It's only now that the temperatures of London have begun their uphill climb that I realize how much I've missed the sunny skies of California, and the wardrobe essentials that pair with it. Luckily, London's recent move into spring has finally allowed me to ditch my cold-climate boots and drawn me into a new style obsession. This trend is one I've spotted all over streets, in the Top Shop windows and on the feet of fashion week goers galore, and it happens to work for any spring temperatures, whether its the 80s of LA or the 60s of London. 

Say hello to the slip-on sneaker, the new ultimate go-to kicks. A hybrid of the casual flat and the traditional tennis shoe, this style sensation is a chic revival of your middle-school Vans days and is definitely worth investing in. While the trend is inspired by skate culture and street wear, it's been given a 180-degree makeover for your spring/summer 2014 wardrobe by major designers such as Celine, Givenchy, Prada and Saint Laurent.

Feminine materials, exotic pattens and standout colors make this new style staple ever versatile, adding a contemporary edge to any look whether its spicing up your 9-to-5 working gal get-up or a weekend play ensemble. You can bid adieu to the sneaker wedges that once seemed to rule the streets, because the skate style slip-on has replaced them with their cool-girl edge and modish practicality.

This growing trend has me praising the fashion gods for finally granting us shoe-lovers with an option when our arches need a serious rest! We ladies like to suffer for the sake of fashion--you know those 4-inch stilettos and pointy-toe slingbacks we continue gravitating towards. Yet the slip-on sneaker is the ultimate shoe savior, for once providing us a heavy does of luxe comfort that just can't be beat.

The skater sneaker trend is sure to put a fresh step in your strut, so kick back into some slip-ons. Wondering the best ways to wear these sassy little sneaks? Check out the following outfits for style inspiration, and find the perfect pair for you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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