Give yourself an extra lift this Summer in a pair of cool wedge sneakers from hot designers like Isabel Marant, Nike, Ash, and Chloé. These slick sporty kicks supply just the right amount of height without having to worry about sore feet the day after — in other words, the perfect fashion pairing.
Like us, our favorite stars are obsessed with sneakers — the kind you probably won't sport at the gym. Can you blame them? These kicks are the comfiest way to turn our just-running-errands outfits into something a lot cooler. But that's not all they're good for — high-tops have also proved a perfect alternative to heels for a night out. The proof of their styling power is right here: looks from Kate Bosworth, Jessica Alba, Naomi Watts, and more of the celebrity crowd who have been working the trendy footwear into a myriad of slick ensembles. This is your chance to steal the look — and shop your own pair. Just click on for a celebrity lookbook brimming with inspiration, then be sure to shop our editors' picks.
Thanks to award season's kickoff parties and other exclusive events this week, we were inspired by a slew of noteworthy celebrity styles. Solange Knowles satisfied our print-on-print craving donning a geometric Just Cavalli suit in NYC, Anne Hathaway's all-black Saint Laurent suit pairing proved all black is always a chic choice, while Emma Stone turned up the heat in a fiery Lanvin dress in LA. Check out more outstanding looks from this week, then shop similar pieces to start your new year in style.
While running errands in LA, mom-to-be Jenna Dewan paired a leather-sleeved J Brand denim jacket ($182, originally $260) with a white pocket tee, cropped black trousers, and these metallic Ash sneakers ($250). As if her cool-girl pairing wasn't stylish enough, the bombshell accessorized with a chain-strap Stella McCartney bag ($1,095), red retro shades, and a few mixed-metal jewels. Shop Jenna's exact jacket, sneakers, and bag to give a jolt to your Winter basics.
There were many standout accessories that celebrities showed off this year — wide-brim fedoras, top designer handbags, cat-eye sunglasses — but the one that swept the top slot was the sneaker. Everyone from Marion Cotillard to Gisele Bundchen to Irina Shayk to many more famous faces wore their favorite sporty sneakers from the likes of Isabel Marant and Ash with everything from jeans to leather pants to dresses to skirts. We have yet to see if the trend will live on in 2013, but in the meantime, take a look back at all the celebs that sported sneakers in 2012.
Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted at LAX airport looking sporty cool in these Rich & Skinny burgundy skinny slit jeans ($198) and these Ash buckle sneakers ($185). She kept the rest of her travel style pretty simple, finishing off with a charcoal Vkoo sweater ($308), her gray Givenchy bag ($2,020), and Westward Leaning sunglasses. Score Alessandra's exact jeans to pair with everything from sneakers to boots to flats — the hue will inject major richness into your Fall wardrobe.
Peplum is a huge Hollywood trend right now, and you can wear it many ways: casually glam like Ashley Madekwe did in LA, or professionally chic like actress America Ferrera's style in NYC. She paired a purple Elie Tahari peplum top — here are the black and aqua versions ($248) — with a black pencil skirt and purple suede Ash pumps. A simple gold bracelet and stud earrings completed her feminine and sleek look. Either invest in America's exact top in black or aqua, or get this similar ASOS peplum top ($38) to match with your pencil skirts for work.
There is no doubt about it, pairing a minidress with sky-high pumps is super sexy, but when we spotted Isabel Lucas styling her peacock Proenza Schouler frock with badass embroidered knee-high boots at the Met Gala, we couldn't help but fall in love. Although this isn't the first time we've seen this too-cool pairing — Jessica Alba toughened up a floral Heartloom frock with rugged lace-up boots, while Karlie Kloss vamped it up in a purple mini and futuristic black boots — Isabel's minidress and boot combo inspired us to scour the globe for the chicest celebrity dress and boot combos. Step inside to see how 15 trendsetting fashionistas edged up their sexy frocks with killer ankle, lace-up, and thigh-high boots, then shop the trend for yourself!
Blond beauty Ashley Tisdale exited the Byron Tracey salon letting her gorgeous locks shine in the LA sun. Ms. Tisdale layered a textured brown scarf over her cable knit sweater dress while toting her favorite Celine handbag. She showed off her toned stems with below the knee Ash boots. Get Ashley's exact boots with other like items now.
Newly engaged Anne Hathaway was all smiles strolling an NYC park in a cute and cozy ensemble. Anne paired distressed 7 For All Mankind jeans with a two-tone Étoile Isabel Marant sweater and low-key Ash sneakers. She shielded herself from the cool NYC breeze with a plaid scarf and cat eye sunglasses. Complete your Fall wardrobe with Anne's simple separates now.
