From pastel dreams to sculptural details - this season’s shoes are anything but boring
Do you love your neutrals, but something just snaps inside you when summer rolls around? Same here – I can’t explain it either!
One minute I’m all about minimal tones and timeless staples… the next, I’m obsessing over butter yellow sandals and heels that look like they’ve been dipped in candy.
This season, something shifted – and actually, I love that refreshed summer energy. Maybe it’s the sunshine. Maybe it’s the Aperol. But I’ve found myself completely drawn to fun summer heels in shades of lemon sorbet, baby blue, soft orange, and pastel pink.
To be honest, when it comes to shoes, I’ve always had a thing for bold pieces. There’s something about a striking heel that has the power to carry an entire outfit – especially when paired with a simple summer dress. It’s been my guilty pleasure for as long as I can remember. One fabulous pair, and you’re done.
Trends come and go, but one thing’s for sure – every summer, designers treat us to irresistible little gems that feel like dessert for your feet. This year? It’s a full-on candy shop. Think playful silhouettes, vibrant colour palettes, unexpected materials, and a sprinkle of sparkle. I’ve seen everything from soft raffia and feather trims to beaded straps, sequins, iridescent finishes, and metallic shimmer.
Whether you’re dressing for a sunset dinner, a beach party, or just fancy making a Tuesday feel a bit more fabulous – a pair of fun summer heels is the perfect mood booster. And the brands truly delivering this season? Aquazzura’s playful energy, Loewe’s dreamy flower heels (yes, actual sculptural flowers as sandals – and they’re everything), Jimmy Choo’s pastel shimmer magic, and the ever-glamorous, never-miss René Caovilla. Of course, Magda Butrym continues to wow with her signature roses – the romantic detail we’ll never get tired of. Then there’s Alaïa, whose shoes always have that distinct, architectural twist – and this summer, they’ve arrived in all the right trendy shades.
I’ve done some digging and handpicked my favourite heels of the season – the ones that made me smile, pause, screenshot, and add to cart. They’re colourful, fun, and unapologetically extra. Just how summer fashion should be.
So girls… let the fun begin. Fashion is meant to be a little playful – and summer is the perfect excuse to turn up the volume.
