| Shoes are currently becoming the top fashion | | | | Thick chunky heels and tapered heels - Shoes with |
| accessory which is made more obvious by the exotic | | | | thick chunky high heels, wedge heels and tapered |
| shoe trends anticipated for spring/summer 2009. | | | | heels are also very much a popular choice for spring |
| Designers have created some of the most stylised | | | | summer 2009. Tapered heels start thick at the top |
| shoe styles ever that will force fashionistas to max | | | | and taper down, often with a curve, into a |
| out their credit cards even in the time of the | | | | stiletto-esque point at the bottom. Designers |
| recession. To help you choose the most fashionable | | | | promoting these heels include Christian Dior, Dolce |
| shoes and keep you up to date with the Vitoria | | | | & Gabbana, Marni, and Chanel. |
| Beckhams and Paris Hiltons, here is a quick guide to | | | | TOE SHAPES |
| shoe fashion trends for 2009. Read this to find out | | | | Peep toe shoes - Open toe or peep toe shoes will |
| about the hottest shoes that'll help you sizzle your | | | | be a hot look this summer. Open toed shoes are |
| way into summer. | | | | more popular in pumps and sling back shoes and |
| EXTREME HIGH HEELS | | | | according to many stylists, peep toe shoes look very |
| Models' legs are becoming even longer as we move | | | | seductive as they provide a glimpse of your toe |
| further into 2009, not that they need it though, due | | | | cleavage. Compliment your high heel open toe shoes |
| to the extreme high heels that are dominating the | | | | with a gorgeous skirt or summer dress and really |
| fashion scene. It's been reported that famous shoe | | | | show of those legs of yours. |
| designer, Christian Louboutin is all set to launch heels | | | | Pointed toe shoes - Razor sharp pointed toe or |
| higher than 7 inches this spring. Stylists warn that | | | | peeked toe shoes are also back again in trends. |
| fashion-conscious women will really need to have | | | | Pointed toe shoes look particularly seductive in pumps |
| great balance if they wish to keep up with the shoe | | | | and ankle strap sandals. High fashion shoe designers |
| fashion trends for 2009 summers. | | | | such as Manolo Blahnik, Balenciaga¸ Chado Ralph |
| Stilettos to rule - According to stylists, spindly stiletto | | | | Rucci etc displayed razor sharp pointed shoes with |
| heels are to hold their prime position in the shoe | | | | spindly stiletto heels on runways recently. A-list celebs |
| world, and this time they are armed with a few | | | | like Victoria Beckham and Sara Jessica Parker have |
| extra inches on the heel. Women who are a bit | | | | already embraced the style. |
| hesitant of the trend will find some solace in the fact | | | | POPULAR SHOE STYLE |
| that a few inches of a platform are being | | | | Gladiator Sandals - Both gladiator heels and gladiator |
| incorporated into the shoe design in the front of the | | | | sandals are very much in fashion for summer 2009. It |
| shoe, so that it makes it easier to manage the thin | | | | is predicted that the heavily strapped and heeled |
| and very high stiletto heels at the back. Designers | | | | versions of the sandals will be hit amongst girls. For |
| giving artistic expression to stiletto heel shoes include | | | | maximum impact, opt for gladiator shoes in knee-high |
| Balenciaga, Chado Ralph Rucci, Yves Saint Laurent | | | | or mid-calf styles in flats or heels and team them |
| and DSquared2. | | | | with simple outfits like spring shorts or short skirts. |
| Platforms retain their place - Ladies who find it hard | | | | Fringed shoes - The folk inspired fringed shoes that |
| to strut in stilettos will be relieved to know that | | | | gained entry last winter will still command a strong |
| platforms have retained their position as part of the | | | | place in the shoe fashion world. High heel fringe ankle |
| 2009 summer shoe collection. What's more, designers | | | | boots with peep toes will be a particularly enticing |
| have displayed platform heel shoes that have a | | | | look this season. Fashionistas recommend a short |
| classic appeal and are far from boring. Colorful | | | | dress with fringe booties for a seductive bohemian |
| platform pump shoes adorned with fringes are | | | | look. Some of the high profile fashion designers who |
| expected to be hugely popular this coming season. | | | | seem to be very much in love with fringes include |
| Exotic feature heels - The most aesthetic part of | | | | Gucci, Balmain, and Anna Sui. |
| 2009 spring / summer shoe trends is the arrival of | | | | Ankle strap shoes - Ankle strap shoes are expected |
| feature heels. Shoes with feature heels are fast | | | | to be a huge hit and in all probability a must have |
| becoming popular amongst celebrities. Basically, the | | | | shoe this season. For special occasions opt for ankle |
| heel is not merely a structural support but rather it | | | | strap shoes with sky-high stiletto heels and pointed |
| becomes the most aesthetic and graceful part of the | | | | toes. Some designers are also going for triple ankle |
| shoe. Some very delicate feature heel shoes have | | | | strap shoes embellished with buckles. Spikes, chains |
| been designed by Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, | | | | and studs are further being utilized to enhance the |
| Alexander McQueen and Bottega Venetta. According | | | | glamour quotient of the shoe. Designers fond of |
| to stylists, it is wise to invest in shoes with feature | | | | ankle strap shoes include Gucci, Oscar De La Renta |
| heels as they are likely to retain their artistic worth | | | | and Pucci. |
| for long. | | | | |