What’s hot in bridal shoes for 2012?

Based on a request from Disney Studios to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of Cinderella; renowned French shoe designer Christian Louboutin, was recently asked to create a modern “glass slipper.”

His stunning, final design was a lace shoe – to give the effect of transparency. The shoe was studded with crystals, two crystal butterflies and an entirely crystal encrusted heel.

The current collections of bridal shoes are now no less intricate and eye-catching. In terms of embellishments, brides are leaning towards shoes featuring: lace, bows, crystals, brooches, sequins, feathers, and ruffles.

Here are some of 2012’s top bridal shoe trends: 

Metallics – metallic shoes are “in” not only because of the glitz they bring but also because of their versatility. Pewter, bronze, silver and gold shoes can certainly be worn again after the wedding.

Prints – brides are foregoing the typical white or ivory bridal shoe for interesting prints in florals, geometric and even animal prints.

Pastels – pastel shoes are having a resurgence, perhaps because of the popularity of vintage-themed weddings. Favourite colours for shoes are: mint, lavender, blush pink, and baby blue.

Colour – the coloured bridal shoe trend has been around for the past two years. This year, a different take on colour comes from neon and with colour-blocked shoes (shoes with different bands of colour).

Cap toe shoes – these are shoes with a “cap” of metallic or a “cap” of colour or different fabric to the front of the shoe. They were first made popular by Coco Chanel.

Velvet – velvet shoes are currently the “it” shoes for bridal. Again, this type of lush fabric goes very well with weddings that have a vintage theme.  

Peep-toe platforms – these types of shoes are favoured by brides because of their comfort factor. The platforms to the front of the shoe are more comfortable than regular stilettos since feet don’t have to arch very high.

Bridal wedges – wedges are now being glamed up with crystals, pretty straps and other embellishments. They are perfect for garden weddings.

The “unconventional” – some brides are going the quirky route by choosing personalized Converse sneakers, ballet flats and custom-painted pumps. Some do-it-yourself brides are choosing to decorate their own shoes by doing hand-appliqués and applying their own crystals.  

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