Walk This Way

WALK THIS WAY
PUT A LITTLE SPRING INTO YOU STEP WITH THE SIZZLING STYLES OF THE SEASON

When it comes to shoes, bold is the way to go this spring. Make the perfect trend-setting statement
by wearing these bright and beautiful colors, hip shapes and patterns and funky, chunky heels.

	This peep-toe patent Mary Jane has it all: it’s shiny; it’s strappy; it’s sexy; and it comes in the freshest, brightest color of the season, a beautiful, bold yellow. Let the sun shine! ($198, Patent Leather Peep-Toe Mary Jane, www.jcrew.com)
	Did you know gray goes with everything? Well, it does! So be sure to have a great gray pair of shoes in your closet, like these pretty patent upper and cork heel pumps by Anyi Lu. ($375, Jackie by Anyi Lu, www.nordstrom.com)
	Classic men’s wear meets alluring women’s high heels with these black patent Oxford booties. You can easily keep them understated for the office or take them to a whole new level for a night out. ($169.95, PEEPME, www.stevemadden.com)
	Prints are still in. And the perfect way to wear them is by slipping these fun and functional tapered-wedge shoes on your feet. Part of the Anyi Lu FIT collection, they have an elastic collar that offers extra comfort and superior shape retention. ($445, Madison by Anyi Lu, www.nordstrom.com)
	You’ll be standing atop the height of what’s new for spring shoes when you wear anything with a chunky architectural heel, like these cut-out wedges — shown here in cognac. ($109.95, Aleesha, www.stevemadden.com)
	Metallics are still going strong and are versatile as ever—you might even consider them the new neutral. Try these feminine and flirty slingback wedges in pewter. ($134, Sexy Slingback, www.bodenusa.com)
	This gladiator-style, flat and fringed thong (in Tmoro suede) shows off some of the strongest trends of this spring season. Go ahead and express your inner Roman Empress. ($175,Izzy, call 866.cordani for retails locations)
	Wear white and wear it well. These cork-bottomed peep-toe wedge slingbacks are cute, comfortable and perfect for welcoming back the spring and summer months. ($65, Brazen , www.bandolino.com)

— Jennifer Gallo

Freelance writer and stay-at-home mom Jennifer Gallo lives in the great state of Maine with her husband Dave and their awesome son Owen.