Spring 2009 Shoe Trends: Jelly Shoes
posted by: brianka in Cesare Paciotti, Chloe Shoes, Flats, Givenchy Shoes, High heels, Jimmy Choo Shoes, Kenzo, Michael Kors Shoes, Michael Kors Shoes, Oxfords, Pumps, Sandals, Trend Alert, Vegan Shoes, Walking Disasters, Wedges, Zappos on April 1st, 2009
Oh My! The Eighties are upon us.
I knew my high school fashions were considering re-surfacing last year when I began catching early glimpses of puffer vests on teenagers around town. Now, with more kids looking like Madonna-as-Material-Girl, Eighties Style is having a serious fashion renaissance.
As evidence, I present Jelly Shoes. A fashion choice in that I actually never indulged in the last time around – having at that point in my teenagedom already have moved into kitten-heeled pumps and the plotting of how to get a pair of sturdy-heeled (cobblestone appropriate) knee-high boots for my 17th birthday.
But I digress. Probably out of an avoidance instinct.
Oh yes, Jellies. Always a style that makes me think of 8-year old girls in pink shirts and floral embroidered jeans; perhaps because they have not gone out of fashion with that age group? I simply wonder how grown ladies pull these off. But hey, if it helps you keep a sense of play in your life, go for it.
So, while these are obviously not a trend that is calling to me, perhaps there is something in here that some of you folks reading will find to your liking. One thing I can tell you, designers this time out have not limited their styles to sparkly pink jelly flats and flip-flops.
We have sandals (including the still-hot gladiator silhouette):
GIvenchy ‘Lace-Up Jelly’ $170 at Saks.com (also in Orange, Olive, Fuchsia and Black at Shopbop.com)
Jimmy Choo ‘Jelly Thong Sandals’ $175 at Saks.com
Kors by Michael Kors ‘Shane Jelly Toe-Ring Sandal’ $72 at Shopbop.com ($69 at Zappos)
See by Chloe ‘Flat Jelly Sandals’ $125 in yellow or black at Saks.com (also at Shopbop in Yellow, Orange, Green, and Violet)
Ballet Flats:
Cesare Paciotti ‘Ballerina 20000′ in Red, Purple, White, and Black. $128.09 $189at Zappos.com
Tory Burch ‘Jelly Reva Ballet Flats’ $95 in blue or coral at Saks.com (also available in Pink, Yellow, Brown and Black at Shopbop)
Melissa ‘Ultragirl Peep-Toe Jelly Flats’ $70 in Pink, Blue and Black at Saks.com
Melissa ‘Campana Corallo Jelly Ballet Flats’ $60 at Saks.com
Melissa ‘Campana Corallo Webbed Jelly Flats’ $80 at Saks.com
Sneakers:
Kenzo Shoes Lace-up Jelly Sneakers in pink, yellow, white, and black. $80 at Shopbop.com
Oxfords (And you thought that this trend was on the way out!):
Mellisa ‘Joy and Alexander Herchcovitch Jelly Oxford’ in Gold or Black. $100 at Saks.com
And, of course, Heels:
Melissa ‘Jelly Peep-Toe T-Strap Wedge’ $100 at Saks.com.
Oh, and in case you are wincing just a little bit at the not-so-humble prices being charged for colorful pieces of molded plastic (or is it flubber?) there should be Payless versions soon enough.
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November 02, 2009 at 10:20 pm, Cecylia said:
I am a big fan of jelly shoes, since childhood. I love the Givenchy ones!
April 09, 2009 at 12:56 am, shoe freak! said:
OMG my feet hurt just by looking at these. They have "blisters" written all over
April 06, 2009 at 6:56 am, Suki Dogue said:
My black gladiator style jellies are CL by Laundry and they cost $30! http://www.chineselaundry.com/indShoe.asp?type=l&…
They do come in other colors. LOVE THEM!
April 06, 2009 at 6:23 am, Morning Shoe Report: Thigh-High Boots, Plus Christian Louboutin Sneaks | Fantastic Toe said:
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April 06, 2009 at 4:13 am, r5bales2 said:
Jellys = blisters
April 03, 2009 at 12:01 pm, Valerie said:
I have the givenchy's. Best buy i ever made. I live by the beach and they are soo uber comfy. Not good for a day at the pool though just because lacing and unlacing makes them difficult.
April 02, 2009 at 2:40 am, Shoe Horn said:
Just wanted to share an awesome shoe sale at Famous Footwear… BOGo Half + 20% off http://www.crazybargain.com/2009/04/famous-footwe…
April 01, 2009 at 11:48 am, Sara said:
Jelly Shoes tried to make an appearance last season. I did not think that they were going to come back again! I am not sure how I feel about this yet. I do however like the melissa jelly shoes because they smell like bubble gum. Trying to bring us back to our childhood!
April 01, 2009 at 11:25 am, savvymode sg said:
jelly shoes have been invading us for about 2 seasons now and everyone seens to be on the bandwagon uh… from chanel to target.
April 01, 2009 at 7:15 am, galligator said:
Sure, but Givenchy, DVF & Choo? Somehow I didn't expect that.
April 01, 2009 at 6:11 am, Alison said:
I've been seeing jellies consistently for the past 3 years. N.Y.L.A sold some ballet flats in 2006, and BCBGirls put out one that resembles that Jimmy Choo last year (and probably again this year.)
Oh jellies, how you never actually go away.
April 01, 2009 at 5:45 am, galligator said:
And I just had to comment that, No, this is not an April Fools Day joke!