- Suede! A material that has come and gone in the fashion world many times over, and this year, it is in, in, in! And we’re not just talking about your favorite pair of winter boots, but this familiar material is now being featured in sexy evening shoes, such as slingback pimps. Check out these beautiful, cobalt, peep toe heels from Moda in Pelle. Suede is also not commonly known for coming in a variety of colors. We often think of khaki or tan, something in the muted family of colors, but not this year. We are seeing suede really pop, in colors ranging from yellow, to red, to blue. This is a great texture to add to your shoe collection, considering it is just so versatile. It’s appropriate for the office, and great for a night out.

- Sequins! We have seen it on just about everything this year, but now we are seeing it in shoes. If a sequined top isn’t your style, you should consider sequined stilettos as a way to add some flair to your outfit. Sequins are the epitome of the evening look, with it’s fun and shiny nature, you are bound to be noticed. Wear a black pair of sequined heels with your favorite pair of jeans and a slinky top. Or, wear a cute pair of sequined flats with some skinny jeans for a new look.

- Wedges! A great alternative to heels, with a fantastic vintage and retro feel, wedges are taking over the world of shoes with a vengeance. Most women who do not like heels, or feel they can’t walk confidently in them, really covet the wedge style shoe. This combines the platform with the heel for a more stable, flat surface to walk on. It is much easier to balance, and very comfortable. The best styles that suit the wedge are slingbacks in bold, solid colors, very reminiscent of the 1950s. You can also found adorable peep toe wedges, in a fun pattern such as paisley for a more country girl look.

Cute symbols are being translated into bold and colorful patterns that are increasing in popularity through the spring collections. These bold patterns and colors are becoming part of the must-haves for the spring season.

Cute styles give off a very feminine look, and are proven to increase moods and provide a positive body image. More and more designers are increasing the number of pieces they create to include the above styles. The key to a successful collection has a lot to do with versatility and therefore making the collection as versatile and accessible to many other people.

Japanese fashions are so incredibly popular, that they are spreading like wildfire towards the United States and other Western nations. You may see many of these Japanese inspired fun prints in the collections of designers that have recently showed their spring 2009 fashion lines.

This is making a huge change in the way that we dress, and the way that the world looks at certain fashions. The Japanese to American fashion movement is impressive and completely overhauling fashion expectations around the world.