Tory Burch has succeeded again with the Contrast Elastic Wedge Espadrilles.

The Tory Burch Contrast Elastic Wedge Espadrilles are possibly the best espadrilles to be released this year. So many of the hottest Spring / Summer 2011 shoe trends are together in these shoes and they all work together perfectly. The shoes are bright yellow, super high wedges, and are jute wrapped at the base.

The bright yellow is balanced perfectly with a neutral khaki so they are not too overpowering with the yellow. Even though the shoes have a 4.5″ wedge heel, there is a 1″ platform to help not only balance better when wearing them but also helps alleviate the pressure on the balls of your feet so you can wear the shoes comfortably. Another feature that helps you walk in such high heels are the criss cross straps at the vamp and the ankles which will securely hold your feet in the shoes. The jute wrap bases of the shoes are a very popular look, giving them a bit of a natural nautical feel to them.

Tory Burch Contrast Elastic Wedge Espadrilles

These are a great pair of shoes to wear when you are wearing a neutral color outfit because the pop of yellow will brighten you up. You also can wear this when you are wearing some yellow so you can carry this color to your feet. These shoes will look great with shorts, capri length pants or jeans, as well as a maxi skirt/dress.

Back in the early 1990s one of the most have items for any wardrobe was a Poncho Hoodie. These hoodies particularly appealed to teenagers and young adults but there were more refined versions for those who found them to be too young for their taste. This trend, like many others, was taken from the surfing community for these ponchos are perfect to throw on after an early morning ride in the waves. Surfers have continued to wear this essential piece of clothing but the fashion community let this trend die out only a few years after it began.

Today, in 2011, the poncho hoodie look is back and it is not just for those that are young. These great hoodies are the perfect must have item to wear with shorts, pants, or a skirt to capture a laid back casual look. Many of these hoodies are striped and we all know by now that stripes are one of THE essential patterns to wear now.

The Tory Burch Striped Hoodie is the most reminiscent hoodie from the ’90s. This poncho has a center pouch pocket, and a large hood, and a deep V neck. The linen hoodie is mostly light khaki and has shades of orange and brown stripes.

Tory Burch Striped Hoodie

The Ever Machu Striped Hoodie is the most trendy and updated hoodie. This split neck knit poncho has inside out seams and rolled 3/4 length Kimono sleeves. The broad sky blue and pewter stripes are a great color palette that should work with much of your current wardrobe. This hoodie would look great with denim or white bottoms.

Ever Machu Striped Hoodie

If you are looking for a casual hoodie, the Free People Bonfire Baja Hoodie is a great choice. This french terry poncho is oversized and very comfortable. Design wise this hoodie features both inside out long sleeves and hood. The bottom of this top has a crochet striped embroidered hem. You can wear this for a casual day around the house or for your weekend errands.

Free People Bonfire Baja Hoodie

I do not know if it is nostalgia for my youth or if I really did love the Baja Hoodies from the ’90s but I am really happy that this look is back again. Is there a fashion trend from the past that you loved and are happy it is back? Or perhaps there is a trend you wish would come back? Please let me know in the comment section.

A pair of Flatform shoes is a must have this season and will be for the foreseeable future. You should jump on board now and be a trendsetter rather than a follower. These are the perfect solution for a summer shoe because you will get the height of a platform shoe but the comfort of a flat. The shape of a flatform allows you comfort for hours on end so you can enjoy all of your summer activities without being in pain. A flatform is great also because they tend to be very stylish, unlike a comfortable flip flop type sandal which many of us gravitate to when we know we will be on our feet for a while and do not want to wear a closed toe shoe like a sneaker.

Tory Burch Revas flat shoes are probably the most well known and comfortable shoe made by Tory but I personally am a fan of her other less known shoes that fewer women are wearing. My favorite summer shoes from Tory Burch have to be the Contrast Canvas Wedge Espadrilles. These all canvas shoes with a decorative woven jute straw platform base come in two different color combinations. There is a black and white as well as a navy and olive combo. At first I was immediately drawn to the black and white shoes but the more I keep going back to look I am liking the navy shoes more. I love the criss cross straps at the toe area and the lace up tie uppers. You can not go wrong with either of these colors, in fact it may be best to buy both since you will get a lot of wear from them. The openness of the shoes, the canvas material, as well as the great flatform shape make these the perfect shoe to wear for all occasions.

Tory Burch Contrast Canvas Wedge Espadrilles

Elizabeth and James Bounce 2 Band Platform Sandals are another great pair of flatform summer sandals. These sandals are a two strap slide on sandal which I love because it makes them so easy to put on and take off. There are two color combinations for theses shoes. The first is a natural with contrasting light brown croc embossed leather. The front thin strap is the leather and the wide strap is a woven raffia with the leather as a trim. The woven raffia also is wrapped around the base of the platform. The other color combination is a black raffia and black croc embossed leather. A black sandal is a must have but for this styling and look I much prefer the natural combo.

Elizabeth and James Bounce 2 Band Platform Sandals

Cork is a great material for shoes because it is shock absorbent. The Michael Kors MK16212 are a basic cork based neutral colored sandal with some great design elements to it like criss cross straps, a toe loop, and wrap around ankle strap. The great shade of beige makes these sandal a shoe that will go with so many different items of clothes. You can wear a head to toe neutral look or use these shoes as an accent that will not take away from colors or patterns that you are wearing. In addition tothe cork base, these shoes are a very flat flatform shoe so they are going to be super comfortable to wear on hours on end.

Michael Kors MK16212

Flatforms are going to be a style of shoes that we well see for a long time to come. Since they are a new trend that are still a bit harder to find but don’t get discouraged there are plenty of them out there. Also be aware that many designers are calling their platform shoes flatforms even though they have a wedge shape to them, this is fine, as long as the incline is not too much.