Over the past couple of weeks we’ve looked at Summer 2008 Fashion, Jeans and T-Shirts and today as a special treat to all our readers – we are going to look at footwear. Shoes are a conundrum, you need a pair for so many differing occassions and weather types, it is very tempting to spalsh out on whatever you come across – leaving you with an Imelda Marcos style wardrobe full of unused footwear. So in a not very original at all manner, let’s have a look at some essential styles of the moment!.

This is not a scientific list by any means and is based purely on our powers of observation. Here are a few trends that we have noticed this summer ;

• Vans (lads) and Converse (lassies) – the perrenial footwear classic.

• Cheap Plastic Sunglasses – available from newsagents up and down the land-spend more than £3 however and you’re instantly uncool.

• Sandals – although our summer has been pretty dreadful so far-its still great to get the old socks off and free the feet a little.

• Pastel Colours – pastel literally faded away for a few years but its back with a bang this summer and about time.

Pastel-Tastic

• Floral Print Dresses – a classic summer feminine look.

• Bright and Bold Coloured Tops – PINK! PURPLE! ORANGE! – These tops shout loud and proud.

Of course, there are tonnes more niches and sub-genres but walk down any street in the UK and you are bound to catch someone in at least one of these items. What have you seen out there this summer?