Hello from London!
I’m Jess Lawrence, a social media editor and content creator
with a huge passion for sneakers.
This is Style SOS,
where we’ll be solving this season’s biggest fashion dilemmas
Today’s dilemma: how to style sneakers.
From hype, to fashion, to throwback,
I’m going to be running through three looks that
incorporate some of my favorite sneakers
and how to style them for this season.
So, the first style I am going to talk through today
is the hype sneaker.
Now, hype sneakers are probably my favorite,
and they are the most coveted pairs that get released
Sometimes they’re in a collaboration with a high-profile designer,
but they’re the ones that you’ll see all over social media
and what everyone goes crazy to try and get.
So, I’ve got on the Converse x Kim Jones collaboration
- a twist on the usual Converse silhouette.
They’re chunky and beige, which means
I like to style them with something
a bit more casual and free-flowing.
They also come in another colorway.
So, in the black, I would probably style
these a bit more for night-time attire
– maybe something tight fitted,
and a loose blazer over the top.
For this more classic daytime look,
whether it’s going to meet friends,
or going to work,
I like to keep it loose-fitting and casual
and pair with a coordinating jacket.
I like the difference in length,
so you have some layers going on.
And then, to finish it off,
a nice pop of color with an accessory as well.
Now, I absolutely love silver jewelry, exclusively,
so the fact this has got silver embellishments
makes this bag perfect for me.
The next style is the fashion sneaker.
Now, fashion sneakers usually are
a move away from the traditional
sportswear silhouette.
They might be a high-profile collaboration
between a luxury brand, or a designer,
or just a luxury brand’s
own version of their own type of sneaker.
So, we can’t talk about the fashion sneaker
without bringing up Balenciaga.
First, with the ‘Triple S’
and the ‘Track’ sneaker –
these shoes prove that the chunky sneaker trend
is not going anywhere anytime soon.
The fashion trainers that I’m wearing today are
the Reebok ‘Club C’ Margiela collaboration.
I’ve paired them with
some high-waisted cargo trousers
and a tight-fitting top,
but also with a statement shirt over the top.
Nice and jazzy!
I really love a colorful print
and this one is perfect.
They also come in this white colorway,
which would go quite nicely
with this outfit also,
but I’d wear these more in the summer.
The classic ‘Club C’ Reebok silhouette
– you can’t beat it,
and in the white colorway
it’s an essential.
To finish the outfit off,
I like some nice pops of
color with my accessories.
I’m going for these
green hooped earrings.
I like a hooped earring for
a more formal occasion.
Then, to finish off, also a nice ring,
which matches my earrings.
And a statement orange bag.
Lastly, the final trend
is throwback sneakers.
Throwback sneakers are legendary in the
sneaker game because they’ve
stood the test of time.
Maybe they’re from the
’70s or the ’80s, but there’s new
iterations still being brought out today.
I’ve got on my feet the ‘Air Force One'
from the ’80s, but this is a new
iteration called the ‘Shadow’.
I've decided to style my ‘Air Force Ones'
using the orange accent with the organza shirt.
So, the color is quite reflective
of my mood in summer
- quite vibrant and bright,
but flowy enough that I can
wear it and still be
comfortable and cool.
Now, the ‘Jordan One’ is probably
my favorite sneaker silhouette ever.
They are so esteemed in the sneaker industry;
history from 1985 to today.
And they’re ever popular because
new colorways and new editions
keep coming out.
These mids are flirty and feminine.
I love the colors.
And I’d either style them with these jeans,
maybe some dungarees,
or just a denim set in general.
These Adidas ‘Sambas’
are also a great throwback sneaker.
They have a long history in the game.
New iterations keep on coming out,
like this collaboration with Jonah Hill.
These would look
so good with this outfit also.
I might swap them! *laughs*
I’d probably style these
in this exact outfit
or maybe like a nice white linen suit.
So, next are these ‘Blazers’.
They’ve been around since the ’70
but have resurged in popularity
in the last few years.
In terms of styling them,
I’m not gonna say anything specific
because they go with
absolutely everything,
whether it’s floaty dresses and skirts,
tailored trousers, jeans –
these are always a winner.
To finish this outfit off,
I’m gonna need some accessories.
Beaded bracelet, which I love the colors.
And a bag.
So, now, both of these bags would
actually go with this outfit,
but I’m gonna go with the
lime green because it picks up
the green accent on the ‘Air Force One’.
And then finally,
now that we’re going into summer,
I’m gonn need some sunglasses.
And that’s how I style
the throwback sneaker.
That was your Style SOS answered.
Thanks for watching!