Pump Up the Volume

Widely popular in the nineties, neon was a hip indicator of street style that everyone went wild for. Making a comeback in 2012, it leaves the street in favor of the high-fashion highway, better known as the runway. Neon’s revival is spearheaded from the ground up, as punchy pumps are visible in various spring collections. Since many designers opted for highlighted hues for next season, we think you should, too. 

Check out some of our favorites after the jump…

Pretty Pumps: Sparkle in Stilettos

From glitter to floral to chains and leather, it seems like anyone can find a shoe that suits their fancy now. But, it is the style of shoe that is creating some attention.

Summer is usually known for espadrilles and sandals, but the popular shoe this summer seemed to be the pump, and designers were pulling out all the stops for their consumer. Whether is be a Roger Vivier shoe that costs almost $3,000 that is encrusted is diamonds or a Casadei shoe with an antique feel, the pump is in charge of this season.

The thing is, the pump is such a classic that it can be done in a multitude of ways. You can dress it up with a ball gown for some fancy dinner, or they are completely appropriate for work with a nice suit. With such a classic piece, the consumer has such a wide variety to choose from. There is likely to be a shoe that fits their style perfectly. With the cold weather approaching, the predominance of the pump will only continue to grow.

Text Dalton Brasington
Source(s): Roger Vivier & Casadei