Jump Into January – Schostyle

The impossible has been made possible; sneakers that bolster femininity and chic style whilst lengthening your legs and adding boost to your derriere! A sneaker and platform hybrid? Who’d of thunk it? For those who’ve grappled with the idea of how to incorporate comfort of a sneaker -without looking boyish and/or too casual- I believe we have Isabel Marant to thank for this. Two years ago, she paved the way for the hidden wedge gem to become a staple for shoe fashionistas. Her ‘Bekett’ hidden wedge platform sneaker became a fave amongst celebrity style icons, such as Beyonce, Miranda Kerr, Kate Bosworth, etc. Soon after, a host of designers (such as Steve Madden, Ash, Express, Aldo, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Chloe) took to the edgy street style trend and have made Ms. Marant’s luxury shoe more wallet friendly.

Personally, when it comes to shoes, my motto is: the higher the heel, the better! Firstly, I’ve always had a height complex and have strived to achieve the long-legged look for as long as I can remember. Secondly, I am an uber girly girl, so sneakers were obsolete in my closet because I considered them to be too boyish. Part of me believes there really isn’t a grey area between high heel lovers and sneaker fans. But, I do believe the hidden wedge sneaker hybrid has potential to act as a liaison between the two shoe worlds – an interesting juxtaposition of feminine and boyish structure.

So how do you pull of this look? The possibilities are endless and will add a flirty, edgy look to your style. They look fantastic with a skinny leg jean/pant or leggings and just as stylish with a skirt or dress. If you choose to pair it with a skinny jean or legging, try adding an oversized sweater, a billowy top, an off the shoulder shirt or tailored jacket to balance the outfit’s proportion. If you’d like to be a little more daring, pair it with tights and shorts or a mini-skirt with a fitted blazer. I’m a little partial to trying the latter look.