5 Hot Shoe Trends for Spring 2012

Get ready for spring with these 5 hot shoe trends that will take you through the season in style.

1. Lace-up Booties

Even in the early spring, you can still rock booties and look absolutely fab doing so. These lace-ups from Two Lips are basic black, so they’ll go with nearly everything. I really like the detailing on these as well, such as the peep toe and side cut outs.

($52.99, 6pm.com)

2. Braided Sandals

Braided sandals in vivid colors are this season’s version of the gladiator sandal, and this pair from Rocket Dog fit the bill nicely. These are great for casual days when you just want to throw on a t-shirt and capris and hit the road.

($17.99, Shoe Metro)

3. Block Heels

Block heels are sturdy and chic, and this season they were seen all over the runways. A lot of the new styles include more pumps, metal detailing and new shapes to make this trend feel fresh and new. This pair from Report are your classic black pumps revamped to include a chunky block heel and a 1 1/2″ platform to help you strut your stuff in style.

($169.99, heels.com)

4. Ankle Cuffs

Ankle cuffs are wide, bold and BIG on spring runways, and have been cropping up on everything from pumps to sandals to wedges. Tackle the trend yourself with these multi-colored shoes from Promise, which feature a towering 5 1/2″ stiletto heel – definitely not for the faint of heart!

($49.99, heels.com)

5. Animal Prints

Animal prints are always a hot commodity, and for those who don’t dare to wear heels, these cute leopard print flats from Lucky are just the thing! Not only are they super stylish, but they’re super comfortable for every day wear. Keep the rest of your outfit toned down to let these shoes shine.

($59, Zappos)

Which spring shoe trend are you dying to try?

Fashion White is the New Fashion Black

Another look I’m totally loving, courtesy of Shopbop at New York Fashion Week…

Image courtesy of Shopbop.com

Image courtesy of Shopbop.com

Note to self…must get a bright colored clutch for spring… Which I’ll do after I figure out how to incorporate white (which I guess is the new black) into my practical wardrobe.  Although something tells me that the brightly colored clutch will get more wear time than a white frock, but whatever…these looks are beautiful and unique and something to strive for.

The Fashionable Team wants to know…do you wear white?  Is it a staple of your wardrobe?  (And we don’t mean just T-shirts!)  Leave us a comment and let us know…

 

 

Product Review: Hair Accessories from Sproos + Coupon Code

Recently, the lovely Melissa Matos from Sproos sent me a couple of hair accessories to try and review for The Fashionable Housewife readers. Her shop offers unique hair accessories that are high quality without the high price – plus, her products are just so darn cute!

She sent me the Cheetah’s Roar Bow Clip, ($13) which you can use to add a bit of pizazz to your look. Plus, it functions as more than just a hair accessory – you can clip it to just about anything to really show off your personal style. I clipped it to my handbag and got so many compliments while I was out running errands. I also like to wear it with a basic t-shirt and jeans, because it really helps dress up an otherwise basic outfit.

I was also sent the Girl With The Pearl Bow Headband, ($29.) Now, I’m not normally much of a headband girl – they tend to make me remember the painful, uncomfortable plastic headbands I used to wear as kids. However, this headband is not only elegant and very stylish, but it’s ridiculously comfortable to wear too. If you love bows, pearls and classic style, you’ll definitely love this headband.

Melissa was kind enough to create a coupon code just for The Fashionable Housewife readers. If you’re interested in these hair accessories from Sproos, use the code “Denise20” at checkout for 20% off your entire order. How’s that for a fantastic deal? With a variety of bow clips, headbands and flower clips to choose from, you’ll have no trouble at all finding things to fill your cart with. Happy shopping!

 

 

Smokin’ Hot Valentine’s Day Accessories from Payless

Whether you’ll be spending a romantic evening with your significant other or a wild night on the town with the girls, these smokin’ hot accessories from Payless can help you look your absolute best on Valentine’s Day.

Jazz up your little black dress with these killer red heels from Brash by Payless. They are the perfect fiery red shade for Valentine’s Day, and are made from faux suede – animal lovers rejoice!

($34.99)

If your tastes run more to the sparkly, these glitter sandals are just the thing. Available in silver, black or gold glitter, these 4″ heels will have you dancing the night away.

($29.99)

Carry all of your essentials with this fiery red crossbody bag from Brash by Payless. The gorgeous shade adds a vibrant pop of color to your Valentine’s Day ensemble while the detachable chain link allows you to carry it as a clutch, too.

($19.99)

Accessories can make or break an outfit, but this red faceted oval ring really helps jazz up any Valentine’s Day outfit you put together. It also comes with a stretchy band to ensure a perfect fit.

($7.99)

For a simple way to dress up an outfit, turn to this red bow cuff bracelet. It’s super cute and stylish, and the rhinestone accents add the perfect hint of sparkle to your look.

($9.99)

These red-hot Valentine’s Day accessories are the perfect way to spice up your look. Which one is your favorite?

 

5 Hot Accessories You Need Right Now

These five accessories are the perfect way to transition your winter wardrobe into spring, and will work equally as well in both seasons. If you’re looking for a few new pieces to perk up your look, you don’t want to miss these must-have accessories.

1. Metallic Heels

These gorgeous metallic heels are the perfect footwear for the season, and will jazz up your little black dress beautifully. Available in pewter and tan.

($80.45, Shoebuy.com)

 

 

2. Pastel Clutch

Every woman needs a gorgeous pastel clutch this season, and this one gives you just enough space to hold all of your essentials in a convenient, travel-ready form. Also available in pastel green and pink.

($31.19, ebags.com)

 

 

3. Statement Earrings

Make a statement with these beautiful filigree resin earrings, lovingly handcrafted and the perfect accessory to jazz up any outfit you throw on this season. Also available in indigo, spearmint and tomato.

($45, Nordstrom)

 

 

4. Eclectic Ring

What better way to make a statement in the new year than with an eclectic ring, like this one from Swell? This large gold plated ring features a vast cityscape and will definitely be a unique conversation starter.

($79.99, Swell.com)

 

 

5. Leopard Flats

Not every gal wants to totter around in heels, but you can still look just as stylish with these fierce leopard print flats. These even feature a gold-tone chain with heart detailing for extra oomph!

($80.57, ASOS)

 

 

Which accessories do you have your eye on for the winter/spring season?


Golden Globes Jewelry for Less with FantasyJewelryBox.com

Our friends over at FantasyJewelryBox.com put together some of their favorite looks from the Golden Globes from this past weekend AND because they know we love a good deal, have shared some of their fabulous products so we can achieve these looks ourselves! HOLLA!

 

Golden Globe Goodies

Guess what all the fabulous Hollywood Stars will be getting in their Golden Globe Goodie Bags this year?  CovFurs!  That’s right – the very same CovFurs that you saw here on The Fashionable Housewife just last week!

Touted as America’s most prestigious and elite Hollywood event of the year, the Golden Globe award ceremony, and closely related events such as the pre-award gifting suites attracts world-renown A-list celebrities and other VIP guests to celebrate the year’s greatest film performances.  At this year’s event, CovFurs will provide boot accessory slipcovers to celebrities, nominees, presenters, and other VIP guests at the Golden Globe pre-award Gifting Lounge.

In this year’s gifting suite, organized by Hollywood’s most seasoned event planner, Nathalie Dubois of DPA Productions, celebrities and other VIP guests will indulge in 2012’s newest brands and products.  The gifting suite will offer guests amazing food and exotic drinks, relaxing massages and facials, luxurious manicures, and pedicures, along with other beauty treatments, and swag bags full of this year’s coolest and trendiest products.  CovFurs’ products will be included in this year’s gifting excitement.

Celebrities and other Golden Globe guests will be able to take home CovFurs’ boot slipcover accessories in any of the following colors, prints, and patterns – Wild Leopard, Grey Chinchilla, Brown Chinchilla, Two-tone Mink, White Shag, and Snow Lynx.

Image courtesy of CovFurs

If you want to feel like a Hollywood star (and dress like one too!) click on the link and it will take you directly to the CovFurs website.  Then head over to NetFlix to see all the great nominated movies that you missed…The Descendants and Midnight in Paris are my two favorites…