Get prepared for summer shoes

Spring and Summer trends for footwear are sexy and revealing. So after months of being wrapped in Ugg boots and thick tights, are you feet ready to be bared?
If not, here are a few Sexyfun tips to achieve perfectly manicured (or should that be pedicured?) feet:

1. Remove any old nail polish from your toe nails thoroughly
2. Soak your feet for 10 to 15 minutes in warm, soapy water
3. Remove your feet from the water and pat dry. Use an exfoliant to gently scrub your feet. Use a pumice stone on any rough areas
4. Rinse your feet and pat dry
5. Clip your toenails straight across using a toenail clipper or scissors. Clipping straight across will help prevent ingrown toenails.
6. File the toenails to smooth any rough edges and buff out any ridges on the surface of your toenails
7. Push back your cuticles and massage your feet with a moisturiser; allow the moisturiser to be absorbed into the skin before applying your nail polish
8. Separate your toes by using cotton wool balls or a ready-made device for pedicures
9. Apply a base coat and let it dry
10. Apply polish, cleaning up any stray marks with a cotton swab dipped in polish remover. Add a second coat for deeper colour
11. Complete the pedicure with a top coat of clear polish

And now your feet look gorgeous again – here’s what you should wear to show them off.

The Caress 401 really give your feet the chance to shine. The sexy kitten heel and clear strap look amazing with a tan and acid bright nails. Ideal to wear on the beach.

These pretty strappy heels are perfect for summer weddings. Wear with peach nail polish for a soft, feminine look.

If you’re looking for a sultry heel to wear to summer barbeques, try these peep-toe slingbacks accented with a cute bow. Team with red nail polish for a truly vampish look.

Spring 2010 Shoe Trends

January has got to be one of the toughest times of the year in London. Christmas is over, the lights are coming down, and you’ve gone from wearing your winter boots in to feeling as run down as they look. It’s cold, freezing cold, you have a strong will to hole up and hibernate until April comes round, and you have the heart wrenching challenge of trying to lose the Bentley Belt you acquired over the festive season.

Just when you think all hope is gone however, we know something that will bring a ray of sunshine into your wintery life, a much needed spark of colourful happiness that will have you daydreaming about long, lazy afternoons in the park or wiggling your toes in a sandy beach paradise somewhere off the coast of Mexico. Spring shoe trends are bold, colourful, cheerful and definitely enough to get you motivated for the warmer days that are not actually that far off.

This spring, you can expect shoes and heels to dazzle and wow, to inspire and motivate. Think flirty, think feminine but with a twist of floral funk that will leave you refreshed and delighted. Here are a few trends to look for this spring, so make sure that you start keeping your eyes peeled in order to be on top form the second the sun peeps over the horizon.

Floral Yourself Pretty

Anything floral this spring is going to be a biggie. From clothing prints, to accessories to shoes, floral prints, flower additions to shoes and accessories and floral designs are going to be colourfully celebrating spring this year. Some designers seem to have embraced it more than others, but the bottom line is that pretty, feminine flowers in a fresh and colourful spectrum of colours are going to be all over shoes this spring. From floral heels, floral buckles, floral printed leather to vine like calf straps and massive, slightly over the top flower accessories. This is one time you don’t have to wait for your guy to spoil you with flowers…

Bright and Bold

Pastels are out, bright and bold are in. The brighter and more colourful the better. The big shoe colour trends set to take over this spring are orange and pink. From dusty pink and orange to bright fuchsia and juicy orange – radiant, shocking coloured heels and pumps must find their way into your wardrobe. Perfect to inject some much needed colour into the deary monotones of typical London winter wear, maybe lighten up an office, or give you some bold confidence when you hit the dance floor.

When in Rome

The Gladiator is set to make a come back too, well not really a come back, more like a re-appearance. Last year the knee high Gladiator sandals were a must have, and London literally had its own small Roman Empire tearing up and down the high street. Look out for the same style sandal this spring, just in bolder, brighter colours. Ankle high Gladiators are going to be favoured above the knee high, so don’t think that last years pair is going to cut it and make sure you get yourself an electric pink pair instead!

But I Love My Boot Shoes

You and me both, which is why we have to get down on our knees and thank those blessed shoe designers and trend setters out there for adapting them so that we can wear them all year long. Peep toe Boot Shoes… who would have thought. Perfectly designed to give you a sophisticated, yet airy look for spring.

Heels, Heels, Heels

Its all about the heel, well isn’t it always. The stiletto will always be around, but look out for fabulous and funky heels of all shapes and textures. Platforms, cone shaped and tapered heels, gimmick heels and brightly coloured or patterned heels are going to be the hot look this spring. Don’t be caught in a pair of plain Janes and rather make a statement with something outlandish and eccentric. Everyone else will be!

Without her Velvet Heels and Marilyn Monroe inspired lingerie range, is Dita Von Teese a fashion icon?

With a self confessed obsession of women’s lingerie from an early age, a seemingly taboo and seductive history born from living and working as a stripper, a string of alternative celebrity partners and a mysterious and elusive personality, Dita Von Teese has to be one of fashions icons for 2009.

Her style is mirrored by her personality; rich, thickly feminine, luscious, curvaceous and seductive with a dark and sinister twist. Take the fake eyelashes, boob jobs, orange spray on tan and platform heels out of stripping and replace them with everything that encompasses Miss Von Teese. She takes the Vegas out of stripping and replaces it with a compelling and womanly feel. She is everything but a cutesy cheerleader and has managed to create her own unique brand and style by embracing her womanhood and curves and in doing so, becoming one of the sexiest and most seductive women on the red carpet to date.

An example of her unique, feminine and seductive style is displayed in her 2008 Wonderbra Line. Inspired by glamorous Hollywood styles of the 50’s, her range which consists of garter belts, panties, suspenders and delicious 40’s and 50’s style bras and corsets exudes such a sense of femininity its almost as though they have been designed purely for a women’s own self indulgence and not her mans. Von Teese is seen in the ad campaign seductively showcasing some of her line Moulin Rouge Style, adding to the already showgirl, exclusive 50’s stripper feeling you can pick up from her designs. In rich velvety high heel shoes, she changes her lingerie behind huge feather fans giving you a full taste of what her line looks like, and the power and inspiration it was born from.

Some say Dita Von Teese doesn’t deserve the recognition she is getting nor the celebrity status, as she is just another stripper after all, nothing more. Others seem to disagree. We gathered a few opinions to see what other women were saying out there:

Shelly, Knightsbridge

“Dita Von Teese is the most womanly woman I have ever seen. If I were ever to switch to the other team, I would hope it would be with her. There is something about the way she dresses, from her shoes to her hair style as well as the way she carries herself and behaves that makes even the most heterosexual woman a little weak at the knees.”


Kimberly, Hammersmith

“I don’t really pay much attention to Red carpet fashion, except for this lady. Dita Von Teese has this style that I have never seen before. It’s like she stepped out of a Marilyn Monroe movie. She is so elegant and womanly, I didn’t even know she was a stripper. Anyway, I just assumed all strippers wore platform shoes – I highly doubt Dita Von Teese has a pair of those!”

Kelly, Ealing

“How can girls want to idolise this woman. She is a stripper – she takes (well used to) her clothes off for money. I am sorry, but that is not feminine, that’s just poor taste. Take her velvet shoes and silly Wonderbra away and she no better than your run of the mill Vegas stripper.”

Cassandra, Angel

“Now here is a woman that deserves everything she has. She has never pretended to be something that she isn’t and has never once played the ‘I’m a poor girl that needed money for college’ angle. She blatantly started stripping because she wanted to, for no other reason. She is so in charge of her body and her mind, and is so confident that she is inspiring. I would love to spend a day in her shoes just to see what it feels like.”

Electro Glam Fashion 101: Get the Lady GaGa look

Mention the name Lady Gaga and the first thing that pops to mind are risque fashions, fabulous shoes and don’t forget; that fabulous voice. The world of leotards, high heel shoes and peroxide has not seen a pioneer like this since Madonna or Liberace and nothing has fans more gaga than her latest music video Just Dance.

Released earlier this year, this fabulous pantomime featuring Colby O'Donis and Akon has had tongues wagging. Young people everywhere have their IPod’s filled with the infectious beats of this electro hit. The true testament to her fame is the staggering amount of views of her Just Dance music video on YouTube. I mean, think about it like this, the scene with Lady GaGa stepping out of the limo with those fabulous black and white strappy shoes has been viewed by over 31, 000, 000 people world wide!

Lady GaGa’s eclectic dress sense epitomises the “London look”, however, as shocking as this may sound, this American born star is a New Yorker through and through, having grown up and lived most of her life in Manhattan. Whether you love or hate Lady GaGa, you can’t deny that, be it accessories or shoes, this girl has got a style of her own. Think Cher meets Grimy 80’s, but throw in a mod twist with an electro glam flavour and you’ve got Lady GaGa.

If you would like to adopt some of the fabulous Lady GaGa looks from her latest music video then here are a few key accessories, shoes and clothing items that will make the crowds go, erm, GaGa.

Get the Just Dance look:

Nails: GaGa nails are funky, and psychedelic. Black, pinks, blues and reds! Anything goes, as long as it’s not neutral or sensible. Nails can also be decorated with cute patterns for those true fashionistas among us. Please bare in mind that nail varnish should never, ever match shoes according to Lady GaGa.

Accessories: Boom box, diamante lighting bolt (preferably under right eye), ultra cubed sunglasses with diamante detail on them, driving gloves (both hands please), disco ball (I mean everyone has one of those, right?), huge flowery ring and last but not least, Akon (chuckle).

Clothes: “Wet Look” leggings are very in at the moment so you won’t struggle finding a pair of those. Animal print 80’s style minis, platinum bra (must show), super short dungaree shorts, metallic and black corsets and feathered headdress (optional, but so much fun).

Shoes: 5 inch high heels are the way to go! By the looks of it, the strappier the shoes the better.

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How to Steal Pink’s Style: Alecia Beth Moore

Alecia Beth Moore or Pink, as she is more commonly known as, stands out as one of the most confident and inspirational female singer/songwriters today, especially during a time that the music market is saturated with all the one-hit-wonder, modern day pop-stars. This isn’t only because of her powerful, sometimes controversial songs, but also due to her radical style and her don’t-care attitude towards life. Pink’s message is clear in one of her latest songs “So What”. Nobody fills the shoes of a modern day poster girl for free thinking women more than Pink.

Pink is a fashion and style pioneer and is certainly not scared of breaking with convention, pushing the boundaries and creating her own unique style. This couldn’t be illustrated more clearly by the fact that she was the one who proposed to husband, Carey Hart and not the other way around! There is no way this star, with her bodacious body, tattoos, outrageous hair and attitude, will go unnoticed at any event. Pink is guaranteed to make an entrance not only because she’s always wearing super high heeled shoes, but also because she has built up a style reputation over the years that is highly anticipated by all her fans and the media when she steps out onto the red carpet. She always gives people something to look forward to, and whether it be her clothes, shoes or make-up, women all over the world view Pink as a style inspiration.

Pink’s style isn’t always about sticking with one look. Her versatility and ability to look good in almost everything, from vintage gowns to outrageously high stiletto shoes or punk attire, makes her a true style icon.

In her latest, and hysterical, music video for the smash hit ‘So What’, Pink as usual manages to parade high fashion outfits combined with her typical punky, glam rock style. To get her glam rock chic look, follow these easy tips.

Hair

Let’s face it, her hair has been all the colours of the rainbow, but her latest platinum blond pixie cut looks fabulous. It is best to go to a stylist if you want to change the colour of your hair, especially if you are looking at making it lighter (as in platinum blonde). Many do-it-yourself products can damage your hair, especially if you don’t know what you are doing, or worse still leave you with a rather undesirably colour. For curly hair it’s best to keep those tresses in tone with a wax-like styling ingredient.

Make-up

FACE: Use a foundation that will blend into your face and hide any blemishes. You want to mirror her smooth and spotless complexion. Make sure you choose the right shade to create the perfect canvas.

CHEEKS: Apply blusher to the apples of your cheeks, stroking upwards towards your ears to accentuate those cheek bones. Try to keep the blusher as light as possible and if possible, use one with brightening qualities.
EYES: Create the perfect “smoky eye” by applying white matte eye shadow over the entire lid followed by charcoal colour shadow at the base of the lid. Finish of with mascara and eyeliner.
LIPS: Luscious red, need we say more.

Accessories

Get yourself some massive rock star sunglasses. The bigger the better and don’t worry, if you’re using Pink as inspiration, big sunglasses will never be out of fashion. No matter what colour! Huge bangles and neck scarves are a great way to spruce up any outfit Pink-style too. To further mirror her look, combine soft feminine clothing with punk accessories like zippers, studs, chunky bangles, etc.

Shoes

Sexy white, super high ankle boots are a must. You’ve got to give it to her, they are truly inspired and risky, both character traits exposed daily by her daring fashion style. When it comes to shoes, Pink always keeps it high, especially at red carpet events. With Pink always sporting a pair of fantastic pair of stiletto high heeled shoes, or her famous 5inch high heels with an ankle strap - she has been known to really make a statement at red carpet events.

Pink’s style isn’t just about the right accessories, shoes or make-up. She is all about self confidence. How else would she be able to walk in those fabulous high heel shoes of hers? So get out there, buy yourself some high heels and punk accessories, embrace being a women in control and take a few tips from someone as successful and beautiful as Pink.

From Sneakers to Heels, Lily Allen’s Fashion Metamorphosis

Lily Allen burst onto the music scene in 2006 with the release of her first single, Smile, and her debut album, Alight, Still. Not only was she making a name for herself as a talented female musician, but she was also gaining recognition of having a very distinct, bold and daring fashion style.

We all remember the days she paired chunky sneakers instead of a pair of high heels with summery dresses, wore massive hoop earrings and piles of make up. She created the glam chav rock style, and can be accredited for it today. Her style matched her attitude, which was loud, brash and outspoken. Throw in some booze, a thick cut fringe, attack a celebrity and you’ve got the then emerging stars’ characteristics down to a tee.

As Lily has grown though, as a person, celebrity and musician, so has her sense of fashion. From chunky sneakers, bad hair days and a naïve approach to fashion, she has transformed into a woman, but managed to keep her retro, personal style in tact. Now demonstrating “correct” footwear such as a pair of designer high heels with dresses as well as some chic outfits Lily has come a long way with her style.

Here is a list of Lily Do’s and Don’t when trying to steal her style – I mean if she can’t pull of pink hair, then who can.

Don’ts

Let Pink have the pink hair

Don’t experiment with your hair colour if you’re being followed by the Paparazzi, and if you’re doing it yourself. If you have striking dark hair and decide to go blonde, please, we beg of you, go to a hairdresser. Don’t end up with a glowing orange hair do like Lily did after her home job. And don’t try and cover it up with pink hair. I’m not saying dying you hair pink isn’t cool or retro, but it does require the personality behind it, which although Lily has on paper, at the time of her pink phase, she didn’t. It just made her look like she was losing the plot!


Don’t pair chunky sneakers with pretty frocks

Steer clear from mid calf length dresses and chunky sneakers. It’s just not feminine and does nothing for your overall shape or your calves. Its fun to kick around in at home, or on a grocery shopping run, but try not to hit up your local club in your trainers and pretty dress. Remember dresses/frocks must always be paired with a pair of high heel shoes. High heels give you a more mature and chic look.


Lay off the binge drinking and chimney smoking

You don’t need to be the drunkest girl in the place to be cool, or have Lily’s style. She proved that when she toned down at the end of 2008 after saying that she was sick of people calling her a drunk. So no more acting like a crazy rock star… the new Lily is far more sophisticated than that. Also - we all know smoking is bad, but some people do it anyway. A small hint though, when posing for media pictures, put the fag out!

Do’s

Vintage Dress Up

Find yourself a humble, reliable and quirky vintage store and buy a handful of retro vintage dresses. Mid calf, full length, tea cup, rock n roll, 50’s, you name it. If it’s vintage, you need it in your wardrobe. Go for dresses with funky and vibrant prints, tailored waists and flared skirts to emphasis you figure. A vintage dress and a pair of stunning high heels is always a hit. It’s all about being girlie, feminine and chic.

Retro heels, pretty pumps and Lily Loves shoes

So you’ve tossed the sneakers, do what Lily does best. Replace them with gorgeous high heels and pumps. High, retro and funky heels of all colours and styles are a must. Lily likes to experiment with retro shoes, so think Mary Jane heels with ankle straps, thick cork platforms, T-bar heels with quirky details, peep toes and regular high heels with funky prints and designs. If you literally want to steel her style, get your hands on some of the shoes she designed herself for her Lily Loves range sold at New Looks around the UK. If you don’t want the exact shoes and wish to create your own twist on her style then check out http://www.sexyfun.co.uk/sexy-shoes.html.
It’s all about heels, pretty ballet pumps and high heeled shoes with a twist when it comes to the new and improved Lily. Sneakers and trainers will always have a place, but when you’re trying to prove to the world that you’re growing up, and deserve respect, then you have to dress and behave in a more sophisticated and civil way, which is what Lily is doing with her new style.

Cardies

Get a couple of casual and smart cardies in your wardrobe. Look sophisticated and keep warm, Lily style. Easy to dress an outfit up or down, gorgeous cardies are definitely a Lily Allen fashion character trait.

The Hair

So just because you’ve stopped playing around with dodgy hair dye, it doesn’t mean that you can ignore your hair. Lily has transformed her more childish look, made up of a pony tail and heavy cut fringe, by getting a bit of a hair style make over. She’s cut into her fringe a bit, grown out the pony tail and is experimenting with more elegant, yet still retro up and down styles.

Accessorise

When it comes to accessorising, Lily has never gone really crazy, but definitely has her own unique style. She pairs chunky, neon, colourful and retro accessories with sophisticated outfits and fabulous high heel shoes to give her look that Lily edge that we’ve all come to love. So when trying to accessorise like Lily, look for boutique, funky accessories that will add a splash of colour or funk to your look, but don’t over do it, then you may as well toss a pair of trainers on. And take tips from her, massive hooped earrings are not the only earrings out there!

Finally – release you new album
So you’ve stolen the Lily look, you’re out walking your very own red carpet in gorgeous heels, you’re boasting a vintage Chanel dress and you’re hair is looking sleek yet stylish. The last thing you need to do is release your new album. Check out Lily’s latest album, literally just released in the UK, It’s not me – it’s you and listen to our favourite, erm, grown up, Brit pop star.

London Fashion Chic

It’s that time of the year again, and London is where it is all happening. No, I don’t mean Wimbledon, but something a lot more fashionable than tennis shoes and grass courses I am talking Vivienne Westwood, Todd Lynn, Ossie Clark etc. aka, the London Fashion week!

London is always on the forefront of fashion, all you have to do is take a look at our high streets to see the eclectic ensembles representative of a living, breathing couture culture. One has to ask then if he London Fashion week isn’t so much of a way of life as it is an inspiration. So is the youth of today, symbolising a change in the way we are thinking and approaching fashion? Do we really need a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes to look dazzling?

As an international fashion hub, London is simply brimming with shops filled with designer shoes and clothes or risqué creations from aspiring couture artists. With more than enough for budding fashionistas and domestic style icons to choose from we went out and asked Londoner’s how big a part the London fashion week and current trends plays when it comes to picking their wardrobe, if at all…


Hailey, Putney

“I see myself as quite a fashionable person, and I know it sounds superficial, but I do try and keep tabs on what is going on with the latest trends. Although I can’t really afford to have all the main shoes and clothes brands in my closet, I always try and keep a few signature items each season.”

Lynda

“London WHAT week?”

Vicky, Camden

“I’d like to think that I am not really influenced by what goes on the crazy world of fashion, I choose to keep my choices neutral and true to my character, however you can’t always avoid trends entirely, because let’s face it, some of them are really nice and are actually thought out by truly inspired people. I have to confess that I am a sucker when it comes to high fashion shoes; however I am not necessarily willing to spend an arm and a leg on it. I choose to go for the high street brands, not so fresh of the catwalk but still brilliant shoes, but it’s all the same to me really, because I try and go for shoes and clothes I like, no matter what people think… in this place (London) you can almost get away with anything.”

Gemma, Shoreditch

“I love fashion and really see it as an art and would one day like to venture into a little designing myself, so I honestly have to say that I enjoy the whole London Fashion Week concept. Not because of the celebs in their designer shoes and couture, because, I hate to sound harsh, most of them have no concept of style or design, but just because of the sheer genius and originality of some of the newer designers. I try to incorporate it into my own style and some cases I try and buy some high street designer versions.”

Whether you keep an eye on what’s happing on the catwalks during London Fashion Week or not, important events in the world of fashion will irrevocably have an influence on what shoes, accessories or clothes we wear in the future. Judging from the above and everyday evidence though, one can safely say that we are entering an era where fashion has no boundaries and where being truly classy is not about wearing the most fashionable shoes on the market, but more about being true to who you are.
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