Upper Street Trends – Summer Whites

For our third and final shoe trend update we’re tackling a subject previously known for making most stylish women break out in a rash – white shoes! If you thought this was a no no for fear of association with The Dreaded White Stiletto stigma then look no further than the SS12 catwalks from the likes of DVF, Nina Ricci and The Row to see white everywhere.

The uber cool Olsen twins’ SS12 collection was primarily white and who can forget Kate Moss stepping off that Louis Vuitton carousel in a dress that dreams are made of… and white heels!

Take a look at some of our favourite designs that changed our minds about heels in this perennial summer hue…

White snakeskin round toe court, White leather platform sandal

For a touch of summer luxe add tan and camel to your white heels – we’re coveting these white snakeskin round toe courts with their camel leather toe cap and sprinkling of studs on the counter back. A simple platform sandal looks like it’s stepped straight off the catwalk when you add in buttery camel leather platform and heel detail.

White patent peep toe brogue, White satin platform peep toe

For a subtle statement, try out a brogue design – these white patent and tan leather peep toes would be perfect for taking you from the office to the cocktail bar. For day long comfort, a lower 1.5″ heel is available at the checkout stage. Mix your summer whites with metallics and finish off your look with these oh so elegant white Italian satin peep toe platforms with a subtle metallic accent.

White tan leather ballet flat, White snakeskin pointed court

This beautifully classic ballet flat in white and tan leather with a small bow and matching trim would elongate any tanned leg this summer and screams pure Hampton’s chic.  Every fashion savvy girl knows that a metallic toe cap on a sexy pointed court is the shoe of the season and we’re lusting after this glamorous white snakeskin pointed court with a dazzling silver metallic toe cap and Swarovski diamante embellished ankle strap.

Whether you want to design a simple heel that will add a finishing touch of class to a crisp white trouser suit or a Carrie Bradshaw-esque statement shoe perfect for wearing with SS12 pastels, visit our shoe design studio now and be brave with the white stuff!

Upper Street shoes come in a huge range of sizes from the petite 33 (UK 1.5) to the generous 43 (UK 10) with 4 width fittings. We also offer free alterations to fit and we’re so confident that you’ll love your final design that we’ll refund you if you don’t!

To book an appointment in our London Studio, email iloveshoes@upperstreet.com or call us on 0845 680 9365.

If you can’t make it the studio but still want to see our full range of luxurious materials, visit our Upper Street Swatch Store.Whether you’d like to experience the richness of our suedes, feel the silken quality of our sumptuous Italian satins or visualise our glossy patents as a shoe, you can order as many swatches as you want!

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