Just For Kicks

No longer relegated to the gym, sneakers are the new fashion staple.

From left: Blogger Liz Schneider pairs Nike Free’s with jeans. Kristin Cavallari dons a casual dress and canvas kicks. A simple day look gets even more comfy with New Balance sneaks worn by Mary Seng of happilygrey.com.

Get yourself comfortable, because the next big footwear trend just happens to be sneakers. Which means that after seasons of torture, your feet will finally get a rest. But it also means that it’s easier than ever before to be laid-back fashionable. Celebs and style bloggers alike have taken to the trend, which gives “casual-chic” a fresh new meaning.

To style this look, it’s important to keep the overall vibe dressed down. Sneakers look best with a skinny jean (preferably cuffed at the ankle) and classic, simple pieces. As with any statement accessory, let the sneaks take the spotlight. Miranda Kerr, below, pulls off bright pink sneakers with a basic denim shirt and leather jeans. //READ MORE