Shoe Trends: Buckles

Buckle-up your shoes to remain in style

One, two buckle my shoes – no, its not just kids who are uttering these words now a days. From A-list celebs to fashion conscious women on the street – everyone seems to be demanding shoes with buckles these days. So if you have still not, then you had better grab a pair, as stylists all over the net have declared that shoes with buckles are a hot fashion trend this season.

It’s all in the details

Taking note of the current trends, shoe fashion observers suggest that there is a huge emphasis on details these days. Shoe designers are making use of everything from buckles to straps to laces and studs to make their creations look absolutely stunning. Moreover, celebs are fuelling demand for so called "stripper shoes" complete with bling, tassels, faux fur, seductive buttons, bold buckles, rope chains, laces and ribbons and towering killer heels by flaunting their prized possession not just on every red carpet but also while going out on the town.

Stylists believe the whole idea behind putting in so many embellishments in shoes is to make them stand out. Today, women want to make their presence felt and want everything about them to be noticed and this also includes shoes. Hence, fashionistas are increasingly going for bold shoes detailed with jewels, fringes and a lot of buckles.

Buckle Trends

During the reign of Charles II, buckles were used in place of shoe-laces to help fasten the shoe. That is to say, they served a purpose. But today, buckles are mostly used for ornamental reasons in high fashion shoes. Going crazy over the magical power of buckles, fashionistas feel the whole look of the shoe changes with the addition of a single buckle and many buckles make it look ultra-glam. For instance, simple pump shoes get a whole new look when embellished with an oversized buckle.

Top notch shoe designers likes Marc Jacobs, Steve Madden, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent and others have added a glam look to their shoes with stylish buckles and celebs have happily embraced the trend. Today, when you scour the net for sexy shoes designs you will find that every stylish pair of shoes is embellished with a buckle. Stilettos, pumps, wedges, sandals or booties are ornamented with buckle closures that go across the ankle or even over several parts of the foot and are increasingly being used to make women’s shoes appear bold while at the same time aesthetically appealing.

Though buckles are styling a range of ladies shoes, the use of buckles is more prominently noticeable in ankle strap shoes, sling backs, gladiator shoes, booties, and knee length and thigh high boots. Functional or ornamental, the strapped-in aesthetic of the buckle provides an updated, sexy take on a pair of knee–length and thigh high boots.

Some of the more popular styles in buckle shoes include shoes ornamented with circle and square buckles to give an eccentric look, shoes decorated with as many as five buckles, shoes embellished with a combination of buckles and zippers and shoes with discreet buckles.

A smart way to make a stunning buckle shoe look sexier is to keep the same metal throughout the outfit. From the hardware on your bag and shoes to bangles and necklace all the metals should match. Make the most of the buckle shoe trend and wear your buckle embellished shoes with stylish trousers, dresses, and shorts.

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