Update Your Spring Style with Sneakers

Sometimes I feel bad about wearing sneakers in a social setting. But why? Myriad magazine style experts espouse chic sweats and designer sneakers as the modern uniform. And I am fully on board. While these casual styles are broadly stamped for approval, I still fear (with an admitted sense of embarrassment) that my sneakers will signal a lack of effort or that I’ve banished style and beauty for the practical and mundane. The notion is silly, antiquated and reeks of the incessant societal pressures to police our appearance. Still, it’s hard for a gal to simply shrug off the mores of countless prior millennia. I’ll keep trying, and in the meantime, occasionally and by choice, dress up my sneakers a little bit.  

Luckily, in today’s sneaker world, practicality and femininity need not be mutually exclusive. This spring’s offerings are no exception. If you occasionally feel the pull to glam up your kicks, designers offer plenty of choices For example, this pearl-adorned pair of denim sneakers at Azby’s are as playful as they are comfortable and this pastel, candy colored sporty pair at Lucy Rose feels girly and fresh! Here are some additional options to inspire a fun, spring ensemble. 

 1. Oncept Sneakers, Em’s Boutique 

2.  Pearl/Denim Sneaker, Saks Fifth Avenue 

3. Botanist Mesh Sneaker, Dillard’s (Lakeside Mall) 

4. Topspin Leather Sneaker, Dillard’s (Lakeside Mall),  

5. Phoenix Sneaker, Ballin’s 

6. Lace Sneaker, Febe 

7. Conway Sneaker, Charlotte Jones 

8. Crystal Bow Sneaker, Dillard’s (Lakeside Mall) 

 9. Keds x Rifle Paper, Macy’s 

10. Cherry Converse Sneaker, Saks Fifth Avenue 

Event & Sales Picks: 

Through May 4: Formal & Cocktail Flash Sale, Ballin’s (Dante Street location) 

Through May 10: Register for the Green for Good Emerald Giveaway by Ralph’s on the Park & Aucoin Hart benefitting Children’s Hospital 

May 10 (2-3 p.m.): Moderated Discussion with Creative Directors, Rachel Scott from Diotima and Henry Zankov of Zankov at the Chapel Club at Hotel Saint Vincent, RSVP to marie.degrado@saintvincentnola.com 

May 11 (12-5 p.m.): Around the World shopping experience with Saint Claude Social Club, RSVP to info@saintclaudesocialclub.com 

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