics, they offer a variety of styles suitable for both brides and bridesmaids. This collection is found primarily in boutique bridal shops, however they can also be found online. Coloriffics can range in price from $49 to $99. Many bridal boutiques will also do the actual dying of the shoe as well or they will recommend a shoe repair store that specializes in color matching.

Painted Wedding Shoes


One of the latest trends in wedding shoes is handpainted shoes. These shoes are custom made for each bride and can include various artwork that coordinated with the wedding theme. They may also contain the wedding date, location, or names of the bride and groom. While many would expect these shoes to be quite expensive, there are several sites on the internet that will offer these at more affordable prices. Painted wedding shoes can start at $69.

Comfort, style, and affordability are considerations for any bride. Many use their wedding shoes to reflect something about their personality, others use them as their "something blue", and others use them for a splash of color in their otherwise white ensemble. No matter what your taste or style is, there are many varieties of wedding shoe to choose from.

Alison Greene is a freelance writer and blogs for debtmanagement.org.uk where you can get help getting out from under debt through a debt management plan.