New season. New shoes. Today I’m showing you 3 spring shoe trends, Natalie Off Duty style. The sun is finally out in NYC and it’s time to start showing some ankles with the sling-back heel, pastel sneaker, and printed sandal. All of which are from DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse. They always make runway styles and trends a lot more accessible to the everyday shopper. Check out my take on these 3 trends and let me know what you think!

Trend #1: the sling back heel.

I always like taking a heel with a more boyish outfit. I adore a slouchy pair of jeans and boxy vintage blazer to off-set the sleekness of this super chic Vince Camuto heels from DSW. While white is certainly the “it” shoe color of the season, it really does go with just about everything. It’s so important to keep the rest low-key when it comes to a super edgy, rock n’ roll stilettos.

Trend #2: the pastel sneaker.

Pastels this spring are essential. They’ve completely refreshed my new spring wardrobe. I like to call this look “soft bohemian with a touch of sportiness.” I now have a small collection of Reebok sneakers from DSW. For spring, I like to toughen up even my most beautiful and flowing dresses. I say stick with one monochrome color palette. Here, I went with a beautiful sea foam green.

Trend #3: printed sandals.

Here I’m taking my tropical vacation essentials to the New York City streets. Beautiful printed slides aren’t just for being seaside. I like keeping snapshots from my warm weather vacations during my time in the city. These Dolce Vita sandals from DSW are going to be traveling the world with me…from the beaches of Montauk to the streets of Los Angeles. They are the ultimate “throw on and go” piece with a little Caribbean flare.

This post is sponsored by DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, but all opinions are my own.

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It seems that with every adventure and every memory, comes a pair of shoes. The quirky pops of bright and blush pink in Notting Hill? I am immediately reminded of why I packed my Reebok sneakers from DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse with me. The bustling corners of Chinatown on a Saturday night? My Tahari black mules…great for dim sum and some late night dancing next door in Soho. DSW has proven to be a leading shoe shopping destination for me. Not only can I find amazing and fun sneakers every season, but I can also find absolutely stunning and classic feminine staples, like a fantastic pair of heels, all in one click. My eclectic style is always craving something new and so having a go-to shoe store with unlimited options is so necessary for this shoe lover.

My love for pink continues just off Portobello Road Market where color is celebrated, and so is everything out of the ordinary. Retro inspired Reebok trainers in a blush pink to match the rainbow walls? DSW knows what’s up when it comes to city-girl chic meets comfort. I got extra lucky during my travels and soaked up the English sunshine. I have never seen so much sun in London before! The sun doesn’t come out very often, and when it does, I always wear a pop of colors…especially in my shoes. I spent the majority of the day getting killer bargains at the street vendors and even had time to pop into a few super chic bakeries and cafes. London is known for their cakes and pastries. All buttery and sugar and with a side of peppermint tea…my favorite.

shop: Reebok sneakers

But like in every city I visit, I somehow always gravitate towards Chinatown. It’s that hustle and bustle. Chinese food is like my comfort food! For a quick bite of chow fun and a bubble tea to go, it was a short walk from my hotel, Dean Street Townhouse…a place to see and be seen at. Soho and Central London is always packed with people and once the clock strikes 6pm, the bars become loud and rowdy and the sidewalks seem to transform into a late night party. I dressed for Soho with a classic mule that also shows a bit of rock n’ roll with an unexpected  grey snake heel. I knew the Brits would appreciate a touch of rock n’ roll since they practically invented it. It’s the little details in my DSW shoes that draw me back to the shoe store again and again. May my shoes continue to whisk me to away to extraordinary places.

shop: Tahari heels 

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