Trendy Monsoon Footwear

Image: Crocs
Image courtesy: Crocs India

Text by: Tanya Munshi

Don’t let the monsoon play spoil sport when it comes to wearing your favourite shoes. You need not wear those old pair of sandals that’s on its way to the bin, just because the rains and muck will spoil your favourite shoes. There’s hope and it comes in lots of colours, variety and waterproof. So take your pick.
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Ballerinas
What do you get when you blend fashion with comfort? You get stylish waterproof ballerinas for the monsoons, that too in your favourite colours. Ballerinas are flat shoes with round toes that make it very comfortable for office and college goers. Pick them up in bold colours or the sober tones, its time to match your attire no matter how much it pours.

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Peep-toes
Peep-toes are classic styles from the 80’s that make elegant party shoes. Jazz up your evening party wear with peep-toes that come in high heels - block or pencil heels; and the best part they’re all waterproof.
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Crocs
Pick up those bright coloured Crocs if you haven’t till now. They come in amazing styles, colours, sizes and obviously very comfortable. They are designed in such a way that they not only provide comfort to your feet but have port holes or vents in them that allow your feet to breathe. In fact, these vents don’t allow the rain water to collect in your shoes that can make your feet damp and uncomfortable. This is the best bet, especially during monsoons where you’re required to keep your feet dry. Crocs are available as slip-ons, with straps, as sandals, with or without buckles and the list goes on.

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Slip-Ons
From the world of shoes, can slip-ons be far behind? If ballerinas are not your type, pick up a pair of fine slip-ons that will go with your attire. They’re lace-less, flat and provide a lot of comfort especially if your job profile involves a lot of walking in rain or sunshine. Slip-ons can be worn with formal attire or with casuals and present no hassle of those laces coming off and you having to tie them.

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Flip Flops
Flip flops never go out of fashion be it going to the beach or a walk with your dog. They’re easy to maintain, hassle free and best for your feet this monsoon. Most leading shoe brands have introduced affordable range of shoes in bright colours and designs that come in waterproof and acrylic material meant to be worn during the rains.

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However remember, Crocs, slip-ons and flip-flops are ideal for street wear, while ballerinas and peep-toes are best suited for party or office wear. Now, you will never have to think twice before matching your outfit with your dress, no matter how much it rains.

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Published in Tips4me.com on 17th August, 2009
Link: http://www.tips4me.com/tips/beauty/preview_main.asp?tip=fashion_accessories

Accessories> Shoe Dressing

Text by: Tanya Munshi

~ Choosing a pair of shoes
Choosing the right pair of shoes is as important as wearing the correct combination of clothes. Imagine yourself in swanky clothes, while your mismatched or dirty shoes spoil the show.
Shoes should be such that not only add that final touch to your clothes, but are also comfortable for your feet. Remember your feet are the ones that carry your weight at all times, so be kind to them and take care to choose the correct type of shoes. While the price is definitely a factor in buying a pair of shoes, your feet’s health and care should never be compromised upon.

~ Traditional wear
Women
While wearing a kurti and jeans combination, ladies can try out mojris or flat/ block heels strappy sandals. While wearing a t-shirt and jeans combination, closed shoes or medium height platform sandals look good on women. While for salwar khameez strappy sandals look good, for saris, flats are advisable.
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Men
As for the men, while wearing kurtas and jeans, leather sandals or Swede slip-ons look best, while for jeans and t-shirt combination, sneakers or closed casual shoes go well. Keep floaters aside for complete leisure time, as in with shorts and a t-shirt. Avoid ruining your entire appearance by wearing floaters along with a t-shirt and jeans combination, even if it is for casual wear.
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~ To work
Women
To work, women can wear brown sandals, whether they are chappals, sandals or slip-ons. Browns are more neutral than black and tend to blend well with almost all clothing colour. Choosing black sandals is one of the most basic fashion crimes one can commit. At times, black tends to stand out more if you wear light colour clothes. Hence on the safer side, browns do justice at all times. For business suits of shirts and trousers, women can wear black closed shoes or light weight boots.
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Men
In formal wear for men, black or dark tan leather shoes to work are best, as far as possible avoid light or pale brown shoes, as such colours tend to hit the eye.