Footwear trends are all over the map for Spring 2010 with extremes popping up at every turn on the catwalk — itty-bitty kitten heels at Marni and Louis Vuitton; chunky platform flats at Calvin Klein and Bottega Veneta; playfully printed pumps at Versace, Miu Miu, and Dries Van Noten; ultra-high platforms at Versace, Fendi, and Burberry; and of course the clogs at Chanel. Click the gallery below to see our picks for best of the mercurial bunch.
From left at Net-a-Porter: Giuseppe Zanotti studded gladiator heel $790, Fendi small patent leather shoulder bag $785, Miu Miu leather cutout sandal $755.
Nothing transitions your favorite little black dress into the Spring season or goes with a bright RM by Roland Mouret mini quite like a pair of nude heels and matching handbag. Above are a few of our current favorites from Giuseppe Zanotti, Fendi, and Miu Miu. For a more budget-friendly option, try these platform slingbacks from Stuart Weitzman at Bergdorf Goodman.
Clockwise from left: Thakoon washed leather day shorts $1330 Net-a-Porter, Fendi leather zipper pocket shorts $1670 Net-a-Porter, Elise Overland sequin stripe shorts $665 Kirna Zabete, Paul & Joe sequin mini shorts $390 Net-a-Porter, 3.1 Phillip Lim lame harem shorts $350 Net-a-Porter, Adam emma twill pleated shorts $225 Net-a-Porter, See by Chloe rolled boyfriend shorts $295 La Garçonne, Diane von Furstenberg stretch silk satin shorts $225 Net-a-Porter.
Shorts made an unseasonal, stylish comeback this winter, popping up everywhere on model-thin girls with thick tights and platform pumps. These new micro styles just in for resort could work during a relaxed beach vacation or a dressed-up evening in the city. Our current favorites are the leather shorts by Fendi and Thakoon and the metallic harem style by 3.1 Phillip Lim.
Anja Rubik has—so far this season—shot spring 2010 campaigns for Fendi, H&M, Chloe, the Armani fragrance Code, and Jones New York.
The Polish-born 26-year-old shared her busy schedule and upcoming holiday plans with Vogue.com UK:
"I've just shot Fendi in Saint-Tropez with Karl Lagerfeld. And I've also just shot for French Vogue. I will have some time off at Christmas - we'll have a really traditional celebration with the family at home - and then we'll probably head to the Alps for some skiing. So, not much rest!"
On her role as the face of Wii Yoga, Rubik elaborates on how yoga has helped her modeling career:
"I've been practicing yoga for three years. It helps me relax mentally and focuses my mind. It can also do amazing things physically; it keeps me fit and helps my balance and focus. My job involves a lot of sitting on airplanes and a lot of walking in high heels. I find yoga helps with both."
Clockwise from left: Marc Jacobs silk sequin skirt $1400 Net-a-Porter, Fendi silk chiffon ruffle top $1280 Net-a-Porter, Giambattista Valli bow belt $390 Kirna Zabete, Chloe bow-embellished suede pumps $1290 Net-a-Porter, Lanvin metal ribbon choker $1175 Kirna Zabete, Lanvin mini satin shoulder bag $1238, Fendi bow-printed tee shirt $305 Net-a-Porter.
Who says ladylike ruffles and bows have to be sweet? We prefer a slight edge with our frothy looks and gravitate towards ready-to-wear and accessories that mix innocence with a heavy dose of tough chic—think pearls paired with gold hardware, trompe l'oeil bows, and raw-edged chiffon.
In addition to our favorites from the recent bridal shows, we've selected the 50 best unofficial wedding dresses from the spring collections in New York, London, Milan and Paris. From a strapless Stella McCartney jumpsuit to Azzaro's floor length column dresses and Chloé's haute hippie looks, the spring shows offered something for every type of bride-to-be.
It's time to shine in fall's glamorous sequined separates. Metallic tuxedo jackets, tunics and tee shirts look effortlessly chic when thrown over a favorite pair of jeans or leggings. Brilliant accessories like the Topshop scarf and Fendi chain strap handbag are great alternatives to head-to-toe sparkle.
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