It’s the first official day of spring today so we’re bidding farewell to our Gumbies Ewe boots and Smelly Wellies and cracking open the boxes labelled ‘do not open until Spring 2010’, and we can hardly contain our excitement!
But with styles from Birkenstock, French Sole, Pretty Ballerinas and Terra Plana all vying for attention we just don’t know where to start. So we checked in with Times Fashion writer Alice Olins to find out what’s on trend right now:
“Pretty Ballerinas are always in in my opinion! They are easy, comfortable and really, they’ve become a bit of a footwear classic.”
That’s easy then. With French Sole having collected accolades such as Best ballet flats and Prettiest Ballet flats from leading fashion titles Glamour and VOGUE we can be sure that they will once again tick all the boxes this Spring. Team with a maxi dress or maxi skirt if you are long and willowy and looking for a romantic feel to your outfit, or create a classic continental look with capri pants as the weather warms up. And if you are trying the latest pattern pant trend, don’t forget that bold ballerinas are a must have to wear with a tapered ankle length trouser.
But if you’re ready for a change from your ballet pumps, Alice also recommends refreshing your look with flat sandals:
“I love wide trousers with sandals, it looks very European.”
In which case, look no further than Birkenstock! With perennial favourites Gizeh lining up alongside Madrid and Papillio, there’s a sandal to suit every outfit, European or not. Our very own stylist Sarah has the Birkenstock Gizeh in patent green and they look fabulous with bare ankles, rolled up jeans and a cute white t-shirt for an easy Spring feel with a twist of colour.
All we need now is some Spring sunshine so we can show off our new looks!