Six Styles To Spark Neutrals

May 20, 2010 | Accessories | permalink

I have always loved the spectator shoes and sandals of summer. Any graphic combination of chalk white paired with bright color and you've got my attention. Not to mention the appeal of the Chanel ballet flat. The feminine proportion and that black cap toe have a 'forever ingénue' quality that appeals to the inner Bardot in ever woman. For summer I've been spotting many two-tone and color blocked riffs on the theme that are more cheeky than classic. How better to spark neutrals like white, khaki and black in your wardrobe? And in a season of pattern mixes, wearing a print something with a color-blocked shoe (that share at least one color in common) looks style savvy. two toned canvas

1.Kate Spade's sandal combines cream and caramel with fiery orange red $298 couturezappos.com.

2.Barneys New York COOP simple camel suede and gold leather sandal has a two-toned perfection that will elevate any outfit $295 barneysnewyork.com .

3.Could have knocked me over when I found this shoe from Camper - a line known best for sturdier shoes. Nude and black suede combine with a light wedge heel for tri-colored chic. Great with silk cropped pants. Walkable and $149.99 endless.com.

4. I 'll confess I am exhausted by shoe styes that suggests gladiator anything. But this style's sculpted heel, minimal platform and combination of straw textured fabric and cream leather piping reminds me of Manolo Blahnik. Expensive looking but $120 ninewest.com.

5. Okay these sandals from Loeffler Randall are patterned and not color blocked but they have a low 1 inch wood wedge heel and it's easy to see how they'll enhance neutrals and hot colored solids alike. $399 couturezappos.com.

6. J.Crew's versatile two -toned satin ballet flats are dip dyed by hand $118 jcrew.com.

Comments

Mac says... Interesting. Never thought of this but will keep my eyes peeled in the months to come.

cynthia kling says... always love the tip about how to wear them. I dibs the orange ones b/c I have the orange top.

kendall says... I love the sounds of that orange top and shoe combo. Now the perfect place card in between - perhaps white khaki or pale gray slouchy pants.