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Mary Jane Shoe Trend!

THESE SCHOOLGIRL-CHIC HEELS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK

Spotted on runways and street style stars alike, the classic Mary Jane is ready to become cooler and edgier than ever this spring. With a variety of patent leather, metallic, suede, velvet, and embellishment options to choose from, you'll have no trouble finding just the right style for your taste.

It’s long been around - and long been adored - but this shoe style has moved in a new (and very cool) direction, and is looking better than ever as a result. So, what exactly qualifies as a Mary Jane? It has to feature one strap (if not more), and always, always have a closed toe.

Today Mary Janes can have pointy or rounded toes; heels, platforms, or flats; and all of them can come in a variety of different colours. Because there are so many different types of Mary Janes to choose from, they work with just about any style, no matter how casual or dressy it needs to be. Wear your Mary's with your favourite dress, with skinny leg jeans, or with a pencil skirt, and come the cooler months, if you have a Mary Jane in a dark colour, you can absolutely wear them over both sheer and opaque tights.

Flat Mary Janes are more childlike in nature, but that doesn't mean the style should be avoided. When worn with a sophisticated outfit, like a pair a cropped pants and a fitted blazer, flat Mary Janes can make you look polished and put together.

Heeled version of Mary Janes, like the ones made my prominent shoe designers, feature pointed toes, strap details and luxurious materials that make the shoes look more adult. In some Mary Jane heels the strap is positioned closer to the ankle for an even more feminine effect, or there are multiple straps that give off an edgy vibe.

Shop the 6 styles in our gallery for the perfect pair to get you to the beach, a sleek evening event or the perfect smart casual attire for work.

Sweet Mary Jane. by missrich1 featuring mary jane pumps

STREET STYLE INSPIRATION

Christian Louboutin

Chie Mihara t-strap heels

Gigi Hadid wearing Repetto Rose

Wendy's Lookbook

British Vogue, Gigi Hadid

Taylor Swift in kitten heel Mary Janes

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The Matching Set Trend - Winter

Say Hello to Fall's Take on The Matching Set Trend

This is my favourite trend ever, and I've been watching it for a while and you will be seeing me wearing a lot of these co-ord sets this fall and winter. Matching sets are like the cool older sister to the dress. They are chic, versatile, and a breath of fresh air. The best thing about matching sets? Not only do you have one new outfit, you can wear the pieces separately to make dozens of new outfits!

While it might seem that the two-piece look is a bit too, well, skimpy for the cooler months, some of the biggest designers in the world beg to differ! Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, and more have crafted clever knit matching sets so that we all may continue rocking the look throughout the fall and winter months.

Matching sets come in all different shapes, sizes, patterns, and colours. You can pick up a short, pastel set for spring, or a knit, long-sleeved and midi skirt set for the fall and winter. Typically, sets consist of a crop top and skirt in matching patterns, but you can also scope out matching sets with pants, shorts or skorts. The world is your oyster!

The great thing about the matching sets trend is that, 1) Less fuss on what top or skirt/pants/shorts to wear, 2) It can be done in any season (see the knits sets for autumn and winter, and the tiny chiffon or lace sets for summer), and 3) They go for any occasion, it all depends on the lengths and styles.

I love how you can wear these ribbed knit co-ords with all kinds of shoes, mix and match with similar coloured items and bundle up in even more textiles throwing cardis, ponchos, coats and scarves on top. You can also go with a ribbed sweater dress if you’re not comfortable with wearing tight knit pants, although this style can be flattering.

We've already spotted them on street style stars and bloggers the world over, so you know it's a trend that's going to continue to take off. Keep scrolling to shop matching sets you can wear all season long!