Due to the credit crunch and the uncertainty of global finances, households the world over have had to make cuts to their budgets and keep their purse strings tight. One thing, however, that it is hard to totally remove from shopping lists, or class as a luxury, however are shoes! As a fashion item they can instantly transform an entire wardrobe’s worth of clothes and, on a more practical level, we always will need things to wear on our feet! As a compromise, the best thing to do is look for ways to get on trend shoes but which won’t break the bank – here are some tips for getting chic footwear styles which will not stretch your spending too far.
Penny Loafers
Penny Loafers are an old design which are set to become a big trend this autumn. Jumped upon by a number of in vogue designers looking to put their own personal touches to the shoe including stacked and skinny heels, Penny Loafers are set to no longer belong to the preppy type of dresser. As well as providing a cool look for relaxing in the sun, these shoes can also be combined perfectly with office attire to give prep to an outfit. The great thing about loafers too is that, whilst their designer ranges are likely to cost a large amount of money, it is possible to find versions of this style for relatively cheap.
Year Round Boots
As the year begins to get cooler boots can seem more and more appealing. Yet, with the right purchase, it is possible to get a pair of boots that can ultimately save money by being wearable the entire year round. Whilst high-heeled lace up boots and knee high variations are both amongst the most eye catching, it is possible to get ankle boots which provide more variety in their style. Like Penny Loafers, ankle boots are great top wear around the office and can be worn in the winter with longer trousers just as well as they can be teamed with Daisy Dukes and cut-offs in the summer. By buying one pair of shoes that can suit the entire year’s weather, money is saved from the alternative of investing in two separate pairs.
Second Hand Oxfords
Oxford shoes have, for a long time, been associated with male snappy dressers. Recently, however, the shoes have been appropriated by the likes of Alexa Chung and have become the ultimate pair of androgynous shoes for any burgeoning female fashionista. Whilst many designer ranges have begun to capitalise on this trend by releasing Oxford lace-ups with added metallic, studs and snakeskin print, the most popular style for this footwear trend is going retro. And what better way to go retro and to save money at the same time than looking for second hand purchases? A tip for making sure that the best value for money is achieved is looking for shoes which are labelled as “second hand” rather than “vintage” as this differentiation can make a huge difference in the ultimate cost!
Kieron is a fashion writer who blogs for Barratts about all the latest available styles and boots online.
Penny Loafers
Penny Loafers are an old design which are set to become a big trend this autumn. Jumped upon by a number of in vogue designers looking to put their own personal touches to the shoe including stacked and skinny heels, Penny Loafers are set to no longer belong to the preppy type of dresser. As well as providing a cool look for relaxing in the sun, these shoes can also be combined perfectly with office attire to give prep to an outfit. The great thing about loafers too is that, whilst their designer ranges are likely to cost a large amount of money, it is possible to find versions of this style for relatively cheap.
Year Round Boots
As the year begins to get cooler boots can seem more and more appealing. Yet, with the right purchase, it is possible to get a pair of boots that can ultimately save money by being wearable the entire year round. Whilst high-heeled lace up boots and knee high variations are both amongst the most eye catching, it is possible to get ankle boots which provide more variety in their style. Like Penny Loafers, ankle boots are great top wear around the office and can be worn in the winter with longer trousers just as well as they can be teamed with Daisy Dukes and cut-offs in the summer. By buying one pair of shoes that can suit the entire year’s weather, money is saved from the alternative of investing in two separate pairs.
Second Hand Oxfords
Oxford shoes have, for a long time, been associated with male snappy dressers. Recently, however, the shoes have been appropriated by the likes of Alexa Chung and have become the ultimate pair of androgynous shoes for any burgeoning female fashionista. Whilst many designer ranges have begun to capitalise on this trend by releasing Oxford lace-ups with added metallic, studs and snakeskin print, the most popular style for this footwear trend is going retro. And what better way to go retro and to save money at the same time than looking for second hand purchases? A tip for making sure that the best value for money is achieved is looking for shoes which are labelled as “second hand” rather than “vintage” as this differentiation can make a huge difference in the ultimate cost!
Kieron is a fashion writer who blogs for Barratts about all the latest available styles and boots online.
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